Our Team

Abdullah advises boards of directors and management teams across a breadth of industries with a focus on retail and technology. Abdullah’s experience spans advisement to both public and private companies, as well as helping companies navigate complex situations, including spin-offs, mergers, and IPOs. Abdullah graduated from the University of Miami with a BA in Economics, magna cum laude. ​

Julie Adamo is the Billing Specialist at Semler Brossy. Julie assists Eury Mundy, working to support billing processes and optimize efficiency in accounts receivables out of the Los Angeles office.

Prior to joining Semler Brossy, Julie worked as a Billing Coordinator for Quixote Studios, where she established billing protocols for newly acquired divisions. She holds a Bachelors in Theater from the University of Evansville, as well as an MFA from The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

Andrew joined Semler Brossy in January 2021, working alongside Compensation Committees and Management Teams across multiple industries and various stages of business development. He provides support to clients ranging from blue-chip Fortune 100 companies to pre-IPO companies on assorted executive compensation issues, including incentive program design, pay benchmarking, and broader organizational transitions. Andrew graduated from Brown University with a dual BS in Applied Mathematics and Economics.

Greg has nearly 20 years of executive compensation consulting experience, including over 10 years with Semler Brossy, where he currently leads Semler Brossy’s LA office. Greg works across industries and with companies at different stages of growth, including companies in the technology, industrial, retail/consumer goods, and healthcare sectors. He advises companies ranging in size and stage, from pre-IPO and emerging growth companies to established Fortune 50 organizations. He is known for his collaborative approach and commitment to helping his clients find the best solution.

In addition to his experience as a consultant, Greg also worked for several years in a corporate HR leadership role, where he was responsible for leading the compensation, benefits, and HR operations functions for a company with over 50,000 employees.

Sam is an engagement manager with seven years of executive compensation consulting experience, supporting Compensation Committees and Management Teams across various compensation and governance topics. He serves clients ranging from long-standing Fortune 500 companies to pre-IPO startups across a diverse range of industries. Sam holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce where he completed a double concentration in Finance and Marketing.

Marc Baranski has worked with Board members and senior leadership for over 25 years to optimize business performance through addressing significant executive compensation issues that result from growth, expansion into new businesses/geographies, mergers, changes in Management, or change management initiatives. His work with clients is focused on developing reward strategies, identifying performance measurement and management systems, creating talent management approaches, and designing annual and long-term incentive systems for key executives who drive business results.

Prior to joining Semler Brossy in 2008, Marc was a Principal at Mercer, in the human capital consulting business. In his two years with Mercer, Marc was the investment management segment leader for the Global Financial Services Network. Before Mercer, Marc spent 12 years at Sibson, where he helped start and then led that firm’s London office, living in London for 5 years, working with clients in the EMEA region. He also managed the Financial Services Industry Practice and Princeton office.

Justin Beck has nearly ten years of executive compensation experience working with publicly traded and privately held firms. Justin works across a variety of industries, with a focus on consumer products and retail as well as technology, insurance, and healthcare. He serves a mix of private, public and pre-IPO clients and has experience with family-owned companies. He has expertise advising boards through periods of change including company strategy transitions, emergence from bankruptcy, evolving ownership structure, and investor concerns.

Deborah brings over 20 years of experience in compensation and human capital management, with deep expertise in aligning business strategy to talent strategy. Previously, Deborah was Global Head of Human Capital Management (HCM) Employee Experience at Goldman Sachs. Prior, she was at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company as Global Executive and Healthcare Compensation.

Deborah holds the designations of Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), and Certified Equity Professional (CEP). Deborah earned a JD from the College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany.

John has nearly 25 years of experience as an executive compensation advisor, with broad expertise in consulting to boards of directors and senior management on compensation and related governance issues. His clients range in size from Fortune 100 enterprises to small- and mid-sized companies. John is a thought leader in helping companies manage the pay-for-performance relationship and navigate emerging trends in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues related to executive pay. 

He has extensive experience working with companies in transition (e.g., M&A, IPO, spinoffs, turnarounds, leadership changes). John is a graduate of the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and the University of Michigan. He is a Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP). 

