John Aardappel serves as Vice President of Human Resources for CRi, where he partners with operational leaders to build and develop the workforce that delivers safe, reliable, and person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health support needs. He oversees talent strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the organization.

With nearly 30 years of leadership experience spanning healthcare, human services, federal government, and military service, John has led large and complex organizations through growth, transformation, and operational improvement. Prior to joining CRi, he served as an HR Business Partner for Physician Services at Inova Health System, supporting more than 1,800 physicians across one of the region's largest healthcare systems. There, he partnered closely with executive leadership to strengthen physician engagement, improve retention, and align workforce strategies with quality, access, and organizational goals.

Before entering healthcare leadership, John served in senior leadership roles with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Army, where he led large teams in complex, mission-critical environments around the world. These experiences shaped his leadership philosophy that exceptional outcomes are achieved through strong teams, clear accountability, and a culture of service. John holds a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics from George Mason University.