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 & Owner (Email | Download CV)
Mr. Crawford has 12 years of human resource management and consulting experience in private and public organizations with a specific emphasis on the design and analysis of executive and director compensation programs. 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, change-in-control analysis, sales incentive plan design, back-up analysis for expert witness testimony and compensation in bankrupt companies.
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 an article on pay-for-performance, 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.
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.
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 companies in the United States across a wide range of industries varying in revenue size from $1 million - $2 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.
Kevin Kuschel - Consultant (Email)
Mr. Kuschel 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.
Greg Whittaker - Consultant (Email)
Mr. Whittaker provides analytic consulting for executive 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.
Justin Platt - Marketing Director (Email)
Justin is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of L&A's various marketing and business development initiatives. Justin's primary goal is to help expand L&A's market presence through industry involvement, online media, printed media, public relations, speaking engagements, and community outreach. Justin holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin.
Krista Scranton - Client Services Director (Email)
Ms. Scranton has been actively involved in the not-for-profit sector in the U.S. and Central and South America recruiting volunteers, managing clients, logistics, programs, and events for approximately four years. She has also participated in developing and implementing social media, marketing and client relations strategies. She has three years of teaching experience in the field of English and Spanish language, grammar and composition. Thus, she demonstrates a great attention to detail in editing communications and multi-media presentations and excels in research, evaluation and assessment. 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.


