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Simplifying Workforce Management.
Maximizing Compliance.
Empowering Growth.

At PayReel, LLC, we empower companies to seamlessly manage and scale their contingent workforce through comprehensive back-office support, industry-leading compliance practices, and personalized service.

Founded in 1995, we have been providing turnkey solutions for companies that rely on freelancers, independent contractors, and temporary workers for over 30 years.  We ensure our clients remain focused on growth while we handle the complexity of workforce administration.
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Leadership

Our leadership team

Chief Executive Officer

Todd Keener is the CEO of PayReel and a lifelong architect of systems—technical, operational, and human—that just work. His career began in 1993 when he launched one of Colorado’s largest internet service providers, scaling it into a statewide leader before its acquisition by RMI, a publicly traded company. Since then, he’s served as CTO, COO, and now CEO—guiding companies through complex transitions and building infrastructure that scales.

Todd Keener is the CEO of PayReel and a lifelong architect of systems—technical, operational, and human—that just work. His career began in 1993 when he launched one of Colorado’s largest internet service providers, scaling it into a statewide leader before its acquisition by RMI, a publicly traded company. Since then, he’s served as CTO, COO, and now CEO—guiding companies through complex transitions and building infrastructure that scales.

At PayReel, Todd has led through every major inflection point, evolving the company from service-focused to platform-driven, and now toward an AI-powered future of work. He’s known for turning ambiguity into clarity, complexity into systems, and potential into results. As one former CEO put it: “Todd gets the puck in the net.”

His leadership is grounded in loyalty, clarity, and precision. With deep roots in software and a strategist’s mind, he’s a rare hybrid—equally fluent in code, operations, and capital structure.

A devoted father and baseball purist, Todd finds joy in a well-timed insight, a ninth-inning comeback, or chasing mountain light while rewilding the forest behind his home.

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Chief Revenue Officer

Steve brings over 25 years of executive leadership and revenue-driving expertise to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at PayReel. A dynamic force in the workforce solutions and contingent labor industry, Steve is responsible for spearheading revenue strategy, sales performance, market expansion, and client growth initiatives across PayReel’s global footprint.

Steve brings over 25 years of executive leadership and revenue-driving expertise to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at PayReel. A dynamic force in the workforce solutions and contingent labor industry, Steve is responsible for spearheading revenue strategy, sales performance, market expansion, and client growth initiatives across PayReel’s global footprint.

He is known for building high-performing teams, forging strong client partnerships, and delivering measurable results through strategic execution. Passionate about leadership and mentorship, Stephen remains an active voice in advancing revenue operations and organizational excellence.

Steve resides in Massachusetts with his wife Kate and 2 boys, Avery and Braeden.  When he is not driving revenue for PayReel, you can find him in hockey rinks and on football fields coaching his boys, and enjoying family time on Cape Cod and Nantucket. 

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Michelle Bowersox

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Director of Operations

Michelle has a long-standing passion for delivering exceptional client experiences. Formerly PayReel’s Senior Customer Relationship Manager, she now leverages her deep expertise as the voice and advocate for our clients’ goals and visions. With years of experience and a keen understanding of client needs, Michelle frequently anticipates challenges and provides solutions before they’re even requested.

Michelle has a long-standing passion for delivering exceptional client experiences. Formerly PayReel’s Senior Customer Relationship Manager, she now leverages her deep expertise as the voice and advocate for our clients’ goals and visions. With years of experience and a keen understanding of client needs, Michelle frequently anticipates challenges and provides solutions before they’re even requested. In her current role, she contributes to software development initiatives, leads specialty one-off projects, and plays a key role in cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.


A proud Colorado native, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Broncos, and diving into her home state’s rich history.


Fun fact: On Halloween, Michelle’s house is a neighborhood legend—consistently crowned the scariest spot on the block.

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Controller

With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in finance, Mike brings a depth of experience and leadership to his role as Controller at PayReel. His professional journey has encompassed key roles across the banking, insurance, and corporate finance sectors, where he developed a reputation for operational excellence, financial integrity, and strategic oversight.

With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in finance, Mike brings a depth of experience and leadership to his role as Controller at PayReel. His professional journey has encompassed key roles across the banking, insurance, and corporate finance sectors, where he developed a reputation for operational excellence, financial integrity, and strategic oversight.

Throughout his career, Mike has implemented robust controls and provided financial stewardship that drives both compliance and business growth. His tenure in corporate controllership has been marked by a keen ability to balance detailed financial management with a big-picture understanding of organizational objectives.

A Colorado native, Mike values both his professional contributions and the time he spends with his growing family. Outside of the office, he enjoys being with his grandchildren and embracing the great outdoors. Whether it’s boating, camping, or restoring classic vehicles, Mike brings the same passion and precision to his personal pursuits as he does to his professional endeavors.

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