Leadership
Sequoia’s key differentiator as a service provider is the quality of our people and their team approach to delivering the best possible results for our clients. Our leadership team members have proven expertise combined with warmth, positive energy, and a can-do attitude. The result is a tangible difference in our clients’ daily experience, year after year.

Greg Golub
Founder & CEO
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Economics, Washington and Lee University
- Director, The Golub Group investment management firm
- Member, Young President’s Organization (YPO)
- Chartered Life Underwriter, CLU
- Served on many Insurance Companies’ Advisory Boards
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Fly-fishing, Skiing, and Running
- Cheering from the sidelines as my daughters compete in the sports they love
- Partnering with my wife, Kelly, to raise our three daughters
- Empowering young people by providing access to education and opportunities
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The more you give, the more you get in return” – Mike Golub, My Father
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Herb Kelleher, Mahatma Gandhi, Paul Newman, Jeff Bezos, Abraham Lincoln, Michael Phelps, David Packard
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Surrounding myself with a team of people who share my ethic of optimism, succeeding as a team and doing what is right and in the best interest of our clients and raising three daughters who love and support each other and are best friends.

Bob Lawson
President & CFO
As President & Chief Financial Officer, Bob is responsible for all finance and accounting activities at Sequoia, in addition to overseeing all market teams. His focus is to ensure a consistent, Sequoia-level service experience for all clients.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in General Business, Iowa State University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Sports of all kinds
- Cooking and wine
- Traveling with my family
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” – Abraham Lincoln
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Raising three incredibly diverse children

Marty Réaume
Chief People Officer
As Chief People Officer, Marty is responsible for leading and supporting the People journey from Talent Acquisition through to the growth and development of each of our team members. A key initiative for Marty will be a continued focus on fostering the unique Sequoia culture and experience as the company accelerates its growth journey.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- H. BA, Labour Management – University of Toronto
- B. Comm – University of Windsor
- MA Organizational Psychology – Northcentral University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Family and healthy cooking
- Teaching, women in STEM initiatives
- All things water-related – skiing, swimming, paddleboarding, scuba, snorkeling
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Martin Réaume (Dad), Deborah Farrington, Maya Angelou, Sameer Dholokia
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Raising a wonderful daughter that I want to grow up and be one day 😊

Stephen Kim
Chief Legal & Administrative Officer
As the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Steve is responsible for operational excellence in the functions that both safeguard our business operations and ensure that the company has the resources necessary to support our clients and their growth. In this role, Steve works with team members in Legal, Talent, Human Resources, Security and IT, and Facilities.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Philosophy and German, Johns Hopkins University
- JD from New York University School of Law, Editor of Law Review
- Member of the New York and California bars
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees of his sons’ school
- Driving all over the Bay Area for music lessons, golf and tennis lessons, and tournaments for his children
- As often as possible, organizing a movie or dinner date with his wife Betty
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard
“One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents, who carved out a life for themselves, and as a result, did so for the generations that will follow.

Michele Floriani
Principal & Chief Marketing Officer
As Chief Marketing Officer, Michele is responsible for leading the marketing and brand experience for Sequoia. He works cross functionally to grow the business and ensure the product and service quality is at or above Sequoia’s historically high standards.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BFA in Painting and Sculpture, University of Southern California
- Economics courses, Georgetown University
- Executive education course, delivered by McCombs School of Business, University of Texas
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Food and family
- Formula One
- Listening to and playing music
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Ben Franklin, Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Magellan, Niki Lauda
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
I am still able to go to the skate park with my son and not embarrass him.

Karthik Murugesan
Chief Technology Officer
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Love the time I spend with my two daughters
- Reading anything that interests me
- Random, long adventurous road trips
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Ideas are cheap, execution is everything.” — Chris Sacca
“Everything in the world can be exhausted, and only one resource can live endlessly, that is culture.” — Ren Zhengfei
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My Father, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Building multiple incredible teams with smart people and enriching my knowledge while working with them. On the personal front, raising two wonderful daughters who care for each other.

Rolland Ho
Chief Data Officer
As Chief Data Officer, Rolland is responsible for enabling Sequoia and its clients to unlock the full power of their data. Rolland oversees enterprise data governance and analytics to help cross-functional teams tackle complex problems supported by the right information.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MBA, Stanford University
- AB in Economics, Harvard University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Kept busy by two active daughters
- Getting outside: park, bike rides, hikes
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Be quick, but don’t hurry.” John Wooden
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Marcus Aurelius
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Personally replacing our natural gas line to save Thanksgiving.

Vivek Rajanna
Chief Product Officer
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- Masters in Computer Science, Manipal-India
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Motorbiking, hiking, yoga
- Watching documentaries and reading biographies
- Long walks with my wife
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Finding happiness beyond material wealth.

