Jim Hertel

Jim Hertel is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Trinity University, a position held since December 2021, following a brief tenure as Interim CHRO/Consultant at the same institution. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Director of Human Resources at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, where contributions were made as part of the UM System HR Council and campus executive leadership team. Jim's career also included a long-term role as Corporate Director of Human Resources at Barry-Wehmiller, overseeing global HR initiatives, talent management, and workforce integration during mergers and acquisitions. Earlier roles encompassed HR consulting for small and medium-sized companies at AAIM Management Association and customer service at MCI Telecommunications. Jim began a career in the US Navy, serving as an Aerographer's Mate. Educational background includes a BSBA in Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and additional studies at the University of Michigan.