Leadership

Samer Khouli | Founder & CEO

IDEATION, COMMUNICATION, WOO, POSITIVITY, & ACTIVATOR

GALLUP CERTIFIED STRENGTHS COACH

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.

Quote

"The best is yet to come."

Fun Fact

He was president of the chess club in high school--- don't be jealous

Erica Ostberg | Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel

ACHIEVER, ANALYTICAL, FOCUS, COMPETITION, RELATOR

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.

Quote

“To give real service, you must add something that cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” Douglas Adams

Fun Fact

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!

Ryan Anning | Chief Financial Officer

ACHIEVER, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, LEARNER, & RELATOR

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.

Quote

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to work hard.” John F. Kennedy

Fun Fact

Ryan’s guilty pleasure is collecting Christmas decorations. His goal is to out decorate Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. No, but really.

Chris Mefford | Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer

ACTIVATOR, WOO, MAXIMIZER, POSITIVITY & STRATGIC

Chris Mefford stands out as a distinguished marketing professional with a rich background that spans over 25 years, bringing a wealth of experience to his role at TCWGlobal.  He is the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at TCWGlobal, a role in which he thrives by merging his creative flair with strategic insight to elevate the company's brand and market presence.

Beyond his marketing expertise, Chris is also an author; his book  "Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win"  reached #1 on Amazon in both the leadership and business teams categories. 

Chris loves playing tennis and listening to country music. His mission is to make TCWGlobal known worldwide, especially to places with warm beaches or great skiing.

Quote

"Don't just delegate tasks to the next generation. If you delegate tasks, you create followers. Instead, delegate authority to produce leaders." – Craig Groeschel

Fun Fact

Chris has an identical twin brother. 

Tom Kucharski | Chief Technical Officer

HARMONY, RELATOR, RESPONSIBILITY, ARRANGER & DEVELOPER

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.   

Quote

"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” - John Maxwell

Fun Fact

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.

Courtney Hyma | Campus Facilities Director

RESTORATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZATION, DELIBERATIVE, BELIEF, & RESPONSIBILITY

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.

Quote

#FreeBritney

Fun Fact

I am a professional overthinker who loves sipping champagne and camping with family. 

Cooper | Director of Snacks & Wiggles

POSITIVITY, CONTEXT, WOO, HARMONY, & BELIEF

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.

Quote

"Ain't no business like show business." - The Fresh Prince

Fun Fact

Cooper considers herself a down-to-earth “southern bell” from Paris, Texas.