Meet the Team
Our Leadership Team
Jay Schulze
President
Jay Schulze
As the proud father of two busy young kids, Jay seeks to leverage his experience in personal finance and corporate operations roles to simplify household payroll and tax filing for families. Jay started his career as a financial planner and investment consultant before spending four years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he served as a Special Adviser in the Cyber Division and in the Director’s Office. In that time Jay led financial and administrative matters for the division, and later worked to establish an office tasked with building the Bureau’s partnerships with the private sector.
Jay has a BA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from Georgetown University
Justin Schoolmaster
Chief Operating Officer
Justin Schoolmaster
Justin comes to HWS from a career in national security, having worked at the FBI in Counterintelligence, the Cyber and Criminal Branch, and in the Office of General Counsel. He also served as a consultant to US Intelligence and Law Enforcement communities through the national security divisions of PwC, Guidehouse, and Amazon Web Services. Justin focuses on company-wide operations, as well as creating a seamless customer experience.
Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree from Carleton College, a Master’s degree from Harvard University, and an MBA from Yale University.
Kathleen Webb
Co-founder and President Emeritus
Kathleen Webb
Co-founded HomeWork Solutions in 1993 to provide payroll and tax services to families employing household workers. Kathy has extensive experience preparing ‘nanny tax’ payroll taxes. She is the author of numerous articles on this topic and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, and the Congressional Quarterly. She also consulted with Senate staffers in the drafting of the 1994 Nanny Tax Law.
Webb is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College. She is the former President of the International Nanny Association, the leading professional association in the in-home childcare industry.
Andrew Chau
Senior Director of Finance; Chief Compliance Officer
Andrew Chau
Andrew brings a background in management consulting to HomeWork Solutions seeking to help improve operational efficiencies in the household payroll and tax filing processes. He has a deep passion for doing things the right way and makes client satisfaction his number one priority. He brings a deep knowledge in developing and implementing new systems, business process re-engineering, policy development, and data management.
Andrew has a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from George Mason University.
Jose Kassar, CPA
Director of Operations
Jose Kassar, CPA
Jose brings over a decade of experience in finance and accounting to HWS, where he focuses on optimizing company operations and enhancing the client experience. He began his career in the Audit Practice at Grant Thornton before transitioning to The Carlyle Group, where he oversaw accounting for multiple private equity funds and supported limited partners. Most recently, Jose led corporate financial planning and analysis as Finance Manager at Grid Networks.
Jose holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech and is a licensed CPA in Virginia. A resident of Sterling, VA, and a proud father of three boys, Jose is dedicated to making payroll and tax compliance seamless for HWS clients.
Troy Smith, CPA
Controller
Troy Smith, CPA
Troy comes to HWS as a results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in internal controls, financial analysis, and project management. With two years of experience at PwC in their assurance practice and an additional two years as a Senior Accountant at 2U, Inc., Troy has developed a comprehensive skill set in financial management and compliance. Troy brings a depth of knowledge in accounting principles and regulatory standards, coupled with a strategic mindset to drive business success.
Troy has a BA in Finance and an MA in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia.
Payroll & Partner Solutions Team
Managing payroll and taxes can be complex, but our experts make it simple. We educate families, caregivers, and industry partners on legal pay, tax obligations, and compliance. Whether you’re an employer, CPA, agency or registry, we provide the guidance and support you need—from one-on-one consultations to webinars and industry events—to ensure a smooth, stress-free process.
Rachel Lawrence
Senior Partner Specialist
Rachel Lawrence
As a proud mother of three children, including a set of twins, Rachel joined our team in 2019 to become our Agency Partner Specialist. Rachel is a natural fit for this position, with a solid 20-year foundation in the in-home childcare industry. She brings a wealth of diverse experience to her role, having experience as a nanny, a nanny agency owner, and having employed a nanny for her children.
Rachel is a big proponent of developing and adhering to high industry standards. Her dedication is evident through her two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Nanny Association. An active participant in industry conferences, Rachel speaks at events hosted by the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, the International Nanny Association, iNNTD, and NannyPalooza.
Incorporating expertise, warmth, and a commitment to excellence, Rachel plays a pivotal role at HomeWork Solutions, contributing to our mission of providing top-notch solutions for household employers.
