Our Team

Nancy Thompson

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Nancy has held a variety of positions, including Accounts Receivable Specialist, Finance Operations Lead, and Accounts Payable Specialist. She was previously with The Icebox, an Atlanta based B2B swag and branded goods provider, as a Senior AR Specialist, where she was responsible for maintaining customer relationships, managing collections & cash application, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency.

With over a decade of experience, Nancy is most proud of her ability to improve collections processes and being recognized for it with the Accounting Employee of the Year award in her previous role.

She began her career in property maintenance operations, before transitioning to the automotive industry with Ford Motor Company. Since then, she has built her career in Metro-Atlanta gaining experience in accounting and customer-driven financial operations.

In her spare time, Nancy enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their four fur-children Binx, Molly, Maddux, & Marlo.

Doug Murphy

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With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, Douglas Murphy is a results-driven recruiter known for his ability to identify, engage, and place top professionals in high-impact roles. Recognized as a Top Recruiter for three consecutive years, Doug takes pride in building strong relationships and delivering exceptional hiring solutions. His industry expertise, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence set him apart in the competitive recruiting landscape.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Doug relocated to Texas nearly 20 years ago, where he built both his career and family. He and his wife have been married for 12 years and are proud parents of two children, ages 20 and 9. Outside of work, Doug enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, golfing, and supporting his son’s soccer journey by attending every game.

Doug’s success is driven by integrity, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—both professionally and personally. Whether helping businesses secure top talent or striving for personal growth, Doug approaches every challenge with dedication and enthusiasm.

Lily Yari

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Lily has worked in multiple information environments for over ten years, including public, academic, corporate, and legal libraries. She is most proud of making sure information is accessible to all in multiple different formats. In her spare time, she likes to read, write, and play with her Old English Sheepdog Daphne. 

James Tsikerdanos

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James has held a variety of positions including Executive Sales Coach, Program Manager, and National Account Executive and was previously with Enable as the Revenue Enablement Program Manager where he was responsible for providing the leadership development of over 35 sales managers and directors located across the globe in US, CA, UK, and ANZ. He designed and deployed sales training and coaching for over 100 sales representatives.  James is most proud of his work with junior sales managers at Enable in helping them find a healthy work-life balance while exceeding their team sales targets.  James is also 14-year Army Reserve veteran. He enlisted out of high school as an intelligence analyst and went on to receive an ROTC scholarship from Howard University in D.C. while dual enrolled at George Washington University where he would get his BFA in art education. James has over 15 years of sales experience working with finance and technology start-ups. He has provided sales training and coaching to dozens of law firms over the last several years as an executive sales coach.

In their spare time, James enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their two dogs Luna (pitbull)  and Harvey (Italian greyhound). Katie and James are big time horror movie fans and art lovers.  James also volunteers on several county appointed boards and non-profits, to include the Greene County Economic Development Authority, Piedmont Workforce Development Board, and the American Legion.

Jennifer Niemier

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Jennifer has held a variety of positions including Paralegal, Trial Manager, City Clerk, Legal Office Manager, Project Manager, and was previously with Wheelhouse as Client Services Director managing public relations and inhouse manufacturing.  Jennifer is most proud of her paralegal career working in different areas of the law and managing a small law office; as a City Clerk was instrumental in establishing a number one ranking of best places to live by US News and World Report, city logo design, and taking the city paperless; as a project manager building 17 quick serve restaurants across the country in 10 months; working in non-profit for a syndicator building low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) properties; and most recently in public relations managing an account for the world’s second largest wine and spirits seller.  She has degrees in management, paralegal studies, and advanced paralegal certifications.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two children, outdoor activities, traveling, reading/listening to self-improvement and personal development, networking, and always learning and developing new skills. 

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to How to Manage a Small Law Firm and wishing her success in this new opportunity.

Jennifer Sjostrom

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Jennifer has held a variety of positions including Financial Specialist and was previously with Carrier-Robins, where they were responsible for ERTC data entry, calculations and making sure all of the information collected and entered is clear and precise before passing the case along to the lawyer assigned. Jennifer is most proud of working hard to grow her Bookkeeping/Accounting knowledge by experience and ongoing schooling.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys volunteering, boating, traveling, and really anything outdoors. Between my husband and I we have 7 children between the ages of 16-28. We also own two Great Danes as well as foster.

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to How to Manage a Small Law Firm and wishing them success in this new opportunity.