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
Megan Gonzalez
Human Resources Director
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
816-235-6401
Bonny Parsons
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
Email: parsonsbl@umkc.edu
816-235-1071
Talent Management
Stephen Reese
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email: sreese@umkc.edu
816-235-5823
Sarah Lauer
Hiring Coordinator
Email: selfq7@umkc.edu
(816) 235-1143
Avnee Patel
Human Resources Specialist III
Email: avneepatel@umkc.edu
816-235-1054
HR Business Partners
Leigh Kerwin
Sr. HR Manager
Email: kerwinl@umkc.edu
816-235-1664
Tom Bachmann
HR Business Partner
Email: bachmannt@umkc.edu
816-235-5753
Emilie Kitzing
HR Business Partner
Email: eak33x@umkc.edu
816-235-1619
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
Cindy Ross
HR Business Partner
Email: cross@umkc.edu
816-235-6469
Total Rewards
Ted Stahl
HR Consultant, Benefits
Email: stahlt@umkc.edu
816-235-1625
Academic
Susan Hankins
Sr. HR Manager
Email: hankinss@umkc.edu
816-235-2721
Debra Laufer
Academic Hiring Coordinator
Email: dlaufer@umkc.edu
816-235-1228
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
Bethany Entzian
HR Operations Specialist
Email: bentzian@umkc.edu
(816) 235-1621
Laura Ganschow
HR Operations Specialist
Email: leg7mq@umkc.edu
816-235-6792
Katrina Grasinger
HR Operations Specialist
Email: kgrasinger@umkc.edu
816-235-1521
Sarah Owen
HR Operations Specialist
Email: sro7h2@umsystem.edu
(816) 235-1151
Sarah Richardson
HR Operations Specialist
Email: sfrd67@umkc.edu
(816) 235-5680
Data Analytics & Compensation
Megan Gonzalez
Human Resources Director
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
816-235-6401
Cory Kinder
Sr. HR Manager
Email: kinderc@umkc.edu
816-235-5991
Employee Relations
Megan Gonzalez
Human Resources Director
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
816-235-6401
Office of Equity & Title IX (ETIX)
KC Atchinson
Director of Equity & Title IX
Employee ADA Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Email: atchinsonk@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6705
Marcelle Cooper
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: mtcr29@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6910
Jacob Lazzo
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: jml6dq@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1410
Madison McBratney
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: mjm5h3@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6522
Christi Roeder
Equity Assistant
Email: roederc@umkc.edu
816-235-1323
RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, and Education
Michelle Kroner
RISE Manager
Email: kronermm@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1652
Alyson Frydman
RISE Coordinator
Email: ajfpdv@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5560
Location:
Haag Hall, Room 108
5120 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110