Paycom Board of Directors has expanded with the appointment of Craig Boelte and William Kerber, effective July 8, 2026. The Paycom Board of Directors now includes eight members, increasing from six directors. Moreover, the appointments reflect the company’s continued focus on leadership, innovation, and long-term business growth in the human capital management industry.
Chad Richison, Paycom founder, CEO and chairman, welcomed both leaders to the board. He highlighted their extensive experience and lasting contributions to the organization.
“Craig and William have each played an important role in Paycom’s success,” said Chad Richison, Paycom founder, CEO and chairman. “Their deep knowledge of our business, industry expertise and longstanding commitment to our mission will provide valuable insight as we continue to drive innovation and create long-term value for our clients, employees and stockholders.”
Craig Boelte returns to the company in a new leadership role after retiring as Paycom’s chief financial officer in 2025. Since then, he has managed his family office and investment portfolio. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for Kirkpatrick Bank.
During nearly two decades as Paycom’s chief financial officer, Boelte helped guide the company through significant milestones. Notably, he played a key role in Paycom’s transition to a publicly traded company in 2014. Furthermore, the company experienced remarkable financial growth during his leadership, with revenue increasing from $108 million in 2013 to nearly $2 billion before his retirement. Before joining Paycom, he operated his own accounting firm for 11 years after spending nine years at Deloitte & Touche. Altogether, he brings nearly 40 years of experience in workforce management and HR technology. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in business administration and his master’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University.
Leadership Experience Strengthens Paycom Board of Directors
Boelte expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to return to the company.
“I’m honored to rejoin Paycom in this new capacity and continue serving a company that has been such a meaningful part of my career,” said Boelte. “I look forward to supporting the company’s continued success and helping advance its mission to simplify business and empower employees through technology.”
William Kerber also joins the board with extensive technology leadership experience. Currently, he serves as the chief executive officer of Human Mode, LLC, a robotics company that develops humanoid and collaborative robotic systems designed to assist people in unpredictable environments.
Previously, Kerber was among Paycom’s earliest employees, joining the company in 1999 shortly after its founding. He initially worked as a software developer and network architect. Later, he became chief information officer in 2007 and remained in that position until 2017. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Oklahoma. In addition, he previously served on the University of Oklahoma School of Computer Science’s board of advisers. He also received the OU Felgar Society Distinguished Graduate recognition and sponsored the William Kerber Software Studio.
“Paycom has long set the standard for innovation in HR and payroll technology, and I’m honored to join the board of directors at such an exciting time,” said Kerber. “I look forward to supporting the company as it continues to lead the industry through automation, deliver exceptional value for clients and drive long-term growth.”
The appointments reinforce the Paycom Board of Directors with experienced financial and technology leaders. As a result, the company further strengthens its governance while continuing to advance innovation in cloud-based human capital management, HR software, payroll technology, workforce management, and business automation.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
