Leadership
Our leadership team is comprised of incredible humans who want to make the world a better place and improve the lives of their team members.
TCWGlobal is a strength-based organization, investing significant time and money in building a team of highly trained and happy employees. Our low turnover rate of less than 5% means we can invest in building and training our workforce instead of replacing them.
We hold leadership retreats, team outings and have our own strengths expert on staff to help develop and make our people even better at what they do and how they interact with their fellow teammates.
Founder & CEO
Before the internet was commonplace, Samer started his business career selling snacks he bought from Price Club to his friends in high school. He then had a small business selling POGS and putting on POG tournaments. For Samer, there is no limit to the amount of knowledge one can achieve and the variety of experiences one can try. When he became frustrated with workers compensation, he went out and got his insurance brokers license, so he could speak directly with carriers, MGA’s, claims reps, etc. With a passion for innovation, desire for efficiency and with over 20 years of experience in HR, staffing and technology, Samer has built TCW into a state-of-the-art home for the biggest contingent workforce geeks. He loves leadership and wants TCW to be an example for other companies in terms of ethics, passion for the task, and love for the people.
"The best is yet to come."
He was president of the chess club in high school--- don't be jealous
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
Erica joined TCW in 2019 as our CCO & General Counsel. Navigating legal and compliance for a company that has over 10,000 contingent workers all over the globe is no easy task. Luckily she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in areas of civil litigation, insurance law, and construction defect litigation. She then transitioned into the field of workers’ compensation, where she worked her way up to the role of office managing partner at a large statewide workers’ compensation defense firm. She has the ability to mesh her legal knowledge, practical litigation experience, and understanding of compliance regulations in a strategic manner to best serve the needs of our clients.
“To give real service, you must add something that cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” Douglas Adams
I have not eaten red meat since I was probably ten. It’s not for activist or health reasons...just purely find the texture gross!
Chief Financial Officer
For a lot of “normal” people, balancing a personal checkbook can be a real struggle. Most would find it incomprehensible to manage a business’ budget, revenue, risk, planning, etc., let alone paychecks for tens of thousands of global workers annually. It takes a special breed to manage corporate financials, which is why TCW’s CFO is so stinkin' awesome. With decades of experience yet the youthfulness of a 20-year old, Ryan developed and streamlined our finance and accounting department’s best practices. Ryan competently oversees the finances, accounting, risk and future financial needs of the organization. He provides the team with the data, analytics, and insights to help all the leaders do their jobs effectively and profitably, but always remembering the mission of our organization.
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to work hard.” John F. Kennedy
Ryan’s guilty pleasure is collecting Christmas decorations. His goal is to out decorate Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. No, but really.
Chief Operations Officer
Leslie has spent most of her adult life living in Austin, Texas, the place where she and her husband raised their two amazing kids. She has spent a majority of her career handling Operations and Project Management. Leslie has built and transformed Client Success along with Service Delivery Teams. “The best part of leading Operations is having the ability to marry the creative and the human elements that make up world class customer service. Efficiency and innovation are the key components that allow organizations to grow.” Ever since she relocated to San Diego, Leslie has been enjoying the beach, going on hikes, and soaking up everything San Diego has to offer.
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control of what you don’t.” – Steve Maraboli
Leslie has an irrational fear of birds (especially sea gulls), but that doesn’t stop her from spending time at the beach.
Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
With a steadfast dedication to the intricate art of marketing, Chris is a seasoned leader here to help TCWGlobal navigate the multifaceted landscape of modern marketing. After spending 15 fruitful years in Canada, he embarked on a new adventure, swapping maple syrup for sunshine, as he made the leap to San Diego from his previous decade-long residence in Nashville. With over 25 years of experience, he spearheads the charge as the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for TCWglobal. For Chris, this role is a true passion. He sees it as an opportunity to blend art and science, wielding creativity and strategy to shape how the world perceives a brand. As a CMSO, he revels in the power to craft compelling campaigns, tell captivating stories, and forge meaningful customer connections. His mission is to make TCWGlobal known worldwide, especially to places with warm beaches or great skiing.
"Don't just delegate tasks to the next generation. If you delegate tasks, you create followers. Instead, delegate authority to produce leaders." – Craig Groeschel
Chris has an identical twin brother. And he is the author of the book Leadership is Overrated, which he wrote with his best friend, a retired Navy SEAL.
Chief Technical Officer
CTOs are frequently advised that IT needs to be aligned with the business. However, Tom has always focused his efforts on integrating IT into the business, making IT integral to every aspect of the enterprise. During his 25+ year career, Tom has led IT teams across a variety of business verticals. He drives both operational and software teams to perform efficiently and creatively to get to the core of issues and deliver solutions.
"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” - John Maxwell
Tom co-hosts a podcast about his alma mater’s basketball team and has interviewed over 30 former players. Yes, he’s really proud about this.
Director of HR & Compliance
Meagan joined TCWGlobal in 2021 and came to the organization with over 15 years of HR experience in a wide variety of business verticals including manufacturing, construction, and higher education. She strongly believes that HR exists to help employees succeed in their roles. She has a knack for maintaining compliance while still bringing a human element to the key functions of human resources for both our internal and external workforce. She is a San Diego native and spends most of her spare time volunteering for dog rescues or hanging out with her husband and their rescue dog.
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes” – John Wooden
Meagan is a self-proclaimed honorary Yinzer due of her love of Penguins hockey, Steelers football, and Mr. Rogers.
Director of Snacks & Wiggles
Cooper joined the TCW team in October 2016 during a visit to some of our Texas clients. We adopted her at 8 weeks old! She is filling the paws of Charlie who faithfully served TCW since day one. Cooper loves everyone but plays hard-to-get on occasion. If she sees a closed door, it must be opened (we actually had to change some of our door knobs) because a meeting without Cooper just isn’t a meeting. You’ll find signs of Cooper's love and everyone’s love of Cooper all across the organization - you see this across much of the marketing and even notice a pup's touch in our employee benefits.
"Ain't no business like show business." - The Fresh Prince
Cooper considers herself a down-to-earth “southern bell” from Paris, Texas.
Campus Facilities Director
Courtney Hyma is an accomplished professional with over ten years of experience at TCWGlobal. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise and commitment to excellence in her field. Courtney's contributions extend beyond her role's responsibilities. She is always willing to go the extra mile, taking on additional tasks and responsibilities to support the company's overall success. Her strong work ethic and reliability make her a trusted and dependable colleague whom others can rely on during critical times. Her contributions have played a significant role in the success and growth of the organization.
#FreeBritney
I am a professional overthinker who loves sipping champagne and camping with family.
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