HRCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit governed by a Board of Directors. Daily operations are run by an Executive Director, a Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Programs, and Program/Administrative Assistant.
The HRCA Board of Directors consists of seven elected members, 2 non-voting emeritus (advisory) members, and two non-voting executive staff members. The Board elects from its own membership the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
HRCA Board of Directors
2025 Annual Member Meeting was held on September 27, 2025. Congratulations to our new Board of Directors!
Karl Heck, President/Chair
Dr. Michelle Kirshenbaum, Vice-President
Elisha Agarwal, Secretary
Chasity Pritchett, Treasurer
Allison Berry
Mark Dunn
Henry Singletary
Tina Schweiss, Executive Director (non-voting)
Jackie Bowman, Director of Finance and Operations/Interim Co-Executive Director (non-voting)
Jennifer Gettins, Director of Programs/Interim Co-Executive Director (non-voting)
HRCA Executive and Administrative Staff
Christina Schweiss
Executive Director
HRSCC Club Director
Tournament Organizer
Jackie Bowman
Interim Co-Executive Director
Director of Finance and Operations
Marketing & Communications
Human Resources
Jennifer Gettins
Interim Co-Executive Director
Director of Programs
Volunteer Coordinator
Brandy Kyzar
Admin/Program Support
ChessKid
Membership