Karla Gochenour

Karla Gochenour is an accomplished professional with nearly 30 years of experience in Human Resources, currently serving as Vice President of Human Capital Strategies and Vice President of Human Resources at WoodmenLife since January 2003. In this role, Karla leads the organization's human capital efforts and oversees a team of 17 HR professionals managing various functions such as compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Prior to WoodmenLife, Karla held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at First Data Resources for almost 18 years, where expertise included employee relations, crisis management, and mergers and acquisitions across multiple nationwide locations.