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University of Utah Human Resources Division Organizational Chart
Find your department specific HR Contacts
Frequently Requested Numbers
| Front Desk/Main Number | 801-581-2169 |
| 801-581-8462 - FAX | |
| DO NOT Send Employment Verification Requests to this address. | employment@utah.edu |
| Relay Services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing: Relay Utah (within Utah, dial 7-1-1 or 888-346-3162) (Outside Utah – contact Relay office in your state) |
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| Benefits Department | 801-581-7447 |
| Office of the CHRO | 801-585-0928 |
| Employment Verifications | 801-581-2169 |
| Send an Encrypted Employment Verification Email Request. | |
| Job Application Questions | 801-581-2169 |
Click on the department title to expand the contact list for each department.
Human Resources Administration
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Jeff Herring | Chief Human Resources Officer | 801/585-0928 |
| Brandon King | Assoc Dir, Finance | 801/585-6347 |
| Mary Anne Berzins | Assistant Vice President | 801/585-9911 |
| Rick Smith | Sr. HR Director | 801/581-5661 |
| Sarah Tice | Manager, Administrative | 801/585-0928 |
| Wendy Peterson | Deputy Chief HR Officer | 801/587-9327 |
Absence Management
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Alex Latimer | Absence Management Specialist | 801/585-0044 |
| Kristena Hall | Absence Management Technician | 801/581-7448 |
| Maria Rodriguez-de la Mora | Absence Management Specialist | 801/585-0953 |
BenefitsMain Number - 801-581-7447
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Alexander Page | Human Resources Specialist | 801/585-0973 |
| Amanda Strate | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-7447 |
| Danielle Thomsen | HR Director | 801/585-1300 |
| David Allison | HR Customer Service | 801/581-7447 |
| Dawn Young | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-2169 |
| Elena Sharma | HR Customer Service | 801/581-7447 |
| Grace Stevens | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-7447 |
| Jennifer King-Lichtenberg | Payroll Specialist | 801/581-7447 |
| Jesse Justet | HR Analyst - Solutions Center | 801/581-7447 |
| Lisa Batley | HR Specialist | 801/585-6811 |
| Makenna Powell | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-7447 |
| Sandy Robison | HR Specialist | 801/581-3179 |
| Wendy Poppleton | HR Director | 801/581-3224 |
Compensation
Main Number - 801-585-0818
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Kirsten Allen | Business Data Analyst | 801/587-9053 |
| Tatiana Topyrik | HR Director | 801/581-3296 |
| Taylor Washburn | Compensation Specialist | 801/587-9024 |
| Zach Leach | HR Business Data Analyst | 801/213-1395 |
Employee Relations
Main Number - 801-581-5469
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Amy Tolman | Associate HR Director | 801/581-8099 |
| Chris Bone | Sr. HR Director | 801/587-9564 |
| Diane Kunz | Associate HR Director | 801/581-3350 |
| Laree Thomas | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-5469 |
| Lora Mortensen | Associate HR Director | 801/581-6283 |
| Melanie Hawks | Associate HR Director | 801/585-1850 |
Employment Services
Main Number - 801-581-2169
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Alicia Purrell | Part-Time Student Front Desk | 801/581-2169 |
| Amanda Oveson | Associate HR Director | 801/585-6728 |
| Amy Tolman | Associate HR Director | 801/581-8099 |
| Anabel Reyes | ADA Accommodations Specialist | 801/213-1346 |
| Andrea Brown-Christensen | Sr. HR Director | 801/581-2119 |
| Andy Rodgers | Human Resources Analyst | 801/585-3963 |
| Ann Buffington | Human Resources Specialist | 801/585-6728 |
| Braden Baugh | Human Resources Analyst | 801/213-6911 |
| Braiden Labrum | Human Resources Analyst | 801/587-9550 |
| Britain Sudol | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-2168 |
| Chris Whipple | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-7378 |
| Cindy Call | Human Resources Analyst | 801/585-6648 |
| Claire Adam | Human Resources Specialist | 801/213-0655 |
| Danielle Baum | HR Manager | 801/581-6033 |
| Danielle Maroney | Human Resources Analyst | 801/587-2515 |
| Diane Kunz | Associate HR Director | 801/581-3350 |
| Erin Thompson | Human Resources Analyst | 801/587-9772 |
| Gabrielle Prior | Human Resources Assistant | 801/581-2169 |
| Jayden Martinez | Stage Manager | 801/581-6762 |
| Jillian Nielson | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-7417 |
| Jonathan Exton | Employee Relations Specialist | 801/213-1297 |
| Jordan Waite | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-7709 |
| Kailey Tetrick | Human Resources Analyst | 801/587-1930 |
| Karen Iannucci | Associate HR Director | 801/213-2538 |
| Krista Law | Human Resources Technician | 801/581-3334 |
| Laura Walkinshaw | Human Resources Specialist | 801/213-0867 |
| Lindsey Gideon | Human Resources Analyst | 801/585-7031 |
| Lora Mortensen | Associate HR Director | 801/581-6283 |
| Melanie Hawks | Associate HR Director | 801/585-1850 |
| Mikhale Carter | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-6100 |
| Nicholas Loomans | Human Resources Analyst | 801/585-6021 |
| Rachel Caplan | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-8456 |
| Ryan Kinville | HR Technician - (Student) | 000/000-0000 |
| Ryan Smith | Human Resources Analyst | 801/581-8412 |
| Sarah Wilson | Associate HR Director | 801/587-9861 |
| Skyler Deason | Human Resources Analyst | 801/587-8066 |
| Traci Reston-Householder | Associate HR Director | 801/587-9771 |
HR Information Systems
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Josna Kotturappa | HR Director | 801/585-0983 |
| David Schwab | Network Engineer | 801/585-5497 |
| Stacie Rigby | Business Systems Analyst Sr | 801/585-1154 |
| Tadd Helquist | Business Systems Analyst Sr | 801/581-3127 |
| Meggan Smith | Business Systems Analyst Sr | 801/585-6435 |
| Kristy Muday | HRIS Analyst | 801/585-1627 |
Payroll Main Number - 801-581-7873
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Debbie Ginnett | Payroll Specialist | 801/585-9181 |
| Brandi Wagner | Payroll Specialist | 801/581-3672 |
| Julie Morton | Payroll Specialist | 801/585-2999 |
| Robbie Eaby | Payroll Specialist | 801/585-9199 |
| Susan Bird | Assoc Director, Payroll | 801/585-5471 |
Training & Development
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
| Ashley Burge | Content Specialist | 801/585-2300 |
| Dori Nottingham | Assoc Dir, Training | 801/213-0921 |
| Heather Kingsford | Training & Development Special | 801/581-3316 |
| Mary Anne Berzins | Assistant Vice President | 801/585-9911 |