Team

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XMI Leadership Team

Chad Parodi

CEO

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Lane Fenner

SVP of Operations

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Brad Shaver

Accounting

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Josh Farber

CFO

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Michelle Thompson

Human Resources

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Christi Clawson

Director of Payroll

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Daniela Lewis

VP of Sales

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Brenda Rowan

Implementation

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Callie Pfeifer

Marketing

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Chad Parodi

CEO

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Josh Farber

CFO

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Daniela Lewis

VP of Sales

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Lane Fenner

SVP of Operations

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Michelle Thompson

Human Resources

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Brenda Rowan

Implementation

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Brad Shaver

Accounting

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Christi Clawson

Director of Payroll

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Callie Pfeifer

Marketing

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Lane Fenner

Lane Fenner, Senior Vice President of Operations is a highly regarded global operator. Fenner has scaled and managed operations, built new businesses, and created new markets from the ground up in the Human Resources Outsourcing, Telecom Banking, and Healthcare industries across the globe.

As an integral member of the Leadership Team, Fenner is responsible for scaling XMI’s operational prowess to fuel XMI’s growth trajectory. Fenner brings 30 years of well-rounded expertise in people development and coaching, customer success, marketing and product management, large scale implementation, M&A and has spent the past fifteen years scaling and optimizing B2B operations.

Prior to joining XMI, Fenner was the Global Head Operations for Augmedix, a Bay area start-up specializing in medical scribe documentation services utilizing AI, were he built offshore teams of medical scribes across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic. Fenner also ran Global Operations for Convergys Corporation’s HRO division supporting a team of 1,500 HR, Payroll, and Benefits team members across the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Fenner is married with four children. When he isn’t coaching, he is playing golf or globe hopping. Fenner earned an MBA from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Widener University.

You can email Lane at lfenner@xmigrowth.com

Brad Shaver

Brad Shaver, Director of Accounting, has spent more than a decade building a career around providing superior client service. Shaver’s approach starts with gaining a deep understanding of his client’s business and builds on that knowledge to create efficiencies, streamline workflows, and leverage technology for process improvements.

As a member of XMI’s leadership team, Shaver is responsible for providing insights on the overall strategic direction of the organization. Additionally, as the director of the client accounting services group he will oversee the division while they continue to scale their operations and expand their footprint in the Middle Tennessee market.

Prior to joining XMI in 2019, Shaver was the Director of Operations for the Tennessee Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, where he provided strategic leadership over both finance and operations. He started his career by spending over five years in public accounting performing financials audits within a variety of industries.

Shaver is married with two children. You can find him spending time in nature; either playing outside with his family, or fishing in the spring and hunting in the fall. He earned an MBA from The University of Notre Dame, an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Miami University of Ohio.

You can email Brad at bshaver@xmigrowth.com.

Josh Farber

Josh Farber, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has built a career around developing simple solutions for complex challenges and enabling lean teams to operate at a very high level.

As a key member of the executive team, Farber is responsible for the overall financial direction of the organization, as well as strategic leadership of the Accounting services group.

Prior to joining XMI in 2017, he spent 6 years in financial leadership roles in private equity sponsored companies, first with a global industrial manufacturer then with a healthcare staffing and outsourcing firm. Farber began his career in public accounting, performing audits of mid-size private equity owned companies.

A proud husband and father of three children, Farber is an avid golfer and a Big Green Egg barbecue enthusiast. He earned an MBA from the University of Kentucky, an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Morehead State University, and holds an active CPA license.

You can email Josh at jfarber@xmigrowth.com

Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson, Director of Human Resources, is an accomplished HR leader and Consultant with demonstrated ability to serve as a Strategic Business Partner who understands how to adapt the human resource function to meet the needs of an organization.

Michelle’s experience covers all areas of human resources, including consulting for a broad range of business leaders and professionals in diverse organizations in a variety of industries. Michelle’s areas of expertise include employee relations, labor relations, legal and human resource management, project management, HR program implementation, and compliance. Michelle has proven success developing and/or leading the human resource function for start-ups and established businesses.

Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her husband Jim and their furry babies, gardening, hanging at the pool, and running Ragnar’s. Michelle maintains both SPHR and SCP certifications in the field of HR. Over the years she has held several leadership roles and served in board positions for various HR associations, including MT SHRM.

You can email Michelle at mthompson@xmigrowth.com.

Christi Clawson

Christi Clawson, Director of Payroll, oversees the daily operations of the payroll team. She offers guidance and advice pertaining to payroll and employment matters with the objective of ensuring the relationship between client and payroll specialist is the best it can be.

Christi has over 10 years of experience in payroll and human resources. She started her career as a human resources assistant and quickly advanced into the world of payroll.

As a native of Houston TX, she likes her weather hot and her food spicy. She is passionate about community outreach and spent several years serving with a non-profit doing community work in Mexico.

You can email Christi at cclawson@xmigrowth.com

Daniela Lewis

Daniela Lewis, Vice President of Sales, is a respected, dynamic sales and operations leader with an outstanding track record expanding market visibility, landing profitable local and national accounts, and increasing cash flow and fiscal accountability.

As a vital member of the executive team, Lewis is responsible for the overall sales strategy and direction of the organization, as well as strategic leadership for the sales team.

Daniela brings 14 years of experience in sales and leadership in the education and HRO spaces. Her drive to achieve organizational excellence has resulted in the success and exponential growth for the companies she has worked for and partnered with. Lewis is extremely passionate about the mission of XMI to partner with organizations and provide them with leading HR and Accounting services with an unmatched level of care.

Lewis was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She spends her time with Dallas, her rescued canine, volunteering her time with children, and you can find her anywhere there is live music or great retail therapy. She earned her MBA from The University of Phoenix- Southern California Campus, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from California State University-Northridge.

