Executive Team

Kevin Choksi, founder, president and CEO
As founder, president, and chief executive officer of WorkForce Software, Mr. Choksi is responsible for product strategy, strategic direction and operational decision-making.  Mr. Choksi has more than 10 years of management experience in the time and attendance technology and software development industry.  He has designed, implemented, and supported PC, client/server, and web-based time and attendance systems.  His experience is hands-on by working with many organizations to implement the system as well as studying the requirements of hundreds of organizations in almost every type of business.  Mr. Choksi holds a M.B.A. and a B.S.E. in computer engineering from the University of Michigan.

Michael Knister, chief technology officer
As chief technology officer, Mr. Knister is responsible for managing the development and product planning for WorkForce Software’s Time and Attendance software solution.  Mr. Knister’s experience in software planning, development, and technical architecture is extensive.  Mr. Knister has been an independent consultant for a number of high technology companies, specifically in the time and attendance software industry.  Mr. Knister holds a M.S.E. in computer engineering from the University of Michigan.

Kathy Cannon, product manager and implementation director
Ms. Cannon is responsible for managing product planning and customer implementations at WorkForce Software.  With 20 years of experience in the time and attendance software industry, Ms. Cannon has the knowledge and background to provide customers with the consultation necessary to implement an effective payroll solution.  Ms. Cannon is responsible for conducting customer consultation, the services team, including project managers, trainers, technical support and installation specialists.  She holds a MIS degree from Old Dominion University.

Brant Stevens, vice president of sales
Brant Stevens serves as the company’s vice president of sales. Mr. Stevens has over 20 years sales and executive experience in a variety of leading high-tech companies, including Sterling Commerce, Mobius Management Systems, JetForm, and Dakota Imaging (acquired by WebMD). He graduated Cum Laude with a MBA in marketing from the University of Louisville.

Bob Gallagher, vice president of marketing and business development
Bob Gallagher serves as the company’s vice president of marketing and business development. Mr. Gallagher has worked in the software industry for 20 years in various roles, including marketing, communications, and systems consulting. Mr. Gallagher has worked for and consulted with many leading software companies, including Arbortext (acquired by PTC), HAHT Commerce (acquired by GXS), Intuit, QAD, Sybase and PC Week magazine (now eWeek). He earned a B.S. in finance from Southern Illinois University.

Ed Bernice, chief financial officer
As chief financial officer, Mr. Bernice is responsible for the strategic and financial business development at WorkForce Software, including all finance, accounting, and legal affairs.  He has 30-plus years experience in finance, administration, and business operations.  Mr. Bernice has a long history with small and large technology organizations, where he has been instrumental in increasing revenue by streamlining processes, and developing and executing profitable mergers, and acquisitions.  Throughout his professional history, he has held executive positions at Halcon SD Group, Inc., Steinman, Texcel International, Memry Corporation, ENSR International Corporation, and Clayton Group Services, Inc.  He holds a M.B.A. in finance from Fordham University in New York and B.S. in electrical engineering from Rutgers University.

Mike Muha, Hosting and Information Systems Manager
Mr. Muha has 20 years experience managing large-scale clusters of servers supporting web-based subscription applications in high-growth environments. Mr. Muha is responsible for EmpCenter Online, WorkForce Software's subscription-based offering. In addition, Mr. Muha manages a team of system administrators responsible for building and maintaining a wide variety of systems for internal operations and customer support. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan.