Cheryl Halverson has been named Chief Human Resources Officer at Connexus Credit Union. In this role, Halverson will oversee Recruitment, Organizational Culture, Employee Operations & Experience, Learning & Development, and the Connexus Total Rewards program.
“Cheryl is highly accomplished in leading organizations through strategic and meaningful creation of employee experiences that will strongly impact member experience,” stated Boyd Gustke, President & Chief Executive Officer at Connexus. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Connexus Executive Leadership Team where she will collaborate with leaders to define goals, drive exceptional organizational results, and maximize employee value through the lens of talent, culture, and core values.”
Most recently serving as the Chief People Officer at Gongos, Inc., Halverson is a proven Human Resources executive with over 25 years of experience. She holds her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and specializes in devising business-aligned HR strategies and policies, creating high-performing cultures, and leading robust organization development initiatives.
“It was immediately apparent to me that Connexus is an organization that cares about its employees as the most important asset, and I couldn’t be more excited to join a team that’s committed to a fulfilling employee experience that allows individuals to thrive both professionally and personally,” commented Halverson. “It’s important that we focus on building and sustaining a strong organizational culture, ensuring employees have the resources, tools, and support they need to best serve our valued members each day.”
Connexus invests in its employees by: providing best-in-class benefits, advancement opportunities, and tools for growth; promoting a culture of Integrity, Respect, Synergy, Transparency, and Wellbeing; and embracing sustainable, progressive growth in a digital world. Current employment opportunities can be found at https://www.connexuscu.org/careers/.

Cheryl Halverson