Ray-Pec Director of Human Resources Rachel Surls was awarded the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification by the HR Certification Institute. Surls has worked for the Ray-Pec Human Resources Department for five years.

The PHR demonstrates mastery of the technical and operational aspects of Human Resource management, including U.S. laws and regulations. A professional obtaining this certification has knowledge of the HR role in the employee experience, as well as the business decision-making process and use of data to make well-informed decisions. Professionals who have earned the PHR credential are re-certified every three years.