WHEDA Appoints JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer to Drive “People First” Culture
JoAnna Vanderpoel. Photo from WHEDA.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has named JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer (CPO). She brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a focus on improving employee and customer experiences in financial services, commercial real estate, and consumer products.
As CPO, Vanderpoel will lead human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition and employee engagement to support WHEDA’s statewide affordable housing initiatives. She will work with leadership to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven workforce.
“As WHEDA doubles down on our commitment to ensure everyone in Wisconsin has a safe, affordable place to call home, building an effective organization and giving our people the tools and resources to thrive is one of our highest priorities,” said Elmer Moore, Jr., CEO & Executive Director at WHEDA. “We’re thrilled to welcome JoAnna to the executive team. Her leadership and success in developing high-performing staff will be instrumental for putting people first as we advance our mission.”
Vanderpoel joins WHEDA with extensive experience leading people strategy for complex organizations. As Human Resources Director at Capitol Bank in Madison, she worked with senior leadership to strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. She has developed successful performance management systems, improved recruitment and onboarding, and led major change initiatives. At Urban Land Interests, she managed COVID-19 response efforts and implemented engagement strategies that earned a Top Workplace Award.
“I am honored to join WHEDA at such a critical time,” said Vanderpoel. “With housing opportunities increasingly out of reach for Wisconsinites, WHEDA’s unique housing finance role in the state is more essential than ever. WHEDA has a strong foundation and a clear purpose. I’m committed to supporting its people and helping foster an environment where employees can do their best work.”
Vanderpoel holds a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).
An online version of this News Release is available here.
ABOUT WHEDA
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) is a self-supporting public entity whose mission is to help Wisconsin thrive by expanding access to affordable housing choices. To learn more about the Authority and its programs, visit wheda.com or call 800-334-6873.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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