Human Resources

Staff

Organizational Chart
Michael Freer

Michael Freer

Chief Human Resource Officer

320-308-3203
mwfreer@stcloudstate.edu
Linda Besse

Linda Besse

Assistant Human Resources Director

320-308-2287
lbesse@stcloudstate.edu
Teresa Weihs

Teresa Weihs

Training and Development Specialist

320-308-3968
tlweihs@stcloudstate.edu
Develop and implement recruitment strategies as well as employee training and development programs that facilitate employee engagement, organizational success and institutional compliance.
Kris Larson

Kris Larson

Human Resources Business Partner

320-308-3204
kelarson@stcloudstate.edu
Maintain the computerized personnel system and classified seniority roster, process appointments for payroll, salary increases, performance evaluations, and provide assistance about classified employees to the Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Kayla Filbert

Kayla Filbert

Human Resources Business Partner

320-308-3919
kafilbert@stcloudstate.edu
Zach Robideau

Zach Robideau

Human Resource Business Partner

320-308-3321
zrobideau@stcloudstate.edu
Judy Ruegemer

Judy Ruegemer

Workers' Compensation, Recruitment and Benefits Specialist

320-308-5294
jaruegemer@stcloudstate.edu
Designated Department Insurance Representative (DDIR) for employees. Support administration of insurance benefits, pre-tax benefits, workers compensation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), short- and long-term disability, retirement and job postings.
Kim Mielke

Kim Mielke

Benefit Specialist (Interim)

320-308-3179
kamielke@stcloudstate.edu
Maintain the computerized personnel system, process appointments and employment change forms, process computer-generated reports, administer tuition waivers and provide notary services.