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Becky Sortman

Tax Manager

Beck Sortman is the Tax Manager here at Horizon. She brings over 7 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for just as long! 

Originally working in Early Childhood Education, Becky finds that working for Horizon provides a great team environment and that each day is unique! She enjoys helping out clients and working with them to get tax issues resolved.  

When she isn’t working, you can find Becky cheering on her children in their respective sports, being a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and cheering on the Buckeyes!

Brad Johnson

President

Brad Johnson is the President of Horizon Payroll. He brings over 15 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team since 2007!

Brad enjoys the sometimes fast-paced environment and is proud of the Horizon team, knowing they will all go above and beyond for our clients.  

Prior to his days with Horizon, Brad was a CPA in a large public accounting firm that provided the opportunity to work directly with clients in a variety of industries.  Subsequent to that, he became the CFO and part-owner of a privately held manufacturing business that had both U.S. and International operations.

Originally from DeKalb, IL, Brad enjoys cheering on the Chicago Cubs, as well as golfing and skiing when he finds the time! He is also the Treasurer of his Church and sings in their Praise Band. 

David Lemon

IT Manager

David Lemon is the IT Manager here at Horizon. He brings over two decades of experience in the payroll and HR industry, as well as 30+ years in IT, and has been a part of the Horizon team for 22 years! 

Originally from Ohio, David served in the military and partakes in woodworking and photography in his off time. David enjoys working at Horizon because “it’s like a family”! He likes the small business aspect of our work, getting to know each client's quirks and personality. 

If he isn’t working, you can typically find David in the woods, hiking, and taking photos.

Brittney Coulter

Payroll Specialist

Brittney Coulter is a Payroll Specialist here at Horizon. She brings just over a year of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team since June of 2021!  

Hailing from Miamisburg, OH, Brittney enjoys building relationships with co-workers and clients alike, and describes Horizon’s staff as “the best team I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.” 

When she isn’t in the office, you can find Brittney cooking in the kitchen and collecting old cookbooks!

Joe Lankford

Business Solutions Consultant

Joe Lankford is the Business Solutions Consultant here at Horizon. Joe brings over 8 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for almost a year!  

Originally from Louisville, KY, Joe loves the networking aspect of his job, meeting new people nearly every day. At Horizon, he describes the team atmosphere as “second to none”! He typically cold calls in the morning, fills meetings in the afternoon, and follows up with clients to end the day. 

If he isn't at the office, Joe is either playing music semi-professionally or exercising. He is even a certified kung-fu instructor!

Justin Wilson

Payroll Specialist

Justin Wilson is a payroll specialist here at Horizon. He brings over 5 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 3 years.  

He describes himself as a perfectionist and even took home an award for being Top 15 in the Country for Payroll Processing! Justin likes working for Horizon because of the family atmosphere around the office and friendly relationships with clients. Each day, Justin can process anywhere from 20 to 50 payrolls, and won’t leave the office until they are finished! 

Born and raised in the Miami Valley, Justin grew up playing baseball, and even suited up at Miami University! These days, you can often find him out on the disc golf course and cheering on the Reds, Bengals, and Buckeyes.

Kelly Cox

Office Assistant

Kelly Cox is an Office Assistant here at Horizon. She brings over 4 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for nearly 5 years!  

Known as “Lil’ Bit”, or LB, around the office, Kelly is usually never bored as she covers and works with almost everyone! She loves the “big family” atmosphere at Horizon and enjoys learning something new every day. 

If she isn't working, you can find Kelly spending time with her three children, working on her non-profit “Emery’s Voice”, and watching true crime documentaries! She also loves sports and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Kimberly Dye

Payroll Processor

Kimberly Dye is a Payroll Processor here at Horizon. She brings over 30 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has just recently joined the Horizon team! 

Hailing from Kettering, OH, Kimberly loves the team-first attitude of her co-workers and enjoys the casual, yet professional atmosphere of Horizon’s offices. She excels in her work, developing lasting relationships with clients of all kinds.  

When she isn’t working, you can find Kimberly spending time with family, volunteering, cheering on the UD Flyers basketball team, and going to the beach! 

Linda Trahd

Payroll Specialist

Linda Trahd is a Payroll Specialist here at Horizon. She brings over 35 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 12 years! 

Hailing from Illinois, Linda enjoys accomplishing goals and being a team player for Horizon. She treats her relationships with clients “like family”, and loves helping them meet their goals. 

Whenever she isn’t in the office, you can find Linda gardening, reading, playing trivia, and cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Lyric Freeman

Receptionist and Packager

Lyric Freeman is the Receptionist/Packager here at Horizon. She brings over 6 years of experience to our company and has just recently joined the Horizon team! 

Since joining our team 5 months ago, Lyric appreciates how welcoming the entire staff has been and how detail-oriented and fast-paced Horizon is! She has a variety of tasks day to day and enjoys helping others throughout the office. 

When she isn’t working, you can find Lyric traveling, going to bars and restaurants, and cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers. She loves getting tasks done on time and knowing what comes next!

Rebecca Sharp

Payroll Specialist

Rebecca Sharp is a Payroll Specialist here at Horizon. She brings over 15 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for just as long! 

Born and raised in the Miami Valley, Rebecca enjoys working with her co-workers, whom she describes as a “family”. She also likes getting to know her clients on a personal level, developing lasting relationships with them throughout the years. 

If she isn’t working, you can often find Rebecca at her kids’ sporting events and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Sandi Davis

Operations Assistant

Sandi Davis is an Operations Assistant here at Horizon. She brings over 40 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 3 years.  

Born and raised in Dayton, OH, Sandi enjoys the variety of her work and all the people she works with at Horizon. As the Operations Assistant, no two days are the same for Sandi! 

When she isn’t working, you can find Sandi spending time with her grandson and attending Dayton Dragons baseball games.

Scott Langer

Sales Specialist

Scott Langer is a Sales Specialist here at Horizon. He brings over 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 15 years! 

Born and raised in Centerville, OH, Scott enjoys his job at Horizon because he gets to help people find solutions to their payroll problems! He greatly appreciates the team-first atmosphere and takes pride in Horizon’s top-rated customer service. 

If he isn’t working, you can often find Scott volunteering with Centerville’s Noon Optimist and cheering on the local sports teams (Reds, Bengals, Buckeyes). Also, a little-known fact is that Scott was once a mobile DJ back in the day! 

Stephanie Webster

Operations Manager

Stephanie is known around the Horizon offices as the Chaos Coordinator. As the Operations Manager, she helps keep everything running smoothly for our clients and internally. Stephanie brings over 20 years of experience in the industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 15 years.

Stephanie loves working with numbers and using them to navigate the changing taxes rules and HR regulations. Her job is to ensure all aspects of the payroll process are handled accurately and efficiently. For Stephanie, every day at Horizon is a new adventure; she could be handling payroll for a handful of accounts, managing staff, detecting and solving system issues, onboarding a new client, or assisting our clients with whatever they might need.

When Stephanie isn’t working, you can find her on a soccer field cheering on the teams her kids play for and her husband coaches. She also enjoys the great outdoors, hiking, riding 4-wheelers, and going on family adventures.

Tracy Macy

401K Specialist & Accounts Receivable

Tracy Macy is the A/R specialist here at Horizon. She brings 36 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry and has been a part of the Horizon team for 9 years!

Known around the office as simply “Macy”, she is originally from Middletown, OH, but currently lives in Dayton. When asked what she loves about her job, Macy says she views her co-workers as a second family and enjoys the friendly atmosphere we have with our clients.

If they aren’t working, you can often find Macy volunteering at their church, cheering on the Buckeyes, or spending time with their children.