Don st. Andre

Don St. Andre, SPHR has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in human resources and management. Don is currently the Human Resources Director at the Diocese of Grand Rapids since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Diversified Medical Staffing for eight years, where they held multiple roles including Director of Human Resources, Director of Operations, and Human Resources Manager. In their role at Diversified Medical Staffing, Don was responsible for HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, risk management, and leading the COVID-19 Task Force. Don also led the growth of the business through acquisitions and mentored department heads. Before joining Diversified Medical Staffing, Don worked at Aurora North America LLC for a brief period in a business systems role. Don also spent several years at Spectrum Health as the Manager of Nutrition Services, overseeing a large team and retail food venues. Don's earlier experience includes working as the Director of Human Resources at Trinity Health-Trinity Senior Living Communities, where they managed all HR activities and represented the organization in collective bargaining agreement proceedings. Don also worked as a Recruiter/HR professional, handling full-cycle recruiting and HR duties.

Don St. Andre, SPHR, completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Management/Marketing from Davenport University from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, they pursued General Studies at Grand Valley State University from 1990 to 1992.

In addition to their degrees, Don St. Andre has obtained various certifications. Don earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in October 2020. Don also acquired the SPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in June 2014. Furthermore, they hold a ServSafe Certification from the National Restaurant Association, obtained in September 2009. Don St. Andre's education history also includes achieving a Performance Improvement System Certification at the Bronze Level from Spectrum Health. However, the specific month and year for this certification are not provided.