Diane Nelson - Director

As the Director, Diane is responsible for the overall administration of staff employment at the University.


Desi Sporbert - Assistant Director

Responsible for advisement to staff on personnel issues. He also recruits and screens professional staff positions and provides overall training opportunities. Additionally, he provides technology support to the Finance Division and Presidential departments.


Joy Johnson - Human Resource Officer

Responsible for recruiting and screening applications, provides training, reviews position descriptions, advises supervisors and employees, and oversees special events.


Cheryl Widman -Office Manager/Human Resource Assistant

Cheryl is responsible for the operations of the office. She works very closely with all departments making sure the required forms and appropriate processes and procedures are used.


Karen Burgard - HR/IT Associate

Karen's duties include updating and processing all aspects of personnel information, as well as, serving as the IT Technician for the majority of the administration building. Karen also reviews documents for for appropriate signatures and assists with payroll processing.


Heidi Gerszewski - HR/Payroll Specialist

Heidi provides support and back-up for the Front Desk Coordinator. She also is responsible for employment reports, advertisement, documentation and records for the Office. Heidi reviews documents for appropriate signatures and assists with payroll processing.

Rowann Larson - Front Desk Coordinator

Rowann is usually the first person you will come in contact with when calling or visiting the Office of Human Resources. She can help you with what you need to do to apply for a staff position at UND.