Andy Marshall, chief operating officer, EVP, announced the promotion of Shawna Koontz to assistant vice president, human resources operations and benefits manager. Marshall also announced the promotion of Brian Rook to vice president, senior manager talent, performance and development.
Koontz brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources across multiple industries.
In her new role, Koontz will oversee the human resources operations team, including areas such as onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, leave management, policies and procedures, payroll, human resources systems and benefits. According to the release from Interra, before the promotion, Koontz served as senior human resources consultant lead, where she assisted in advancing Interra’s human resources initiatives and enhancing employee services, the release states.
“I am excited for the opportunity to strengthen relationships with Interra leaders and employees,” said Koontz. “My focus will be refining our existing human resources processes, ensuring they remain efficient and effective while continuing to provide exceptional service as we move into 2025.”
Koontz began her career in the healthcare industry, later transitioning into human resources management roles in agriculture, engineering and construction.
Koontz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources from Western Michigan University and is certified as a SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional).
Outside of work, Koontz resides in Sturgis, Mich., with her husband, Jay, and two adult daughters, Olivia and Sophia. She enjoys attending live music events, following sports and spending time at the lake with family and friends during the summer.
In his new role, Rook will oversee learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and internal communications. He previously held the position of vice president, talent performance, where he help shape the organization's approach to talent and performance, according to the provided release. He is focused on continuing to support and develop talent at all levels of the credit union.
“I am particularly excited about the opportunity to help others realize and achieve their full potential,” Rook said. “Looking ahead, I am eager to spearhead new initiatives aimed at building and nurturing Interra's culture of growth and development.”
Rook holds a Ph.D. in Adult and Occupational Education from North Dakota State University. In addition, Rook has earned the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) certification and the SHRM-CP certification for human resources.
Beyond his work at Interra, Rook volunteers annually with the YMCA Potawatomi Camp, providing leadership courses to young people. Additionally, Rook serves with the Dana Causey Foundation in Fort Wayne, where he helps provide leadership development opportunities for youth.
Rook lives in Fort Wayne with his wife Margery, daughter Molly, 7, and their dog, Tilly. In his free time, Rook enjoys playing music and woodworking.