Empowering Organizations with Independent Expertise
At Emory, we pride ourselves on being completely unbiased, third-party experts. With no ties to software vendors or service providers, prioritizing your best interests is our only commitment.
We collaborate closely with clients to streamline payroll and HR operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By gaining a deep understanding of your unique needs, we craft tailored solutions that align perfectly with your objectives—without any conflicts of interest.
What Sets Us Apart:
- True Neutrality: Our independence means you receive honest, objective advice with no hidden agendas.
- Focused on You: Your success is our primary goal. We prioritize your challenges and opportunities to drive meaningful outcomes.
- Proven Expertise: With extensive experience in payroll and HR consulting, we offer insights that lead to significant improvements.
Founder/Director, Global Payroll Expert
LISA TEAGUE, CPP
Over the past 25 years, Lisa has leveraged her experience in management consulting to establish Emory Consulting Services, an innovative brand in the industry.
Lisa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as an influential payroll expert. With a strong background in both domestic and global payroll, her focus is on conducting strategic, compliance-driven assessments, and providing effective leadership for project execution.
Recognized for her exceptional communication skills, Lisa excels in collaborating with management at all levels to facilitate decision-making, prioritize activities, and accomplish transformative objectives.
Her track record includes leading difficult payroll restructuring, transitions, and turnaround projects. Lisa also served as the interim payroll leader for dozens of companies. She provides comprehensive training and mentorship to team members, ensuring they possess the requisite skills and knowledge.
Payroll is an experience based profession. Searching for a global payroll professional who is knowledgeable, flexible, and experienced is like finding that needle in a haystack.
Founding Collaborative Consultant Network
We partner with like minded, highly skilled consultants, to offer our clients a broad array of services with minimal overhead.
VP Technology and Data Management
Nina Teague, MBA, FPC
Nina works with organizational systems to provide data driven strategies for success, maximize profit, and ensure long-term growth in Human Capital, Payroll, and Time & Attendance solutions.
From digging into the root causes of operational headaches to fostering collaboration between HR, IT, and finance, Nina brings departments together to create unified, efficient workflows.
VP Knowledge Management (KM) & Organizational Learning (OL)
Rachel Teague, EdD, MCKM, MSML
Dr. Rachel Teague specializes in knowledge transfer and retention, aligning systems, people, and processes to foster sustainable organizational growth.
Through a dynamic approach to collaboration and systems thinking, she develops tailored strategies that enhance knowledge flow, improve efficiency, and empower teams to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.
Senior Payroll Manager
Alyssa Maston, CPA
Alyssa specializes in auditing, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Her background in audit and data analysis helps her to locate problem areas and work with clients to improve processes.
Payroll Manager
AP Poythress
Specializing in payroll management, AP oversees all aspects of timesheet and payroll processing to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. As a dedicated payroll specialist, AP offers personable collaboration and thoughtful insight into process development and documentation.
Business Consulting Specialist
Dean Taylor
Dean brings a strong foundation in auditing and data analysis, using precision and insight to identify inefficiencies and streamline operations. He’s part of a team committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive meaningful business improvement.
Accounting & General Ledger Specialist
Gayla Poythress
With over two decades of experience as a Controller across diverse industries, Gayla possesses extensive expertise in financial accounting and reporting, including a thorough understanding of general ledger operations. Her practical experience encompasses the management of day-to-day accounting functions as well as complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and multi-entity organizations. This experience has enabled her to optimize business processes and enhance operational efficiency to drive positive results.
Change Management Expert
Bridget Laffey
We deliver customized strategy, planning, and coaching leading to targeted execution of your transformation and adoption goals.
Our dedicated experts help you navigate complexities and achieve operational excellence, empowering you to move forward with confidence and clarity.