Sean Stettnichs
About Sean Stettnichs
Sean Stettnichs serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. He has extensive experience in human resources management, having held various positions in multiple organizations since 2011.
Work at MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.
Sean Stettnichs currently serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on strategic human resources management to facilitate organizational growth. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of Human Resources at the same company from 2022 to 2024. His work at MAIA emphasizes cultivating a positive organizational culture and building effective teams.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining MAIA Biotechnology, Sean Stettnichs held various human resources positions. He worked at SAB Biotherapeutics as Executive Director of Human Resources for one month in 2022 and served as Senior Human Resources Manager from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he was a Human Resources & Safety Manager at Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. His experience includes a brief tenure as Human Resources Manager at SAB Biotherapeutics in 2020.
Career at gpac
Sean Stettnichs worked at gpac from 2015 to 2018, where he held the positions of Search Consultant and Managing Director. During his time there, he contributed to the recruitment and staffing processes, gaining valuable experience in the field of human resources. His tenure at gpac spanned three years, during which he developed skills in talent acquisition and organizational development.
Education and Expertise
Sean Stettnichs earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Iowa. He completed his high school education at Central Lyon Senior High School, where he received his diploma. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources management, particularly in attracting and developing talent within organizations.
Background in Manufacturing and Operations
Before transitioning to human resources, Sean Stettnichs worked as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator at Valley Machining Company from 2011 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational knowledge in manufacturing processes and operations, which he later applied in his human resources roles to better understand workforce dynamics within technical environments.