Our Leadership
Kevin Gramian
President & Founder
Best part of my job: Helping people realize their business and career goals.
Best career advice ever received: Pursue what you love.
Go-to coffee order: Latte
Favorite sports team: Buffalo Bills
Secret talent: Memorizing trivial stats
Deanna Wietor
Vice President of Client Experience
Best part of my job: The growth of an employee and their accomplishments. Their success is always a win for the team and our clients.
Best career advice ever received: It is okay to fear the unknown. Lean in & take the chance.
Go-to coffee order: Hot or iced Americano
Favorite sports team: Dallas Cowboys
Secret talent: Lover of running, especially a half marathon
Timothy Ma
Vice President of Operations
Best part of my job: Seeing people grow and processes improve. Let’s lean the ladder against the right wall, then climb quickly together.
Best career advice ever received: Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will stand before kings, not unknown men…
Go-to coffee order: Hazelnut Latte
Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
Secret talent: Raising humans
Aileen Lounello
Controller
Best part of my job: Working with a great team to reach a shared goal – there’s nothing better than collaborating and seeing everything come together.
Best career advice ever received: Be tough on standards, not on people.
Go-to coffee order: None for me – energy drink please.
Favorite sports team: LA Rams
Secret Talent: Decent tennis backhand, great at pretending it was on purpose.
Nicole Cassens
Director of Human Resources
Best part of my job: Collaborating with such great people not only enhances our productivity but also creates a positive and supportive work enviorment that I truly value.
Best career advice ever received: The best preparation for tomorrow is to do your best today.
Go-to coffee order: Cappuccino
Favorite sports team: Angels – Go Halos!
Secret talent: Backpacked through Europe for two months. Goal to hike the Grand Canyon.
Amanda Vaughn
Director of Implementation and Payroll
Best part of my job: Seeing my team learn new things and excel in their roles.
Best career advice ever received: You will never be done learning, so stay curious.
Go-to coffee order: Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Cold Brew
Favorite sports team: Padres
Secret talent: World’s most decent baker
Kristin Buchhagen
Sr. Benefits Manager
Best part of my job: I love seeing people grow in their knowledge and confidence. That moment when you see something “click” for someone is amazing to witness.
Best career advice ever received: Don’t stay comfortable. Get uncomfortable.
Go-to coffee order: Dirty Chai, extra espresso
Favorite sports team: Manchester United
Secret talent: Taylor Swift trivia knowledge
