Harlen Derringer

Harlen Derringer has extensive experience in human resources management. Harlen currently holds the position of Principal, Human Resources at Patelco Credit Union. Prior to this, Derringer served as the Director, Human Resources at Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), where they provided strategic oversight of various HR functions. Before WCIRB, Derringer worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI), where they collaborated with senior executives to optimize talent and drive HR initiatives. Harlen also served as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., where they facilitated leadership and employee development, managed complex employee relations issues, and advised on strategic HR matters. Earlier in their career, Derringer was a Human Resources Consultant at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and a Human Resources Manager at Gap Inc./Gap. In these roles, they provided HR consultation and support to senior leaders, implemented talent solutions, and contributed to organizational redesign efforts.

Harlen Derringer earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Exercise and Rehabilitative Physiology from The University of New Mexico, which they attended from 1988 to 1992. Harlen also obtained a Certificate of Completion in Succession Planning from the American Management Association in 2016, and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certified by the Society of Human Resource Management - SHRM.