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Need to meet with a Human Resources Representative?

Human Resources staff are available by phone, virtual (Teams or Zoom), and in person. Please call our office at 515-964-6301 or directly contact the representative you would like to consult with to schedule a meeting.

Human Resources Staff

Amanda Easton - Executive Director, Human Resources, 515-964-6256, adeaston@dmacc.edu
Serve as Chief HR Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Chief Negotiator. Administers all functions of the HR department including personnel, benefits, payroll, professional development, policies & procedures, and collective bargaining for all six campuses and seven centers.

Amee Austin – Associate Executive Director, Human Resources, 515-964-6248, aeaustin3@dmacc.edu 
Leads the College’s Human Resources development functions, including Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Learning and Development, and Employee Relations. Functions as the backup Deputy Title IX coordinator in the Human Resources Department as well as a partner to the Executive Director of HR to improve HR performance. Develop and oversee strategies that build a positive and engaging employee experience at DMACC.

Kimberly Saunders – Administrative Assistant 3, 515-964-6301
Serves as the central hub for the Human Resources team, providing high-level administrative assistance to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and supporting the daily operations of the department. Serves as liaison between the administrator, departmental staff, and college departments.

Amy Knight - Director of Employee Relations, 515-965-7199, aaknight@dmacc.edu 
Provides guidance and resources for both employees and supervisors. Supports supervisors in addressing performance management and employee relations issues and guides them through disciplinary and discharge actions when needed. Advises on HR policy and procedure interpretation. Leads investigations into employee misconduct and compliance matters (e.g., Title IX, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy/procedure violations) and consults with supervisors on other fact-finding processes.

Denise Lundberg - Director, Talent Acquisition, 515-965-7341, delundberg@dmacc.edu 
Direct the recruitment and hiring processes for all employees. Oversee employment compliance functions, including criminal background checks, I-9 verification and audits, and employee drug and alcohol testing programs. Manage the College’s applicant tracking system and Employment Opportunities site.

Tresa Wilson-Marier - Coordinator, Talent Acquisition, 515-964-6620, tmmarier@dmacc.edu 
Coordination of adjunct, part-time, and student employee recruitment and hiring, reviewing and approving course approvals for adjunct instructors, screening applications for regular faculty and staff positions, training supervisors on hiring processes for adjunct, part-time, and student staff. Serves as backup to the Director, Talent Acquisition.

Tanya Wolvers - Talent Acquisition Assistant, 515-964-6479, twolvers@dmacc.edu 
Performs administrative duties and support recruitment, hiring, and record retention functions for the HR department. Provides technical support for applicant tracking and HR information systems to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Provides tracking, training, and support for I-9 compliance.

Kacie Ballard - Coordinator, Training and Development, 515-965-6549, kaballard@dmacc.edu 
Coordinates face-to-face and online training for employees and supervisors. Manages HR orientation and onboarding programs and mandatory training. Serves as a facilitator and consultative resource to supervisors, supporting employee development planning and the implementation of training strategies. Manages the College’s Learning Management System, including content creation, course administration, and reporting. Manages Staff Development Units (SDU’s) program for faculty, librarians, and counselors.

Brian Vanderheyden - Coordinator, Employee Engagement and Retention, 515-964-6433, bbvanderheyden@dmacc.edu 
Plan, implement and evaluate employee engagement and retention strategies, including employee well-being, recognition, learning, and development. Manage college's performance evaluation process and annual supervisor training, and provides support for employee access to training materials and resources.

Megan Williams - Director, Payroll, 515-964-6287, mrwilliams13@dmacc.edu
Coordinate the process and balancing of payroll. Coordinate tax administration and compliance of payroll. Responsible for reviewing, verifying, and inputting all data related to additional pay.

Michelle Houseman - Payroll Specialist 1, 515-964-6336, mhouseman@dmacc.edu 
Review submitted time reporting and serve as a resource for employee questions about payroll and tax deductions. Responsible for reviewing, verifying, and inputting all data related to nursing adjunct pay.

Kim Vi - Payroll Specialist 2, 515-965-6616, ktvi@dmacc.edu 
Responsible for reviewing, verifying, and inputting all data related to adjunct credit and non-credit pay, faculty overload, faculty sabbatical leave, clinical pay, directed/independent study pay and leave usage of regular staff teaching adjunct classes during the day.

Shelley DeWaard - Payroll/Benefits Assistant, 515-964-6035, mmdewaard@dmacc.edu 
Responsible for reviewing, verifying, and inputting all data related to sub pay and Adjunct Orientation and Training pay. Assists Benefits Coordinator with processing all mandatory and voluntary insurance deductions for employees.

Debra Wiley - Director, Classification and Compensation, 515-964-6288, dwiley5@dmacc.edu 
Responsible for the classification and compensation programs for the College ensuring that programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations. Serve as subject matter expert for consulting and advising on compensation related issues, including wage and hour (FLSA) issues, salary placement, salary structure development, and salary equity studies.

Gloria Neppl – Director, Employee Benefits and Wellness, 515-964-6372, gjneppl@dmacc.edu 
Direct College’s employee benefit plans and policies as well as compliance with federal and state regulations. Lead and promote the College’s employee wellness initiatives and oversee communication and training related to benefits enrollment, wellness programs, and regulatory changes.

Tiffany Marlow – Coordinator, Benefits, 515-964-6258, tlmarlow@dmacc.edu 
Oversee and provide services related to employee leave, disability, and benefits administration to best meet the needs of DMACC employees. Administer the College’s leave programs—including FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation