Mary Gaines (Bowers)

Mary Gaines (Bowers) has extensive work experience in human resources and project management. Mary is currently the Vice President of Human Resources at Northern Biomedical Research. Prior to this, they held the position of Human Resources Director at the same company.

Before joining Northern Biomedical Research, Mary worked at SpringHill Camps as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, they were responsible for directing various HR functions, including benefits, compensation, training, and employee relations. Mary successfully implemented a new payroll system, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency.

Mary also worked as an Activity Therapist at the Manasseh Project and as a Talent Management Coordinator at Wedgwood Christian Services. During their time at Wedgwood Christian Services, they focused on full-cycle recruiting and supported organizational development.

Earlier in their career, Mary served as a Project Manager at Wedgwood Corporate and Community Services. Mary was responsible for promoting organizational services, managing employees, and delivering high-quality services to clients.

Overall, Mary Gaines (Bowers) has demonstrated their expertise in human resources management and project coordination throughout their career.

Mary Gaines (Bowers) obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy from Calvin University between 1984 and 1988. Mary then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Grand Valley State University from 2004 to 2006. In addition to their academic qualifications, Mary also obtained the Everything DiSC® Certification from Wiley Workplace Learning in March 2023.