About Tilson.
Founded in 1995, Tilson is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Simply put, Tilson provides human resources, benefits, payroll and a host of other services to small and mid-sized businesses. Tilson’s services allow business owners and their team members to free up valuable time from the headaches of everyday employment burdens so they can focus on building a high-performance company.
Tilson’s mission is to help your business run efficiently and effectively, attract and retain top talent, prosper and grow.
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations states that businesses who transition to a PEO relationship experience:
7-9%
Faster Growth
10-14%
Lower Employee
Turnover
50%
Less Likely to Go
Out of Business
Over 25 years of allowing businesses to grow by taking care of the rest.
On March 10, 1995, Brent R. Tilson was working on tax returns for a client when asked if his CPA firm would consider processing payroll for several hundred physical therapists. The mental wheels began to turn as Brent thought about all the ways companies could benefit from an outside organization managing their complex administrative responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, HR and compliance.
Tilson has netted numerous awards and recognitions for its high growth and success – garnering attention for three consecutive years by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation. Brent was a three-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and alumnus of IBJ’s “40 Under 40”.
Today, Tilson acts as a champion for small businesses and entrepreneurs on a local and national scale. During his tenure as chairman of NAPEO, Brent was at the helm for the watershed passage of federal legislation for the industry and most recently worked with legislators on important issues for PEO businesses as the CARES Act was being passed into law. He was recognized in 2021 as the Michaeline A. Doyle Award winner, the PEO industry’s highest honor.
Company history.
‘95
On March 10, the idea for a workforce services company was sparked, thanks to the request and need of one of Brent R. Tilson’s CPA clients.
‘95
On May 25, Adminiserve becomes an incorporated business.
‘95
On September 5th, the business opens its first day at 494 S. Emerson, Greenwood overlooking the fairway of the 14th hole of the Valle Vista Golf Course.
‘97
The first years were filled with trial and error as the business began to make its name known. First clients were mostly friends, family and many of BR Tilson & Co’s CPA clients.
‘97
Moved to 1499 Windhorst Way in the South Park Business Center and Personnel Management, a publicly traded staffing firm, acquired an interest in the company.
‘00
Adminiserve grows at an exponential rate and Brent makes the Indianapolis Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2000.
‘02
Ernst & Young recognizes Brent as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
‘02
The business name is changed to Tilson HR adding a personal touch to the company reputation and to better reflect its growing list of HR services.
‘03
The company is recognized by Inc. Magazine for three consecutive years as one of the 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation, including ranking 11th in 2001, the highest ranking for an Indiana-based company that year.
‘05
In two years, Tilson acquires three competitors, retains their top talent and expands the services of the business. The addition of employee benefits and design services, and human resources helps differentiate Tilson from its competitors, as many focused solely on payroll and accounting.
‘06
Tilson develops Quad 4 methodology, which explains the life cycle and performance of a company.
‘08
Moves to current 20k square foot office space at 1530 American Way, Greenwood, including conference center space for staff and client meetings.
‘08
Great recession hits the economy, causing 40% revenue loss as clients struggle to stay afloat. Discipline, hard work, and exemplary work ethic shown by staff helps to retain clients and push through the recovery.
‘09
In an effort to increase customer satisfaction and provide excellent service to clients, vendors and internal staff, Tilson begins providing ongoing MAGIC Customer Service Training for all staff.
‘11
Tilson introduces its Management Training Series and HR Survival Training for Supervisors. These employee management seminars for managers and executives identify key functions in an employee’s life cycle and ways to maximize return on investment.
‘11
Tilson receives the 2011 Pride and Progress Award. The Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce presents this award to a Chamber member who reflects a positive, professional image of the greater Greenwood business community through service in the community, service to its clients and physical appearance.
‘12
Acquires AmeriSource HR, LLC, a Phoenix-based Professional Employer Organization. The acquisition allows Tilson to expand its geographic reach and better serve the needs of businesses across the country.
‘14
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) elects Brent Tilson as board chairman. Tilson expands into untapped markets and expands nationwide.
