Meet the team

Check out team and what makes them tick:

Nicole Vinayak

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I love the culture.

About Nicole

Dana Parsons

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Teamwork.

About Dana

Samantha Barone

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people.

About Samantha

Jaco Thomas

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Work-life balance.

About Jaco

Courtney Bortz

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Everyone is treated like family

About Courtney

Kurtis Hite

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I truly feel that I have a voice and that my contributions are valued.

About Kurtis

Nita Gilbert

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I love the flexibility of working remotely and still being part of a supportive team!

About Nita

Alex McClellan

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? My team is awesome!

About Alex

Teresa Felty

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? - The Company Culture

About Teresa

Anna Ward

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people!

About Anna

Amellia Besier

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The team

About Amellia

Kayla Roddy

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I have enjoyed getting to know everyone - and everyone has been so kind and helpful!

About Kayla

Devon Cook

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people

About Devon

Jordan Watts

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I love the team

About Jordan

Kimberly Steinke

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Love my team!

About Kimberly

Ashley Ingle

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? My team. Hands down. Best humans, best vibes.

About Ashley

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Nicole Vinayak

What was your first job? Technically, my first job was a dog walker at Wag. I worked there for maybe two months before I started college, the opportunities for work were so sparse I barely count it as a job. 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? I could probably eat broccoli and beef for the rest of my life, Chinese food is my favorite.

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I remember random number sequences, like serial numbers from musical instruments that I managed back in 2022 at my alma mater. 

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? I loved reading the Red Rising books, still waiting on the TV series adaptation

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I’m getting back into yoga and pilates!

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Culture

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? I am undoubtedly a dog person

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I have a 2,000+ day Peloton streak that I would be crushed if I let lapse. You can find me @clari_nicole on Peloton!

 

Dana Parsons

The emoji that describes you best? 🙏 Prayer hands

What was your first job?   Waitress

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Salad

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill?  Floral and interior design

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? The Shack

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Family & Church

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Israel

Dog person, cat person, or… something else?  Babies

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know?  I am pretty good at home maintenance/renovations.

Samantha Barone

What was your first job? Cashier at my grandparents coffee shop

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I can crochet

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Lost/Breaking Bad

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Not unusual but I like to bake

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Anyplace with a beach and a frozen drink

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dogs always

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I was a psych major freshman year of college

Jaco Thomas

What was your first job? Laborer for a special events company

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill?  Mediocre at spanish, mediocre at skiing

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Severance

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Chess

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Work-life balance

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dog person

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? Prom king in high school

Courtney Bortz

What was your first job? I worked at a fitness center on my college campus

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Shrimp Alfredo

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill?  I don’t really have one

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Any Nicholas Sparks books

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I love Puzzles

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Hawaii or Greece

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters?  Everyone is treated like family

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dogs!!

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know?  I was in the Tournament of Roses Parade in College!

Kurtis Hite

What was your first job? I worked at a local movie theater where I started off in concessions and worked my way up to be an assistant manager. 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? A good burger with fries is always the move!

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? Turning any conversation into one about food.

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? The Office! I have binged it over ten times at this point and it never gets old. 

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? A donut connoisseur. Whenever I am traveling somewhere new, I always look up the best to cal spot.

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Austria, Italy, Greece, and France. There are so many different foods I would want to try as well as historical sights.

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I truly feel that I have a voice and that my contributions are valued.

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dog person  definitely!

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? Disney World  – we treat it like a mini-adventure every time, even though it’s practically our second home!

Nita Gilbert

What was your first job?  Princess House Crystal Sales Consultant (In-home parties)

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Indian Food

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I’m oddly good at winning claw machine prizes

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? ‘Shall We Dance’ w/ Richard Gere/Susan Sarandon/Stanley Tucci/Jennifer Lopez

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Petanque

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Amalfi Coast in Italy – breathtaking views, stunning cliffs, ocean breezes, colorful villages, & delicious food!

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I love the flexibility of working remotely and still being part of a supportive team!

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dog

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? When I was 8, my parents signed me up for weekly Accordion lessons and bought me a full size Italian Contello Accordion!



Alex Mclellan

What was your first job? Unit Secretary on the Stepdown unit at a hospital when I was 17. 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta, there are so many things you can do with it.

