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Paycom Appoints Craig Boelte and William Kerber to Board of Directors


Paycom Appoints Craig Boelte and William Kerber to Board of Directors
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 10, 2026

Paycom Software, Inc. ("Paycom"), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, today announced the appointment of Craig Boelte and William Kerber to its board of directors, effective July 8, 2026. The appointments increase the size of the board from six to eight directors. Boelte and Kerber bring decades of combined experience in finance, technology, and Paycom's operations.

Quick Intel

  • Craig Boelte and William Kerber appointed to Paycom board.

  • Boelte was Paycom CFO for nearly 20 years, retired in 2025.

  • Kerber was one of Paycom's original employees (1999), former CIO.

  • Board expands from six to eight directors.

  • Paycom revenue grew from $108M in 2013 to approaching $2B under Boelte's CFO tenure.

  • Kerber founded Human Mode, LLC, a robotics company.

Board Appointments and Strategic Value

Chad Richison, Paycom founder, CEO and chairman, stated: "Craig and William have each played an important role in Paycom's success. Their deep knowledge of our business, industry expertise and longstanding commitment to our mission will provide valuable insight as we continue to drive innovation and create long-term value for our clients, employees and stockholders."

Craig Boelte's Background

Since Boelte's retirement as Paycom's chief financial officer in 2025, he has devoted his time to overseeing and managing his family office and its investment portfolio, as well as serving as a member of the board of directors for Kirkpatrick Bank. Boelte was Paycom's chief financial officer for nearly 20 years and was instrumental in its transition to a public company in 2014 and subsequent rapid revenue growth, from $108 million in 2013 to approaching $2 billion in the year prior to his retirement. Before joining Paycom, he founded and ran his own accounting firm for 11 years, following nine years at Deloitte & Touche.

William Kerber's Background

Kerber is the chief executive officer of Human Mode, LLC, a robotics company focused on advancing humanoid and collaborative robotic systems. Prior to founding Human Mode, he was one of the original employees of Paycom, starting with the company in 1999 and serving as a software developer and network architect. He was promoted to chief information officer in 2007 and held that position until he left the company in 2017. Kerber previously served on the University of Oklahoma School of Computer Science's board of advisers.

Directors' Perspectives

Craig Boelte stated: "I'm honored to rejoin Paycom in this new capacity and continue serving a company that has been such a meaningful part of my career. I look forward to supporting the company's continued success and helping advance its mission to simplify business and empower employees through technology."

William Kerber added: "Paycom has long set the standard for innovation in HR and payroll technology, and I'm honored to join the board of directors at such an exciting time. I look forward to supporting the company as it continues to lead the industry through automation, deliver exceptional value for clients and drive long-term growth."

About Paycom

Paycom Software, Inc. is a cloud-based human capital management software provider that allows organizations of all sizes to set numerous HR and payroll tasks to "automatic" through employee-first technology. Built on a truly single database, Paycom's full-solution automation manages the entire employment life cycle. With its industry-first AI engine, IWant™, Paycom provides instant access to accurate employee data. For over 25 years, Paycom has been repeatedly recognized as a leading payroll and HCM solution.

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