About EctoHR: Key Member Bios
Steve Williams - Principal
Steve has worked in human resource-related fields for the past ten years, since graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics. After selling payroll services for a Michigan-based payroll and tax-filing firm, Steve moved on to a call center software and consulting firm where he provided medium to large call centers with employee management tools and resources. It was at this time that Steve saw the very real need for human resource outsourcing and transitioned to a national Professional Employment Organization, serving as the Director of Customer Service. During the 3 year period that Steve managed the client service and operations team with this firm, his staff provided full HR management services to a base of 400 clients that employed over 10,000 people collectively.
Steve's experience includes all aspects of the hiring and employment process, as well as implementing and administering group benefit plans, including health and welfare, retirement, and safety plans. Steve also oversees the creation and delivery of employment-related policies and procedures designed to minimize client liability.
Tim Williams - Principal
Tim is an attorney who specializes in business consulting and litigation and has been a member of the bar association since 1973. He is a graduate of Wayne State University's Law School and continues his education through a variety of law-related seminars. Prior to being the managing partner in a private law firm, Tim was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for R.L. Polk & Co. and Owens-Illinois. During his time with these large employers, Tim learned the importance of sound employment policies and practices, including a focus on employee policy development, appropriate compensation packages, and general workforce management.
Tim has expertise in employee separations and defending employee wrongful discharge and discrimination claims.
Christy Conn - Client Service Manager
Christy has worked for five years in Human Resources, with the majority of her time in the retail and customer service sectors. She has experience managing the HR functions of multiple locations, including but not limited to recruiting, training, payroll processing, time and attendance monitoring and employee relations. Christy also has led large teams through culture changes when mergers and acquisitions occur. Christy has a passion for exceptional customer service and enjoys helping clients find what best meets their needs and strives to exceed their expectations. In 2003, Christy received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Human Resources from Western Michigan University and the Lee Honors College.