Our Team – Nextep – PEO Services

Nextep Leadership

Every contribution we make that goes beyond the status quo can mean significant improvements for how we do business and the product we offer. At Nextep, our leadership always encourages the extra step that can make a difference.

Brian Fayak

Founder, President, and CEO

Brian Fayak founded Nextep with the excitement only a true entrepreneur can possess. Migrating from the safety of a publicly-traded company to a one-man operation — sales, owner, and whole-enchilada organizational leadership.

Since those modest beginnings, Nextep has grown into the industry’s premier professional employer organization, with clients coast-to-coast. And the reason is no secret: Nextep knows how to grow business.

“Our promise is to make employment easier — to make your day at work better and more manageable. This audacious goal is our guiding light.”

Melissa Grimes

Chief Operating Officer

Melissa oversees all human resources, benefits, and payroll operations and directs client relations. Most importantly, she is the unofficial keeper of Nextep’s culture, making this a great place to work and giving that same respect and care to our clients and their employees.

“Every contribution that goes beyond the status quo can mean significant improvements for another person and the company’s culture.”

Adam Graham

Chief of Sales & Marketing

Adam oversees Nextep’s sales and marketing operations. In his role, he determines goals, finds innovative ways to use technology to bring solutions to clients, and oversees the branding initiatives. At the core of all of this work, his main commitment is to making life easier for people.

In the Spotlight

Nicole Miers

Corporate Compliance Coordinator

Nicole started with Nextep in 2015. She’s a skilled multi-tasker who brings to the team an ability to take ownership over several projects at the same time. And we all know that successfully juggling many balls is no easy feat!

Tracey Hixon

Corporate HR Director

Drew Miller

Corporate HR Manager

Lindsey Nichols

VP of Human Resources

Sandy Powell

HR Manager

Kate Scraper

Director of Talent Acquisition

Shelley Hopper

VP of Benefits

Amber Kerr

Benefits Services Manager

Tiffany Grayless

Benefits Administration Manager

Babs Harmon

Retirement Plan Manager

Hank Johnson

Director of Risk Management

Charity McMahon

VP of Operations

Justin Davis

Director of Client Success

Kasie Newman

Payroll Manager

Billy Miller

Director of Technology

Brian Bennett

IT Manager

Nicole Boykins

Product Manager

Breanna Honeycutt

Vice President of Sales

Haley Schroedter

Director of Sales, North Region

Sarah Fogel

Director of Sales, Central Region

Carolyn Montgomery

Director of Sales, South Region