About Us
The Human Resources (HR) department serves UMKC by focusing on the University’s most important asset: its employees. As a strategic partner with UMKC’s leadership, we develop and deliver innovative HR programs and services designed to support the mission of the university and enhance UMKC’s organizational effectiveness. To effectively meet the changing needs of our many customers, HR is dedicated to continually assessing and improving programs and services. We welcome your feedback and ideas regarding opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes, increase productivity and raise quality.
People
Administration
Carol Hintz
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: hintzc@umkc.edu
816-235-1071
Jill Reyes
Human Resources Director
Email: reyesj@umkc.edu
816-235-1229
Bonny Parsons
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
Email: parsonsbl@umkc.edu
816-235-1071
Talent Management
Kelly Limpic
Human Resources Manager
Email: limpick@umkc.edu
816-235-1228
Avnee Patel
Hiring Coordinator
Email: avneepatel@umkc.edu
816-235-1054
Stephen Reese
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email: sreese@umkc.edu
816-235-5823
HR Business Partners
Tom Bachmann
HR Business Partner
Email: bachmannt@umkc.edu
816-235-5753
Leigh Kerwin
Sr. HR Manager
Email: kerwinl@umkc.edu
816-235-1664
Ariel Kittling
HR Business Partner
Email: kittlinga@umkc.edu
816-235-1268
Alia Krzyzanowski
HR Business Partner
Email: krzyzanowskia@umkc.edu
816-235-1622
Christen Melvin
HR Business Partner
Email: cmelvin@umkc.edu
816-235-6286
Mousami Mohanty
HR Business Partner
Email: mohantym@umkc.edu
816-235-6286
Brandy Roberts
HR Business Partner
Email: brandy.roberts@umkc.edu
816-235-5458
Hea-Kyung Shoemaker
HR Business Partner
Email: shoemakerh@umkc.edu
816-235-1683
Total Rewards
Ted Stahl
HR Consultant, Benefits
Email: stahlt@umkc.edu
816-235-1625
Academic
Susan Hankins
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email: hankinss@umkc.edu
816-235-2721
HR Service Center
Mercedes Tillman
Human Resources Specialist II
Email: tillmanm@umkc.edu
816-235-1422
HR Operations
Cory Kinder
Sr. HR Manager
Email: kinderc@umkc.edu
816-235-5991
Laura Ganschow
HR Transaction Assistant
Email: leg7mq@umkc.edu
816-235-6792
Katrina Grasinger
HR Transaction Assistant
Email: kaghkg@umkc.edu
816-235-1521
Perry Leandre
HR Transaction Assistant
Email: plrh3@umkc.edu
816-235-1258
Ashley Rodney
HR Transaction Assistant
Email: anrwmp@umkc.edu
(816) 235-6791
Data Analytics & Compensation
Emma Satterfield
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email: satterfielde@umkc.edu
816-235-1472
Employee Relations
Megan Gonzalez
Human Resources Director
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
816-235-6401
Emily Strayhall
HR Coordinator
Email: emilystrayhall@umkc.edu
816-235-6792
Office of Affirmative Action
KC Atchinson
Director of Affirmative Action
Employee ADA Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Email: atchinsonk@umkc.edu
816-235-6705
Lacie Fox
Employee ADA Specialist
Sr. EO Investigator
Email: l.j.mcclellan-fox@umkc.edu
(816) 235-6522
Jacob Lazzo
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: jml6dq@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1410
Christi Roeder
Equity Assistant
Email: roederc@umkc.edu
816-235-1323
Aries Washington
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: amwq76@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6910