Education

• Master’s in Human Resources-Organizational Development Eastern Michigan University
• 15 graduate hours in Human Resource Administration, Central Michigan University
•  Master’s of Theological Studies, St. John Seminary, Plymouth M
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, minor in Theology and the Humanities, Sacred Heart Seminary College, Detroit, MI   
• Churchill High School

Work History

• 2004 HFHS, Employee Health and Wellness clinic and services, Director
• 2001 HFHS, Organizational Performance and Learning department, senior consultant
• 1998 Henry Ford Health System, Disability Manager (Detroit)
• 1993 HR Generalist J&L Specialty Steel, Training coordinator and Safety Officer (Detroit)
• 1991 Educational Data Systems, Inc., Training consultant (Dearborn, MI)
• 1977 Bishop Borgess High School, faculty (Redford, MI)

Certifications

•  Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) 2002
• Qualified Interpreter Meyers-Briggs Temperament Inventory, - ENFP, 2002.
• Certified Coach, Master Level, Leadership Development Training by Senn-Delaney Leadership Group, Inc., 2001
• Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional, MSU – 2000
• Certified Emergency Response Coordinator, E-Med (Dallas, TX), 1995
• Certified OSHA Safety Trainer, MI Dept. of Labor, 1994

Career Accomplishments

•  Led implementation of System-wide strategic planning and Wellness Incentive program (2006)
• Led the on-campus re-startup of Employee Health clinic (2005)
• Coordinated the non-management employee phase of the Organizational and Cultural Renewal (2001)
• Initiated system-wide Transitional Work Program for injured employees
• Co-chaired Safety Committee of union steel plant; coordinated a drop in Lost Time Injuries from 42 incidents (636 lost time days) in 1992 to 6 incidents (26 lost time days) in 1997 at J&L Special Steel, Detroit plant
•  “Michael Conklin Award” (Teacher of the Year) 1985, 1987 Bishop Borgess High School
•  Girls Track assistant coach 12 years

Personal Life

• Happily married for 29 years to Christine Ann Jedynak, no children
• Enjoys jogging, golf, and the “wow” moments of life
• Favorite quote, “The unreflected life is not worth living.” – Socrates