Sara Bourdouane has nearly a decade of executive compensation experience working with public and private companies across a broad range of industries. She has advised companies through strategic pivots, transformations, IPOs, and significant leadership transitions. Clients appreciate Sara’s ability to create pragmatic solutions by bringing clarity to and fostering alignment on complex issues. Sara holds a BS in Commerce—Finance and Management from McIntire at the University of Virginia.

Roger Brossy has been an executive compensation consultant since 1981. Roger has worked across sectors and seeks to capitalize on insights from factors that drive or impede success in one industry to what affects another.

He was the President of Sibson & Company and served on its Board of Directors for many years before co-founding Semler Brossy Consulting Group in 2001.

Roger also served as Sibson’s Practice Director for Financial Services. Roger is a member of the Dean’s Council for the Gallatin College of New York University.

Jennifer Carmichael supports John Borneman, Seamus O’Toole, and Brant Shelor. Originally from the U.K., Jennifer moved from The Netherlands, where she worked for Foot Locker Europe BV, to the U.S. in 1999. In Houston, TX, she worked for Better Homes and Gardens|Gary Green as a PA, EA and Manager for 14 years. After moving to California, with over 24 years in the administration/HR field, Jennifer joined Semler Brossy in 2014.

Jennifer currently works remotely back in Houston, TX.

Madeleine joined Semler Brossy in 2019. Madeleine has worked with boards and management teams at public and private companies across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on compensation philosophy, incentive program design, and other governance matters. Madeleine holds a Bachelors in Sustainable Development from Columbia University.

Molly Cathcart joined the Semler Brossy New York office in February 2026. She is the Executive Assistant to Sam Askenas and Felipe Rubio. Prior to becoming an Executive Assistant, Molly taught elementary school for six years in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys spending time with her 15-year-old Chihuahua.

Jodi is Chief Administrative Officer and LA Office Lead and has been at Semler Brossy for over 14 years. She heads the firm’s Operations including various HR functions, benefits, management analysis and reporting, vendor management, liaison to accounting, protection and risk management, and administrative staff management. She also drives the firm’s policies, procedures. and culture.

Jodi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Slavic Languages and Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  

Anel Diaz joined Semler Brossy in February of 2020. She is the Office Manager for Semler Brossy’s New York location and an Executive Assistant to Kathryn Neel, Rami Glatt, and Sara Bourdouane.

Anel carries a Psychology background and has worked in various administrative positions. She was the Head Teacher at a daycare in Westchester and oversaw administration policies. Prior, she worked at Eileen Fisher.

Mark has nearly 20 years of executive and management compensation consulting experience with Semler Brossy. He advises clients across industries, with a depth of expertise in retail and consumer-facing businesses and financial services. He particularly enjoys helping companies navigate strategic transformation and turnarounds through thoughtful metric selection and goal-setting. Mark holds a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.

Matt partners with management teams and boards to address a broad spectrum of compensation and governance matters. His work centers on large-cap and high-growth companies, particularly in technology and consumer brands. Matt holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Michelle Garrett has extensive experience advising clients on the legal, tax and regulatory aspects of designing and implementing employment agreements, severance and change-in-control arrangements, and incentive compensation programs, as well as executive compensation matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and other business transactions. 

Prior to joining Semler Brossy, Michelle was an attorney in the Executive Compensation & Benefits department at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. 

She received her J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and her B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia College.

Rami has over 15 years of executive and board compensation consulting experience. Rami serves as Semler Brossy’s lead liaison and technical expert on ISS and Glass Lewis. He works across a variety of industries, with depth of expertise in Real Estate, Industrials, as well as private-to-public transitions. Prior, Rami was at Mercer Consulting, where he designed and assessed compensation programs. Rami graduated from Yeshiva University, summa cum laude.

Chase supports boards and senior management teams across a wide range of industries. He has worked with both publicly traded and privately held companies on matters including Say on Pay response, succession planning, and incentive plan design. Chase holds a B.A. in Economics from Colgate University.

Michael helps boards and leadership teams navigate executive compensation with clarity, structure, and strategic alignment. He brings nearly 20 years of experience advising public, private, and pre-IPO companies—from high-growth firms to large, complex organizations. His clients include global corporations and privately held businesses, such as family-owned, mutual, and PE-backed companies. His work spans industries but focuses on technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer products sectors.

