February 10, 2025
Community Link Welcomes Manuel Martinez as Director of Human Resources
Breese, IL – Community Link has hired Manuel Martinez as the Director of Human Resources. As a Navy veteran and an experienced HR professional, Martinez brings great passion and leadership for the staff and organization.
Martinez served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman both as a Lead Training Officer and Medical Instructor. He earned his Bachelors in Health Science and Masters in Business Administration from Purdue University Global.
He has over 12 years of human resources experience, including work with Combat Connect, UPS, DraftKings at Casino Queen, and more. Martinez is the founder and CEO of OmniHR, providing comprehensive HR solutions to clients, and is the founder and host of the Everything HR podcast. His expertise in training and development, business operations, and leadership has helped organizations strengthen their workforce and scale effectively.
Martinez resides in Fairview Heights, IL with his wife and two daughters. He says, “Life is not a straight line; it has twists and turns, and sometimes you get turned around or feel like you are stuck in the same spot. I can feel, through the leadership and culture of the Community Link team, that being ‘good’ isn’t enough. I can sense their compassion and empathy for their mission to provide choice, growth, and independence to our participants, and I am honored to be a part of driving that mission.”
“We look forward to integrating Manuel’s vast knowledge and skills in the Human Resource field as well as his experiences as a veteran of the United States Navy with the organization,” stated executive director, John Huelskamp, “Manuel has a solid vision of where he wants to take the HR Department and better support the organization’s most valuable resource, the staff of Community Link.”
Community Link is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through a person-centered approach that promotes self-directed living choices and community integration opportunities. The mission of Community Link is to provide opportunities for choice, growth, and independence for adults with developmental disabilities. For more information visit commlink.org.