Michele Thoren
About Michele Thoren
Michele Thoren serves as the Regional Human Resources Director at Cintas, overseeing HR operations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. With a background in HR management and compliance, she focuses on creating a safe workplace and enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
Current Role as Regional Human Resources Director
Michele Thoren serves as the Regional Human Resources Director at Cintas, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she operates from the Madison, Wisconsin area and supports HR Managers across three states: Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Her responsibilities include workforce planning and performance management, ensuring that the organization maintains a productive and compliant workforce.
Previous Experience at Cintas
Michele Thoren has extensive experience at Cintas, where she worked for a total of 14 years. She began her career as a Management Trainee from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as HR Manager from 2006 to 2014. After serving as Senior Human Resources Manager from 2014 to 2020, she transitioned to her current role. Throughout her tenure, she focused on compliance with employment laws and creating a safe workplace.
Education and Expertise
Michele Thoren earned a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in human resources, particularly in areas such as workforce planning, performance management, and compliance with various employment laws.
Early Career at Target
Before joining Cintas, Michele Thoren worked as a Management Intern at Target in 2003 for a duration of two months. This early experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in management and human resources, setting the stage for her subsequent roles in the industry.