Meet the Adams Keegan Team

Jay joined Adams Keegan in May of 1997 and currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Sales. He is also the founder and director of The James Group, LLC and Staffline, LLC. Jay served a three-year term as treasurer for the largest YPO chapter in the world. He is a founding partner of Mempho Music Festival, an annual event that brings chart-topping artists and regional favorites to Memphis.  Jay’s civic involvement includes membership in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Memphis Club, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art board member, past director of the Navy League Memphis, and association with New Memphis Institute. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Marty has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Adams Keegan since June of 2000. Prior to joining Adams Keegan, Marty was awarded a judicial clerkship with the Tennessee Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in Jackson, Tennessee. After completing this clerkship, he joined a labor and employment law firm and began practicing law, primarily focusing on laws and statutes that impact the dynamic relationship between employer and employee. In this capacity, Marty was involved in advising, training, and litigating for a large range of clients – diverse not only in size, but also in type of business. He earned his bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Memphis. He is a member of the American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations.

Bob joined Adams Keegan in December of 2003. Bob is Adams Keegan’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and has served in that capacity since 2007. He possesses more than 20 years of experience in the IT field and has a diverse background in both consulting and corporate settings, with extensive experience in creative information systems and web development, research, instructional, and enterprise computing, as well as telecommunications. Bob is responsible for all facets of technology, including promoting the effective and efficient design and operation of major software and information systems, as well as designing and implementing IT resource management processes, strategies, applications, infrastructure, and support. Bob is responsible for a team of IT professionals who support proprietary software and HRIS creation and development, enterprise applications, enterprise data, research support, user support, infrastructure, communications, and information security.

Nic joined Adams Keegan in May of 2009 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the company.  He previously served as Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Business Development Manager with a focus on franchise operators.  Nic is responsible for managing and developing the team of Payroll, Benefits, and HR professionals delivering industry leading service and support to the high growth industries served by the company.  Nic’s focus is on scalable, cost effective service delivery combining proprietary technology and process automation with the talented, client focused Adams Keegan team.  Nic holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi State University and is a graduate of the New Memphis Institute Leadership Development Intensive.

Donna joined Adams Keegan in October of 1997 and currently serves as Vice President of Quality. She previously served as Vice President of Operations. Donna has been a Certified Payroll Professional since 2006. She is the current treasurer of the Memphis chapter of the American Payroll Association, and is a Past President of the North Mississippi chapter. She is a recipient of the Citation of Merit from the American Payroll Association and a Master Graduate of the New Memphis Institute Leadership Development Intensive. She is the current president of the Memphis chapter of the American Payroll Association, where she also previously served as treasurer and Director of Education. In 2022, she was one of only ten individuals to receive its Meritorious Service Award. Donna attended Delta State University.

Kristin joined the company in October of 2014 and previously served as Director of Recruiting Services. Prior to Adams Keegan, she owned her own recruiting firm, through which she worked closely with Adams Keegan as a client.  She serves as an officer on the Board for the RISE Foundation, and Kristin was previously named a 2018 Super Woman in Business by the Memphis Business Journal. Kristin holds a bachelor's degree from Christian Brothers University.

Brian joined Adams Keegan in 2017, and he currently serves as a Vice President and Senior Care Practice Leader. He leads Adams Keegan’s Nashville office, working with clients across industries in that region, as well as specializes in healthcare companies nationwide. Brian is a seasoned sales and operations executive with extensive experience in brand building and operational efficiency. For healthcare organizations, he provides guidance on how to leverage people, technologies, and processes to remove administrative burdens and maintain compliance. He received a bachelor's degree from Hampden-Sydney College in Economics and attended the McIntire Business Institute at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Brian is a licensed insurance agent for life, health, property and casualty insurance.

Amanda joined Adams Keegan in 2008, and currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources. Amanda oversees strategic HR plans and policies both internally and for Adams Keegan’s clients, researching and implementing competitive compensation, performance management, and employee incentive programs. Her knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in HR are highly valued by colleagues and sought after by clients. Prior to joining Adams Keegan, Amanda worked in the financial services industry.  She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), and a Certified Professional (CP) with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).  Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in counseling and psychology from Nelson University, just outside of Dallas, Texas. She is an enthusiastic supporter of the Forrest Spence Fund, a nonprofit launched to assist with the non-medical needs of critically and chronically ill children, and also regularly dedicates her time to volunteer services through her church to provide resources, food, and services to meet tangible needs of the people of Memphis.