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Crescent Payroll Solutions is built around a commitment to providing our clients passionate personalized service combined with the latest technology to help them grow and succeed.
The company was founded in May 2011. Its founder, Sanders Offner, spent many years prior to starting CPS with a national payroll firm where he learned the business and gained the skills to build his own bureau. Starting out in the closet of his house, Sanders worked hard to build a solid infrastructure centered around great customer service and relationships with his clients.
As the company grew Sanders knew that he needed help in getting all the pieces aligned to have a flourishing Bureau. He added a business partner, Justin Farrae, in 2013. Justin had a great sales career at Paychex before joining Sanders and was able to instantly add value to building the company. Sanders and Justin had one goal in mind and that was to create, implement, and execute a proven process to ensure the future success of Crescent Payroll Solutions.
Headquartered in Metairie, LA, Crescent Payroll Solutions primarily serves small to mid-sized businesses in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region in addition to clients throughout the United States.
At Crescent Payroll Solutions, we are committed to developing successful partnerships with our clients by providing integrated payroll processing options through automation and advanced technology. We build value through our employees by supporting a positive culture of resourcefulness, effective communication, and continued development. Our goal is to offer the best partner experience in the industry by contributing to the growth and success of our valued clients.
Sanders Offner
President/Owner
He has over 17 years of payroll experience working with companies of all sizes. Payroll consulting, coaching business owners on how to outsource Non-Revenue Generating tasks and helping to streamline important business processes is a vision Sanders continues to follow throughout his career. He was born and raised in New Orleans and currently resides in Metairie with his wife Kristin Landry Offner and their three daughters Emma, Ali, and Molly. Sanders graduated from Jesuit High School and LSU.
Justin Farrae
Vice President/Owner
Justin has been in the payroll industry for 10 years. He’s a lifelong New Orleans native and graduated from Brother Martin High School and LSU with a degree in Psychology. He resides in Metairie with his wife Joy Scheyd Farrae and children Connor, Caleb, Quinn, and Keely.
Rema Gray
Operations Manager
She has over 17 years of payroll experience and specializes in new client on-boarding and training. She understands how overwhelming the task of payroll and all of its nuances can be for a new business owner. Rema was born and raised in nearby Mobile, AL, where she graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of South Alabama. She moved to the New Orleans area in 2001 and now resides in Gretna with her husband and their three dogs Luna, Riley and Lulu.
Jennifer Huling-France
Implementation Manager
She has over 23 years of service industry experience with 15 years in payroll. She graduated with a degree in General Business Administration from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Jennifer was raised in Franklinton. She currently resides in Luling with her husband Bryan France.
Christopher Farnet
Implementation Specialist
He graduated from Jesuit High School, and from LSU with a degree in Sports Administration and a minor in Business Administration. Now wants to transition into a new career. His experience in customer service will make him a valuable asset to the Crescent Payroll Solutions team. Chris was born and raised in Kenner, LA with his parents and two older brothers.
Leslie Pond
Implementation Specialist
She has a tenacity and passion for client service and is very enthusiastic about providing reliable, thorough, and valuable service to her clients. She was born and raised in the Memphis, TN area. She now resides in Southaven, MS with her husband of more than 20 years, a teenage daughter, and son who is currently enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Leslie graduated from Christian Liberty High School and attended Northwest Mississippi Community College where she studied Business Administration.
Beth Schaeffhold
Senior Payroll Account Specialist
She has spent the last 23 years providing payroll services and is excited about sharing her knowledge and experience with the team here at Crescent Payroll Solutions. Beth was born and raised in New Orleans. She grew up in Mid City and now resides in Lakeview. Beth graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School. She attended the University of New Orleans where she studied Business Administration. Beth also loves to travel abroad during her time off and looks forward to her next adventure.
Kim VanCott
Senior Payroll Account Specialist
She has a degree in Human Resources and Accounting from UCLA and has a PHR certification. She has experience in payroll with many industries and companies of all sizes. Kim takes great pride in resolving issues quickly and providing support to all her clients. Kim is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School.
Whitney Andrews
Payroll Account Specialist
Whitney has a degree in business administration from Loyola University. She has Professional Human Resources and SHRM Certified Professional certifications, plus experience in human resources, payroll, and benefits. She was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School. Whitney enjoys doing Halloween special effects makeup on herself and friends, shopping on the weekends and binge-watching Marvel movies from time to time.
Jennifer Drayovitch
Payroll Account Specialist
A Pennsylvania native, Jennifer spent 14 years in customer service and retail management with Walgreen’s. Pursuing her career, she relocated to Louisiana and lives in Metairie with fiancé, Bill, and their dog Gumbo. She enjoys reading, fishing, hunting, and backyard grilling with family and friends. Clients can count on Jennifer to provide the high level of customer service they deserve.
Sara O’Leary
Payroll Account Specialist
She has developed a passion working in the payroll industry and is excited to provide our clients with exceptional service. Sara was born and raised on the bayou in Des Allemands, LA. She recently moved back home to her roots with her husband, Alex, and two little boys, Ryland and Decland. She is a graduate of Hahnville High School and studied Marketing at UNO.
Cheyenne Reynolds
Payroll Account Specialist
She is excited to share her passion and enthusiasm with our team. Cheyanne is a New Orleans native and currently resides in Harvey with her three fur babies. She is a graduate of The Academy of Our Lady of Holy Cross and is currently attending Delgado. She enjoys outdoor sports and activities and spent many years coaching young women to reach their potential in gymnastics.
George Falcon
Sales Consultant
He spent 11 of those years with a corporate payroll company. George is excited to offer Human Capital Management solutions that allow business owners to focus on growing their business. He was born and raised in Houma, LA, moved around the Southeast and since 2005 resides in Houma. He graduated from Vanderbilt Catholic High School and from Spring Hill College with a degree in Political Science.
Richelle Kay
Sales Representative
Richelle has almost 10 years of experience in sales and customer service. She graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a degree in Political Science. She looks forward to continuing to grow her career with Crescent Payroll Solutions. Richelle was born in California and has lived all over the country. She finally has found a place to plant roots here in Metairie, LA with her three fur babies.
Christy Lama
Production Specialist
Christy has 15 years’ marketing experience. She was born and raised in New Orleans where she currently lives with her husband Tony and her twin daughters Ellie and Edith. She graduated from Nicholls State where she received her degree in marketing.