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Barton Taylor
CEO/Founder
CEO Barton Taylor founded TazWorks in October of 2002 to provide a comprehensive software solution to background screeners, thereby filling a void in the industry. Prior to TazWorks, Barton started Far West Credit services, a credit reporting agency, in 1989. In an effort to diversify and grow his business, Barton expanded into background screening in 1997. During this transition, he had a lightbulb moment: most background screening companies struggle to afford to fund their own software, so why not build a simple, powerful solution that would meet and exceed their needs? Enter TazWorks. Barton’s experience as an entrepreneur, coupled with his insight into the background screening industry, has uniquely prepared him for the challenges of creating TazWorks. With each year comes the release of new features, functionality, and tools as he continues to push the boundaries of background screening software.
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Scott Kimball
CTO / Founder
Scott Kimball, chief technology officer and a founding partner at TazWorks, is a computer scientist by degree and a software engineer whisperer at heart. Scott takes pride in his even-keeled approach to working with stakeholders throughout the business. He has overseen the technological growth of TazWorks from a single engineer with a repurposed PC in the backroom to more than two dozen engineers in software development, quality assurance, support, and research and development. Prior to the creation of TazWorks in 2002, Scott worked as a software engineer in the publishing and content management industry. In his downtime, Scott enjoys almost anything outdoors and away from screens, including road biking, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and boating.
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Aaron Evans
CFO
As TazWorks' chief financial officer, Aaron Evans has high-level responsibility for developing financial, functional, and operational strategies in line with the company’s objectives. On a day-to-day basis, Aaron has responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all finance-related activities of the company in order to enable consistent best-in-class service for each customer. Prior to joining TazWorks, Aaron was the chief financial officer of a leading investment firm that specialized in accelerating the growth of companies in the technology and branded consumer sectors. When Aaron is not in the office, he can be found at home with his wife and kids, on the golf course doing something that loosely resembles golf, on a dirt bike going well below the safest speed for the given conditions, or on a mountain bike cursing all the donuts he ate while sitting at his desk.
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Joe Olsen
COO
As TazWorks’ Chief Operating Officer, Joe Olsen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the TazWorks leadership team. Prior to joining TazWorks, Joe worked with many Fortune 100 companies in a variety of disciplines. As an Ernst & Young alum and former SaaS-based entrepreneur himself, he brings an understanding of large-scale operational strategy, while demonstrating grit in getting the job done. Joe understands the entrepreneurial spirit of TazWorks’ founders and brings a fresh perspective to the company's growth strategy, operational efficiency, risk management, and customer-centric focus. Outside of TazWorks, Joe can be found court-side cheering on his five children in their own athletic pursuits—all of whom hope to become as athletically accomplished as their father, a member of three-time national champions Brigham Young University men’s volleyball team.
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David Tanner
Chief Architect
As Chief Architect, David Tanner is responsible for the technology architecture at TazWorks with specific focus on design, development, and implementation best practices. With over 15 years of experience working with companies from start-ups to large multi-national organizations, David understands what it takes to scale a technology stack and lead a team. David graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in computer science. When David isn't busy doing his part to revolutionize the background screening industry, he can be found exploring the outdoors on bike or skis, or hiking with his wife and two daughters.
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Carla Knoll
Chief Revenue Officer
Carla brings over 20 years of experience helping companies drive revenue through strategic, enterprise-wide transformational programs, focusing on speed-to-value. As Chief Revenue Officer at TazWorks, Carla is responsible for developing and executing revenue strategies across the company while helping customers accelerate their growth. Carla has worked with start-ups, and most recently IBM, where she was part of a 1.3B acquisition team leading a major transformation to create a new and high revenue producing HR technology business unit. Carla’s fresh perspective on enabling customers with sales-driven technologies and a sales support framework, helps customers differentiate and dominate the market. Outside of TazWorks, Carla enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountain backcountry she calls home with her husband and son. When she's not skiing, kayaking, or backpacking you'll find her on her camera, trophy hunting grizzlies and volunteering her time as her son's sports team photographer. Go mom!
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Tom Pilkington
VP Customer Success
Tom Pilkington, TazWorks' vice president of customer success, has nearly 18 years of experience in the background screening industry, primarily with consumer reporting agencies. His previous stops include stints with LexisNexis Screening Solutions and several startup CRAs, as well as sales and marketing management within corporate training and financial sectors. Tom's love of classic rock concerts and University of Utah football is eclipsed only by his love of family and travel—and travel with his family to classic rock concerts and U of U football games!
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