Who is April Simpkins?
The well-known American speaker, businesswoman, DEI strategist, human resources advisor, and chief of staff April Simpkins. Cheslie Kryst, a well-known American television presenter, mannequin, and head of the wonder pageant who also won Miss USA 2019 is the daughter of April Simpkins.
April Simpkins was 53 years old in 2022 when she was born on March 25, 1968, in Jackson, Michigan, in the United States. Every time, April Simpkins felt the need to set an example for others and represent her country.
When Cheslie Kryst was a young child, April Simpkins relocated from Michigan to Charlotte, North Carolina, and then made her home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. April Simpkins is a member of the African American family. African descent is a factor in April Simpkins.
What happened to April Simpkins daughter Cheslie Kryst?
On January 30, 2022, a Sunday, Kryst passed away. After leaping off a 60-story building at 350 West 42nd Street in New York City, she perished. She was 30.
“In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,” her family statement said. “Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She cared, she loved, she laughed and she shined.”
“Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on Extra. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor, and colleague – we know her impact will live on,” it added.
What is April Simpkins known for?
April serves on the boards of the SC Small Business Development Centers as well as the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Winthrop University HR Advisory Board and contributes to the development of the undergraduate and graduate curricula and programs in human resources. In addition, April served as SCSHRM’s Diversity Director from 2018 to 2020.
She has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of her business acumen.
The Charlotte Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business Achievement Award, the YCRC’s 2018 Fort Mill/Tega Cay Business Person of the Year Award, Business Leader Magazine’s Movers & Shakers Award, and Mecklenburg Times’ 2016 list of Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women are just a few of the accolades April has received.
April Simpkins Background
African American Resource Officer April Simpkins is thought to be in her 50s. Simpkins, who is 1.7 meters tall at 5 feet 7 inches, participated in pageants and won the title of Mrs. North Carolina US.
At the moment, she serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Total HR, a human resources business in the US.
April has 30 years of experience in executive-level human resources and is a dual-certified HR Professional. Over the course of her extensive HR consulting career, April has shaped and developed the workforces of more than 1000 business owners across 15 different industries.
She has earned the respect of many in the business world thanks to her experience, expertise, and ongoing research into trends in human resources. For organizations like Harvard Business School, Winthrop University, The Citadel, EEOC, and The City of Charleston, to name a few, she has been a frequently requested presenter and guest speaker.
April Simpkins ex-Husband
April Simpkins was married to former bodybuilder Mr. Kryst.
In a video shared on Father’s Day in 2020, Cheslie Kryst discussed how much her father, Mr. Kryst, inspired her and shared endless tales about his bodybuilding days with her.
“Today is a special day to show appreciation to all the fathers and father figures who have made our lives special,” Kryst disclosed.
“My dad introduced me to athletics. He took my siblings and I to the track every weekend when we were young when we didn’t want to. And he told us endless stories of his body-building days,” she added.
Sadly, April and Mr. Kryst divorced when Cheslie was young.
April Simpkins children
April Simpkins gave birth to five children. They are four boys; Asa, Chandler, Jet, and Brooklyn, and a girl, Page.
April Simpkins net worth
April Simpkins has a totaled net worth of $2million. Her income come from her numerous human resource conferences and lectures.
April Simpkins husband now
Currently, she is wed to Joe Simpkins. Mr. Simpkins is a fellow Gamecock from South Carolina. The couple has been wed for a long time.
April Simpkins opens up about the death of her daughter Cheslie Kryst
Cheslie Kryst’s mother April Simpkins has spoken out for the first time about the untimely death of her daughter.
In a statement to “Extra“, she said;
“I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed.”
Kryst’s death was ruled a suicide, and Simpkins said, “Today, what our family and friends privately knew was the cause of death of my sweet baby girl, Cheslie, was officially confirmed. While it may be hard to believe, it’s true. Cheslie led both a public and a private life. In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death.”
April continued, “While her life on this earth was short, it was filled with many beautiful memories. We miss her laugh, her words of wisdom, her sense of humor and mostly her hugs. We miss all of it — we miss all of her. She was a vital part of our family which makes this loss even more devastating.”
Simpkins included a message to her daughter, saying, “Cheslie — to the world, you were a ball of sunshine wrapped in smiles. We talked, FaceTimed or texted one another all day, every day. You were more than a daughter — you were my very best friend. Talking with you was one of the best parts of my day. Your smile and laugh were infectious.”
“I love you baby girl with all my heart. I miss you desperately,” she added. “I know one day we’ll be together again. Until then, rest easy and in peace.”
