Leadership

Providing an A-Team Roster to Assist in Developing Yours

Unlimited Product Support

Expert Guidance & Training

Endless Education Opportunities

Operations Team

DirectEmployers Association is staffed with a team of knowledgeable individuals who not only manage the day-to-day operations of the Association, but who work diligently to develop the industry-leading products and services that we are known for. Click on the photos below to learn more about the leaders who shape our vision.

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Tom Eckhart
Acting Executive Director

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Hal Cooper
VP of Product Development

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Jaime Costilow
VP of Marketing

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Deanna Cross
VP of Human Resources

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Heather Hoffman
Chief Operating Officer, Recruit Rooster by DirectEmployers

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Dan Jordan
Chief Counsel & Financial Officer;
Chief Financial Officer, Recruit Rooster by DirectEmployers

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Shannon Offord
VP of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

AJ Selvey

AJ Selvey
VP of Membership Development

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at DirectEmployers Association consists of talent acquisition and OFCCP compliance professionals from Member organizations who represent some of the world’s most recognized brands. As the elected representation, the Board of Directors has general oversight responsibility pursuant to the Association’s established bylaws and acts in the best interests of the Members. Meet the members of our Board of Directors.

Executive Committee

PRESIDENT

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Dana Deason
J.B. Hunt Transport

PRESIDENT ELECT

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Mike Bazinet
Affordable Care

PAST PRESIDENT

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Chris Liakos
EY

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Tom Eckhart
DirectEmployers Association

AT-LARGE MEMBER

Brian Pier

Brian Pier
Levi, Ray, & Shoup, Inc. (LRS)

Board Members

Anne Chamberlain

Anne Chamberlain
CUNY

Bev Curtis

Bev Curtis
John Deere

Diego Gonzales

Diego Gonzales
RTX Corporation

Brad Jordan

Brad Jordan
Crown Equipment

Brandy Luna

Brandy Luna
Nelnet

Srabanti Mishra

Srabanti Mishra
Southern California Edison Company

Srabanti Mishra

Brian Newberry
ArcBest

Julie O’Hara-Harvey

Julie O’Hara-Harvey
Principal Financial

John Whalin
John Whalin
American Heart Association

Secretary/Treasurer

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Dan Jordan
DirectEmployers Association

Board Appointee

Luz Cuevas-Santos

Luz Cuevas-Santos
Canon

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