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
Director, Human Resources
Email: reyesj@umkc.edu
816-235-1229
Bonny Parsons
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
Email: parsonsbl@umkc.edu
816-235-1071
Talent Management
Kelly Limpic
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Email: limpick@umkc.edu
816-235-1228
Susi Mickey
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Email: mickeysu@umkc.edu
816-235-1619
Avnee Patel
Hiring Coordinator
Email: avneepatel@umkc.edu
816-235-1054
Stephen Reese
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Email: str883@mizzou.edu
816-235-5823
HR Business Partners
Tom Bachmann
HR Business Partner
Email: bachmannt@umkc.edu
816-235-5753
Jessie Baker
HR Business Partner
Email: Bakerjess@umkc.edu
816-235-6469
Leigh Kerwin
HR Business Partner
Email: kerwinl@umkc.edu
816-235-1664
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
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
Senior 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
HR Operations Manager
Email: kinderc@umkc.edu
816-235-5991
Sheila Cheffen
Human Resources Assistant
Email: cheffens@umkc.edu
816-235-1410
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
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
816-235-6401
Office of Affirmative Action
Dr. Sybil Wyatt
Director of Affirmative Action
Employee ADA Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Email: wyattsb@umkc.edu
816-235-6910
KC Atchinson
Title IX Compliance Specialist
Senior EO Investigator
Email: atchinsonk@umkc.edu
816-235-6705
Lacie Fox
Employee ADA Specialist
EO Investogator
Email: l.j.mcclellan-fox@umkc.edu
(816) 235-6522
Christi Roeder
Equity Assistant
Email: roederc@umkc.edu
816-235-1323