Meet the HR Office

Andrea brings almost 20 years of megachurch and nonprofit Human Resources and Finance experience to Wheaton College. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and her educational background in Business Administration has equipped her for this unique role in our department – one that requires HR, finance, and strategic acumen. Andrea’s personality as a strategic helper, and her personal ministry in the workplace, motivates her to make sure every employee she interacts with feels cared for and supported in their work experience.

Andrea is a pastor’s daughter and has been in Christian ministry in one form or another since she was a child. She has lived in several states along the East Coast, enjoys travel and reading, and loves to be in the sun by an ocean or lake. Andrea, her husband, Michael, and their little dog, Sushi, moved from the East Coast to Wheaton in 2019 and are enjoying their life in the Chicagoland area.

 

Karyn Granger

Benefits Specialist

For nearly eighteen years; Karyn has been a vital part of the HR Department. With a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Karyn’s history as a junior high and high school math teacher helps her in her current role as Benefits Specialist, as she educates new faculty and staff about their benefit plan options. Multiple times a year, Karyn also helps run educational sessions surrounding the College’s educational benefit. 

Karyn is grateful for the close knit community she has found within the HR office. The HR team is a team that encourages and prays for one another, which isn’t uncommon to see across many departments at Wheaton College. Karyn and her family both enjoy hiking, and vacationing to discover new outdoor destinations. Karyn also recently welcomed a 2 year old rescue pup into her family.

 

Connie Mixter

HRIS Specialist

As the Wheaton HR Data Analyst, Connie works to ensure the integrity of the data used as well as identifying system and process efficiencies for the department. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Business from Hope College and certification in Computer Programming from DePaul University, Connie worked in the marketplace for 15 years before taking a leave to raise her two children.

Since 2015, Connie has found Wheaton College to be a place where 1 Corinthians 12:6 rings true: “There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.”

Beyond the walls of the HR office, Connie enjoys bike riding, playing board games with her family and walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline (weather permitting).

 

Amy Bloomfield

Payroll Manager

Amy is a vital member of the Benefits team in the department. On a typical day in the office, you will see Amy working through the necessary paperwork that makes status changes and helping faculty and staff to transition into retirement.

Amy earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration at Lincoln Christian College and afterwards worked in an employee-owned company for nearly 15 years helping with everything from office administration to payroll. As a jill-of-all-trades, Amy picked up key HR skills through her previous position and joined the Wheaton College HR team in January 2018.

Through her position here, Amy has loved learning from her colleagues as well as sharing her own experiences. In everything she does, Amy tries to exhibit a Christ-like character whether it be in the office or at home playing games with her husband and 2 children.

 

Gina Cristman

Senior HR Generalist

Gina graduated from North Central College with a Bachelor’s in English Literature. After school, Gina began working a summer sales job that through the right circumstances, ultimately pushed her into a managerial role which introduced her to a love for human resources. Drawn to Wheaton College for its Christian atmosphere, Gina was excited by the opportunity to come on staff in June 2018.

As the HR Generalist, Gina helps with benefits, along with interviewing candidates for a variety of positions across campus. One of the greatest aspects for Gina about working at Wheaton College is the people, particularly her coworkers, and the opportunity to support each other not only professionally, but spiritually. When Gina’s done with interviews for the day, she loves spending time with her family.

 

Caroline Kos

Benefits and Payroll Administrator

Caroline has recently assumed the role of Benefits and Payroll Administrator.  She has been with the College for almost six years in the role of Recruiting and Office Coordinator.  Prior to joining the Wheaton College family, Caroline worked for over 20 years in a sales capacity at a small business.  Caroline loves working at Wheaton College because she feels energized and empowered every day.  After the workday is over, Caroline loves going on bike rides with her husband, volunteering in her community, and spending time with her three children.

 

Kimberley Fair

Recruiting and Office Coordinator