Our Leadership

Experienced leaders committed to client success, industry excellence, and a culture that powers everything we do.

Leadership Philosophy

At Thomas & Company, leadership is not a title; it’s a mindset. It is a standard we hold ourselves to every day. Our executive team brings decades of combined experience in workforce compliance, technology, and client services, and they lead with the same principles that have guided this organization since 1994.

A commitment to doing things right, an entrepreneurial spirit that drives continuous improvement, and a genuine investment in the success of every client, every employee, and every community we touch.

Who We Are

We are a team of subject matter experts with a proud 30-year service history, built on trust, accountability, and a genuine commitment to enabling success for the employers and employees we serve. Our longevity is not accidental. It is the result of doing things right, every time, without exception.

How We Lead

We lead by example, with transparency, humility, and a relentless focus on improvement. Our leadership team stays close to the client experience, our people, and the industry, so every decision we make reflects the realities of the organizations we serve and the teams we build.

What We Stand For

We stand for integrity, innovation, and impact. We believe that a great compliance partner does more than manage processes. It protects bottom lines, reduces risk, and gives HR, Payroll, and Tax leaders the confidence to focus on what matters most to their organizations.

Senior Leadership Team

Nate Kenney, CEO

Nate Kenney

Chief Executive Officer
Heather Ullig, Chief People Officer

Heather Ullig

Chief People Officer
Kevin Helms, Chief Revenue Officer

Kevin Helms

Chief Revenue Officer
Jeff Adams, Chief Technology Officer

Jeff Adams

Chief Technology Officer
Bob Austin, Senior Vice President of Employer Services

Bob Austin

SVP, Employer Services
Amanda Beaman, Senior Vice President of Operations

Amanda Beaman

SVP, Operations

Executive Leadership Team

Jordan Baker, Director, UI Tax
Jordan Baker
Director, UI Tax
Kelly Davis, Vice President of Client Services
Kelly Davis
VP, Client Services
Bobby Elliott, Vice President of Technology and Infrastructure
Bobby Elliott
VP, Technology & Infrastructure
Michele Heckmann, Senior Director of Product Marketing & Insights
Michele Heckmann
Sr. Director, Product Marketing & Insights
Pam Jordan, Director of WOTC Operations
Pam Jordan
Director, WOTC Operations
Matt Kaufer, Vice President of Sales
Matt Kaufer
VP, Sales
Rebecca Keller, Vice President of Application Development
Rebecca Keller
VP, Application Development
Nickie Loaeza, Vice President of Verification Services
Nickie Loaeza
VP, Verification Services
Rodney Lunsford, Vice President of Unemployment Claims Management
Rodney Lunsford
VP, Unemployment Claims
Jeremy Muchnick, EA, Director of Tax Consulting & Recovery Services
Jeremy Muchnick, EA
Director, Tax Consulting & Recovery Services
Jeff O'Neal, Vice President of Administration
Jeff O'Neal
VP, Administration
Jennifer Redden, Program Director
Jennifer Redden
Program Director
Kara Schiebel, Vice President of Product Services
Kara Schiebel
VP, Product Services
Erin Wallace, Director of Human Resources
Erin Wallace, SHRM-CP
Director, Human Resources
Mikala West, Senior Director of Product Management
Mikala West
Sr. Director, Product Management
Chan Workman, Vice President of Finance
Chan Workman
VP, Finance

Sales & Operations

Keianna Barnes, Director of Unemployment Claims Management (UCM)
Keianna Barnes
Director, Unemployment Claims Management
Adam Brickler, Director of Training
Adam Brickler, SHRM-CP
Director, Training
Colton Foreman, Enterprise Sales Executive
Colton Foreman
Enterprise Sales Executive
Tiffany Giles, Director of Hearings and Decisions
Tiffany Giles, JD
Director, Hearings & Decisions
Heather Harris, Director of Administration
Heather Harris
Director, Administration
Kevin Kuhn, Assistant Vice President of Sales
Kevin Kuhn
Assistant VP, Sales
Lloyd Layne, Director of Data Operations
Loyd Lane
Director, Data Operations
Dave Meinert, Senior Director of Employer Solutions
Dave Meinert
Sr. Director, Employer Solutions

Our Culture

The way we lead internally shapes the way we serve externally. Our culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people is what makes Thomas & Company a different kind of partner.

Careers

USA TODAY TOP WORKPLACE
2026
We hire people who are curious, driven, and ready to make a real impact. If you are looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your growth is invested in, we would love to meet you.

Our Partners

CLIENT RETENTION RATE
50 %
Our leadership team has built a curated network of trusted industry partners who share our commitment to compliance, data quality, and delivering exceptional outcomes for the employers we serve together.
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