Shelia Maness

Shelia Maness currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources at University Partners, a position held since August 2024. Prior to this role, Maness was the Director of Human Resources & Employee Experience at Atlantic Housing Foundation, Inc., where responsibilities included overseeing HR strategies for a significant organization spanning multiple states. The professional background includes senior HR roles at Mr. Cooper, CASTRO ROOFING of Texas, Everest Group, GAF, Medtronic, Nestle Waters, N.A., and GE Capital, featuring extensive experience in talent management, employee relations, and HR operations across various industries. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, a Master’s Degree in Labor Industrial Relations and Human Resources, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, all from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.