Doug Stewart — Chief Technology Officer at Nextep

About Doug Stewart

Doug Stewart is Chief Technology Officer at Nextep. Location: Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States.

Senior information technology professional driving productivity and organizational success through a passion for business, customer service and an obsession with details.

Skills

Leadership
Software Development
Web Applications

Additional experience

Senior Manager, Portfolio Management
Paychex
June 2019 – September 2025

Current role

Title: Chief Technology Officer
Company: Nextep
Location: Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States
Started: January 2026

About Nextep

Most founders don't start a business because they love navigating HR compliance, filing payroll taxes, or negotiating healthcare premiums. They start a business to build something great.But as a company grows, the administrative burden grows with it. That is where Nextep comes in.As an industry-leading, IRS-certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we take the heavy lifting of human resources, employee benefits, risk management, and full-service payroll off your shoulders. We believe that behind every W-2 is a real person, and behind every business is a leadership team that needs their time back.We differentiate our PEO partnership by combining world-class human support with intuitive technology:True Partnership: You aren't just a ticket number. Every client gets a dedicated Client Success Manager, backed by a specialized team of HR, benefits, and payroll experts.Accessible Technology: Our all-in-one platform and Elevate by Nextep mobile app empower your employees to manage their employment lifecycle effortlessly from anywhere.Transparent, Flat-Fee Billing: We believe in honest partnerships, which means no hidden fees and no percentage-based payroll billing. You always know exactly what you are paying for.To give you total peace of mind, we hold the industry's most rigorous accreditations, including the IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) designation, Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC) certification, SOC 1, Type 2 recognition, and ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services award.We handle the complexities of compliance and administration so you can get back to growing your business. Because ultimately, everything we do is driven by one core mission: elevating the employment experience and enriching people's lives.

Industry: Human Resources Services
Company size: 201-500
Website: nextep.com

About Doug Stewart

Skills

Additional experience

Senior Manager, Portfolio Management