Biography

As Executive Chairman of the Board, Steve is focused on product and corporate strategy, while working closely with the Paylocity leadership team to continue delivering the most modern platform in the industry. Since joining Paylocity as CEO in 2007, Steve led the way in getting Paylocity to where it is today. In 2022, Steve became Co-CEO alongside Toby Williams who previously served as Paylocity’s Chief Financial Officer for 4.5 years. Most recently, Steve stepped down as Co-CEO role to become Executive Chairman, and Toby took over as sole CEO. This structure enables both executives to concentrate on key areas of the business and position the company for its next phase of growth.

Steve's experience in the industry spans more than 25 years. Prior to joining Paylocity, Steve spent several years at Paychex, having served as VP of Product Management and was a Corporate Officer. In his role there, Steve was responsible for all product strategy and development as well as all corporate acquisitions. His resume also includes having served as Vice President of Payroll Operations for Advantage Payroll, the fourth-largest payroll company in America at that time, managing 21 offices and serving more than 50,000 clients across the country. Additionally, Steve spent three years in operations management with ADP Canada, where he was named 1997 "Employee of the Year."

A proud native of North Bay, Ontario, Canada, Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen's University. Both universities are located in Ontario, Canada.