David Bell, our CEO, received the 1990 nomination for State Senate in Georgia's 55th District after serving as a Congressional Staffer during the 1980s. He worked for U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins as a staff assistant with a primary focus on the appointment process to the US Military Academies including West Point and Annapolis. From there, he also worked as a small business advocate and was often a speaker at civic organizations throughout Georgia. In the late 80's, he founded an insurance agency which was responsible for acquiring multiple similar agencies in the Atlanta area. David moved to Charlotte North Carolina to serve as President of Strategic Outsourcing which he co-­founded in 1995. Bell used his experience with small business owners and his insurance experience to build specialized products and services for clients interested in outsourced human resources, workers compensation and improved employee benefits. After 8 years of growing SOI revenues at a rate of 40% and reaching 1 Billion in revenue, the company was sold for approximately $55 million and Bell remained President for 2 years before founding InSource Business Strategies which was sold in 2008.

Jean, a Certified Payroll Professional, has been working in the payroll industry for over 25 years. She first met and worked alongside of David Bell from his days serving as President of Strategic Outsourcing. Jean has transitioned with David in several other business entities over the years. Jean’s experience, professionalism and vast experience set her apart making her a vital member of the Syndicated team.

Cindy has extensive experience in the insurance industry. She began working with the management team in late the 80’s for a previous venture which was sold. She holds insurance licenses in multiple states and has experience in commercial and personal property and casualty. She is also licensed in life and health insurance. She works from Florida but she is frequently in the Atlanta area in our regional office there.

Dean has been involved with the management team for over 30 years. He was a Regional Vice President of Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. which was acquired by Tri-Net (TNET (NYSE)). Tri-Net managed $34 Billion in Payroll. Prior to that, he was Divisional Vice President of Sales for Union Planters Bank, a $35 Billion bank based in Memphis, Tennessee which was Acquired by Regions (RF (NYSE). Dean has been in risk management and human resources for most of his professional career. He has also owned and successfully sold a staffing company, Staff Masters of Jacksonville.

James (Jamie) Taglia is a graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in finance. He has over 35 years in the insurance/risk management/benefits industry. Prior to joining Syndicated Services, he managed over $100 million in premiums. He is a certified instructor in multiple states and holds insurance licenses throughout the country. Jamie brings experience in claims, program management and underwriting. Jamie has been the featured speaker at multiple national association conferences and he has been published in a number of industry publications.