Human Resources Team

Steve H. Lawson, SPHR

Associate VP of Human Resources

Ext. 3050
lawsonst@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M – Th 7:15am – 11:45am, 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Off-Site Office Hours: F 7:15am – 11:15am

Cheyenne Clements

Human Resources Coordinator
Areas of Responsibility: Benefits Enrollment & Inquiries, COBRA, Life Insurance, Disability & Life Insurance Claims, New Hire Process, Employee Notices, Customer Service, Event Planning, Service Awards, Invoicing, Tuition Reimbursement, and FMLA

Ext. 3643
clementsc@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M, W, F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Off-Site Office Hours: T, Th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Rachel Blair

Payroll Manager
Areas of Responsibility: Payroll Processes, Payroll Deductions, Time Entry

Ext. 3051
blairrac@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Michelle Wasson

Michelle M. Wasson  MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Manager
Areas of Responsibility: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, DAS, Title IX, IS&S, Alumni, Communications & Philanthropy, Library, Admissions, Career Development/Internships, Campus Christian Center, Child Development Lab, Center for International Education, Center for Teaching & Learning, Carter G Woodson Center, BereaCorps, Brushy Fork, Grow Appalachia, Appalachian Center, and PFE GEAR UP, Family Partnership, & Operations.

Functions: Staffing, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Support, Training and Development, Workers’ Comp.

Ext. 4218
wassonm@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Skylar Miller

Associate Human Resources Business Partner
Areas of Responsibility: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, DAS, Title IX, IS&S, Alumni, Communications & Philanthropy, Library, Admissions, Career Development/Internships, Campus Christian Center, Child Development Lab, Center for International Education, Center for Teaching & Learning, Carter G Woodson Center, BereaCorps, Brushy Fork, Grow Appalachia, Appalachian Center, and PFE GEAR UP, Family Partnership, & Operations.

Functions: Recruiting, Staffing, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Support

Ext. 4225
millers2@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M, T, Th 8:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Off-Site Office Hours: W, F 8:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Sam Dolen

Human Resources Collegiate Partner
Areas of Responsibility: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, DAS, Title IX, IS&S, Alumni, Communications & Philanthropy, Library, Admissions, Career Development/Internships, Campus Christian Center, Child Development Lab, Center for International Education, Center for Teaching & Learning, Carter G Woodson Center, BereaCorps, Brushy Fork, Grow Appalachia, Appalachian Center, and PFE GEAR UP, Family Partnership, & Operations.

Functions: Recruitment, Staffing, Onboarding.
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Sheri L. Gordon MA, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Manager
Areas of Responsibility: Divisions of Operations & Sustainability, Academics (Faculty & Staff), Labor Program, Student Life (Campus Life, Residence Life, Black Culture Center, LatinX), Finance, President’s Office, Provost (Athletics, College Farm, Farm Store, Financial Aid, Registrar, CELTS, Student Success & Transition), PFE (FSCS, PN, TRiO, CNCS).

Functions: Staffing, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Support, Training and Development, Human Resources Website, Talent & Performance Management Systems Administration

Ext. 3054
gordons@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30 pm

Tessa Riley

Associate Human Resources Business Partner
Areas of Responsibility: Divisions of Operations & Sustainability, Academics (Faculty & Staff), Labor Program, Student Life (Campus Life, Residence Life, Black Culture Center, Latinx), Finance, President’s Office, Provost (Athletics, College Farm, Farm Store, Financial Aid, Registrar, CELTS, Student Success & Transition), PFE (FSCS, PN, TRiO, CNCS).

Functions: Staffing, Employee Relations, Benefits support, Payroll support, Training and Development.

Ext. 3523
rileyt@berea.edu

On-Site Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cameron Stites-Stevens

Human Resources Collegiate Partner
Areas of Responsibility: Divisions of Operations & Sustainability, Academics (Faculty & Staff), Labor Program, Student Life (Campus Life, Residence Life, Black Culture Center, Latinx), Finance, President’s Office, Provost (Athletics, College Farm, Farm Store, Financial Aid, Registrar, CELTS, Student Success & Transition), PFE (FSCS, PN, TRiO, CNCS).

Functions: Recruitment, Staffing, Onboarding/Offboarding.

Ext. 3897
stitesstevensc2@berea.edu