Vern Mathews

Vern brings years of HR experience combined with a genuine passion for helping people and organizations thrive. Vern understands that a successful HR operation comes through building relationships, understanding culture, and helping teams grow with the right people in the right seats.

With over a decade of experience, Vern has worked with both large multi-national firms and smaller organizations, giving him a well-rounded perspective on what works at every scale. He’s known for his thoughtful, practical approach, and his ability to partner closely with leaders to create effective, people-centered HR strategies.

Samantha is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and is passionate about promoting mental and emotional wellness in the workplace. In addition to being a practitioner, Samantha is experienced in educating organizations about mental health and how to help their employees thrive.

Samantha earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

In addition to her work with Mathews Advisory, Samantha runs a private practice, Samantha Mathews Counseling & Consulting. She is also the Founder/CEO of Andree Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting trauma survivors with therapy and employment training.