Joe Frisbee
Sales and Customer Care Manager
Joe Frisbee
Joe assists families understand their obligations as household employers and ensures our clients get their relationship with their nanny, caregiver or other household employee off to the right start. From nanny shares to companionship exemptions, Joe is there to walk our clients through every situation and concern with hiring a household employee. Joe liaisons with our referral partners to ensure their clients get the concierge level of service they are accustomed to providing to their own clients. He consults with our enrollment and payroll team to ensure our clients get setup with state and federal tax ID numbers and transition into service expeditiously and without fail.
Franny Wood
Household Employment Consultant
Franny Wood
With a career spanning 17 years in the household employment industry, Franny Wood is driven by a passion for community and childcare. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Through her extensive experience, she has gained a deep understanding of the intricacies of household employment tax law. As a proponent of fair and legal pay, Franny now uses her expertise to advise both employers and employees on tax obligations and how they can both benefit from total compensation employment arrangements through her work with HomeWork Solutions.
Julian Smith
Small Business Solutions
Julian Smith
Julian Smith is a dynamic business development professional with a proven track record of enabling success in the B2B space. With experience across a variety of industries including real estate, AI/cybersecurity, and PEO (Professional Employer Organizations), Julian brings a well-rounded skill set to growth initiatives. Julian holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Hofstra University in Long Island, NY
Household Payroll & Compliance
Behind every accurate paycheck and compliant tax filing is a team of household payroll experts ensuring smooth operations. Our department heads in Payroll Processing, Tax Filing, and Finance oversee every detail—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. With deep expertise in household payroll and tax regulations, they guide their teams to deliver reliable service, helping families and caregivers stay on track with their payroll and tax obligations.
Oruno Erekaife
Tax Manager
Oruno Erekaife
Oruno is a senior member of the Tax Department. His tenure at HomeWork Solutions has enabled him to gain a high-level knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax laws across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This knowledge enables him to advocate for his clients when addressing notices from the State and the IRS. He’s also gained a deep understanding of payroll and payroll tax set up as they pertain to household employment laws which ensure clients maintain their compliance with tax code.
Oruno has a B.A. in accounting and finance from West Virginia University and an MBA from Shenandoah University.
Marcela Abaunza
Payroll Team Lead
Marcela Abaunza
As Payroll Team Lead at HomeWork Solutions, Marcela simplifies payroll and tax compliance for families with household staff. She assists clients through payroll processes, reducing the workload for busy families. Her dedication to exceptional service aligns with HomeWork Solutions’ commitment to personalized support and fostering close client relationships. Outside of work, Marcela enjoys cycling, dining, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Nathan Sovine
Payroll Team Lead
Nathan Sovine
Em Winfield
Small Business Payroll Operations Lead
Em Winfield
Em is a senior member of our payroll team, specializing in complex client situations and partner relationships. Over her tenure at HomeWork Solutions, she has become an expert in payroll and tax rules. She has a background as a child care provider, offering a sympathetic perspective on employee-employer relationships.
Em spends her free time playing with her cats, watching sports (Go Blue!), and quilting. She has an Associates’s Degree in General Studies and is presently working towards her B.S. in Economics.
Accounting
Angel Edgar
Finance Manager
Angel Edgar
As a long-term employee of HomeWork Solutions, Angel has enjoyed a variety of positions within the company. During brief assignments outside of HomeWork Solutions (HWS), Angel delved into Project Management, General Ledger Accounting and Auditing while employed at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and what was the Financial Consulting arm of Price Waterhouse at that time. She brings her financial and project management skills to HWS in helping to streamline operations and simplify household payroll and tax filings for our valued clients. She is a proud mother of two children who have been a part of the HomeWork Solutions community since birth.
Angel holds a BS in Accounting from George Mason University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Virginia.
Denise Carter
Senior Accounting Specialist
Denise Carter
A proud mother of two outstanding women in their early 30’s and a grandmother of 3 (1 boy and 2 girls ages ranging from 4 to 15 year old), Denise joined Homework Solutions in Feb of 2007. She brought with her 17 years of customer service and bookkeeping experience. Denise has worn many hats here in her tenure. She’s always willing to pitch in and help wherever needed. Denise’s focus is accounting and finance support.
The HomeWork Solutions’ professional team of nanny tax experts and household employee payroll compliance specialists is available for interview or comment to the media. Our staff has been consulted by Money, Kiplinger, and Working Mother magazines, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and other news media.
Inquiries should be directed to Justin Schoolmaster at 617-372-3849.