About the Michigan Chapter
The CUPA-HR Michigan Chapter brings together HR professionals in higher education to exchange best practices, connect with others in our field, and provide meaningful educational opportunities on topics important and relevant to our field. We are always looking for higher ed HR professionals in Michigan who want to get involved and help out. If this sounds like you, please contact us.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2025-26 Michigan Chapter Board
Joe Zynda
President
Human Resource Manager, University Library
University of Michigan
Leonia Gregory
President-Elect
HRIS Operations Coordinator
Eastern Michigan University
Kendra Huckins
Secretary
Director of Faculty Employment and Compensation
Central Michigan University
Joe Coeling
Treasurer
HR Business Partner, School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
Rachel Wiertella
Past President
Assistant Director of HR/Operations, Office of Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX
University of Michigan
Trevor Parnell
At-Large Board Member
Project Manager, University HR - Organizational Learning
University of Michigan
Rebecca Ringman
At-Large Board Member
HR Business Partner
Lake Michigan College
Remy Rincher
At-Large Board Member
HR Generalist
University of Michigan
Joseph VanArendonk
At-Large Board Member
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Grand Valley State University
Christina Wright
At-Large Board Member
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Business Operations
Adrian College