Jason Knight

Jason Knight

Financial Advisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Client Focused, Operationally Minded, Influential Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit

  • Education

    • Avondale High School

      1989 - 1993
    • Northwood University

      1993 - 1995
      BA Economics & Business Management w/ a concentration in Finance

      Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, founding member of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity on campus, played on the soccer team and coached a 12 year old boys team Graduated with a 4 year degree in 2 years as the class salutatorian. I earned a double major with 5 minors - international business, accounting, language arts, mathematics & computer science and social science.

  • Experience

    • American Express Financial Advisors

      May 1995 - Oct 2002
      Financial Advisor
    • AmCheck

      Oct 2002 - Jan 2008
      Market Director
    • Human Capital Strategies

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2016
      Founder/Principal

      - Leveraged my knowledge of the employment leasing / PEO industry to create a customer-focused company that lifted the burden of employee regulations from business owners to allow them to build the business. - Directed the creation of a corporate university for small businesses that would raise the level of management competency in an affordable and convenient format. - Innovated services offered to include extended help with labor issues, regulation compliance, tax filings, employee relations, and managing workers’ compensation insurance claims. - Created strategic alliances to give opportunities for better rates. - Championed sales effort and demanded an environment focused on customer experience. - Led and advised clients on their liabilities created from the PPACA legislation. - Found every legal remedy to minimize the impact of increasing healthcare insurance premiums saving tens of thousands of dollars for our client list. Show less

    • EBacon

      Mar 2016 - now

      TAG is unlike any "payroll" company you've ever encountered. Combining hands on support (payroll, benefits, WC & HR) with unparalleled software, TAG stands head and shoulders above anyone in the industry. Skeptical, compare our friendly yet cutting edge technology - you won't be disappointed!

      • VP of Revenue

        Apr 2023 - now
      • Director of Operations

        Mar 2016 - Apr 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • APA Member in Good Standing

      American Payroll Association
    • Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited

      Better Business Bureau (BBB)
      Jan 2008
    • NAPEO Member in Good Standing

      National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
      Dec 2007
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      Named as a 2016 AzBusiness Leader AZ Big Media - AzBusiness Leaders Magazine Nov 2015 ...selected from a pool of more than 5,000 of the most innovative entrepreneurs and the best and brightest Arizona business leaders... https://issuu.com/azbigmedia/docs/abl_2015/69?e=3606701/31110490
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      #1 EMPLOYMENT: LEASING / PEO Ranking Arizona Feb 2015
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      #1 EMPLOYMENT: LEASING / PEO Ranking Arizona Feb 2014
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      #1 EMPLOYMENT: LEASING / PEO Ranking Arizona Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      #1 EMPLOYMENT: LEASING / PEO Ranking Arizona Feb 2012
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      2010 Sterling Award Winner for Small Business Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Nov 2010
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      Presidential Recognition Award American Express Financial Advisors 2001
    • Awarded to Jason Knight
      R. Gary Stauffer Business Administration Award Northwood University Apr 1995 Awarded to one Northwood graduate for academic excellence, leadership, and potential for future success in business.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Gabriel's Angels on Sept 2009
      Gabriel's AngelsAssociated with Jason Knight
    • Chairman of the Board

      Issued by Arizona Schlorship Fund on Jun 2009
      Arizona Schlorship FundAssociated with Jason Knight