Brent Longnecker - Chairman (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Longnecker has over 25 years of experience in the analysis, design and implementation of innovative performance, productivity-enhancement and cost-savings programs. Mr. Longnecker was selected by Consulting Magazine as one of the 2005 Top 25 consultants in the U.S. He is the first executive compensation consultant to receive this honor. His consulting engagements with numerous CEOs, Boards of Directors, investment bankers, attorneys and certified public accountants for all major industries have embraced a wide range of operational, organizational, strategic and ethical business issues. Mr. Longnecker is unique in that he serves in all the following capacities:
- Board of Director
- Executive
- Consultant
- Expert Witness
- Teacher
- Author
Chris Crawford - Executive Director (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Crawford has 15 years of human resource management and consulting experience in private and public organizations with a specific emphasis on the design of employee, executive and director compensation programs for small, private companies to Fortune 100 public companies. He has co-authored two books, dozens of articles, speaks nationally regarding compensation trends, and serves as a faculty member for WorldatWork, where he instructs the certification class on variable pay.
Josh Henke - Managing Director (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Henke is a Certified Compensation Professional with specific emphasis on the analysis and design of executive and director compensation programs in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. In addition, Josh has experience in human resource management. He has consulted with U.S. and International companies working with clients across a wide range of industries varying in revenue size from $1 million to $9 billion. Mr. Henke has also authored articles on executive compensation, served as a co-contributor for various publications, and has been featured in multiple news articles.
Julie Bulow - Managing Director (Email| Download CV )
Ms. Bulow has over 10 years of Human Resource management experience, serving as VP of Human Resources for publicly traded and private companies in the energy and commercial real estate industries. Ms. Bulow successfully led the HR function of these companies through turnarounds, growth and acquisitions. She has focused her attention and efforts on recruiting, organizational development, and most specifically, developing compensation and benefit programs
Tammy Hemphill - Managing Director (Email | Download CV)
Ms. Hemphill has 15 years experience in various aspects of human resources with an emphasis in the design and development of executive compensation programs as well as salary administration programs for all employees. Her consulting experience includes working with companies from various industries around the country. She has designed programs for base salary administration, annual incentive, and long-term incentive plans. She has developed performance management tools and administered performance management systems. Her consulting experience also includes litigation support services providing research and analysis for expert witness testimony. In addition, while working in the healthcare industry for several years, she designed hospital executive and physician compensation programs.
James Krueger - Director (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Krueger has human resource and management experience in the public sector. He has managed departments varying in revenue size from $2 million to $12 million. He also consults with companies in the United States varying in revenue size from $1 million to $9 billion. James is an expert on executive employment issues, executive recruitment strategies, and executive compensation consulting. Mr. Krueger also specializes in litigation support by providing the back-up analysis for expert witness testimonies. He has worked on sample cases that involve under-compensation, change in control analysis and retention and severance plan design for companies that have filed for bankruptcy. Mr. Krueger also co-authored an article about current trends in compensation disclosure.
Sharon Cross - Technical Director (Email)
With extensive experience in analytics, logic and finance across a wide range of industries, Ms. Cross manages financial and organizational analysis for Longnecker & Associates. She develops and maintains processes that ensure the technical proficiency of reports and other specialized data, plans and statements. Her specialization in finance and advanced analytical skills help position Longnecker & Associates as true thought leaders in today's complex regulatory environment.
John Christmas - Senior Consultant (Email)
Mr. Christmas has consulting experience in both private and public organizations with specific emphasis on the analysis and design of executive and director compensation programs. He has consulted with companies in the United States working with clients across a wide range of industries varying in revenue size from $7 million - $5 billion. He has consulted with various organizations on specific compensation issues such as annual and long-term incentive plan design, retention plan design, employment agreement design, and change-in-control analysis.
Todd Henke - Senior Consultant (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Henke has marketing, management and compensation consulting experience in both private and public organizations with specific emphasis on the analysis and design of executive and director compensation programs. Todd also has 15 years of experience in finance, banking, and mortgage consulting. He has consulted with clients internationally across a wide range of industries varying in revenue size from $1 million - $5 billion. Mr. Henke also provides data research and analysis as well as survey support for Longnecker & Associates’ clients.
Angelica Jasso - Senior Consultant (Email)
Ms. Jasso assists L&A with client research, data and survey preparations, financial analysis and related reporting. Miss. Jasso also helps with writing proposals and providing data research for a client’s monetary figures as well as those of the client’s peer.
Shane Krantz - Senior Consultant (Email)
Mr. Krantz has consulting experience in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations with specific emphasis on the analysis and design of executive and director compensation programs. He has consulted with companies in the United States across a wide range of industries varying in revenue size from $1 million - $5 billion. Mr. Krantz also provides data research and analysis as well as survey support for Longnecker & Associates' clients. Additionally, he assists with presentations and related publishing activities.
Tyler Brown - Consultant (Email)
Mr. Brown provides analytic consulting for executive and board of director compensation. He has consulted with various organizations on specific compensation issues such as: annual and long-term incentives, change in control, and employment agreement analysis.
Krystle Clark - Consultant (Email)
Ms. Clark provides analytic consulting for executive and board of director compensation. She has consulted with various organizations on specific compensation issues such as: annual and long-term incentives, change in control, and employment agreement analysis.
Justin Platt - Marketing Director (Email)
Mr. Platt has experience in client relations, event coordination, web development, and advertising. Justin is responsible for formulating and carrying out L&A's various marketing and public relations initiatives.
Jessica Van Rieg - Marketing Coordinator (Email)
Ms. Van Rieg has three years of experience in administrative work and has held various leadership positions in the non-profit sector. Ms. Van Rieg assists the L&A office with research, editing, mailings, database management and other forms of administrative support. Additionally, she contributes both technically and creatively to the marketing team.
Connie Simmons - Operations Coordinator (Email)
Ms. Simmons handles scheduling, invoicing, travel and logistics for Longnecker & Associates. She is also integrally involved in interfacing with clients and formulating marketing initiatives.
Brittny Longnecker - Special Projects (Email)
Ms. Longnecker handles hospitality, special projects and community affairs for Longnecker & Associates.


