Michael Andersen
About Michael Andersen
Michael Andersen serves as the Director of Human Capital at First Western Trust in Denver, Colorado, a position he has held since 2018. With a background in human resources management across various organizations, he emphasizes fostering a learning culture and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work at First Western Financial
Michael Andersen has served as the Director of Human Capital at First Western Trust since 2018. In this role, he focuses on creating a positive workplace environment and leads initiatives aimed at fostering a learning culture within the organization. His responsibilities include driving efforts in diversity, equality, and inclusion, which are integral to the company's human capital strategy.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining First Western Trust, Michael Andersen held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. He worked as a Human Resources Manager at Laboratory Corporation of America from 1994 to 1998, and as the Director of Human Resources at Brookdale Senior Living for 11 months in 2013-2014. Additionally, he served as a Human Resources Manager at Vericept Corporation from 2005 to 2007 and as Director of Workforce Strategy - Operations at Spheris (EDiX) from 1998 to 2003.
Educational Background
Michael Andersen studied at the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Business. He furthered his education at SUNY Brockport, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus on Personnel Management.
Early Career and Roles
Michael Andersen began his career as a Human Resources Assistant at DialAmerica from 1990 to 1992. He then transitioned to Equifax / Telecredit, where he worked as a Merchant Services Representative from 1992 to 1994. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in human resources management.