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.
Alisa Simpson
Client Systems Specialist
Alisa started with Nextep in 2016 and she brought with her a knack for efficiency and a willingness to help the client systems team. Her trademark humor and sarcasm keeps the team laughing as well.




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

