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Meet the Axcet Team

Our award-winning team has astounding tenure building a bedrock of experience ... and we have personality to boot.

President & Founder

Gerald Diddle

Jerry Diddle is the founder and president of Axcet HR Solutions. When he started the company in 1988, he invested everything he had in what was a relatively new business concept called a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Originally from Washington, D.C., and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Diddle had moved to Kansas City from Detroit just three years prior to starting Axcet.

In his first few years in Kansas City, he marketed and sold franchise businesses, just as he had in Detroit. After learning about the PEO concept from a colleague who had recently established one in Detroit, Diddle believed Kansas City-area businesses could benefit greatly from having a local PEO operation. He built his company based on his “high-touch” philosophy and relationship-oriented approach. He took great pride in personally hand delivering many of his clients’ first payroll checks.

Human Resources & Benefits

TEAM

We’re big fans of people. People are our jam. Did we mention that we’re all about the people?

Jeanette Coleman - Director of Human Resources - Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Jeanette Coleman
Director of Human Resources
  • Masters in Human Resource Management
  • SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications
  • 19 years with Axcet
  • Spends spare time as the activity director for two busy boys

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Sarah - Senior Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Sarah
Senior Human Resources Consultant
  • SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications
  • 14 years with Axcet
  • Rock Chalk Jayhawk
Laura - Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Laura
Senior Human Resources Consultant
  • Bachelor’s in Management & HR
  • SPHR certification
  • Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management
  • 7 years with Axcet
  • DIY home décor enthusiast

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Haely
Haely
HRIS Benefits Analyst
  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration
  • Loves a good book and her dog, Paisley
Kayla
Kayla
Benefits Billing Administrator
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Graduate of University of South Dakota
  • Loves her cat, Velma, and reading
Mackenzie, Risk Management Coordinator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Mackenzie
HR Coordinator
  • Bachelor’s in Family Studies & Human Services
  • 10 years Customer Service & Administrative experience
  • Spends time loving on her terrier mix, cooking/baking, and planning trips
Mariah - Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Mariah
Human Resources Consultant
  • Graduate of Emporia State University
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
  • SHRM-SCP Certification
  • Loves to sing and paint florals

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Kellie
Kellie
Human Resources Consultant
  • SPHR Certification
  • Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies
  • Loves live music and science and history podcasts.
  • Go Cyclones!

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jenny
Jenny
Human Resources Consultant
  • SPHR Certification
  • Graduate of Loyola University - Chicago, Bachelor's Degree in History and International Studies
  • Enjoys making earrings, acquiring plants, and her two dogs

Payroll Administration

TEAM

We love payroll, cinnamon rolls, roller coasters and our role helping our clients.

Jo McClure, Payroll and Administration Specialist at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Jo McClure
Director of Payroll Administration
  • 23 years with Axcet
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
  • Bachelor’s in English
  • Passionate about working with youth at her church

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Andrew - Senior Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Andrew
Senior Payroll Administrator
  • 22 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • Go Wildcats! Go Royals!
Bill, Senior Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Bill
HRIS Payroll Analyst
  • 9 years with Axcet
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
  • Greater Kansas City Chapter, APA, Board of Directors; 2019 Secretary-elect, 2020 Secretary, 2022 Vice President
  • Former country music singer and a tornado chaser

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Jenifer - Senior Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Jenifer
Senior Payroll Administrator
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
  • 15 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • Loves live music
Tammy Senior Payroll Administrator Axcet HR
Tammy
Senior Payroll Administrator
  • 17 years with Axcet
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
  • Loves American muscle cars
Herman, Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Herman
Payroll Administrator
  • 15 years with Axcet
  • Sings tenor in his church choir

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Jennifer, Payroll Coordinator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Jennifer
Payroll Administrator
  • 12 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • Also a taxi driver for three active children
Crystal - Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Crystal
Payroll Administrator
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
  • Greater Kansas City APA, 2022 Treasurer
  • 15 years of payroll experience
  • Loves gardening
Kelly - Payroll Administrator at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Kelly
Payroll Administrator
  • 12 years of payroll experience
  • An Atchison, Kansas, native and fan of pioneer history

Risk Management

TEAM

We do everything we can to keep our clients safe. Because friends don’t let friends run with scissors.

Steve Donovan - Director of Risk Management at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Steve Donovan
Director of Risk Management
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • 26 years with Axcet
  • Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
  • Newest hobby is kayak fishing

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Anne - Claims Manager at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Anne
Claims Manager
  • 21 years with Axcet
  • 26 years of claims experience
  • Enjoys traveling with spouse
Sam Hihn
Sam
Safety & Health Consultant
  • Bachelors of Science Degree, Safety Management from University of Central Missouri
  • 7 Years of Health and Safety Experience
  • Go Cardinals! Go Blues!
Rob
Rob
Safety & Health Consultant
  • Bachelor’s of Science, Natural Resources, University of Arizona
  • 20+ years of health & safety experience in manufacturing environments
  • Held certifications from OSHA, the American Society of Quality (CMQ/OE) and Cal-DTSC (REA I)
  • Likes live music and exploring the greater metro area
Audra
Audra
Risk Management Specialist
  • Bachelor of Science in Business from Emporia State University
  • Masters in Business Administration University of Missouri Kansas City
  • 20+ years experience in Risk Mgmt/Safety/Claims Mgmt/Insurance
  • Enjoys traveling

Business Development

TEAM

We’ll meet you on Zoom. We’ll meet you at noon. Wearing a coat or in a boat. Let’s talk.

