Meet Our Team
The People Behind HomeWork Solutions
Household employment is personal – and the support behind it should be too.
At HomeWork Solutions, our team brings together decades of expertise in household payroll, tax compliance, HR guidance, and client support to help families and partners navigate household employment with confidence.
What sets us apart isn’t just what we know – it’s how we work. Our team is known for being approachable, responsive, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in helping clients feel supported every step of the way.
From payroll specialists and compliance experts to client service professionals and industry educators, every member of the HomeWork Solutions team plays a role in making household employment simpler and less stressful for the families and partners we serve.
Experienced. Knowledgeable. Human.
For more than 30 years, HomeWork Solutions has built a team of professionals dedicated to helping families, agencies, and household employees navigate the complexities of household employment.
Our leadership and team members are recognized throughout the industry for their expertise in household payroll, tax compliance, labor regulations, and client education. Many regularly participate in industry conferences, educational programs, professional associations, and media interviews related to household employment topics.
Leadership Team
The leadership team at HomeWork Solutions brings deep expertise in household employment, payroll, tax compliance, client service, and industry education. Their guidance has helped shape HomeWork Solutions into one of the most trusted names in household payroll and tax support nationwide.
Their shared commitment to expertise, integrity, and client care continues to drive the personal approach to support families and partners have trusted since 1993.
Jose Kassar, CPA
Jose brings over a decade of experience in finance and accounting to HWS, where he focuses on improving operations and delivering a consistently strong client experience. He began his career in the Audit Practice at Grant Thornton before transitioning to The Carlyle Group, where he oversaw financial reporting for multiple private equity funds and supported investors. Most recently, Jose led corporate financial planning and analysis as Finance Manager at Grid Networks.
Jose holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech and is a licensed CPA in Virginia. As a father of three boys, he understands the demands families face and is committed to making payroll and tax compliance simple and stress-free for clients.
Andrew Chau
Andrew brings a background in management consulting to HomeWork Solutions seeking to help improve operational efficiencies in the household payroll and tax filing processes. He has a deep passion for doing things the right way and makes client satisfaction his number one priority. He brings a deep knowledge in developing and implementing new systems, business process re-engineering, policy development, and data management.
Andrew has a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from George Mason University.
Troy Smith, CPA
Troy comes to HWS as a results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in internal controls, financial analysis, and project management. With two years of experience at PwC in their assurance practice and an additional two years as a Senior Accountant at 2U, Inc., Troy has developed a comprehensive skill set in financial management and compliance. Troy brings a depth of knowledge in accounting principles and regulatory standards, coupled with a strategic mindset to drive business success.
Troy has a BA in Finance and an MA in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia.
Jay Schulze
As the proud father of two busy young kids, Jay seeks to leverage his experience in personal finance and corporate operations roles to simplify household payroll and tax filing for families. Jay started his career as a financial planner and investment consultant before spending four years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he served as a Special Adviser in the Cyber Division and in the Director’s Office. In that time Jay led financial and administrative matters for the division, and later worked to establish an office tasked with building the Bureau’s partnerships with the private sector.
Jay has a BA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from Georgetown University
Kathleen Webb
Co-founded HomeWork Solutions in 1993 to provide payroll and tax services to families employing household workers. Kathy has extensive experience preparing ‘nanny tax’ payroll taxes. She is the author of numerous articles on this topic and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, and the Congressional Quarterly. She also consulted with Senate staffers in the drafting of the 1994 Nanny Tax Law.
Webb is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College. She is the former President of the International Nanny Association, the leading professional association in the in-home childcare industry.
Education & Partner Solutions Team
Household payroll and tax compliance can feel overwhelming – especially in an industry where rules, regulations, and best practices are constantly evolving. Our Education & Partner Solutions Team helps simplify the process through trusted guidance, practical education, and responsive support.
