Team

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XMI Leadership Team

Chad Parodi

CEO

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Brenda Rowan

VP of Operations

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Christi Clawson

Payroll and Implementation

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Josh Farber

CFO

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Michelle Thompson

VP of HR

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Brad Shaver

Accounting

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Daniela Lewis

VP of Sales

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Terri Armstrong

Benefits

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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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Michelle Thompson

VP of HR

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Brenda Rowan

Implementation

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Terri Armstrong

Benefits

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Brad Shaver

Accounting

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Christi Clawson

Payroll and Implementation

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Callie Pfeifer

Marketing

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Chad Parodi

Chief Executive Officer 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, legal compliance, and accounting services. XMI has more than twenty years of experience in supporting business growth in industries ranging from healthcare to technology to manufacturing.

Before taking the helm at XMI, Parodi 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, Parodi 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.

Brenda Rowan

Brenda Rowan, vice president of operations, has over twenty 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 Brenda a perfect fit for XMI’s diverse client base. As a member of XMI’s executive leadership team, Brenda is tasked with driving excellence across the XMI customer journey, employee experience and product roadmap.

Brenda began her career as an applications and training consultant travelling the country implementing complex Human Resource Information Systems. She is passionate about helping clients to best manage their data, streamline 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.

Christi Clawson

Christi Clawson, director of payroll and implementation, oversees daily operations of XMI’s payroll team and directs the implementation team charged with onboarding clients across all modules of XMI’s Human Resources Information System. XMI’s clients count on Christi’s guidance on payroll and employment matters. As a member of XMI’s leadership team, Christi provides critical operational insights and strategic direction.

Christi has ten-plus 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 and management.

As a native of Houston, TX, Christi 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.

Josh Farber

Josh Farber, Chief Financial Officer, 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, Farber spent six 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 four 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, Vice President 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.

Thompson’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. Her 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 leading the human resource function for startups and established businesses.

Thompson enjoys spending her free time with her husband Jim and their furry babies, gardening, hanging at the pool, and running Ragnar races. She maintains both SPHR and SCP certifications in the field of HR. Over the years Thompson has held several leadership roles and served in board positions for various HR associations, including the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management.

You can email Michelle at mthompson@xmigrowth.com.

Brad Shaver

Brad Shaver, director of accounting, has spent more than a decade building a career around providing superior client service. Brad’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, Brad is responsible for providing insights on the overall strategic direction of the organization. Additionally, as the director of the client accounting services group, he oversees the division while they continue to scale their operations and expand their footprint in the Middle Tennessee market.

Prior to joining XMI in 2019, Brad 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 five plus years in public accounting performing financials audits within a variety of industries.

Brad is a licensed CPA and holds accounting certifications in Sage Intacct, QuickBooks online and bill.com. Brad earned an MBA from The University of Notre Dame and an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Miami University of Ohio.

Brad is married with two children. When he isn’t working, you can find him enjoying the outdoors; either in the backyard with the family or fishing in the spring and hunting in the fall.

You can email Brad at bshaver@xmigrowth.com.

Daniela Lewis

Daniela Lewis, Vice President of Sales, is a respected, dynamic sales and operations leader with an outstanding track record of 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 operational leadership for the sales team.

Lewis brings fourteen years of experience in sales and leadership in the education and HRO spaces. Her drive to achieve organizational excellence has resulted in success and exponential growth for her clients and business partners. Lewis is extremely passionate about the mission of XMI to provide clients 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, and volunteering with children. You can find her anywhere there is live music or great retail therapy. Lewis 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.

Terri Armstrong

Terri Armstrong, director of benefits, oversees the daily operations of XMI’s benefits brokerage by working closely with clients and the benefits team to continually offer solutions for claims management, employee education and wellness initiatives.

Terri has over 15 years of experience in employee benefits. She began her career in the 401(k)-recordkeeping industry prior to landing at Vanderbilt University where she initially oversaw the 403(b) retirement plan before being promoted to assistant director, then director of benefit operations. As director, she was responsible for monitoring the financial and strategic design and day-to-day operation and compliance administration of Vanderbilt’s benefit plans.

Terri holds Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Retirement Plans Associate and Compensation Management Specialist status through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton University of Pennsylvania. She is a licensed insurance producer in multiple states.

Born and raised just west of Nashville, Terri has two teenagers and a feline child. She enjoys off-roading in her Jeep and kayaking.

You can reach Terri at tarmstrong@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

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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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Team

XMI Leadership Team

Chad Parodi

Brenda Rowan

Christi Clawson

Josh Farber

Michelle Thompson

Brad Shaver

Daniela Lewis

Terri Armstrong

Callie Pfeifer

Chad Parodi

Josh Farber

Daniela Lewis

Michelle Thompson

Brenda Rowan

Terri Armstrong

Brad Shaver

Christi Clawson

Callie Pfeifer

Ready to get started? Put XMI to work for you today.

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Chad Parodi

Brenda Rowan

Christi Clawson

Josh Farber

Michelle Thompson

Brad Shaver

Daniela Lewis

Terri Armstrong

Callie Pfeifer

Cloud-Based Accounting

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Risk & Compliance

Benefits

Payroll Administration

Risk & Compliance

Benefits

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