Staff One Leadership

Dell Wood
Founder and Advisor

A Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in Speech Communications, Dell spent 15 years in broadcasting before entering the PEO industry in 1986. In 1988, he founded Staff One, Inc. and joined the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). Dell has served three terms on NAPEO's national Board of Directors, as well as serving terms as President and Vice President of the Texas Chapter of NAPEO. In 1999, The ProEmp Journal recognized Dell as one of the "19 Most Influential Individuals Who Have Made All The Difference." He is a past president of NAPEO, and has served two terms on NAPEO's national Board of Directors. In 2003, Dell received the prestigious Michaeline A. Doyle Award for "his leadership and commitment to improving the PEO industry".

In 2008, Dell retired from day-to-day operations of Staff One.

Mark Sinatra
Chairman and President

Mark Sinatra is Chairman and President at Staff One. Prior to joining Staff One, Mark co-founded Gordian Capital, a private investment company that focuses on making long term investments in lower middle market companies. Mark has worked in the investment banking, consulting, and business process outsourcing industries, with roles at companies such as Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Andersen, RR Donnelley and The Parthenon Group.

Mark is an MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business where he was an Honors student, and holds a BA in Economics from Fordham University. Complementing his work experience, Mark has served on a variety of non-profit advisory boards and currently volunteers with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

Robert Befidi, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

Robert Befidi, Jr. is Chief Executive Officer at Staff One. Prior to joining Staff One, Robert co-founded Gordian Capital, a private investment company that focuses on making long term investments in profitable small and medium sized companies. Robert has worked in the financial services, healthcare, consulting, information technology and insurance industries, with roles at companies such as Piper Jaffray & Co. (NYSE: PJC), UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), State Farm Insurance and an IBM research affiliated testing lab.

Robert is a past member of the Alchemy Theater Board of Directors and past co-Chair of the Service Through Technology steering committee of the Greater Twin-Cities United Way. He currently volunteers as a mentor with Menttium, is an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Carlson School of Management of the University of Minnesota and is a member of the Associate Board of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Robert graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Computer Science from Winona State University. He holds an MS in Software Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania.

TJ Carter
Vice President of Human Resources

TJ is Vice President of Human Resources at Staff One. Prior to joining Staff One, TJ founded TJ Carter and Associates, LLC, a national Human Resources consulting firm providing Human Resources solutions to small and medium size businesses. TJ has over 25 years of Human Resources Management experience in the public utility, insurance, real estate, telecommunications, financial services and fitness industries. Prior to founding TJ Carter and Associates, TJ served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Gold’s Gym International and ACE Cash Express, Inc.

TJ is a member of the national Society for Human Resources Management and the Dallas Human Resources Management Association, and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

TJ graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a BA in Criminal Justice. She holds an MS in Human Resources Management from Golden Gate University and was a former military officer with the United States Air Force. TJ also serves as a volunteer for Alley’s House, whose mission is empowering teen mothers to achieve independence through support services, education and mentoring.

Eric Uvaney
Chief Financial Officer

Eric Uvaney is Chief Financial Officer at Staff One. Prior to joining Staff One, Eric led the financial planning, treasury, and analytical functions at Residential Credit Solutions, a privately held investment firm specializing in the acquisition and servicing of troubled mortgage loan assets from failed banks, credit unions, and government bank takeovers. He has served for over 18 years in the financial services and portfolio investment industry for firms including Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), Fremont Investment and Loan (OTC: FMNT), Aames Financial (NYSE: AIC), and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, formerly Hughes Aircraft Employee’s Federal Credit Union.

Eric is a current member of the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Delta Mu Delta Honors Society recognizing distinguished performance in business administration nationally. In addition, Eric has volunteered with charities on projects that have included Katrina disaster reconstruction in the Gulfport, MS area and inner-city youth tutoring in South-Central Los Angeles, CA.

Eric graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration, Finance from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He holds an MBA from California State University Long Beach.

Marty Scirratt
Executive Vice President, Business Development

Marty Scirratt is Executive Vice President of Business Development at Staff One. Prior to joining Staff One, Marty spent 11 years at Administaff, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Sales. Marty previously was vice president and production manager for Countrywide Credit Industries, with additional experience in Fortune 100 banking in the Texas market.

Marty holds a Master's degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a BBA in business administration from Baylor University. In his spare time, Marty enjoys flying airplanes. He is multi-engine, instrument rated.