Meet Our Management Team

Tom Hancock, Owner

Tom is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of The Hancock Management Group, LLC. When Mr. Hancock founded The Hancock Management Group in January of 2001, he helped develop and advance a reliable standard of excellence in the provision of comprehensive services to all its clients. This, along with his personal hands-on approach, provided the momentum that ultimately led to the company's enormous and continuing growth, and excellent client services since its inception.

Mr. Hancock has more than 20 years experience in management and financial accounting. He is also Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Distinct Employee Solutions, LLC, a Professional Employer Organization, Logical Employee Solutions, a Payroll Company, and C & H Management Prorperties, LLC, Commercial Real Estate.

Mr. Hancock is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a B.S. Accounting Degree and is a member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).

David Chaviers, Owner

David has more than 28 solid years of experience in management, sales and marketing which includes working in the PEO industry since 1996.  He has participated on an Advisory Committee, with a Fortune 100 company, which was responsible for new products and changes within the company.   He has attended numerous workshops on contracts and employment practices.

In 2001, Mr. Chaviers Co-Founded and is Co-Owner of The Hancock Management Group, LLC, which is a multi state Professional Employer Organization headquartered in Gadsden, Alabama.  Since 2001, he has also co-founded and remains Chief Operating Officer of the following companies: Distinct Employee Solutions, LLC, Logical Employee Solutions, LLC, C & H Management Group, LLC and C & H Properties, LLC.

Bruce Cornutt, Senior Vice President, Business Development

Bruce has more than 25 years experience in sales, marketing, and management. He began his career in the PEO industry in 1996 and has served as Business Development Manager and General Manager for two PEO's prior to joining The Hancock Management Group as Director of Sales in 2002.

Prior to entering the PEO industry, Bruce was a top producer in the property & casualty insurance business for more than 10 years after a successful five year stint in newspaper publishing. He holds a BS Degree in Sociology and Marketing from Jacksonville State University.

Howard Price, Director of Human Resources

Howard has more than 20 years experience in human resources and production management. He served as Division Employee Relations Representative for the world's largest coal producer. Howard served as Division Employee Relations Director, Plant Manager, Assistant Manufacturing Manager, and Employee Relations Director for a Fortune 100 manufacturing company. Additionally, he served five years as Human Resources Director of a Belgium based chemical manufacturer.

Howard is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management. He is also certified in Six-Sigma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations and Labor Studies at West Virginia University.

Mary Norton, CPP, Director of Payroll

Mary brings over 30 years of managerial and supervisory experience to The Hancock Management Group.  She currently serves as Director of Payroll and oversees operations of the Payroll Department. Mary is certified by the American Payroll Association as a Payroll Professional. She has many years experience in the retail and staffing industry.   Her experience includes payroll, the employment process, training, orientation, and auditing. She places a strong emphasis on customer service.  Mary is a member of the Birmingham Payroll Association and the American Payroll Association. She is currently serving on the board of the Birmingham Payroll Association as Vice President for 2010.

Deb Kuykendall, Risk Management Specialist

While attending Gadsden State Community College, Deb accepted a position with South Central Bell Telephone Company.   During the 16 years she was employed with South Central Bell/BellSouth Services, she obtained valuable training in the Marketing,  Accounting and Human Resources group of the Information Systems Services Department . Deb has worked as Secretary to the Vice President/Comptroller of BellSouth Services, supervised clerical support groups, worked as a bookkeeper, real  estate agent and is a licensed Property & Casualty insurance agent.   She is an owner and officer of a fast- paced family owned ecommerce business.   Deb is the pianist for her church and teaches a children's Sunday School Class.   She began her career in Risk Management with The Hancock Management Group in 2005 and is experienced in the areas of Workers’ Compensation Accident Reporting and Claims Management.

Greg Wills, Controller

Greg Wills has twenty years of accounting experience. In addition to his work for The Hancock Management Group, Greg has worked in the Birmingham area for one of the largest health insurance providers in the state as well as one of the leaders in the mortgage banking industry. Greg received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Auburn University.

Don Irwin, Jr., Director of Administrative Services

Don began his career as a Management Accountant in the telephone industry after completing a BS Degree in Accounting at Jacksonville State University. Later he moved into management with a large multi-doctor dental practice. He spent 14 years in operations in the dental industry and became the Director of Operations for a multi-office dental group. Along the way, he developed an interest and knowledge in the technology side of business. His interests include photography, graphic design, golf, and aviation. Don brings more than 20 years experience in accounting, management, and technology to The Hancock Management Group.

Tonya Wilson, Director of Benefits

Tonya began her career in the Insurance Industry in 1985 and has over 20 years experience in this field.  She currently holds a Life and Health Insurance License through the State of Alabama.  In 2000, Tonya moved into the Financial Services Industry with over 8 years experience in this field.  In 2005, while continuing her career in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry, she received a Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.  Currently, Tonya serves as the Director of Benefits and oversees operations of the Benefits Department.