Colby Davis

HR and Business Executive

Colby Davis is a seasoned professional in the HR and sales sectors, currently serving as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Employer Advantage. In this role, he focuses on helping businesses manage their HR compliance and outsourcing needs. His tenure at Employer Advantage lasted from January 2019 to April 2022, during which he was instrumental in rebuilding the sales team and implementing effective marketing strategies that led to significant sales growth, even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.1

Davis has a robust background in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry, having transitioned from Employer Advantage to become the President of Obsidian HR in May 2022. His experience includes previous roles as Chief Revenue Officer at Obsidian HR and Customer Insights Director at KLAS, where he advised healthcare IT companies on enhancing customer experiences.1 2

He holds an MBA from Stanford University and has worked in various capacities, including as a consultant for the Boston Consulting Group and an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency. Colby resides in Lindon, Utah, with his family, which includes four sons.1 2

Experience

President at Obsidian HR (September 2022 - Present)

- Chief Revenue Officer at Obsidian HR (May 2022 - September 2022) - Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Employer Advantage (January 2019 - April 2022) - Customer Insights Director at KLAS (2018 - 2019) - Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (July 2016 - December 2017) - Operations and Procurement Intern at Krishi Star (2015) - Leadership Analyst at Central Intelligence Agency (2010 - 2014) - Arabic Instructor at Brigham Young University (2009 - 2010) - Missionary at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2006 - 2008)

Education

- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic, Magna Cum Laude, Valedictorian at Brigham Young University (3.96 GPA) - Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2014 - 2016)