Cheryl Bartels

Cheryl Bartels, PHR, SHRM-CP, serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of HR Administration at Independent Financial, bringing extensive experience in human resources management. Previously, Cheryl held several positions at the American Heart Association, including Senior HRIS Analyst and HR Shared Services Supervisor. Cheryl's career also includes roles at Brown Shoe Company, Graybar Electric, and Jefferson Bank and Trust, where foundational HR and administrative skills were developed. Educated at Lindenwood University, Cheryl earned both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management.