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The management team at Adams Keegan is one of the most seasoned in the nation. Adams Keegan was founded in 1987,
and these individuals have compiled an impressive list of accomplishments and experiences. Managing the distinct
disciplines of a well-run employer services provider requires specific skills and experience. The Adams Keegan
management team meets those expectations.JAMES F. KEEGAN, JR.
Mr. Keegan joined Adams Keegan in May of 1997 and currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Sales.
He was appointed to a four year term on the Employee Leasing Advisory Board by the governor of Tennessee. He is
a director of The James Group, LLC and Staff Line. Mr. Keegan's civic involvement includes membership in St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital's Memphis Club, Director of The Navy League of Memphis and Leadership Memphis
class of 2006. Mr. Keegan holds a B.A. degree from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. from the Kenan-Flagler
Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.ROBERT G. ADAMS
Mr. Adams is the founder and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer from April 1987 to September 2000, when he
became Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Employer
Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), the industry's self-regulating accreditation organization and is a
member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).
He also serves as a member of the NAPEO Executive Committee and Chairman of the NAPEO Public Relations
Committee. As an industry pioneer, he has been active in the development and formalization of the PEO
industry. He has previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of the NAPEO as well as serving
two terms as the President of the regional chapter. Mr. Adams is a frequent presenter at industry events
and is involved in regulatory and legislative issues on state and national levels. Mr. Adams holds a B.S.
degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.GEORGE G. EARLY, III
Mr. Early joined the company in May of 2002 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
He previously served as Controller for Adams Keegan. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a director of The James Group, LLC. Prior to joining Adams Keegan,
Mr. Early was a senior staff accountant at Guardsmark, Inc. He also has experience in commercial lending and credit
underwriting. Mr. Early holds a B.S. degree from the Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA.MARTY B. BARTON
Mr. Barton has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Adams Keegan since June 2000. Prior to joining
Adams Keegan, Mr. Barton was awarded a highly competitive internship with the Tennessee Supreme Court. After completing
this internship, Mr. Barton joined a prominent 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, Mr. Barton was
involved in advising, training, and litigating for a large range of clients, diverse not only in size but also in type of
business. Mr. Barton is a Summa Cum Laude graduate with B.S. degrees in Psychology and Biology and a Doctorate of
Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis. He is a member of the American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations.Eugene L. Fidell, Jr.
Mr. Fidell joined the company in June of 1999 and serves as Regional President for the company's Atlanta Region, which
he established in August of 1999. With nearly ten years of PEO experience, he has served in a variety of management positions
including operations, marketing, sales, worker's compensation underwriting and risk management. He has served as a member of
the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Professional Employer Organizations (GAPEO). Prior to joining Adams Keegan,
Mr. Fidell worked for Vincam Human Resources, Inc. where he received the Presidents Club and Outstanding Achievement Awards for
sales and leadership excellence. He also brings over 20 years of domestic and international property / casualty experience to
the company through marketing and underwriting management positions with AIG, Fireman's Fund and CIGNA. Mr. Fidell attended
Widener University in Chester, PA. |