The Greater Nashville Chapter of PayrollOrg
Empowering Payroll Professionals in Middle Tennessee
We serve Davidson, Williamson, Cheatham, Maury, Rutherford, Wilson and many other counties in the Middle Tennessee area and beyond. Our chapter strives to be a continuous, reliable source of information and education related to hot topics in the payroll profession.
Our Purpose
Mission
Provide economical, quality education and networking opportunities to Middle Tennessee Payroll Professionals.
Promote excellence within our profession and support PayrollOrg’s (PAYO’s) mission statement.
Motivate and Empower members by providing the tools to be knowledgeable concerning the constantly changing and complex federal, state and local regulatory issues.
Board of Directors
Dedicated professionals driving payroll excellence and professional development.
Charla Dailey, CPP
President
Emily Blasengame, CPP, SHRM-CP
President Elect
Lisa Wachter, CPP
Immediate Past President
Stacie Slay Smith, CPP
Secretary
Lisa Wachter, CPP
Treasurer
Gary Bednar, CPP
Director of Membership
Stuart Merrill, CPP
Director of Education
Stacie Slay Smith, CPP
Director of Public Relations & Chapter Events
Valerie Phillips, CPP
Director of National Payroll Week (NPW)
Link Almon, CPP
Director of Philanthropy & Community Service
Darlene Greer, CPP
Government Liaison
Darlene Greer, CPP
Liaison to PAYO National
FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about our professional network.
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We primarily serve Davidson, Williamson, Cheatham, Maury, Rutherford, and Wilson counties. However, we welcome professionals from across the Middle Tennessee area and beyond.
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We are an autonomous and independent chapter of PayrollOrg (PAYO). While we are affiliated with the national organization and have won multiple "Chapter of the Year" awards , PAYO assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with our specific chapter activities.
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We host meetings on the third Thursday of each month from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM CST. Locations vary across the city to accommodate different members, but we often offer hybrid or fully virtual options.
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Yes. Our chapter strives to be a continuous source of education, and we offer PAYO-approved Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) for our meetings and events.
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Yes. We organize study groups for professionals preparing for both the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exams
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Yes, guests are welcome. The registration fee is $45 for non-members, while members enjoy a discounted rate of $30.
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The regular rate of membership is $65 annually. The membership year runs from October 1 through September 30.