Dr. Chris Turpin
HR Executive • University Professor • SPHR & SHRM-SCP Certified
About Dr. Chris Turpin
Dr. Chris Turpin is a senior human resources executive, university professor, and HR certification instructor with more than 35 years of leadership experience across healthcare, retail, operations, and organizational development. He helps HR professionals build confidence, strengthen leadership capability, and prepare successfully for the aPHR, PHR, and SPHR certification exams.
His professional mission is to help organizations build cultures that inspire employee engagement, leadership growth, and customer loyalty while helping HR professionals strengthen their careers through practical knowledge and strategic leadership development.
Throughout his career, Dr. Turpin has been recognized for practical business leadership, organizational problem solving, operational execution, and fearless communication. He combines executive-level HR leadership experience with university teaching and certification preparation expertise to help working professionals advance their careers with confidence.
Core Leadership Strengths
Strategic HR Leadership
Organizational Problem Solving
Employee Engagement
Executive Communication
Organizational Culture
Workforce Development
Leadership Coaching
Operational Execution
Relationship Building
Influencing and Negotiation
Professional Experience
HandCraft Linen Services
Senior Advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer (2025–Present)
Chief Human Resources Officer (2019–2024)
Virginia Ear, Nose, and Throat
Chief Operations Officer (2019)
Virginia Eye Institute
Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Vice President of HR & Operations, Director of HR (2000–2019)
Ukrop’s Super Markets
Senior Manager of Human Resources and Operations Leadership Roles (1984–2000)
Education
The College of William and Mary
Ph.D., Higher Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership
American University
M.S., Personnel and Human Resource Management
University of Richmond
B.A.S., Human Resource Management
Professional Certifications
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) – Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
University Teaching Experience
Longwood University
Adjunct Professor of Management, MBA Program (2023–Present)
University of Richmond
Adjunct Associate Professor, Human Resource Management Program (2016–Present)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management Program (2004–2016)
Adjunct Instructor, Human Resource Management Program (2001–2004)
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