OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY – Wendell Foster, a local non-profit agency serving people with disabilities, announced the promotion of Samantha Bostick to the organization’s Vice President of Human Resources position.

Bostick’s general responsibilities will include supervision of Human Resources staff, collaborating with Wendell Foster’s senior management team to foster the recruitment, development, and retention of employees, writing, administering, and interpreting personnel policies and procedures, administering employee benefit programs, and maintaining current and accurate personnel records.

Bostick previously served as the Payroll Accountant for Wendell Foster, beginning in 2019. She also held the position of Accounting Manager at BC Services prior to her role at Wendell Foster. Bostick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration, both from Murray State University. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Tri-State Payroll Group.

“I am grateful for the time and effort Wendell Foster has invested in me over the last four years and I’m eager to give back to this wonderful organization in my new role,” Bostick stated. “I look forward to helping fulfill the mission and vision of Wendell Foster and creating an even greater impact in our community for years to come.”

Wendell Foster’s Chief Executive Officer Doug Hoyt shared his excitement at Bostick’s new role. “Samantha has proven to be a strong member of the Wendell Foster team for several years. Human resources offers some unique challenges. I look forward to working with Samantha in her new role as Vice President of Human Resources to help move Wendell Foster forward,” said Hoyt.