You can email Daniela at dlewis@xmigrowth.com.

Brenda Rowan

Brenda Rowan, Director of Operations and Payroll Services, has over 20 years of proven experience in Payroll, Operations, and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). Her experience working across multiple industries including manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare makes her for a perfect fit at XMI.

Brenda began her career as an applications and training consultant travelling the country implementing complex Human Resource Information Systems. She is passionate about assisting clients best manage their data, streamline payroll processes, and maximize efficiency to create a proactive culture designed to eliminate issues before they occur.

Brenda holds a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) through the American Payroll Association.

You can email Brenda at browan@xmigrowth.com

Callie Pfeifer

Callie Pfeifer, Marketing Director, is passionate about driving awareness of the XMI brand promise. She is responsible for optimizing the XMI customer experience through ongoing, proactive engagement.

Prior to joining XMI, Pfeifer spent several years consulting on accounting systems and business process design with entrepreneurs and small business owners. Pfeifer started her career at Deloitte and has worn many titles: auditor, business process consultant, adjunct professor, IT consultant, and project and engagement manager.

Pfeifer serves on the Board of Directors of Safe Haven Family Shelter. She enjoys travel, trail running, yoga, live music, and family time. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Religious Studies) and Master of Accountancy (Information Systems) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

You can email Callie at cpfeifer@xmigrowth.com

Chad Parodi

Chief executive officer (CEO) of Nashville-based XMI, Chad Parodi is a prominent leader in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry. For the last twenty years, Parodi has been transforming corporations across myriad industries by providing employee management solutions and business consultation services.

As the leader of XMI, Parodi is ushering the company into a new era where the firm will focus on offering human resources, employee benefits, and legal compliance services to provide its clients with the resources of a complete, multifaceted human resources department they need so they can focus on productivity and revenue. XMI has over twenty years of experience in supporting business growth in industries ranging from healthcare to technology to manufacturing.

Before taking the helm at XMI, he served as principal at Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) advising c-suite officers inside Fortune 500 and private equity-sponsored high-growth companies on corporate, product, pricing, marketing and sales strategies. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of sales and marketing at CoAdvantage. A key member of the senior management team, he helped scale the company from a regional to a national PEO platform. Previously, Parodi was division vice president for ADP TotalSource, where he generated sales revenue and successfully opened new markets, including Nashville.

A sports enthusiast, Parodi is a longtime golfer and volunteered as a youth football coach for ten years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University and is a proud father of three children.

You can email Chad at cparodi@xmigrowth.com

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Cloud-Based Accounting

The accounting program you used when starting your business wasn’t built to support the complex reporting needs you have now. Let XMI help you transition to a cloud-based platform that will fit the needs of your company—now and as you grow. Our team is skilled in multiple platforms, including QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Yardi and Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Our team is skilled in multiple platforms:

Sage Intacct
NetSuite
Microsoft Dynamics GP
QuickBooks Online
Yardi

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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Keep your focus on growth—not on the burden of managing mundane bookkeeping and accounting tasks like bill pay, vendor management, customer invoicing, collections and month-end reconciliations.

Vendor management
Bill pay
Customer invoicing
Collections
Month-end reconciliations
Financial statements

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Risk & Compliance

As your PEO, XMI ensures your compliance with HR rules and regulations, including workers’ comp, EPLI, unemployment, tax filing deadlines and health insurance requirements. And since we’re continually monitoring changes at the state and federal levels, you’ll be one of the first to know about them and their impact on your business.

Workers’ compensation coverage & claims resolution
Payroll Tax withholdings & filings
Employment practices liability insurance
Health Care Reform Compliance (1094-C/1095-C)
FMLA/HIPAA/ERISA compliance
COBRA Administration
Retirement plan administration & fiduciary

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Benefits

Stand out from the competition with an expertly designed benefits package from XMI. Leveraging both deep expertise and long-standing relationships with major carriers, XMI delivers creative, cost-effective benefit solutions that will help you attract and retain top talent.

Health insurance (PPO, HDHPs)
Dental and vision plans
401(k) retirement plans
Employee wellness programs
Long-term care coverage
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
Cafeteria plans; and more

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Payroll Administration

XMI manages the preparation of payroll, payroll reconciliation and reports, tax filing and deposits, federal and state reporting, and more—all to the highest-level standard of accuracy. An easy-to-use, cloud-based HRIS gives you quick visibility to payroll information when you need it.

Preparation of payroll
Direct deposit and/or paper checks
Payroll reconciliation and reports
Tax filings and deposits
Federal and state reporting
Cloud-based HRIS
Time & Attendance
Web & mobile time/labor management
Reporting & job costing
PTO tracking & accruals
Compensation Analysis

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Risk & Compliance

XMI can help ensure your compliance with HR rules and regulations, including workers’ comp, EPLI, unemployment, tax filing deadlines and health insurance requirements. And since we’re continually monitoring changes at the state and federal levels, you’ll be one of the first to know about them and their impact on your business.

Workers’ compensation coverage & claims resolution
Payroll Tax withholdings & filings
Employment practices liability insurance
Health Care Reform Compliance (1094-C/1095-C)
FMLA/HIPAA/ERISA compliance
COBRA Administration
Retirement plan administration & fiduciary

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Benefits

Health insurance (PPO, HDHPs)
Dental and vision plans
401(k) retirement plans
Employee wellness programs
Long-term care coverage
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
Cafeteria plans; and more

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Payroll Administration

Preparation of payroll
Direct deposit and/or paper checks
Payroll reconciliation and reports
Tax filings and deposits
Federal and state reporting
Cloud-based HRIS
Time & Attendance
Web & mobile time/labor management
Reporting & job costing
PTO tracking & accruals
Compensation Analysis