Grow Your Business with
Journey Payroll & HR
Fort Collins, Colorado
Our goal is to be recognized locally as the leading provider of payroll services in Fort Collins, offering exceptional Payroll and HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. We are committed to supporting the Fort Collins community through quality service and meaningful contributions, fostering strong local ties and delivering the best possible support.
Located in Fort Collins, CO
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Phone: (970) 568-8613
Email: [email protected]
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98%
Client Retention Rate
100%
Locally Owned
2200+
Happy Clients
Meet Our Director of Partner Relationships
Christine Welch
Christine brings a deep understanding of Journey’s mission and values to her roles as Director of Partner Relationships and Shareholder. Throughout her time with the company, she has developed strong expertise in relationship building and partnership engagement. Her strategic approach to understanding client and partner needs positions her to strengthen connections across Journey’s network and drive mutual success. Christine is committed to fostering trust-based relationships and providing exceptional support to partners and business owners as they grow.
What is Christine’s favorite thing about Journey? The people. Building genuine relationships with our partners and watching them grow their businesses alongside Journey is what energizes me most. I love knowing that we’re making a real difference in the lives of business owners and their teams. That human connection, and seeing the impact we have together, is truly what makes this job meaningful.
Meet Our Fort Collins Ownership
Kevin Welch
Founder | Chief Executive Officer | Shareholder of Journey HQ, Franchise, National Accounts, & Software
Kevin Welch founded Journey Payroll & HR in 2010 with the vision to bring service back into an industry that seem to have lost that focus. Today, he never stops making service a priority, while he looks to disrupt the software side of the industry. Even though he’s constantly moving fast, he will always stop to ensure his team members around him are his priority. His goal is to always start and end everything with heart.
What is Kevin’s favorite thing about Journey? Having a workplace that is filled with laughter and the mentality that heart is in everything we do. He loves working with a team that keeps up with the vision and path set for Journey’s future.
Sue Shirley
Founder | Shareholder of Journey HQ
Sue Shirley alongside Kevin Welch founded Journey Payroll & HR in January 2010. Today, she is a shareholder in Journey Headquarters and brings years of payroll, tax, and leadership experience to the table. Sue is in the fabric of Journey, and truly does start and end everything with heart.
What is Sue’s favorite thing about Journey? The people-focus. She has a special relationship with her clients and loves coming to work every day because of the second family that Journey has become.
Lina Freed
Chief Operations Officer | Shareholder of Journey HQ
Lina Freed joined Journey in 2015, and immediately hit the ground running. In 2021 she became an owner and today, she is our outstanding COO, overseeing daily operations, constantly strategizing improvements for overall efficiency and productivity and is a valuable resource for all payroll and implementation specialists.
What is Lina’s favorite thing about Journey? Being a part of a company that prioritizes motivating and encouraging you to put your well-being first, and understand that when the employee’s thrive, so does the company.
Ashlee Faulkner
Chief Heart Officer | Shareholder of Journey HQ
Ashlee began her journey in July of 2012, and worked to make Journey better everyday since. She became a shareholder in Journey Headquarters in 2014, and today is President of Success and Happiness. Ashlee is the heart and smile of this operation and drives to ensure that every employee and client is happy and successful.
What is Ashlee’s favorite thing about Journey? Having a team that is built around family culture and makes every day the best day. Everyone does play a part in Journey’s success, and it is amazing to see how they put so much heart into everything.
Payroll & HR Services that Put People First
We offer integrated solutions for your employees, and we care about the quality of service we bring to the local market. Our goal is to be more than your payroll or HR service provider - we want to be a partner in growing your business.We offer integrated solutions for your employees, recognizing their diverse needs.
How to Get Started
We understand how important it is to choose the right partner for your HR and payroll needs. You need a partner who cares as much as you do.
STEP 1: Request a Quote
Answer initial questions about your business needs to connect you with a Journey Payroll & HR specialist.
Step 2: Connect With Us
Discuss your challenges. Craft a tailor-made HR and payroll solution that suits your needs.
Step 3: Experience the Difference
Experience how a partnership with us can help you unlock business growth by better serving your team and clients.