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.
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.
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.
Courtney Fryar
HR Business Partner
Courtney has been with Nextep since 2017. She’s the ultimate team player, always willing to help out as needed, and has an infectious go-getter attitude. Courtney’s also one of the pop culture queens of the office and can quote most popular TV shows.
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
Michelle Golob
Regional Sales Manager
Ron Stephenson
Regional Sales Manager
Jenna Cohen
Regional Sales Manager
Greg Moore
Regional Sales Manager
Mandy Rushing
Regional Sales Manager
Lindsey Christopher
Regional Sales Manager
Heather LePorte
Regional Sales Manager
Alana Hopper
Regional Sales Manager
Mathew Sparkman
Regional Sales Manager
Laura Kresse
Regional Sales Manager
Christy Hrencher
Marketing Director
Beth Dean
Marketing Manager
Ronda Rogers
Controller
Kristi Wilson
Accounting Manager
Hailey Looney
HR Supervisor
Whitney Self
HR Supervisor
Courtney Fryar
HR Supervisor
Lindsey Colabello
Benefits Agency Supervisor
Melissa Wolfe
Benefit Services Supervisor
Ryan Henderson
Benefit Administration Supervisor
Tiffany Hammer
Implementation Supervisor
Drew Edington
Operations Support Supervisor
Jessica Wisham
Payroll Supervisor
Randy Cooper
Payroll Supervisor
Kimberly Nichols
Payroll Supervisor
Amber Partlow
Accounting Supervisor
Scot Fairbanks
Benefit Account Supervisor
Michele Ellis
Payroll Tax Supervisor
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