Christine Ripsky

Christine Ripsky has extensive experience in payroll, benefits management, and sales operations across various industries. Currently serving as Payroll & Benefits Manager and previously as HR Analyst at First Trust since February 2017, Christine has effectively leveraged expertise in cross-departmental collaboration and sales reporting throughout a diverse career. Prior roles include Director of Category Management & Customer Insights at Cedar Electronics, where strategic improvements in sales practices were implemented, and Director of Sales Operations at Nebraska Book Company, where leadership involved optimizing a sales team and developing critical reporting structures. Christine has also held positions at OfficeMax, Tellabs, and Elkay Manufacturing, contributing to sales analysis and market intelligence. An educational background from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Economics, Psychology, Speech Communication, and Business complements this professional journey.