Today, we are getting to know amy, one of our dedicated Controllers. Amy is based out of New Jersey and has been with Chazin since 2025….
Employee Spotlight: Amy Olear
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The Barracks Legend Foundation and Chazin: The Financial Foundation Behind a Lifesaving Mission
What does it take to save a life? In Angelo Martinez’s case, it was a phone call.
In 2019, Angelo, a Marine Corps veteran, was prepared to take his life. Right in that moment, his phone rang. A Marine that Angelo had recently met called: Would Angelo join him and some other veterans in a Christmas video? So, Angelo found himself on a beach, dressed as a Navy SEAL Christmas elf, and feeling, for the first time since leaving the military, camaraderie. The sense of being among people who understood him. The phone call didn’t just save his life. It became the blueprint for saving others. …
Employee Spotlight: Joel Foret
Employee Spotlight is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help make our company special. From accountants and software implementation specialists to operations, marketing, and HR professionals, get to know the people behind Chazin. Today, we are getting to know Joel,…
American Society for Public Administration and Chazin: Accurate Numbers, Confident Leadership
When Bill Shields became Executive Director of American Society for Public Administration in January 2014, he arrived knowing the organization well. Having worked alongside ASPA for years at prior nonprofits, he knew its people, its members, and its mission. What he didn’t know was the extent of rebuilding that would be required. And where that was really apparent? In their finances. …
Employee Spotlight: Sarah Brunick
Employee Spotlight is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help make our company special. From accountants and software implementation specialists to operations, marketing, and HR professionals, get to know the people behind Chazin. Today, we are getting to know Sarah,…
Employee Spotlight: Melinda Hatfield
Today, we are getting to know Melinda, one of our dedicated Onboarding Managers. Melinda is based out of Tennessee, has over 25 years of finance and accounting experience, and has been with Chazin since 2025….
The Modern Quilt Guild and Chazin: A Solid Financial Foundation for a Vibrant Community
When Karen Cooper, Executive Director of The Modern Quilt Guild, took the helm she inherited more than just a thriving creative community; she inherited a financial system held together by spreadsheets, paper checks, and a bookkeeper with no real oversight. With Karen’s arrival and subsequent partnership with Chazin, MQG has more than doubled its revenue and achieved 400% growth since pre-COVID. The real story isn’t just the numbers; it’s the tangible results from a solid financial foundation that has allowed them to thrive with their community right alongside them. …
Employee Spotlight: Tara Ealy
Employee Spotlight is a blog series meant to offer an inside look at our company culture and, most importantly, highlight the talented individuals who help make our company special. From accountants and software implementation specialists to operations, marketing, and HR professionals, get to know the people behind Chazin. Today, we are getting to know Tara,…
Nashville Nights and Leadership Highlights: A Look at the 2026 Leadership Retreat
This April, the Chazin Leadership Team headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for a few days of strategic sessions, surprise celebrations, and special ceremonies. The 2026 Retreat delivered exactly what these gatherings always seem to: a reminder of how strong we are when we’re together. As a remote-first team, we don’t take face time for granted. So, when we can come together, we make it count. Boots, Blazers, and Custom Cowboy…
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Chazin: Building Financial Stability Behind the Music
Thinking about finances during a global pandemic is not an ideal place to be, but it was exactly the situation Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) faced when David Fisk joined the organization in 2020. The immediate task for him? Make a decision about their accounting systems going forward.
David led a formal request for proposal (RFP) process, evaluating three firms to find the best fit. By the end, the decision was unanimous. “There was no doubt in our minds at the end of that process,” he recalls, “that picking Chazin was the smart decision to make.” …