Meet our Leadership Team

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Katie Merillat, MBA, SHRM-CP, is the visionary behind Merillat Consulting LLC, with over 15 years of mastery in Payroll and Human Resources Management.  Her passion is at the intersection of HR Compliance and Strategic Development. With unparalleled ability to unravel complexities, ensuring seamless compliance while architecting strategies that transform HR into a strategic powerhouse for your organization. 

As Vice President of Operations and Marketing at Merillat Consulting, Jarrett brings expertise in organizational strategy, team development, and operational efficiency to help companies navigate complex HR challenges. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Jarrett focuses on strategy development, goal setting, and networking to drive business growth.

He also has extensive knowledge of marketing and advertising. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs.

Hannah Westmooreland is our dedicated Director of Client Services, bringing over a decade of customer service experience to our team. She is highly organized, a quick learner, and a self-starter, consistently delivering exceptional results. Hannah is a leader in change management strategies, with a deep understanding of human resources and payroll processes across various industries and systems. Her role extends to serving as a consultant, where she evaluates employee engagement strategies, conducts workforce training, and assesses the return on investment of systems. Hannah's expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our clients and team.

Tricia is our dedicated HRIS Coordinator. She handles many other HR duties for MC on a daily basis and is a wealth of knowledge!  Human Resources has always been more than just a profession for Tricia—She genuinely enjoys it. Tricia finds absolute satisfaction in helping people, solving problems, and improving HR systems and processes for everyone involved. Tricia especially enjoys supporting the executive team as they align their people strategies with their company’s broader goals.

This new chapter is even more rewarding because Tricia can now do this work across multiple organizations. Helping various companies tackle their unique challenges and reach their potential is energizing and fulfilling.  Joining Merillat Consulting allows Tricia to continue doing what she loves while working alongside a team that shares my values and commitment to excellence.

Brittany Prickett is an HR, payroll, and benefits implementation specialist with deep experience supporting organizations through system builds, transitions, and process improvements. With a strong background in payroll tax compliance from her time at Paycom, she excels in multi-state tax requirements, prior-period adjustments, benefits administration, and maintaining clean, accurate workforce data.

At Merillat Consulting, Brittany works hands-on with clients to create efficient HR and payroll workflows, develop clear SOPs, and lead successful HRIS implementations across platforms like Paylocity, Paycom, and Ease. Known for her attention to detail and solution-driven communication style, she helps companies strengthen their HR infrastructure and deliver a better employee experience.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration & Management from Mid-America Christian University.

Garrard Weston brings over a decade of experience in human capital management and HR technology, with a career built on helping organizations modernize how they manage their people. He spent more than ten years in full-cycle SaaS and tech sales, developing deep expertise in HCM platforms and advising C-suite leaders on payroll, HRIS, compliance, and workforce strategy.

At Merillat Consulting, Garrard applies that experience to a broad client base, from small businesses to large multi-state enterprises, helping them streamline HR administration, optimize their systems, and build scalable operations. His consultative, relationship-driven approach makes him a trusted partner for clients navigating complex people-and-operations challenges.