A company is only as good as its people. Today, I'm fortunate to work alongside Toby Williams, our President & CEO and be surrounded by the best people in the business—from our leadership team to software engineers, sales, and all team members who assist our clients daily. They have supported me every step of the way. Part of my role as Executive Chairman is partnering with our Product & Technology team to drive the company’s growth and success, and that really excites me.

We’ve done a lot of great things here at Paylocity and something that continues to make me proud is the strong internal culture we’ve built. Because not only do our employees deserve it, our clients do as well. It all stems from my belief that a great culture is the key to delivery an exceptional client experience. And when you look at Paylocity that’s what we do best. We partner with our clients to help them with whatever they need today, so we can move forward together toward a tomorrow that is full of opportunity.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University – both located in Ontario, Canada, which is where I’m from. (Proud Canadian that I am.) When I’m not working, I spend my free time with my wife and our four kids.

In fact, I often ask them for their reaction to product and marketing ideas as a way of gauging their appeal to Gen Z. I strongly believe interacting with as many different people as possible allows a leader to develop a broader perspective and ultimately make better decisions. So in a way, I have my kids to thank for that too.

“True partnership happens when you communicate purpose fully with openness and transparency. When you commit yourself to really helping each other move forward toward something different so you can achieve something greater than were you’re at today. That’s one of the things that makes Paylocity so great. We’re more than a provider. We’re a partner to all our customers.”