Andre Balka

Chief of Staff

Andre Balka serves as the Chief of Staff at SupplyCore, bringing a wealth of experience in human resources, organizational development, and strategic planning. In his current role, Andre works closely with SupplyCore’s executive team to shape and execute strategic priorities.

Andre began his career at SupplyCore in 2016 as a Human Resource Specialist, where he focused on recruitment and developing and facilitating HR-related training material. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of HR Manager, a position that allowed him to grow his leadership and professional skills significantly. By 2022, Andre had advanced to the position of Vice President of Organizational Development at SupplyCore. In this capacity, he managed all of the company’s Human Resource functions, including full-cycle recruitment, benefits and compensation, planning and administration, training and development, and cultural alignment. Concurrently, Andre took on the responsibility of overseeing SupplyCore’s Strategy Realization team, where he played a crucial role in planning, curating, and tracking organizational and departmental goals.

Andre’s success in leading the Strategy Realization team, combined with his HR experience, paved the way for his current position as Chief of Staff at SupplyCore. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he obtained in 2010. Committed to ongoing professional development, Andre is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and holds a current SHRM-CP certification.