Shirley Schaff, PHR, SHRM-CP

biography

I’ve fallen in love with every phase of the journey — from strategy and initiation to the middle groundwork and execution — because these are the moments where momentum builds and real impact happens. Whether at work, home, or in the communities where we live and play, I believe foundational principles and shared values bring us forward.

Leading from the front and serving on the front lines — where the magic happens — I’ve helped teams grow, businesses thrive, and momentum accelerate.

Along the way, I’ve learned from incredible people who remind me that leadership is as much about listening and evolving as it is about driving change. I believe there’s more to life than staying safely inside the status quo, and this mindset fuels creativity and fresh solutions.

With experience across commerce, politics, and outreach, I’ve had the privilege to mobilize stakeholders, advise decision-makers, chair boards, and lead initiatives that turn complex goals into tangible wins — all with an eye toward lasting, positive impact.

From the boardroom to the field, I bring a blend of operational instincts, public engagement, and economic development for the communities we share — mobilizing people and ideas from action to execution.

Hiring isn’t about filling seats; it’s about building teams that shape outcomes and deliver lasting value — for the team, our partners, and the customers they serve.

Across industries and regions, I bring energy, transparency, and deep business alignment to every search at Petty Marsh.

Let’s build something better — together.