Cal Poly Humboldt is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Casas, Ph.D. as Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. With a diverse career spanning government and private sector organizations, Dr. Casas brings an impressive record of strategic human resources leadership to our community. He began his tenure on May 29.

Dr. Casas is an accomplished leader in Human Resources. He has earned a stellar reputation for driving outstanding results and pioneering innovative human resources initiatives. At his recent employer, DISA Global, he guided the successful acquisition of 13 companies and contributed to over 1,200% growth in four years at SOC, LLC, another former employer. His innovative leadership in developing effective work-from-home and return-to-work policies during the pandemic indicates his capacity to navigate complex challenges.

In his past position as Chief People Officer for 1st Capital Bank, Dr. Casas has been instrumental in revising the organization's vision, mission, and values statements and creating a culture committee to champion organizational objectives. He also oversaw the reassessment and revision of the HR function to enhance compliance and drive results.

"Dr. Casas’s combination of professional expertise, passion for developing people, and dedication to our institution's values makes him the ideal person to steer our human resources vision,” says Sherie Cornish Gordon, Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer.  “We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team and look forward to the innovative contributions he will undoubtedly make."

Dr. Casas holds a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational (Personnel) Psychology, a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organization Development, and multiple human resources certifications, including the IPMA-SCP, SPHR, and SHRM-SCP.

As the head of HR, Dr. Casas will play a crucial role in fostering a work environment that supports our employees—the engine behind Cal Poly Humboldt—and aligns with our commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students.

"I am honored to join Cal Poly Humboldt as the Chief Human Resources Officer," says Dr. Casas. "I look forward to working collaboratively to drive success and ensure that the University remains a just and sustainable workplace."

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Casas as he begins this exciting new chapter with Cal Poly Humboldt.