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
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Sinatra is Chief Executive Officer 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.

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.

Marcy Scott
Director of Payroll and Benefits

Marcy began her career more than 20 years ago in Payroll and Benefits working for companies such as National Marketing Specialists, ADP, Service Electronics, First Command and EMSI. At Service Electronics, Marcy was the Payroll and Benefits Supervisor responsible for the Payroll and Benefits functions for more than 750 employees. She was the Benefits Supervisor at First Command where she managed all HRIS and Benefit plans for 600-plus employees, and most recently she was the Benefits Manager at EMSI, where she managed all Benefit programs for more than 2,500 employees.

Marcy continues her education, and volunteers for Mission Arlington. The Mission serves a community of people in need, helping them to receive the physical, spiritual and emotional support necessary. Arlington Mission supports adults and children and provides healthcare and crisis intervention.

Barbara Williams, JD
Director of Risk Management

Prior to joining Staff One, Barbara had an accomplished career in the risk management and insurance claims and litigation profession with significant expertise and experience at a variety of Fortune 500 companies including residential real estate management, a major global insurance brokerage, national temporary staffing firms, and insurance carriers. Barbara has more than 20 years of experience managing multi-state Workers’ Compensation Programs as well as complex General Liability, Property, Crime, Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Auto and Errors and Omissions claims. Contract review and complex coverage analysis are of particular interest.

Barbara graduated with a Juris Doctor from Washburn University and also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Wichita State University. She is also a Licensed Insurance Adjuster and Agent and has worked as a Licensed Commercial Mediator.

Carolyn Roney
Director of Human Resources and Client Services

Carolyn has more than 20 years of HR experience in the transportation, retail, financial services and fitness industries. A former business owner, Carolyn was the Director of Human Resources at Gold’s Gym before joining Staff One. She holds a B.S. and a Master’s degree from West Texas A&M University.

Carolyn’s areas of focus include change management, building strategic partnerships, creating collaborative HR business strategies, developing and delivering training, succession planning, process review and implementation. She enjoys volunteering with various organizations.