‘16
Tilson encourages a healthier work-life balance for its clients and their employees by offering a new travel planning service through a partnership with Tilson Travel.
‘17
In partnership with the Greater Greenwood Chamber, Brent Tilson helps form Greenhouse, a learning hub for company owners, thought leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs, and serves as its entrepreneur in residence.
‘18
Beginning in 2014, Brent Tilson serves on the Greenwood Redevelopment Commission as President.
‘18
Backed by Tilson’s experience helping hundreds of businesses navigate the complicated organizational issues they face, Brent Tilson was invited to publish a book with ForbesBooks called Go Slow to Grow Fast: Keeping Your Company Driving and Thriving in a Fast-Paced, Competitive Business World.
‘19
Tilson introduces a new and improved Online HR Portal platform for its clients which delivers all the capabilities businesses need for HR management, including payroll, compliance, hiring, onboarding and more, combined with services and advice from its team of experts.
‘19
The City of Greenwood and the Greenwood VFW 5864 award Brent Tilson the Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
‘20
In March, Tilson announces new toolkits, checklists, and guides related to HR, compliance, and the workplace to keep clients on top of emerging news and solutions for the success of their business.
‘20
Tilson hosts the Greenwood community Fourth of July fireworks in dedication to the residents and to celebrate ongoing independence after the City cancelled its fireworks display due to COVID-19.
‘20
In April, Brent works diligently alongside a small group of PEO professionals with the Treasury Department, SBA and U.S. Senator Todd Young to ensure PEO clients would have access to the PPP loans. They updated the application language and provided instructions in the Interim Final Regulation on what documentation could be provided.
‘20
In September, Tilson replaces its current EzHire portal with its next generation Tilson Onboarding Portal, which features a clean look, new capabilities and streamlined step-by-step process to onboarding new hires.
‘21
Brent Tilson receives the 2021 Michaeline A. Doyle Award, the PEO industry’s highest honor, for providing exemplary leadership and service in devoting his time to NAPEO and industry activities on a local or national basis and improving the industry while improving his PEO at the same time.
Today
Tilson remains motivated by its core values and continues to build upon its strong history by implementing new technology, professional expertise, training and educational programming. The cornerstone of its corporate mission is to enhance the value of your business by maximizing the effectiveness of your employees.
Our core values.
Prepared for Today, Planning for Tomorrow.
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
Consummate Team Player
Our Senior Management Team.
Brent R. Tilson President & CEO
Brent is a nationally recognized author, entrepreneur and industry leader. From his start as a CPA, he has been a champion for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He is the founder and CEO of Tilson, originally established in 1995 in Greenwood, Ind. Brent has grown Tilson into a nationwide business operating in 48 states. Under his direction, Tilson HR has netted numerous awards and recognitions for its high growth and success. He has been very active in supporting his industry both on a local and national basis. During his tenure as chairman of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), he was at the helm for the watershed passage of federal legislation for the industry.
Julie Long CFO
Julie oversees the Accounting and Operations of Tilson. She has over 25 years of experience in accounting management for small businesses including preparing various types of tax returns and performing consulting services in areas such as QuickBooks. Prior to joining Tilson, Julie served in various roles of accounting including Trust Tax Officer for Bank One, NA (now J.P. Morgan Chase), Accounting Manager for an $8M Service Company, Controller for a $9M holding company with 12 subsidiaries, and a consultant for a national service company to train Accounting Managers. Julie received her bachelor’s degree in accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Indianapolis.