Derrick Love, Director of Business Development at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Derrick Love
Director of Business Development
  • 12 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Management
  • Trained lyricist
Jeanne, Business Development Manager at Axcet HR Solutions, Kansas City
Jeanne
Business Development Manager
  • President's Club Award winner with AFLAC
  • Master's in Education
  • Fanatic about her dogs, the Kansas City Chiefs, and travel

Accounting

TEAM

We’re crunching the numbers and checking them twice to be sure the financials make cents.

Johnna Johnson Controller Axcet HR
Johnna Johnson
Controller
  • 16 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting
  • Go Big Red!
Becky
Becky
Accounting Assistant
  • 16 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • Enjoys painting along with Bob Ross videos
MaryBeth Tax Accounting Specialist Axcet HR
MaryBeth
Tax Accounting Specialist
  • 17 years with Axcet
  • Go Chiefs! Go Royals!

Administrative

TEAM

Words that describe us are efficient, smooth and on schedule. Which means we probably already finished that task … yesterday.

Sharon Hindman Business Development Administrator Axcet HR
Sharon Hindman
Office Administrator
  • Associate’s Degree of Arts
  • 20 years with Axcet
  • Loves to spend time with family, travel, and hiking
Nancy Clarke Administrative Assistant Axcet HR
Nancy
Administrative Assistant
  • Associate’s Degree in Business
  • 18 years with Axcet
  • Loves to dance

Information Technology

TEAM

We keep Axcet turned on, plugged in and booted up – ready to serve our clients.

Andrew Spidle Director of IT Axcet HR
Andrew Spidle
Director of IT
  • 15 years with Axcet
  • Masters in Accountancy
  • 23 years of IT experience
  • Enjoys sailing and building electronic toys
Aaron
Aaron
Systems Administrator
  • More than 10 years IT experience
  • Enjoys comics and robots
Mary
Mary

Senior Business Systems Analyst

  • 7 years with Axcet
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • 19 years of HRIS experience
  • Loves live music and great concerts
Kate
Kate
Business Systems Analyst
  • Graduate of Oklahoma State University, Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • I love exploring new local restaurants and gardening

Marketing

TEAM

We create content that tells stories, builds relationships and sparks new ideas.

Beth Foulk – Marketing Director
Beth Foulk
Marketing Director
  • 6 years with Axcet
  • Masters in Business Administration – Marketing
  • 22 years B2B marketing experience
  • HubSpot certified
  • Genealogy Evangelist
Gerald Jerry Diddle President and Founder Axcet HR Solutions

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Axcet HR Solutions
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25 Google reviews
Charles Fugate
Charles Fugate
March 11, 2024.
I trust that they've got "everything" handled or can handle quickly, regardless what the everything may be that day . . .
Ruth Mailand
Ruth Mailand
March 5, 2024.
Axcet HR Solutions provides me with exceptional staff who assist me with everything from payroll to training and updating our employee handbook! Wonderful service all around.
randy clayton
randy clayton
December 13, 2023.
The way Axcet gives each cient a personal touch is what sets them apart. Having a local, dedicated team of experts to help guide you through the intracacies of Payroll, HR and Safety compliance is rare in the PEO inductry. When you have an issue, your personal consultant will help you work through the problem, not some faceless name. Each person on your team is dedicated to take the worry off of your already busy plate. You maintain control, they coach. I just retired from Axcet after being part of the team for almost 13 years. What an honor and privilege to work with such a fine group teammates. Axcet was a GREAT fit for me. Love our clients. Wonderful experience!
Greg Krissek
Greg Krissek
July 5, 2023.
The Axcet Team - especially Sarah R. - helped us resolve a frustrating scenario with coverage of a medical procedure due to confusion between the medical facility and the insurance company. When the Axcet team got involved and cut through the bureaucracy the matter quickly was resolved after months of haggling. Thank you Axcet and Sarah!
Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
May 22, 2023.
Having the HR expertise to help in difficult situations. And being able to make a call and get the correct info quickly. Health insurance is a pain! but Axcet is a big help!
Shana Crockett
Shana Crockett
May 16, 2023.
Our Axcet team is the best! Herman and Laura are great at what they do and very knowledgeable.
Lance Edward
Lance Edward
May 16, 2023.
The team at Axcet is amazing!! They are always ready and willing to help out anytime we need them. I would highly recommend them to any business. It's a huge relief for us, knowing the answers we need to keep our business moving forward are just a phone call away.
Cheryl Baldus
Cheryl Baldus
May 11, 2023.
The staff is wonderful!!
Frank Blanc
Frank Blanc
May 3, 2023.
Axcet staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They allow me to focus more on operating my business.

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