Clients turn to him when they face critical leadership and pay decisions—especially during periods of growth, transition, or organizational change. His guidance combines analytical depth with a strong understanding of strategy, leadership, and what it takes to grow responsibly.

Michael began his career at Equilar, a corporate leadership data firm, where he advanced from Research Analyst to Director of Professional Services, combining deep analytics with a strong commitment to client success.

Michael holds a B.A. from The University of California at Berkeley in Applied Mathematics (Economics).

Nathan joined Semler Brossy in 2022. He has worked with boards and management teams at public and private companies across a range of industries on compensation benchmarking, incentive plan design, leadership transitions, and Say on Pay responses. Nathan holds a Master’s in Management from the University of Notre Dame.

Sam has spent over seven years supporting clients on matters of executive compensation, broad-based incentives, and benefits. During this time, he has worked with boards and senior management at public and private organizations across several industries.

Prior to joining Semler Brossy, Sam worked as a compensation consultant at Mercer and previously as a pension actuarial consultant. He holds a BA in Mathematics from Yeshiva University.

David works with boards and management teams of public and private companies, largely focusing on high-growth technology and consumer brands. He has led clients through leadership changes, IPO readiness, rapid growth, and other transformative milestones. He holds a BA in Sustainable Management from Bucknell University.

Sophie joined Semler Brossy in 2025 and has experience in both executive and broad-based compensation consulting. She works alongside Compensation Committees and Management Teams across a range of industries, with a particular focus on financial services. Sophie has supported both public and pre-IPO companies on a range of executive compensation and governance topics. Sophie holds a B.S. in Economics from Santa Clara University.

Cody is a Principal at Semler Brossy with over a decade of experience in executive compensation. He is known for his approachable style and ability to help boards and management teams navigate complex pay and governance challenges with clarity and confidence. His in-house experience at Goldman Sachs enables him to bridge management and board perspectives, fostering constructive dialogue and easing decision-making in high-stakes situations.

Cody has advised both public and private companies across the technology, life sciences, and medical device sectors, with particular expertise in IPO readiness, SPAC transitions, and private equity–backed models. He frequently supports boards during critical decisions, including CEO transitions, IPO pay design, and the development of hybrid compensation structures for long-term private portfolio companies. He is recognized for rolling up his sleeves in complex situations, such as live modeling of pay scenarios with boards to illuminate tradeoffs and build consensus.

Before joining Semler Brossy, Cody spent five years as a consultant within the Rewards Solutions practice of Aon and three years in the compensation function at Goldman Sachs, where he partnered with senior leaders on a range of issues.

Jami Hunter joined Semler Brossy in January 2022. She is the Executive Assistant to Deborah Beckmann and Austin VanBastelaer.

Prior to joining Semler Brossy, Jami spent 14 years in the travel and tourism industry. She holds a Bachelors in Hospitality and Tourism Management from San Diego State University and a Masters in Global Affairs from NYU.

Margaret advises clients on strategic compensation issues. She supports both Compensation and Human Resource Committees on executive pay and governance issues, as well as management teams seeking to address strategic pay matters like equity strategy and incentive plan design.

Margaret works across industries and across different stages of a Company’s development (pre/post-IPO and SPACs to Fortune 100 companies). She thrives in working with dynamic and innovative companies. She is a thought partner for leaders who want to think strategically about talent and the role compensation plays in their organization.

Margaret brings a combination of deep analytical thinking and a client-focused approach. Clients value her engaging approach and the intellectual curiosity and critical thinking she brings to complex issues. She is thoughtful and empathetic when navigating across different stakeholders and knows how to help facilitate constructive dialogue in sticky situations.

Kate Jimenez oversees, and is actively involved in, every aspect of the employee experience, emphasizing company culture and values.

Kate brings an inclusive, creative perspective on our talent’s journey and engagement. During her career, she has successfully expanded her former companies’ global talent footprints, led integration strategies through mergers and acquisitions, and designed and managed comprehensive HR programs for employee populations across North America and the United Kingdom.

