Ms. Custer is Parkview Health’s vice president of human resources, leading strategy for a workforce of over 17,500 employees across Indiana and Ohio. Reporting directly to the chief administrative officer and the system board, she oversees total rewards, human resources operations, talent acquisition, talent development and strategic educational partnerships. Ms. Custer has championed several innovative programs since 2023, including the widely utilized “lifestyle benefit” stipend, the volunteer time off program, a therapy dog initiative, and a program that provides co-workers with essential financial and mental health support. Her initiatives have significantly enhanced employee engagement and wellness, earning high participation rates and driving positive cultural change. Beyond Parkview, she is deeply involved in community leadership through board roles with organizations such as the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Latinos Count and Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana. She is recognized as a regional voice on workforce development, frequently representing Parkview in local media as the region’s largest employer.
