"Kale is one of those rare leaders and designers who takes the time to build meaningful relationships with the people around him while creating thoughtful user experiences that account for every edge case or scenario. His ability to balance strong design thinking with genuine care for others makes him an exceptional leader. During my time at Paycom, Kale consistently went above and beyond in his roles as a team lead, mentor, product designer, and product/development partner. He was truly the heart of our design team – his positive attitude and williingness to work closely with others helped drive the successful delivery of numerous cross-module initiatives across Paycom's CRM, Client Action Center, Reporting, Analytics, Platform, and more. Whether you needed design brainstorming, mentorship, thoughtful feedback, or even just a laugh to brighten your day, he was always the first to show up and support no matter how many high priority projects, tight deadlines, or technical challenges he had to juggle. I can confidently say Kale is most reliable, knowledgable, and supportive designers I've had the privilege of working with! His leadership, dedication to user-centered design, and commitment to the team's success leaves a lasting impact on everyone around him."