A Florida native and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Kate has lived and worked in the US, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and the UK. She is an avid traveler, puzzle enthusiast, and lover of literary fiction. While at home in Brooklyn, you can find her enjoying a strong cup of coffee or running in Prospect Park.

Blair Jones has 30 years of executive compensation consulting experience. She has worked extensively across industries and has deep expertise in advising boards on company transitions, significant investor concerns, and an expanding human capital management mandate. Before joining Semler Brossy, Blair was the practice leader in Leadership Performance and Rewards at Sibson and an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company.

Blair holds the designations of Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP). Since 2013, Blair has consistently been named to the D100, NACD Directorship Magazine’s annual list of the most influential people in the boardroom. Blair currently serves on the Mohawk Valley Health System board and leads its Women’s Giving Circle, helping direct philanthropic support to community health initiatives. She also serves on the advisory board for M3 Placement & Partnership.

Emad brings four years of executive compensation consulting experience, advising board and management teams at public and private companies across a wide range of industries. He has supported clients through Say on Pay responses, leadership transitions, mergers, and strategic transformations. Emad holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

Destiny oversees various content and communications initiatives. Destiny comes to Semler Brossy from Accenture, a consulting and technology firm. She is an experienced content and communications marketer with a proven track record in digital marketing, email marketing, content management, project management, strategic communications, and analytics. With a deep passion for problem-solving and a creative mindset, she thrives in developing innovative marketing solutions and working in a collaborative environment. Destiny has a B.A. in Management and Society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Eric King has more than 10 years of experience in executive compensation consulting. He has extensive experience advising public company boards, as well as private pre-IPO growth companies. Eric works with clients across a range of industries, including energy utilities, financial services, industrial machinery, insurance, professional services, medical devices, and technology.

Eric has experience with a wide range of compensation issues, including annual and long-term incentive plan design, 280G analysis, valuation of market-based equity awards, CEO succession planning, peer group development, and Say on Pay support.

As the project manager on client engagements, he leads issue identification, analysis, and problem-solving with the client team to help drive towards appropriate solutions that support the client’s business objectives. This requires a thorough understanding of the strategic, financial, organizational, and compensation-related issues that clients face.

Eric graduated from Claremont McKenna College.

Danielle Lawrence joined Semler Brossy in October 2023. She is the Talent & HR Specialist and Executive Assistant to Kate Jimenez and Sam Askenas (interim). Danielle supports our HR Operations & Administration and Talent team at the firm. Prior to joining Semler, Danielle was an HR Specialist assisting in employee engagement and development, benefits administration, and recruitment. Danielle holds a B.A. in Psychology from The City College of New York and is SHRM-CP certified.

Robert Martin has more than eight years of executive compensation experience advising senior management and boards of publicly-traded and private companies across a range of executive and broad-based compensation topics and governance-related matters. He has experience across many industries with a particular focus in financial services companies including private equity, hedge funds, and investment banks. Robert graduated from University at Albany with a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Analysis.

Bertha Masuda has over 30 years of experience advising boards and top management on compensation strategy, benchmarking, planning, incentive plan design, and implementation. She has worked with companies across a broad range of industries, including financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, and companies in various stages of development, specializing in growth and mid-cap companies and private companies pursuing a value-realizing event. Clients value Bertha’s unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills to guide strategic decisions.

Before joining Semler Brossy, Bertha was a partner emeritus at Compensation Advisory Partners. She also launched and built Vivient Consulting to meet the need for independent, high-quality compensation and performance advice.

Bertha holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley, where she graduated with honors. She also is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Eury Mundy is the Billing Manager at Semler Brossy. Eury oversees and streamlines billing services and accounts receivable processes. 

Eury joined Semler Brossy in 2014 and has more than 20 years’ experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll working across multiple industries including professional services, entertainment, and manufacturing. 

Eury has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Bay State College.

Kathryn has nearly 20 years of experience in executive compensation and leads Semler Brossy’s New York office, located in the iconic Empire State Building. Her clients range from recently public companies to the Fortune 100. She draws on her diversified client experience to identify the right solution for each client. She is known for her collegial leadership style, effectively navigating challenges and aligning parties for better outcomes.

Previously, Kathryn was a CPA with Ernst & Young, and she brings that financial acumen to her clients today.