Kevin Wojcikewych
Chief Process Excellence Officer
As Chief Process Excellence Officer, Kevin is responsible for driving efficiency, automation, and operational excellence across Sequoia’s business lines and between the company and its partners.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Finance, Saint Louis University
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hiking, backpacking, fly fishing
- Reading
- Traveling with my family
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, My Parents
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Raising 3 fun-loving and energetic boys.

Lesley Grady
VP, Enterprise Practice
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Communication, Villanova University
- NY Insurance License for Life, Accident and Health
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Living in and biking around New York City
- Chasing my young kids around
- I’m surprisingly crafty!
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.” -Jim Rohn
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My husband, he always protects and unconditionally supports me. My sister, she is super smart.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
My twins- They were given a poor prognosis before birth. I am humbled and inspired every day by their strength and perseverance to be amazing healthy little human beings.

Jose Gonzalez
Principal & VP, Mid-Size Practice
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- California licensed Life, Accident and Health
- BS in Business Administration cum laude, University of Southern California
- USC Lloyd Grief Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with my wife, daughter and son
- Music, Swimming, Water Polo, Soccer
- Spending time with family & friends
- Watching USC Trojan Football
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” Tommy Lasorda
“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.” Jim Valvano
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Working with exceptional colleagues to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients, while earning and maintaining their trust.

Christina Sullivan
Principal & VP, Sequoia One Practice
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Management, San Francisco State University
- Certificate in Human Resources Management, San Francisco State University
- CA Insurance License for Life, Accident and Health
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with family and friends, especially my husband and two kids
- Running on the beautiful coastal trail in Half Moon Bay, CA and in an occasional half marathon
- Trying new restaurants and foods
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Steve Jobs, Richard Branson
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being successful at balancing my work family and my family at home. I’m extremely blessed to be surrounded by great people all the time.

Matt Roberts
VP, Growth
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- California licensed Life, Accident and Health
- BA in Business Administration, California State University Fullerton
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with friends and family
- Watching sports
- Playing golf when possible
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it” -Charles Swindoll
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” -Phil Jackson
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:
My Mother, who has always modeled resiliency, compassion, work ethic, selflessness and an unwavering love for family. I owe a ton to her!
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
My family. I’m so proud of my incredible wife, our three kids and the life we’ve built together.

Sean Martin
VP, Business Consulting, Sequoia One
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Management, San Jose State University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- NBA fanatic
- Fitness enthusiast
- All about family, food, and fun!
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good and go for the great.” Steve Prefontaine
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Michael Jordan
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Michael Jordan, My wife – If only I could be half the person she is…
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Family – Successful marriage of 17 years, and the birth of our 3 beautiful daughters.

Netta Conyers-Haynes
VP, Communications
As VP of Communications, Netta is responsible for leading the communications strategy for Sequoia. She works cross functionally to build and maintain trust in Sequoia and elevate the company’s brand visibility.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MA in Strategic Communications and Leadership, Seton Hall University
- BS in Public Relations, San Jose State University
- Certificate, Integrated Marketing Communications, UC Berkeley
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Portrait photography
- Exploring new cities and hiking trails
- Volunteer/community involvement
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:
My parents, Shirley Chisholm, Rep. John Lewis
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
I built a 12×8 habitable studio and have managed to prevent my children from turning it into a game room.

Kyle Holm
VP, Total Rewards Advisory
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Finance, Santa Clara University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Teenage daughter and a golden retriever
- Passionately rooting for the Niners
- Playing golf for fun, scenery, in tournaments, for cash…no wrong way to play golf
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” — Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:
Earl Conrad (Grandfather), Theodore Roosevelt, Steph Curry, Hunter S. Thompson, Muhammad Ali
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
A daughter who is thoughtful, brave, and kind who calls me Dad and a Dad who raised a willful, challenging boy and calls him Son.

Manish Kumar
Principal & VP, Engineering
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, Bangalore University, India
- Certified in Agile Development Methodologies
- Certified ScumMaster
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hiking, and playing cricket and ball games with kids
- Camping, travelling and exploring new places
- Family time and doing science projects with kids
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“There are no short cuts to any place worth going.” Beverly Sills
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Albert Einstein
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” Henry David Thoreau
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma

Jill E. Neilson
VP, Global Benefits
Jill leads a dynamic team of global benefits consultants leveraging experts through the Sequoia Global Network in 130 countries. From the development of a global HR and benefits strategy through program implementation, Jill’s team helps clients manage their global operation with a consistent and relevant approach. Jill’s role reflects her passion to be a global ambassador, making relatable connections for Sequoia clients and working with a team that deeply cares about delivering excellence.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- Business Administration Program, University of Phoenix
- Intensive Course of Study in Cultural Anthropology (Angeles Arrien)
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- International travel
- Challenging long-distance runs with my husband
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Four Rules For Life: Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don’t be attached to the results.” -Angeles Arrien
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Raising my son and being part of a loving extended family.