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I can read while walking.

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended version) is my favorite movie series. 

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I like to make wacky cards for friends and family.

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Prague

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? My team is awesome!

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Cat person 

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I have a crooked finger from a childhood break

Teresa Felty

What was your first job? – Merchandiser For Keebler Cookies 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Salad.  You can make so many different variations and change up the toppings, so it wouldn’t seem like the same thing every day! 

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill?  My Investigative Skills 

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone?  The Office

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work?  All of the different colors of chicken eggs & breeds.

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Bora Bora

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The Company Culture – being a part of a team where the culture is so strong makes work feel less like work! Everyone is so engaged, positive, supportive and truly values you.  

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? –  Dog, but I do have a cat as well!

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? My son & daughter are 10 years apart. 

Anna Ward

What was your first job? Sales Associate at JCPenney

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Empanadas

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I’m really good at basketball arcade games

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? The Dark Knight

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Editing essays and resumes for my friends. I’m their ChatGPT

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Puerto Rico

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people!

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? I’m a baby person

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I can sing…kind of

Amellia Besier

What was your first job? Pottery Studio

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Sushi

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? Speed Reading

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Too many to recommend just one to everyone

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Scuba Diving

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Greece or just somewhere tropical

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The team

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dog person

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I have an extra bone in my neck

Kayla Roddy

What was your first job? Chuck E. Cheese and I actually had to be Chuck E. and sometimes kids would yell at me and beat me up! ha!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos + chips, salsa, and queso! Oh, and a spicy margarita!

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I’m a really good singer… JK, I can’t sing at all but I like to pretend that I can!

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Book Verity, and I love any true crime docs!

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Not unusual, but I play in a coed softball league every Sunday and I was in a pickleball league! 

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Switzerland and then Italy!

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I’m on day 4 and loving every minute! This is a new career path for me and I am hoping to excel in it. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone – and everyone has been so kind and helpful! 

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? I have 2 huge dogs – golden doodle Ella and standard poodle Ozzy. They are HUGE, basically horses… and annoying. So, I think I’m more of a cat person now.

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? In 2010 my college softball team at Central Baptist College won the NCCAA National Championship with a record of 52-1.

 

Devon Cook

What was your first job? Kennel Tech at Dream-A-Dream when I was 5 until I graduated from college (Family business)

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Fried Chicken

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? Baker

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? The Bible and Bobs Burgers

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? Crafter (knitting, sewing, cricuting, etc.) 

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Disney World

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? The people 

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Baby person

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I use a projector as a tv



Jordan Watts

What was your first job? Filing clerk at a doctor’s office

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I’m really good at basketball arcade games

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Gilmore Girls

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I’m a crime junkie (actual podcast name)

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Mykonos, Greece

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? I love the team atmosphere and that we try to make accounting as fun as possible.

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Dog person – love my sweet Lola

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I’m a PK (preacher’s kid)….and I think I turned out pretty well! :)

Kimberly Steinke

What was your first job?  KFC

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheeseburger and fries with a crisp Diet Pepsi 

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I can touch my nose with my tongue

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Book: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I like to collect buttons.

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Scotland

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? Love my team! 

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Cat person 

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I’m a Sims fanatic! It’s my favorite game! 

Ashley Ingle

What was your first job? Putting price tags on clothes at a western department store. Yes, I was born organized and surrounded by denim 🤠

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak. Just steak. No notes. 🥩

What’s your hidden talent or surprising skill? I can cook and bake everything from scratch. If it has butter, flour, or a slow simmer… I’m in.

Do you have a favorite book, movie, or TV show you recommend to everyone? Dirty Dancing. Nobody puts Baby in a corner… ever.

What’s the most unusual hobby or interest you have outside of work? I ride reining horses. Basically, business by day, horsepower by night. Also known as the horseback hustler 🐎

If you could instantly travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Milos, Greece. Sun, cliffs, water, repeat.

What’s your favorite part about working at Profit Matters? My team. Hands down. Best humans, best vibes.

Dog person, cat person, or… something else? Horse person… but honestly, I love all animals. If it has a heartbeat, I’m in.

What’s one fun fact about you most people don’t know? I love to sing and dance. Kitchen concerts are a real thing over here 🎶

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