Our Team

OUR PEOPLE

At the heart of any good company is good people. Choice is no exception. Our people come from all over the state and have a wide array of educational, professional, personal, and cultural backgrounds. We are all brought together by the shared passion of helping children.

We also focus on developing one another through meaningful relationships, challenging work, constructive feedback, sound professional training, and a true commitment to nurturing the career path of each team member.

Director of Payroll & Benefits Jake Allen
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Jake Allen is our Director of Payroll and Benefits. Jake oversees the management of payroll processes and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. He also works closely with the finance department to implement the accounting software, and assists our new and current Choice employees with payroll needs. Jake also assists finance and payroll with special projects and is committed to perfecting audits for Choice Schools and its academies. Jake graduated from Central Michigan University, receiving his B.S. in Business Administration and Economic Theory. Jake is also a proud Marine, having served in the military from 2001 to 2005. Jake will advocate for employees' needs, provide world-class benefits, and build a foundation for accurate payroll processes while rooted in our values.
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator Rachel Sterchele
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Rachel Sterchele is our Employee Relations Specialist. Rachel earned her bachelor's degree at Western Michigan University, majoring in Advertising and Promotion and minoring in Business Management. As the employee relations specialist dedicated to the academies, Rachel will ensure the effective onboarding process and support of new employees, as well as compliance laws, are adhered to in the collection and retention of employee files, audits, and paperwork reviews. She will provide excellent customer service for company employees by administering human resources policies and procedures that pertain to compliance.