Walter T. Chesley, JD

Walter T. Chesley, JD, is the vice president of Human Resources at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Chesley joined HCMC in 2013. Prior to joining HCMC, Chesley was senior vice president, Human Resources and Development at Universal Hospital Systems. Previously, he served as vice president, Human Resources and chief administrative officer at Children's Hospitals and Clinics. Chesley has a record of developing positive workforce and organizational cultures in healthcare organizations and has successfully aligned human resources strategies and programs to improve employee engagement. His community service includes board leadership roles with the Ronald McDonald House Minnesota, Community Health Charities Minnesota, YMCA and other organizations. Chesley has a Bachelor of Science degree in communications and public relations from Boston University and a Juris Doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law.

Committees: Governance, Human Resources