OUR TEAM

Lori Winters founded Thread over 14 years ago with a desire to change how companies function as a whole. Prior to, and fueling her entrepreneurial endeavor, Lori was Vice President at Choice Accounting, where she found an area that businesses needed fulfilled, and subsequently launched what would become Thread.
Lori is a strategic thinker with a drive to be the best. She generates ideas from things others can’t find a connection between. Lori is always looking to the future and is confident in her abilities and her work.

Matt Herring joined Thread in 2016 and hit the ground running from the start. A natural for sales and communication, Matt has morphed into a leader who is developing a new department in our organization. Prior to working with us, Matt has years of sales and leadership experience.
Matt is above all things a learner. He loves to gain as much information as he can and dissect each piece of the puzzle to gain a full understanding of the problem to determine the best solution. We love having Matt on our team because he has a strong set of core values that are unwavering, which makes him a force to be reckoned with when you catch his competitive spirit! Matt is also one of the most positive and uplifting people you’d be lucky enough to meet.

Barbi signed on with Thread in July 2017 as a part-time assistant before growing into her hybrid role by October. Barbi came to Thread with over 10 years of administrative experience and accolades in marketing endeavors.
Barbi is strategic and loves to learn while she works. She is a forward thinker and uses her strategic side to plan for the future. She activates her processes and gets things done, by gathering all the information and making decisions based on her findings.

As the company's first hire, Andrew is celebrating 15 loyal years at thread. Still considered the “rain man” of payroll, Andrew runs our Managed Services division of Thread for over 2 years. Andrew is a UNC grad with a background in Economics. He is a high achiever with a strong attention to detail and ‘off the chart accuracy’. You will not find a more loyal and trustworthy person who just ‘flat out’ gets the job done.

Taylor joined Thread in 2012 and has been a force to be reckoned with ever since. Responsible for maintaining the day to day flow of our office and our team, Taylor executes at a high level and takes pride in our company and its people.
Taylor is well defined by her strong sense of connectedness, and individualization. She knows there is a reason behind everything and she seeks out ways to make connections between team members to set them up for success with one another. Taylor has strong core morals and is highly intellectual and introspective. She stays incredibly busy and productive in our office.

Elisa joined Thread in 2019. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a background in Sales & Marketing. Elisa brings a strong sense of teamwork to Thread and has a history of strength in working with others toward a common goal.
Elisa is a fierce competitor and strives to make not only herself but those around her achieve their maximum potential. Though she thrives working with others and bettering those around her, Elisa displays a strong sense of personal responsibility and pride in her work. Her adaptability to succeed no matter the environment has helped to lift those around her to higher levels.

Christina started with Thread in 2021. A graduate of Villanova University, Christina is brilliant and brings fun and strength to the team. In the time Christina has been here, she has taken on the responsibility of finding Thread the best possible candidates to join the team, and she's done a great job.

Christina finds deep satisfaction in working with the team to achieve a common goal and is constantly pushing herself and others to strive for excellence. Intrigued by the unique qualities each person possesses, Christina has the ability to figure out how different people can work together productively. She also settles for nothing less than perfection and brings the best out of herself and those around her.

Emily Farmer has quickly grown into a vital piece of the Thread organization. Her two years at Thread have been highlighted by the value she provides to our clients and our team. With over five years’ experience in Human Resources and Benefits Administration, Emily is our go-to person for all things HCM.
Emily begins each task by building a relationship with it and those involved, which is why our clients love working with her. She is a high achiever, focused on the details, and is forward-looking to execute in the most strategic way.

Christina graduated from LSU with a degree in Human Resources, and has worked as an HR consultant for over two decades. Truly passionate about all things HR, Christina believes one of the most important things we can do for the companies we work with is help them develop a healthy, thriving company culture.

Abigail joined Thread in 2021. Abigail is a University of North Georgia graduate and brings a fresh approach and perspective to our team. Abigail has the ability to come up with alternative ways to find a solution to the problem at hand quickly.

Abigail likes to inspire her team by helping them learn and continuously improve. She also has a unique ability that allows her to navigate how to work with different types of people on the team. Abigail believes that it is crucial for her and those around her to perform to the best of their ability.

Christen joined Thread in 2019. A graduate from the University of North Georgia, Christen brought to with her a strong background in Human Resources and Finance.
Christen is a strategic thinker and finds patterns not only in her work but in those around her. Her strong sense of people shows in how she relates to others and finds ways to help those around her work in harmony. Her desire for achievement is evident in her continued quest for knowledge.

Brietta started with Thread in 2020. Brietta came in bringing authenticity to the organization, and is always sharing the latest in cool tech. More on Brietta coming soon!

Patrick started with Thread in 2021. Patrick brings with him an exciting history of working with people and has been a great addition to the team. More on Patrick coming soon!

Tammi started with Thread in 2020. Tammi brought with her incredible work ethic and a depth of knowledge our clients love and rely on. More on Tammi coming soon!

Brooke started with Thread in 2021. Brooke resides in Greenville and joined us with strong industry experience. More on Brooke coming soon!

Charlene came on with Thread in 2016 as a payroll specialist and has gained experience in several departments at Thread, and is now a Tax Specialist! Charlene is well-versed in the payroll industry and spent five years as a Senior Payroll Specialist and Trainer before joining our team. Prior to her time in Payroll, Charlene was a teacher in the great state of Georgia. Charlene is also a Certified Payroll Professional.
Charlene is a harmonious force in our office. Her sense of responsibility and her analytical nature speak volumes in her role onboarding clients and helping them become set up for success. Charlene is a highly intellectual being with a craving to know more and gather information to make the best decisions.

Pamela James has been with Thread since 2015 and has excelled in her role as Project Manager for HCM Implementation. With a background in both management and payroll, Pamela has proven to be a valuable asset to our team and works diligently while providing excellent customer service during implementation.
Pamela is a responsible and high-achieving individual, who develops relationships through her recognition and cultivation of potential in others. She comes with a high set of core values and is exceptional at dealing with issues. Through her restorative efforts, she is highly capable of finding the root cause of a problem and its best solution.

Shante onboarded with Thread in 2014 with years of experience in the payroll industry. Highly regarded by our clients as a positive person with excellent customer service skills, Shante puts her best foot forward for our team and our clients day in and day out.
Shante’s personality is what makes her such a special member of our team. From her ability to break the ice with a client and make a connection, to her excellent communication skills, Shante is easy to talk to and knows how to get the message out. Additionally, Shante is always smiling and keeps a positive attitude in all that she does. Through this, she cultivates potential in others and easily adapts to changing situations.

Celina started with Thread in 2020. Celina brings with her industry experience and artistry skills we had no idea about! More on Celina coming soon.