Why Würk

Deborah Saneman

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 25 years of experience in HCM, payroll, and consulting, Deborah is an expert in creating and enhancing business operations. Prior to joining Wurk as the Chief Operating Officer, she was the COO at Kelly Benefits Payroll where she collaborated with many different divisions within the organization to turn challenges into new opportunities for the business.

Deborah has a deep understanding of all aspects of business operations, including expertise in growing and expanding product offerings, as well as providing businesses with solutions to their pain points to work more efficiently and effectively. She also serves as the President of the Independent Payroll Providers Association and provides payroll guidance for independent organizations.

Dan Obendorfer

Director of Product

Jillian DeHerrera

Director of Sales

Navin Thawani

Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Navin Thawani is a Principal at New York-based investment firm, Foundry Capital. Foundry executes and actively manages proprietary and structured growth investments in high-quality companies across a range of industries. Navin also serves as Managing Partner and CFO of Würk, Navin takes active leadership and board roles across other Foundry portfolio companies.

Navin started his career on the derivatives desks at Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley in New York and London, respectively. Navin received his M.B.A. from Georgetown University, where he was the president of the M.B.A. Student Government Association. He earned a B.A. from the University of Delaware. Navin resides in New York, NY.

Melissa Erb

General Counsel

Melissa has more than 20 years of experience as a corporate attorney. She has served as legal counsel for companies in industries including payroll, benefits, insurance, and healthcare. As General Counsel for Wurk, Melissa’s role is pivotal in navigating the legal landscape of the company. She is entrusted with safeguarding the company’s legal interests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic guidance on complex legal issues. From contract negotiations to risk management, her aim is to support informed decision-making while mitigating legal exposure. With a focus on ethical standards and proactive legal strategies, she collaborates across departments to achieve business objectives efficiently and responsibly.

Melissa earned a B.A in Political Science from Mount St. Mary’s University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore Law School. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three daughters.

Karen Davis

Chief Customer Officer

Karen is an experienced Customer Success professional with a proven track record of driving client satisfaction and effective engagement. Skilled in relationship management, customer support and onboarding, Karen has partnered with Enterprise and small market clients in a variety of industries.

As the Chief Customer Officer at Würk, Karen leads a team of Human Resources and Payroll technology experts that offer support to the growing cannabis industry. With previous experience in multiple start-ups in the HR and Benefits space, Karen understands common challenges and uses that experience to drive customer engagement and a mutually beneficial long-term relationship. Karen graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Marketing.

Jennifer Meadows

Chief Operating Officer

Jennifer Meadows serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Würk, the leading Human Capital Management (HCM) company tailored for the cannabis industry. Since joining Würk in 2020, Jennifer has leveraged over three decades of experience in business development, operations management, and leadership to drive the company’s growth and operational excellence.

Prior to her appointment as COO in June 2023, Jennifer excelled as Director of Operations at Würk, where she developed a team of implementation experts to support the company’s expansion objectives. Before entering the cannabis sector, she managed HCM Support teams across various industries and software providers, honing her expertise in streamlining operations and enhancing client services.

In her role as COO, Jennifer is responsible for leading processes across the organization, developing business strategies, and executing the company’s goals. She oversees the implementations, product, tax, money movement, and operations teams, ensuring that Würk continues to provide essential services to cannabis operators, including industry-specific human resources foundations and reliable payroll solutions.

Jennifer’s extensive HCM systems experience and dedication to operational excellence make her a pivotal leader in advancing Würk’s mission to support the unique needs of the cannabis industry.