Bill Lyons, Chairman has more than twenty five years experience in general, financial and accounting management. Bill served as Vice President and CFO of a large, private manufacturing company and has held a senior financial position with a Fortune 100 company. He spent four years as Managing Director for an investment banking firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations and private equity placements. Bill has been a trusted business advisor and has served on the boards of several private companies. In 1995, Bill founded Lyons HR and currently serves as the company's Chairman.

Bill received undergraduate degrees in business from Freed-Hardeman University and the University of North Alabama, as well as an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is accredited by the Institute of Business Appraisers and is certified by the Institute of Certified Business Counselors. Bill is a member of National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), the American Staffing Association, and is currently serving on the board of directors of the Shoals Economic Development Authority.

Bruce Cornutt - President has more than 30 years experience in sales, marketing, and management. He began his career in the PEO industry in 1996 and served as Business Development Manager for two PEO's prior to joining The Hancock Management Group as Director of Sales in 2002. He became Sr. Vice President of Business Development in 2008. In 2010, The Hancock Management Group was acquired by Lyons HR. He was named President of Lyons HR in October 2010.

Bruce currently serves as the Chairperson for the Mid-South Leadership Council of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and is active on the Government Affairs Committee. He also serves the Neely Henry Lake Association as Secretary and is a past Club Director of the Kiwanis Club of Gadsden.

He holds a BS degree in Sociology and Marketing from Jacksonville State University. Prior to entering the PEO industry, Bruce was a top producer in the property and casualty insurance business for more than 10 years after a successful five year stint in newspaper publishing.

Paula Watkins, SPHR - Vice President, Human Resources has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Operations. Her expertise includes employee relations, compliance, workers' compensation and risk assessment, recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits. She has written and executed three OSHA safety training grants for her own company, Priority Two, Inc. She has been successful in worker' compensation reduction programs and, to date, she has a perfect positive record with EEOC complaints. Her background includes extensive experience with recruiting and staffing for manufacturing, services and government entities with which she held Executive Vice President and Regional Management positions.

Paula received her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Masters from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 1997 and retains currency through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). Paula is past director of the Alabama SHRM State Council and served on a national Board of Governors for SHRM. She continues to support her local chapter and the State Council by holding a variety of positions. She is Chairman of the Board for the Anniston Museum Complex; is a graduate of Leadership Calhoun County; served six years on the Chamber of Commerce Board; and is an active Rotarian. Paula has been honored by the Girl Scouts of America as Business Woman of the Year and three times by the Calhoun County SHRM as Human Resources Professional of the Year and with a Human Resources Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mary Norton, CPP - Vice President, Client Care brings over 30 years of managerial and supervisory experience to Lyons HR. She currently directs PEO payroll operations. Mary is Certified by the American Payroll Association as a Payroll Professional. She has many years experience in the retail and staffing industry. Her experience includes payroll, the employment process, training, orientation, and auditing. She places a strong emphasis on customer service. Mary is a member of the American Payroll Association, SHRM, and the Birmingham Payroll Association.

Don Irwin, Vice President, Operations began his career as a Management Accountant in the telephone industry after completing a BS Degree in Accounting at Jacksonville State University. Later he moved into management at a multi-practitioner dental practice. He spent 14 years in operations in the dental industry and became the Director of Operations for a multi-office dental group. Along the way, he developed an interest and knowledge in the technology side of the business. His interests include photography, graphic design, golf, and aviation. Don brings more than 20 years experience in accounting, management, and technology to Lyons HR.

Pam Free, PHR - Vice President, Staffing is an experienced Human Resource Professional with more than fifteen years experience in the staffing industry. She began her career in the staffing industry in 1995 with JobCenter, Inc. and has held the position of VP Operations / Risk Management for 10 years.

Pam is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management and has recently been elected to serve as the Treasurer for the Florence chapter for 2010. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Staffing Association. In the past she has served as President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Shoals Safety and Health Association and has served as an Ambassador with the Shoals Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association and earned her PHR from HRCI in December 2009. She has extensive experience in the areas of Workers' Compensation Claims Management and Unemployment Claims Management.

Howard Price - Regional Human Resources Manager has more than 25 years experience in human resources serving in union and non-union environments. He served as Division Employee Relations Representative for the world's largest coal producer and as Division Employee Relations Director for a Fortune 100 manufacturing company. Additionally, he served five years as Human Resources Director for a Belgium based chemical manufacturer.

Howard is a military veteran and former community college instructor. He is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management and NAPEO. He is also certified in Six-Sigma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations and Labor Studies at West Virginia University.

Jeanny Williams, PHR - Regional Human Resources Manager is an experienced Human Resource Professional with over 20 years in the HR field. In 1988, she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management/Marketing from the University of Montevallo. She served as a Department Manager and Senior Assistant Buyer in the retail market for almost eight years. Jeanny began her career in the staffing industry as a recruiter in 1996 and currently serves as a Regional Human Resources Manager for Lyons HR. She received her PHR in June 2010 and has been a Birmingham member since 2006 and a SHRM National member since 2009. She serves on the Diversity and Workforce Readiness Committees. In 2011, Jeanny will be serving on the BSHRM board as Co-Vice President of Workforce Development for the BSHRM Chapter. She is also an Ambassador for the Hoover Chamber of Commerce.

Donna Tomaszewski - Regional Human Resources Manager has 21 years of Human Resources management experience serving companies in North Alabama. Donna has experience in recruiting and staffing in manufacturing, banking and e-commerce.  Donna co-founded, owned and operated a multi-office, independent staffing company and served as a Vice-President of Human Resources for a large plastics manufacturer in North Alabama. Donna understands the challenges facing small businesses having owned a small wholesale business for over eight years.  In 2002 she earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.  She has a BS Degree in Communication from Freed-Hardeman University.  Donna is an active member of her community and has been President of the Florence Civitan Club.