Shannon Heitner

Shannon Heitner, Human Resource Coordinator, oversees the CDS HR department in the hiring of workers for the clients we serve, benefits, special projects, and provides HR support to clients/client representatives and their workers.

Shannon was hired in the CDS department in May of 2017 as a HR Specialist. In April of 2020 she became the HR Coordinator in CDS. Prior to joining CDS Shannon worked 2 summers in the Bridge to the Future Program with MRCI while finishing college.

Shannon graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and a minor in Business Law.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys kayaking, camping and really doing anything outdoors as well as spending time with her husband, 2 girls, and 2 dogs. She also enjoys watching Maverick and Wild hockey.

Shannon’s favorite quote is: “You never fail until you stop trying.” – Albert Einstein

Seeing the positive effects CDS services has on families and individuals with disabilities is Shannon’s main motivator. Shannon has a brother with Autism and watched her parents go through the struggles of raising him without much help, so she understands the importance of her team doing their part as quick and efficiently as possible in order to meet the needs of the clients and families we serve.