Rob Glass CIO
Rob is responsible for managing the technology and support groups that Tilson uses to serve its clients. Computer infrastructure design and support, database design and management and customer software development are skills that Rob adds to the team. Prior to joining Tilson, Rob was the owner of an IT consulting company for more than 20 years. During that time, Rob both designed the technology that his for-profit and not-for-profit organizations required to meet their goals, and also understood the business needs of each client's unique environment to deliver the most appropriate and cost effective results. Rob holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
Brent R. Tilson President & CEO
Brent is a nationally recognized author, entrepreneur and industry leader. From his start as a CPA, he has been a champion for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He is the founder and CEO of Tilson, originally established in 1995 in Greenwood, Ind. Brent has grown Tilson into a nationwide business operating in 48 states. Under his direction, Tilson HR has netted numerous awards and recognitions for its high growth and success. He has been very active in supporting his industry both on a local and national basis. During his tenure as chairman of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), he was at the helm for the watershed passage of federal legislation for the industry.
Julie Long CFO
Julie oversees the Accounting and Operations of Tilson. She has over 25 years of experience in accounting management for small businesses including preparing various types of tax returns and performing consulting services in areas such as QuickBooks. Prior to joining Tilson, Julie served in various roles of accounting including Trust Tax Officer for Bank One, NA (now J.P. Morgan Chase), Accounting Manager for an $8M Service Company, Controller for a $9M holding company with 12 subsidiaries, and a consultant for a national service company to train Accounting Managers. Julie received her bachelor’s degree in accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Indianapolis.
Rob Glass CIO
Rob is responsible for managing the technology and support groups that Tilson uses to serve its clients. Computer infrastructure design and support, database design and management and customer software development are skills that Rob adds to the team. Prior to joining Tilson, Rob was the owner of an IT consulting company for more than 20 years. During that time, Rob both designed the technology that his for-profit and not-for-profit organizations required to meet their goals, and also understood the business needs of each client's unique environment to deliver the most appropriate and cost effective results. Rob holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
Our Management Team.
Annelisa Jamison Director of Quality of Assurance
Annelisa has been with Tilson since 2000 and oversees all PEO state regulatory compliances. She is responsible for coordinating, analyzing and reporting to the various states for annual PEO licenses and other special projects as required. She reviews the system setup for benefit, client onboarding, human resources, payroll and taxes. Annelisa has over 20 years of experience in the accounting field in various industries. Prior to joining Tilson, Annelisa worked for 6 years as the assistant to the controller at a service company. There she was responsible for all aspects of the accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, corporate taxes, payroll taxes and payroll processing. Annelisa has an associate degree in accounting from the International School of Business.
Blair Mulzer Director of Sales & Marketing
With a proven track record of developing and executing public relations and communication campaigns for clients across various industries, both nationally and internationally, Blair Mulzer brings a holistic approach to business development. She is a two-time recipient of the PRSA Hoosier Pinnacle Award of Honor (2015, 2016). In her role at Tilson, Blair not only leads the marketing team in creating impactful strategies across digital channels such as social media, SEO, CRO, email marketing, paid media, and public relations, but she also plays a key role in sales development, guiding the sales team in identifying and closing high-value partnerships. Blair excels in forming strong connections with small business leaders, working with them to find tailored workforce solutions that enhance operational performance and support long-term growth. Blair holds a degree in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Taylor University.
Debra Tilson Executive Assistant
Debbie has been Executive Assistant to the President and CEO for Tilson since April 2015. Debbie provides executive support and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President. She is responsible for providing varied, complex, and highly confidential liaison, communication, and office administrative assistance to the President; to employ independent judgment in the resolution of problems and to assist the President in maintaining effective and positive work relationships.
John Bush Director of IT Development
John serves as a lead adviser for technology and plays the principal role in the design, development and support for new technology-based solutions for the company. Web application and API development, database design, micro-services/containerization and development best practices are all skills that John adds to the team. John has been working professionally in technology and application/web development for over 25 years. Prior to joining Tilson in 2007, John worked for six years for a fully insured insurance carrier as manager of expert systems development. He and the staff under his management were responsible for creating multiple internal applications and external business enrollment systems. These systems became the backbone for clients to be able to receive insurance quotes and contract documentation.
