We are delighted to announce Central Rivers AEA HR Office’s newest team member, Mary Beth Wood! Mary Beth joined our team in November 2024 as our HR Coordinator, due to Shirley Horak’s retirement. She will be based out of the Cedar Falls office. Please take a moment to read through Mary Beth’s following bio and welcome her to the agency!
I grew up in northwest Indiana and earned a Bachelor of Science in Consumer and Family Sciences with a focus on Child Development from Purdue University. Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked in Human Resources, most recently serving as Personnel Director at Community United Child Care Centers and Preschool.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking with my two puppies, golfing (though I’m not very good at it), and spending time with my family. My husband, Bryan, and I have two kids – Jacob, a freshman at the University of Iowa, and Grace, a junior at Dike-New Hartford High School. I’m thrilled to join the CRAEA team and can’t wait to get to know everyone!