Signature Back Office Solutions’ Leadership Team

Jon is a seasoned industry veteran with over 25 years of progressive leadership in recruiting and staffing. His career includes roles as Branch Manager, Vice President, and Chief Revenue Officer.

As CEO, Jon leverages his industry knowledge to provide comprehensive back-office support to search and staffing firms nationwide. Since 2006, Signature’s platform has empowered hundreds of firms to fill over 50,000 contract staffing assignments in dozens of industries.

Prior to joining Signature, Jon served as Chief Revenue Officer at MATRIX Resources leading sales and recruiting teams in 16 markets, generating over $275 million. He played a key role in the sale of MATRIX to Motion Recruitment and subsequent integration of sales and recruiting functions for the combined organization.

Jon is a former officer in the US Army and earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Signature Back Office Solutions founder Sean Powell began his career as a disbursement clerk in the U.S. Navy. Afterward, he joined CSC Corporation, where he rose to become vice president of operations, notably excelling in managing business units like business insurance. 

In 2006, Sean had a vision to simplify employment, insurance, funding, and compliance for staffing and executive search firms. His innovative strategy involved paying gross profits to staffing firms weekly, driving growth. Under his leadership, Signature Back Office Solutions processed payments for around 10,000 employees in 2022. 

Sean also boasts professional growth as a property casualty underwriter and holds an active general lines insurance agent license, further enhancing his insurance expertise. 

Troy is an accomplished leader with a background spanning finance, consulting, and operations. Currently overseeing key functions at Signature Back Office Solutions, his prior roles include President and CFO of Tax Advisors Group, leadership at Viscern consulting, and positions as CFO and COO for Dallas-based hedge funds and family offices. Troy also founded Surge Advisors, specializing in cost reduction strategies. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Southern Methodist University. 

Don has worked for over 35 years in the staffing and consulting industries. His career includes roles as Account Executive, Sales Director and Executive Vice President.

Prior to joining Signature, Don served as Executive Vice President at MATRIX Resources. He served in many roles during his more than three decade tenure with MATRIX, beginning as the company’s top performing account manager and recruiter and eventually focused on winning and serving Fortune 500 clients generating over $75 million annually in revenue.
Prior to working in the consulting and staffing industries, Don began his career as a software developer and then a salesperson with IBM. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Georgia and his MBA from Georgia State University.

Michelle’s career began at Paragon Insurance Group, where she quickly rose to lead underwriter in the non-standard auto group. In 2006, she co-founded Signature Back Office Solutions with Sean Powell. Her pivotal contributions fueled the company’s growth and enhanced its ability to serve a growing clientele. Michelle is dedicated to personalized client service and innovative solutions. She actively recruits and trains staff, emphasizing excellence in every role. Her journey is defined by unwavering commitment and innovation in insurance and business operations. 

Brandy brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in customer-facing roles. Her most recent position as a coordinator at Wolfgang Puck Catering allowed her to successfully manage the logistics of numerous catering events across multiple locations. Prior to this, Brandy served as a general manager at Urban Air and Shenaniganz, overseeing sales, management, staffing, and operations. At Signature Back Office Solutions, Brandy plays a pivotal role in cultivating relationships with our clients as they embark on their journey with us. In addition, Brandy takes charge of compliance reporting, serving as the go-to person for verification and claims within the Signature team. Driven by her dedication to responsiveness, Brandy finds fulfillment in assisting individuals and resolving problems. She is passionate about providing exemplary customer service, offering valuable support to both our clients and colleagues.