Tom Von Riesen has a wealth of knowledge at his fingertips, with over 30 years of experience in human resource consulting, nonqualified benefit design and tax consulting. Before joining SilverStone Group in 1991, Tom worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in both individual and corporate taxation, and he also served as an attorney for Farm Credit Banks. He and his team offer a depth of service that is unmatched by other firms — their creativity and technical capabilities enable them to design, implement and administer innovative plans for the benefit needs of their clients’ key executives.

Tom has authored numerous articles on nonqualified plans. In addition, he has shared his expertise in that area by speaking at continuing education sessions with M Financial Group, the University of Nebraska College of Law and School of Accounting, Nebraska State Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Nebraska Continuing Legal Education, Inc. and Financial Executives Institute.

Tom is the past Chairman of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants and is currently on the Board of Directors of their Political Education Committee. He is also on the Executive Committee for the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU) and has served on the Member Firm Relations Committee for the M Financial Group. Additional affiliations include the Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where he served on the Employee Benefits Technical Resource Panel. Tom is a family man who enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children.

Contact Information
e-mail: tvonriesen@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5441  |  fax: 402.963.4084

Professional Designations

• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Education
Juris Doctorate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  |  Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Arts  |  Political Science & Economics
Hastings College  |  Hastings, NE

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Paula’s one tough lady, from her Harley bike to her exercise routine, she knows how to push herself! She literally carries this work ethic and drive to succeed with her into the office. This upbeat, positive attitude rubs off on other Associates around her, creating a positive vibe in our Human Capital division.

Paula has more than 25 years of experience in human resource professional and leadership positions. She assists clients with total reward strategies, competitive market analysis, human resource compliance (including Affirmative Action plans and HR audits), assessment and optimization of internal HR business processes, and human resource system integrations, deployments and conversions. Her diverse background results from work in various industries, including financial services, oil and gas, consumer products and technology.

Paula has a strong practitioner point-of-view regarding day-to-day human resource operations and strategic planning processes. She has extensive experience in full-life-cycle project management methodology, global human resource and payroll systems conversions, merger and acquisition human resource integration and the development and implementation of compensation programs.

As a principal, Paula has honed her skills by conducting job analyses, writing job descriptions, conducting compensation market analyses for both executive and non-executive positions, and developing pay structures along with short- and long-term incentive plans. Paula also assists clients with HR compliance, through the development of Affirmative Action Plans. And, through the HR Assist® program, Paula provides professional advice and support that allows smaller organizations to staff their human resource functions at an administrative level.

Paula is active with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a member of its local chapter, the Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM). Paula’s other professional affiliations include the American Payroll Association (APA) and IHRIM – the leading professional association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting the Human Resource Information Management community. She is also involved in World at Work, a non-profit organization focused on global human resource issues. Its affiliate organization, World at Work Society of Certified Professionals, is the certifying body for the prestigious Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Contact Information
e-mail: ppeacher@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5548  |  fax: 402.963.5555

Professional Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Education
Associate of Arts  |  Accounting
North Iowa Area Community College  |  Mason City, IA