Joe LaSorte
VP, Global Consulting
As VP of Global Consulting, Joe is responsible for business development for our global benefits practice, as well as the development of the global consulting services that we bring to Sequoia’s clients. He works with those clients to build and implement employee benefit strategies that attract, motivate, and retain the best employees to support the business mission, wherever the clients operate globally.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Business Administration, University of Delaware
- Graduate work in Economics, University of Delaware
- Member Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor society for economics)
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Writing, playing, recording, and listening to music
- Travelling with my equally busy wife (when we can find the time!)
- Fitness, gardening, and politics
- Collecting antique maps and vintage guitars
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Ansel Adams, Winston Churchill, Miles Davis, Nelson Mandela, Jackie Robinson, Frank Lloyd Wright
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Climbing Mt. Kenya, hearing my music on the radio, being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, helping our clients improve the lives of their employees.

Joe Cook
VP, Operations
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MBA, University of Utah
- BS in Health Administrative Services, Weber State University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Family
- Photography
- Boating
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, My Parents
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
20 years (and counting) of marriage to my amazing wife and raising 3 incredible children who teach me something new each day.

Ash Sundar
VP, Finance
As Vice President, Finance, Ash is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions of Sequoia Benefits. He works cross functionally across the company to improve processes and efficiencies, while ensuring the finance team produces accurate and actionable financial information to help drive the business.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MS in Accounting, Wake Forest University
- BS in Accounting, Wake Forest University
- CPA in California, Inactive Status
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Traveling with my family
- Tennis
- Watching movies
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“I am the master of my fate and the captain of my destiny.” — Nelson Mandela
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
My children share the same passion for travel and exploring the world as I do.

Paul Furman
VP, BI & Analytics
As a VP, BI and Analytics, Paul is responsible for the entire lifecycle of data, starting with its ingestion from various internal and external sources all the way to delivering client analytics. He works cross functionally to show the value of data to internal, as well as external stakeholders.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Decision Science/Business Analysis, San Francisco State University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hockey (Player and SJ Sharks fan)
- Soccer (has been to World Cups in Japan and Germany)
- Loves Sci-Fi
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” — Isaac Asimov
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Isaac Asimov, Rhett Butler, Mikhail Lomonosov, Peter the Great, Margaret Thatcher, my father
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Making it to the US, making it in the US

Evan Hetu
VP, Platform Solutions
As VP of Platform Solutions, Evan is responsible for strategy, direction, and management of platform solutions at Sequoia. This includes our internal operational platform and data processing platforms. The goal is seamless integration, rapid scalability, enhanced productivity, and optimal performance.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MA in Research Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
- BA in Psychology, University of California, Irvine
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Cooking show junkie
- Books, music, theater and film
- Hiking and outdoor activities
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.” Anonymous
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My older brother
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Climbing Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu

Molly Knapp
VP, 401(k) Services
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Economics and Psychology, Allegheny College
- FINRA licensed- series 6, 7 and 65
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with my husband and 2 sons
- Running and hiking with my 2 dogs
- Tennis, golf, reading, knitting
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.” Michael Jordan
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King Jr., Walt Disney, Richard Branson
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Raising 2 caring, smart and funny teenage boys

Jed Cloern
Principal & VP Business Consulting
As Consultant Team Leader, Jed Cloern is responsible for business development and overall satisfaction of clients. Jed works closely with the Client Service and Marketing & Support teams to ensure clients receive the best value for premiums, efficient administration, positive employee experiences, and all with flexible and scalable programs.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- California licensed Life, Accident and Health
- BA in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Helping my wife raise 2 toddlers and a teenager
- Enjoying my wife’s cooking
- Enjoying the company of great friends
- Rooting for bay area sports teams
- Jogging (or feeling bad about not jogging)
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” Babe Ruth
“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” Vince Lombardi
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being a valued partner to people I respect in a complex and important aspect for great businesses.

Petros Rotsidis
VP, Security
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MSc in Information Security, University of London
- BSc in Management Information Systems, SJSU
- CISSP, CIPT, CCSK
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hiking, tennis, running, snowboarding
- Music and film
- Travelling and experiencing new cultures and landscapes
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Παν μετρον αριστον” translates to “Everything in moderation”
“Ta panta rhei” – Heraclitus
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My father and mother
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Living and adapting to life in three different countries and leading a full, healthy and happy life with my family and friends!