We work closely with families, caregivers, CPAs, agencies, registries, and industry professionals to provide clear answers and reliable resources on household employment, payroll, taxes, and compliance. From individualized consultations to webinars, conference presentations, and professional education programs, our team is committed to helping partners and clients feel informed, supported, and confident.
Rachel Lawrence
With over 20 years of experience across the nanny industry—as a nanny, agency owner, placement counselor, nanny employer, and nonprofit operations manager—Rachel brings a practical, well-rounded perspective to her work.
A two-term board member for the International Nanny Association and founder of FairAndLegalPay.com, Rachel is passionate about education, advocacy, and helping raise industry standards through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Rachel is a proud mother of three children, including a set of twins, and lives with her family in Oregon.
Joe Frisbee
Joe assists families understand their obligations as household employers and ensures our clients get their relationship with their nanny, caregiver or other household employee off to the right start. From nanny shares to companionship exemptions, Joe is there to walk our clients through every situation and concern with hiring a household employee.
Joe liaises with our referral partners to ensure their clients get the concierge level of service they are accustomed to providing to their own clients. He consults with our enrollment and payroll team to ensure our clients get setup with state and federal tax ID numbers and transition into service expeditiously and without fail.
Franny Wood
With nearly two decades of experience in the household employment industry, Franny Wood combines deep expertise in tax compliance with a genuine passion for supporting families and care professionals. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Accounting, and is currently pursuing an MBA to further expand her strategic and financial acumen.
Franny’s unique blend of industry insight and accounting knowledge makes her a trusted resource for employers, employees, and professional partners alike. Through her role at HomeWork Solutions, she advises on household employment tax compliance, total compensation strategies, and legal pay requirements—helping clients and employees navigate the complexities of the household employment industry, while aligning budget expectations and tax saving strategies.
Household Payroll & Compliance
Accurate payroll and tax compliance require more than just processing paperwork – they require expertise, precision, and attention to detail. Our Household Payroll & Compliance team leads oversee payroll processing and tax filings to help ensure families and household employees stay compliant and supported.
With specialized knowledge of household payroll regulations and employer responsibilities, our team works behind the scenes to deliver reliable service, clear communication, and peace of mind for the clients we serve every day.
Oruno Erekaife
Oruno is a senior member of the Tax Department. His tenure at HomeWork Solutions has enabled him to gain a high-level knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax laws across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This knowledge enables him to advocate for his clients when addressing notices from the State and the IRS. He’s also gained a deep understanding of payroll and payroll tax set up as they pertain to household employment laws which ensure clients maintain their compliance with tax code.
Oruno has a B.A. in accounting and finance from West Virginia University and an MBA from Shenandoah University.
Marcela Abaunza
As Payroll Team Lead at HomeWork Solutions, Marcela simplifies payroll and tax compliance for families with household staff. She assists clients through payroll processes, reducing the workload for busy families. Her dedication to exceptional service aligns with HomeWork Solutions’ commitment to personalized support and fostering close client relationships. Outside of work, Marcela enjoys cycling, dining, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Angel Edgar
As a long-term employee of HomeWork Solutions, Angel has enjoyed a variety of positions within the company. During brief assignments outside of HomeWork Solutions (HWS), Angel delved into Project Management, General Ledger Accounting and Auditing while employed at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and what was the Financial Consulting arm of Price Waterhouse at that time. She brings her financial and project management skills to HWS in helping to streamline operations and simplify household payroll and tax filings for our valued clients. She is a proud mother of two children who have been a part of the HomeWork Solutions community since birth.
Angel holds a BS in Accounting from George Mason University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Virginia.
Denise Carter
A proud mother of two outstanding women in their early 30’s and a grandmother of 3 (1 boy and 2 girls ages ranging from 4 to 15 year old), Denise joined Homework Solutions in Feb of 2007. She brought with her 17 years of customer service and bookkeeping experience. Denise has worn many hats here in her tenure. She’s always willing to pitch in and help wherever needed. Denise’s focus is accounting and finance support.