Cory J Wicker

Cory J Wicker, PhD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the Director of Human Resources at the Louisiana Board of Regents since May 2018, overseeing the HR Division for 300 employees and Board Members, ensuring strategic goal alignment and compliance with State and Federal regulations, achieving a 100% Civil Service compliance score. Previously, Wicker served as Employee Relations Manager at Associated Grocers from December 2013 to May 2018, where management of Employee & Labor Relations for a $675M Wholesale Distribution Center led to successful compliance and the lowest unemployment tax rate. Earlier experience includes a HR Analyst role at the City/Parish of Baton Rouge, handling employee benefits, and HR Assistant at The Shaw Group. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Capital Development from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development from Louisiana State University.