Brooke Kieft Anderson
About Brooke Kieft Anderson
Brooke Kieft Anderson serves as the Senior HR Director for the Central Region at Imperial Dade, where she focuses on enhancing employee experiences. With a background in human resources spanning over two decades, she has held various positions in notable companies, including Knoll and Nichols Paper.
Work at Imperial Dade
Brooke Kieft Anderson serves as the Senior HR Director for the Central Region at Imperial Dade, a prominent distributor of food service packaging and janitorial supplies. She has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Norton Shores, Michigan. In her role, she provides strategic HR leadership to various divisions within the Central Region, focusing on enhancing employee experiences and engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Brooke Kieft Anderson accumulated extensive experience in human resources across several organizations. She worked at Nichols Paper as the Director of Human Resources from 2015 to 2023. Before that, she served as the Human Resource Manager at Knoll for ten years, from 2005 to 2015. Her earlier positions include Human Resource Manager at GHSP from 2000 to 2005 and Human Resource Assistant at Stanco Metal Products from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Kieft Anderson earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA from the same institution, completing her studies from 2000 to 2003. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources and strategic leadership.
Focus on Employee Engagement
Brooke Kieft Anderson emphasizes the importance of employee engagement in contributing to a company's success. She believes that positive employee experiences stem from honest communication, support, and encouragement. Her passion for helping others grow in their careers drives her to enhance employee knowledge, skills, and opportunities.