Sharn Appel

Sharn Appel serves as the Director of Culture and Engagement at Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a position held since September 2021, where responsibilities include designing and implementing engagement strategies aligned with the organization's goals and leading initiatives that promote belonging, inclusion, and trust across divisions. Prior to this role, Sharn Appel worked at DriveTime as a Recruiting Manager from July 2012 to September 2021, focusing on building a high-performing recruiting team and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the hiring process. Earlier experience includes positions as a Food Service Manager and Barista at Lindenwood University. Sharn Appel holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Human Resources Management from Lindenwood University, earned between 2010 and 2012.