Ranjan Patil
VP, Salesforce Solutions
As VP, Salesforce Solutions, Ranjan is responsible for leading Sequoia’s Customer Experience team across marketing, sales, and service domains, and managing innovation, optimization and maintenance of enterprise ecosystem of applications around Salesforce SaaS Clouds.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MBA in Global eCommerce Masters (GEM program), Georgia State University, Atlanta
- BS in Physics, Mumbai University, Mumbai
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- World Travel
- Nature trails & hiking
- International cuisine & culture
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever” – Mahatma Gandhi
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My father, Swami Vivekananda, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Establishing a fully functional data center in Cairo, Egypt by operating remotely

Kaleana Quibell
VP, Wellbeing & Platform Partners
As the VP of Wellbeing and Platform Partners, Kaleana oversees our Wellbeing programs and partnerships, helping to support clients and employees come through for the various needs of their people.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Psychology, University of Washington
- BA in Communications, University of Washington
- MA in Psychology, Golden Gate University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Family, spending time with my husband, my young son Caden, and miniature dachshund, Hoagie
- Exercise and hiking
- Exploring and traveling
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade.” Adam Grant
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Sigmund Freud, The Dalai Lama, Sara Blakely, Melinda Gates, Phil Knight
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Bringing our son Caden into this world. “Mom” will forever be the title I am most proud of.

Cody Ward
VP, Demand Generation
As VP of Demand Generation, Cody is responsible for leading the strategy and operations on the Sequoia marketing team. He works collaboratively with sales, client service and the support team to produce value-adding marketing campaigns for clients and future clients. Cody enjoys finding innovative ways to share Sequoia’s clients’ stories with the growing community of people-driven companies.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Advertising, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Coaching youth soccer
- Hockey player and Blackhawks fan
- Photography enthusiast
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My late Grandfather, who taught me about servant leadership.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
My family, lovely wife, and three daughters.

Nicole Pruess
VP, People Operations
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS in Industrial Organizational Psychology, California State University, East Bay
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hiking
- Going to the beach
- Popcorn movie night
- Finding new restaurants in San Francisco
- Building campfires
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”Maya Angelou
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My kids are the best teachers out there!
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Wining second place at a softball tournament in Japan.

Kate Fahy
VP, Talent Acquisition
As the VP of Talent Acquisition, Kate oversees the team that is attracting and hiring the world’s best talent for Sequoia. The Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of scaling our business and identifying exceptional new team members to power the Total People Investment.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BA in Economics, California State University Chico
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Being with my amazing friends and family
- Travel
- Needlepoint
- Exercise
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”Benjamin Franklin
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Dennis & Louise Del Paine – my intelligent hard working, self-made parents
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being able to successfully balance work and my family is my greatest achievement. My son Nicholas is my pride and joy.

Jessica Dean
VP, People Partner Practice
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MS, Human Resource Management, Purdue University
- BS, Bradley University
- SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Food, wine, and great friends
- Traveling with my husband
- Hiking around the Bay Area with our rescue dog
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“The most difficult thing is to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”Amelia Earhart
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dan Rather, Julia Child
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Cultivating some of the best friends a person could ask for.

Diane Evans
VP, Talent Management
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- BS, Political Science, NWMSU
- MEd, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Colorado State University
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Hanging out with my dogs – walks, playtime, snuggles
- Spending time breaking bread with family and friends
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”Eleanor Roosevelt
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents, Maya Angelou, Duke Kahanamoku, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Madeleine Albright, Wilma Mankiller
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Rescuing many dogs over the years.

Mark Mangiola
Principal & Senior Consultant
As Consultant Team Leader, Mark Mangiola is responsible for business development and overall satisfaction of clients. Mark is proud to be the most tenured member of the Benefit Consultant team and works closely with the Client Service and Marketing & Support teams to ensure clients receive the best value for premiums, efficient administration, positive employee experiences, and all with flexible and scalable programs.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- California licensed Life, Accident and Health
- BA in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with my wife and kids
- Watching the 49ers/Giants/Warriors with my family
- Playing golf very poorly
- Playing indoor soccer
- Spending time with family and friends
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.”? John Wooden
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” John Wooden
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” John Wooden
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Working with the team at Sequoia to come through for people I care about: family, friends and business partners.

Meghna Solorio
Principal & Director, Client Service
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
- MBA in Human Resources and Health Care, Dominican University
- BA in Economics, Osmania University
- California licensed Life and Health
HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:
- Spending time with friends, my husband and adorable puppy
- Reading
- Watching foreign films
- Love animals – volunteered at the Humane Society
- Active member of ASPCA
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
“Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” Lao-Tzu
MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents – They’ve worked hard and sacrificed so much, so I could have the life I do. I’ve always admired their work ethic, the values they’ve upheld all their life and their drive to always help others in need. They both are an inspiration to me.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
I traveled to America for my Masters. Funded my MBA program on my own by working and also was awarded a teaching assistantship by the Business school.
And, I am proud of working at Sequoia, being able to partner with extraordinary people in our clients and team members.
Advisory Board

Stephan Roche
Operations & Financial Strategy

Kenn Kurtz
Technology Strategy

Ken Goulet
Healthcare & Insurance Strategy