Human Resources leadership transitions

University of Alaska Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Keli Hite McGee’s last day is Friday, Oct. 4.  

“It has been my pleasure serving you and I look forward to continuing to support the University of Alaska,” said Hite McGee. 

There will be a transition period until the CHRO is hired, please see the information below. If something needs immediate attention, please contact Nycolett Ripley (ncripley@alaska.edu, 907-450-8215). 

Below are the CHRO delegations for signature authority until the new CHRO starts:

  • Labor and Employee Engagement requests, contact the Interim Director of Labor and Employee Engagement Tara Ferguson (tlferguson@alaska.edu).

  • Talent Acquisition requests, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition Glenn Gambrell (gjgambrell@alaska.edu).

  • Employee Transitions and Benefits requests contact the Director of Employee Transitions and Benefits Erika Van Flein (ervanflein@alaska.edu).

  • Operations requests (payroll, accounting, HRIS), contact the Director of Operations Michelle Pope (mlpope@alaska.edu).

  • Senior leadership please contact your HR Business Partner:
    • UAF, Michelle Michel, mamichel2@alaska.edu
    • UAA, James Yauney, jayauney@alaska.edu
    • UAS, Sarah Belmont, sjbelmont@alaska.edu

Please remember that your primary HR point of contact within your department or unit is still the appropriate contact.

Human Resources is looking forward to assisting you. Please let us know how we can help. 

  • Website: alaska.edu/hr
  • Call us: 907-450-8200
  • Email us: ua-hr@alaska.edu
  • Send a fax: 907-450-8201
  • SSO Log-in to Spoke: http://ua.askspoke.com/