John Cumbee
Chief Executive Officer
John serves as the Chief Executive Officer for CoAdvantage.
Prior to CoAdvantage, John spent the last 10+ years at Paychex subsidiary, SurePayroll, where he led the Sales, Marketing, Service, and Technology teams through a significant growth phase. John has over 20 years of experience in Finance and Operational leadership roles, including 10+ years in the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Economics and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
From the Blog
Explore leadership insights and HR strategies from John and other CoAdvantage experts
What the Slowing Labor Market Means for Small Business Hiring and Retention
After years of overheated competition for workers, hiring dynamics are finally starting to cool, but not in the way many small ...
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8 Ways Payroll Impacts More Than Just Payday
8 Ways Payroll Impacts More Than You Think Payroll may seem like a back-office function, but its influence reaches far beyond ...
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IRS Releases Eligible Jobs for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction
When Congress passed the “no tax on tips” deduction in July 2025, one of the biggest questions both employees and employers had ...
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The HR–IT Connection: Why Collaboration is Key to Unlocking ROI in HR Tech
Why do HR and IT need to work together on HR systems? HR-IT collaboration is essential for getting ROI from HR technology ...
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AI in HR: What Small Business Leaders Need to Know Now
The buzz around AI in HR is growing, but for many small businesses, the gap between hype and reality still feels wide. ...
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The Hidden Risks of DIY HR: Why Outsourcing HR Is Often the Smarter, Safer Move for Growing Businesses
Plenty of small businesses try to manage HR on their own. Some use off-the-shelf templates, cobbled-together spreadsheets, or ...
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HR Outsourcing for Compliance Peace of Mind
How does outsourcing compliance and risk management help employers?
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7 Payroll Best Practices Every Business Should Know
Read MoreLabor Law Spotlight: Employee Privacy Rights and Regulations
Employers have long had a vested interest in monitoring employee activity to ensure that workers are fulfilling their job ...
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What Happens If Employers Violate Labor Laws?
Employers, including small businesses, face a complex challenge when it comes to complying with labor laws. These laws are not ...
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