Jason advises boards and senior management teams of both public and private companies on executive and broad-based compensation, as well as corporate governance matters.

He works primarily with enterprise software, consumer platform companies, and high-growth businesses that are scaling and expanding internationally. Jason has guided numerous companies through go-public transactions and continues to support them as they mature and evolve as public companies. His experience also spans Fortune 100 organizations, giving him perspective across scale, complexity, and growth stages.

Jason brings analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity to uncover novel incentive approaches, pairing them with a collaborative style that builds alignment among boards and management teams. He develops creative, pragmatic solutions in incentive design, metric selection, goal setting, equity strategy, and governance practices that drive sustained performance.

Jason graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul with a BA in Mathematics.

Kris joined Semler Brossy in 2016 and has advised boards and senior management teams across a variety of executive compensation and governance-related issues. He works closely with clients in both public and private company settings, and has experience advising companies through transactions such as M&A and IPOs.

Kris is a graduate of the Fordham Gabelli School of Business and Marquette University.

Seamus has over 15 years of executive compensation consulting experience. He has deep expertise working with companies in transition, highly innovative companies, and high-growth industries. Seamus employs a deep analytical skill base and a problem-solving approach to construct creative solutions that fulfill client needs, including rewarding leaders for achieving results that create sustainable shareholder value.

Prior to Semler Brossy, Seamus founded a technology consulting boutique focused on data and process management.

Phillip Pennell joined Semler Brossy in July 2016. He has worked with boards and management teams at public and private companies across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on incentive program design, turnarounds, and activist investors. Phillip has a BA from Claremont McKenna College.

Jen Radomski joined Semler Brossy in September 2017 after spending over 20 years in New York City and Chicago. Formerly a Photographer’s Agent in the Advertising field, she has over 18 years of Executive Assistant experience having worked for Lazard Freres in New York and as Office Manager for the Chicago office.

Jen supports Todd Sirras, Greg Arnold, Stephen Charlebois, Michael Gorski, and Cody Hervert. She attended California State University at Long Beach.

Alexis works with boards of directors and management teams at both public and private companies across a variety of industries, with a focus in retail and financial services. Alexis has supported organizations through complex transformations, leadership transitions, IPOs, and strategic growth initiatives. Alexis earned a B.S. in Accounting with a concentration in Global Business from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Nika Regnier is Chief Marketing Officer at Semler Brossy, where she leads the firm’s brand, thought leadership, and client engagement efforts. Her work focuses on strengthening the firm’s market positioning and shaping how its insights connect to the evolving priorities of boards and executive leadership teams—ensuring the firm’s work remains relevant, differentiated, and impactful. Nika also contributes to the firm’s thought leadership on organizational culture, including frameworks that support boards in overseeing culture as a driver of performance and long-term effectiveness.

Nika brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, including 15 years in professional services. Her expertise spans brand strategy, intellectual property development, communications, client insight, and go-to-market strategy.

Prior to joining Semler Brossy, Nika held leadership roles at SSA & Company and its parent firm, G100 Companies. There, she designed and led executive forums and idea exchanges for CEOs and board members, and developed thought leadership on critical topics including talent, succession, operations, and culture. This work continues to inform her perspective on leadership and governance.

Nika holds a B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Skidmore College and completed a Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Harvard Extension School.

Felipe joined Semler Brossy in January 2019. He has worked with boards and management teams at public and private companies across a wide range of industries. Felipe graduated from Cornell University with a dual BA in Economics and Government, and a Minor in International Relations.

Shanzeh Sajid joined Semler Brossy in August 2021 and serves as the Los Angeles Office Manager, Events Coordinator, and Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer Nika Regnier and Senior Consultants Justin Beck and Eric King. Shanzeh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Technologies from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Her background in communications, combined with her passion for building connections and elevating experiences, allows her to create an engaging office culture, coordinating impactful events, and supporting her team by bringing both precision and personality to everything she does.

Theresa joined Semler Brossy as an Executive Assistant in September of 2005 supporting Blair Jones, Marc Baranski, and Anna Natapova. Prior to Semler Brossy, Theresa was with Sibson Consulting for over 20 years. She attended Florida Atlantic University and is a certified Paralegal.

