Joy Vander Heiden

Director of Human Resources

Joy brings more than 25 years’ human resources experience to her role as Ehlers’ Director of Human Resources  A valued member of our Leadership Team, Joy oversees all areas of human capital management including recruiting and selection, employee relations and benefits administration.

A native of Green Bay, Joy moved to Minnesota after college and currently lives in Vadnais Heights with her husband, where together they have two grown children and a West Highland Terrier. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, travel, and reading.


Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Community Involvement

Current Advisor (Oct 2023 – Present) – Upturnships
Former Board Member/Secretary (6 years) – Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corp

In Human Resources, no two days are alike. I enjoy making connections and helping my clients - Ehlers' employees - be successful in their careers.