Lauryn Temple Client Relationship Manager
Lauryn works to ensure that all clients are receiving excellent service from Tilson and serves as a success partner by proactively looking for ways in which Tilson can help businesses thrive. With over 10 years in customer relations, Lauryn has experience in building meaningful relationships with clients, finding solutions to problems and discovering new ways to bring value to clients. Before joining Tilson, Lauryn worked as a Relationship Banker and a Private Client Banker for JP Morgan Chase. Lauryn holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.
Kylie Henady Workforce Information Systems Manager
Kylie started with Tilson in 2018 in the HR department and now oversees the Workforce Information department. In her role, she ensures benefit enrollment runs smoothly and the accuracy of data entered into the system by her staff. In 2019, Kylie helped with the implementation of benefit enrollment in the new benefit interface. She currently resides in Dublin, Ohio. Kylie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and is certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP).
Annelisa Jamison Director of Quality of Assurance
Annelisa has been with Tilson since 2000 and oversees all PEO state regulatory compliances. She is responsible for coordinating, analyzing and reporting to the various states for annual PEO licenses and other special projects as required. She reviews the system setup for benefit, client onboarding, human resources, payroll and taxes. Annelisa has over 20 years of experience in the accounting field in various industries. Prior to joining Tilson, Annelisa worked for 6 years as the assistant to the controller at a service company. There she was responsible for all aspects of the accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, corporate taxes, payroll taxes and payroll processing. Annelisa has an associate degree in accounting from the International School of Business.
Blair Mulzer Director of Sales & Marketing
With a proven track record of developing and executing public relations and communication campaigns for clients across various industries, both nationally and internationally, Blair Mulzer brings a holistic approach to business development. She is a two-time recipient of the PRSA Hoosier Pinnacle Award of Honor (2015, 2016). In her role at Tilson, Blair not only leads the marketing team in creating impactful strategies across digital channels such as social media, SEO, CRO, email marketing, paid media, and public relations, but she also plays a key role in sales development, guiding the sales team in identifying and closing high-value partnerships. Blair excels in forming strong connections with small business leaders, working with them to find tailored workforce solutions that enhance operational performance and support long-term growth. Blair holds a degree in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Taylor University.
Debra Tilson Executive Assistant
Debbie has been Executive Assistant to the President and CEO for Tilson since April 2015. Debbie provides executive support and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President. She is responsible for providing varied, complex, and highly confidential liaison, communication, and office administrative assistance to the President; to employ independent judgment in the resolution of problems and to assist the President in maintaining effective and positive work relationships.
John Bush Director of IT Development
John serves as a lead adviser for technology and plays the principal role in the design, development and support for new technology-based solutions for the company. Web application and API development, database design, micro-services/containerization and development best practices are all skills that John adds to the team. John has been working professionally in technology and application/web development for over 25 years. Prior to joining Tilson in 2007, John worked for six years for a fully insured insurance carrier as manager of expert systems development. He and the staff under his management were responsible for creating multiple internal applications and external business enrollment systems. These systems became the backbone for clients to be able to receive insurance quotes and contract documentation.
Lauryn Temple Client Relationship Manager
Lauryn works to ensure that all clients are receiving excellent service from Tilson and serves as a success partner by proactively looking for ways in which Tilson can help businesses thrive. With over 10 years in customer relations, Lauryn has experience in building meaningful relationships with clients, finding solutions to problems and discovering new ways to bring value to clients. Before joining Tilson, Lauryn worked as a Relationship Banker and a Private Client Banker for JP Morgan Chase. Lauryn holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.
Kylie Henady Workforce Information Systems Manager
Kylie started with Tilson in 2018 in the HR department and now oversees the Workforce Information department. In her role, she ensures benefit enrollment runs smoothly and the accuracy of data entered into the system by her staff. In 2019, Kylie helped with the implementation of benefit enrollment in the new benefit interface. She currently resides in Dublin, Ohio. Kylie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and is certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP).
Our partners.
Tilson supports and partners with a variety of organizations. From those who refer our comprehensive HR to their clients, and who provide complementary services to our solution stack, to those like-minded organizations whose mission is aligned with ours – we appreciate each and one of our partners in helping businesses thrive.
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