Advance Partners, a Paychex company specializing in payroll funding, strategic consulting, and back-office solutions for staffing firms, has appointed Kendra Cato as the Director of Strategic Partnerships. Cato, a prominent figure in the staffing industry with nearly 20 years of experience, will focus on establishing and formalizing partnerships to boost business and client success.
- New Role and Responsibilities
- Position: Director of Strategic Partnerships.
- Role: Establish and formalize partnerships to drive business and client success.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Jeremy Bilsky, Senior Director and General Manager, Mike Brew, Director of Revenue and Customer Operations, and the sales team.
- Kendra Cato’s Background
- Experience: Nearly 20 years in strategic planning, sales, marketing, and research.
- Industry Influence: Recognized keynote speaker, author, and founding member of Women of Color in Staffing.
- Passion: Dedicated to enhancing opportunities in the staffing industry.
- Statements from Leadership
- Mike Brew, Director of Revenue and Customer Operations: Praises Cato’s intelligence, drive, and alignment with Advance Partners’ goals of community building and people connection.
- Kendra Cato: Expresses enthusiasm about joining Advance Partners and building a partnership program focused on success and people-first principles.
- Advance Partners’ Growth and Objectives
- Growth Path: Over 25 years in the industry with a focus on increasing working capital in the staffing sector.
- New Initiatives: Cato will spearhead a partnership program aimed at enhancing service offerings, client experience, and showcasing the staffing industry’s economic impact.
Kendra Cato’s appointment as Director of Strategic Partnerships marks a significant step for Advance Partners in enhancing its service offerings and client relations. With her extensive experience and dedication to the staffing industry, Cato is set to drive growth and innovation, reinforcing Advance Partners’ commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships and supporting economic prosperity.
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