The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have appointed Catherine Pratson as Director of Human Resources. She will assume her duties on February 8, 2016.
Pratson comes to St. Mary’s County Government with extensive experience in Human Resources.
Currently, she serves as the Human Resources Director for St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she is responsible for all Human Resources programs, including recruitment, compensation, staff planning and development and employee relations. She is also responsible for the administration of health benefit programs, workers compensation and new employee orientation.
Previously as Director of Operations and Human Resources for Asbury Solomons Island, she was a key member of the senior leadership team which was recognized by the College of Southern Maryland as the 2010 Leading Edge Award recipient for Calvert County Business of the Year.
Ms. Pratson holds a BA in Politics and English from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and is a certified Senior Professional of Human Resources.
“Human Resources is a key component of St. Mary’s County Government,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Ms. Pratson has a diverse background that brings the expertise needed to ensure our Human Resources department continues to play a strategic part of our overall mission.”