Susan Posner (she/her)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Susan Posner is the Chief Human Resources Officer for MFS and joined MFS in 2003. Susan has worked in various HR capacities since 1989. Susan joined MFS and created the Human Resources Department and developed the processes, policies and procedures that continue to support the success of our employees and volunteers who provide the outstanding work in our communities. Susan works with a team of two HR Coordinators who support the goals of the MFS Human Resources Department. Susan is also a member of the MFS Executive Team.
Susan was born in Michigan and raised in Northern California. She has been a proud Oregonian since 1994. Susan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and completed some graduate studies in Counseling and in Organizational Psychology at SFSU. Susan has been a certified HR professional since 1995 and hold certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources Management from the Human Resources Certification Institute and as a Society of Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional. Susan also holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Portland State University. Susan has provided volunteer support to the Portland Human Resources Management Association chapter in Portland. She also served as a volunteer in the School of Business – HR Management at PSU serving as an evaluator for senior projects from students who are graduating with degrees in HR Management. Susan has also served as a volunteer with the Oregon Humane Society and the MFS Project Linkage program.
Susan is the proud mother to an adult daughter who lives in Montana. She is also the proud fur parent to three cats. Susan loves to hike, and enjoys the outdoor beauty that surrounds us in Oregon. The Oregon Coast is her most happy place. Susan loves to read and particularly enjoys reading historical biographies as well as contemporary biographies. Susan loves musical theater and travel. She is lives on the westside of the Portland Metro area.