George joined Semler Brossy in July 2023, supporting Compensation Committees and management teams across a broad range of industries and stages of business development. He serves clients ranging from Fortune 500 to small-cap organizations on various executive compensation and corporate governance matters. George graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Economics.

Brant has 20 years of executive compensation consulting experience. Brant has led engagements with Fortune 500 firms and addressed rewards needs for pre-IPO firms, start-ups, and PE portfolio firms.

His experience covers a range of industries, enabling a broad view of market practices and supporting the ability to create highly effective rewards solutions.

Prior to Semler Brossy, Brant worked at Mercer. He received his MBA from UCLA Anderson and holds a degree in human biology from Stanford University.

Leah manages client engagements across a range of industries, with a particular focus on technology, financial services, consumer-facing businesses, and companies that operate in multiple sectors. Her experience spans across established public companies, newly public firms, and privately held industry leaders, at times supporting organizations undergoing significant transitions such as IPOs, spin-offs, and mergers.

Leah also contributes to the firm’s broader marketing initiatives, including leading efforts for Pulse on Pay, Semler Brossy’s research series examining executive pay trends among S&P 500 companies. Leah graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Mathematical Economics.

Todd Sirras joined SBCG in 2002 and was named Managing Director in 2005. Prior to Semler Brossy he was a Senior VP in Bank of America’s Asset  Management Group and a trader in listed equity options for O’Connor & Associates. He is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business, the University of Virginia, and Phillips Exeter Academy.

Doug Tormey is our lead technical advisor providing expertise on tax, legal, and accounting issues, particularly in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and buy-outs. He is a frequent lecturer and author, including contributions to ERISA and Benefits Law Journal and Compensation & Benefits Management. Doug received his JD degree from Hofstra Law School and a BA degree from Fordham University.

Alex Valentino oversees the firm’s internal reporting and processes to ensure executive decision-making is grounded in data-driven insights.

With a career spanning from startups to established companies across diverse sectors, including alternative energy, events services, and automotive marketing, Alex excels in building adaptable, scalable processes that generate actionable insights.

Alex has a BS in Finance and minor in Entrepreneurship from Lehigh University. Beyond the office he spends time exploring the outdoors, traveling to new places, and searching for his next favorite restaurant.

Austin helps boards make critical decisions about executive pay, especially in moments of rapid growth or reinvention. With over a decade at Semler Brossy, he’s built a reputation for crafting incentive designs that are both analytically sound and refreshingly creative. He reinforces the “golden rule” of pay—that compensation should serve the business, not the other way around—guiding boards to use rewards as a tool to advance their most important strategic goals.

Austin has a unique talent for identifying and addressing the most pressing questions, often anticipating them before they are even posed. He blends rigorous analysis, strategic intuition, and a deep understanding of board dynamics to provide tailored and impactful solutions. Clients appreciate his clarity, composure, and ability to introduce innovative thinking, even in the most complex or sensitive compensation issues.

Before joining Semler Brossy, Austin worked in client services at an HR-focused consulting firm in St. Louis, where he developed his foundational understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder needs. Austin earned his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.

Robert Vogel brings more than five years of client services experience to his role at Semler Brossy, which he joined in 2023. Prior to Semler Brossy, he worked as an equity compensation valuation specialist, performing Monte Carlo and Black-Scholes valuations.

He holds a degree in accounting from the University of Oregon. Robert primarily serves clients in the technology industry, ranging from pre-IPO companies to large-cap organizations.

Brooke has nearly ten years of executive compensation consulting experience, supporting Compensation Committees and management teams across a broad range of industries. She has specific expertise in advising companies on strategic transformations, ESG-related pay practices, and short- and long-term incentive design.

Brooke is a frequent contributor to industry thought leadership and has been featured in Agenda for her research on the intersection of executive compensation and Diversity & Inclusion practices in the S&P 500. She has also hosted several BoardProspects webinars including “Board Pay in a Time of COVID-19: Trends at Publicly Traded and Private Companies” and “COVID-19 and Compensation.”

Brooke holds a BS in Chemical Engineering with minors in General Business and International Business from Villanova University.