SPMI values our staff of professionals & specialists, who work with us to provide our clients a wide variety of Human Resource Outsourcing Services
Meet our Owners/Administrators
Clifford N. Lyon, President/CEO/CPA provides executive leadership to SPMI. He has a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas and a Master Degree in Music from Emporia (Kansas) State University. Clifford is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Clifford is also a licensed insurance agent with the State of Arkansas.
clifford@spmihr.com
John W. Lyon, CFO/CPA devotes his time to the financial affairs of SPMI. He has an MBA from the University of Arkansas. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a Boy Scout Leader and member of Wood Badge SR-374. In 2003 he was honored as the Troop Leader of the Year, Butterfield Trail District of Arkansas. John is also a member of American Legion Post 31. John oversees the Payroll and Accounting Departments, along with all fiduciary responsibility for SPMI operations. John is an owner and partner of a certified public accounting firm in Van Buren, Arkansas.
johnlyon@spmihr.com
Meet our Human Resource Professionals
Tammy S. Barthel, M.A., SPHR, Human Resource Director provides organizational leadership to SPMI. She has a dual Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development and Management from Webster University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of the Ozarks, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the College of the Ozarks. Tammy has earned the SPHR Certification in Human Resources in addition to being an Arkansas licensed insurance agent and Notary Public. Tammy is a member of National SHRM as well as the local chapter of WAHRA.
tammy@spmihr.com
Bethany L. Taylor, M.A., SPHR, CELS Human Resource Assistant Director.She has a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development, a B.S. Ed. in Human Resource Development, and is a licensed insurance agent with the State of Arkansas. Bethany is also a Certified Employment Law Specialist, certified 401(k) Plan Administrator and Senior Professional in Human Resouces (SPHR). She is a memeber of National SHRM, local chapter of WAHRA, and Phi Theta Kappa.
bethany@spmihr.com
Jon L. Woodham, M.A., PHR, CABM Human Resource Administrator. He has a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development from Webster University. He is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a certified Business Manager (CABM), certified in Employment Law, a certified I-9 Specialist, and holds a "Train-the-Trainer" certification from OSHA. Also a certified mediator for the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, and a member of the 188 Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard and volunteers with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He is a member of National SHRM and the local chapter of WAHRA.
jon@spmihr.com
Meet our Client Resource Manager
Ken Summerhill, provides our clients with the information and support needed to complete Workers Compensation and Liability audits, special reports and employee data for all payroll related applications. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from Arkansas Tech University, fulfilled the requirements of the Basic Trust School from the University of Central Arkansas and Certification from the American Institute of Banking. He has continuing education in Management and the Dale Carnegie Course.
ken@spmihr.com
Meet our Controller/General Counsel
Monty Watts, controller/general counsel, has over twenty years experience in public and private accounting, banking, and government. Monty received a BA degree from Rhodes College, and a JD from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He is a Certified Public accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and licensed attorney in the state of Arkansas.
monty@spmihr.com
Meet our Payroll Supervisors
Dana Spahn, Payroll Supervisor, leads SPMI’s payroll staff. Dana holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Westark College and graduated Cum Laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.
dana@spmihr.com
Shea Cordeiro, Assistant Payroll Supervisor, provides over 7 years of payroll experience to SPMI.
shea@spmihr.com
Meet our Information Systems Manager
John Jordan, Information Systems Manager, holds an Associate of Arts degree from Westark College. John is the IT Support contact for the Online Payroll system.
johnj@spmihr.com
Meet our Safety & Risk Management Specialists
Rick Small – Loss Control Specialist, has seven years of experience in worker’s compensation claims management. He is involved with all aspects of w/c claims from directing medical treatment to implementing a return to work program. He also assists in compliance of federal and state regulations, including OSHA recordkeeping and jobsite posting requirements.
rick@spmihr.com
Dr. Thomas Wazelle, Jr., Ed.D., CSP, PHR, APSS, is SPMI's Director of Risk Management.
Tom has a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Arkansas, and a M.A. in Human Resources Development from Webster University. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Approved Professional Safety Source (APSS), and Authorized OSHA Trainer. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Western Arkansas Human Resource Association, the River City Safety and Environmental Council, MENSA, is and a licensed insurance agent for the State of Arkansas.
tom@spmihr.com
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Daniela Romero, PHR, Daniela holds a B.S. degree in business administration from Humboldt State University (California) and is certified as a professional in human resources management. Daniela is also a licensed insurance agent with the State of Arkansas. Daniela is a member of the Human Resource Management Society (SHRM) and Western Arkansas Human Resource Association (WAHRA).
daniela@spmihr.com
Alisha Earls is the Benefits Compliance Assistant Manager at SPMI. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from John Brown University.
alisha@spmihr.com
