Chief Executive Officer

The Encompass Group formed in 2002 with John Luke at the helm. John Luke is responsible for the vision and direction of the organization, as well as managing the overall operations and resources of the company. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a Bachelors of Business Administration. He serves on the Board of Directors at Liberty Christian School and works with multiple charities and non-profit organizations around the metroplex. John Luke enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with his wife and their four children.

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Chief Talent Officer

Dr. Tony Bridwell is an organizational behaviorist with 25-plus years of experience working with global organizations related to employee experience and culture. As Chief Talent Officer for The Encompass Group, a people optimization company, he leads the Firm’s organizational consulting practice and serves as Practice Leader of the E3 Leadership Academy. Most recently, Dr. Bridwell led the award-winning People Group function of the global tax and technology firm Ryan, LLC as their Chief People Officer. Before his role at Ryan, he was the Chief People Officer for Brinker International and a Senior Partner with the global culture consultancy Culture Partners. 

Tony is an accomplished author of seven books, an international speaker, having presented in 44 countries, and a sought-after consultant and advisor specializing in purpose and culture. Dr. Bridwell was selected as the 2015 HR Executive of the Year by Dallas HR (the local SHRM affiliate), won the 2015 Strategic Leadership Award from Strategic Excellence HR, and was most recently recognized as a 2022 top 50 HR Professional by OnCon Icon Awards. 

Dr. Bridwell's academic journey is as diverse as his professional one, with studies in architecture, theology, and business culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and a Doctorate in Organizational Intelligence. His commitment to education extends to his role as an adjunct professor at SMU in Dallas, where he teaches MBA students Executive Leadership. Beyond academia, he is deeply involved in various organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the board of directors for Southwest Transplant Alliance. His personal commitment to organ donation, as a living organ donor, is a testament to his belief in the power of purpose and the potential to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. 

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Chief Financial Officer

Terry leverages his expertise in finance to provide executive oversight on the financial health of the business, focusing on strategic initiatives and operational decision-making. With 13 years of prior experience in finance roles including FP&A, treasury, and investor relations, he joined The Encompass Group in 2014. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Finance, Terry holds FPAC and CTP certifications and actively participates in CFOLC, FEI, and AFP organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his Little Brother, whom he met through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in 2022. Terry and his wife derive immense joy from parenthood, cherishing their son who brightens their lives every day.

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Vice President, Technology Solutions

Andi heads Technology Solutions for the organization and has led projects and implementations since she joined in 2015. Andi enjoys creating smart and efficient solutions using our technology solutions, allowing HR to focus on strategy, not administration. She graduated from Johnson and Wales University majoring in International Business and HR Administration and holds her PMP. Apart from the office, Andi enjoys watching football and spending time with her husband and two sons. Go Pack Go!

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Vice President, Transformational Consulting

Robert is an award-winning HR executive with a breadth of experience focused on workforce transformation, workforce planning, and M&A work. Robert completed his undergrad at the University of North Texas, graduate work at the University of Oklahoma and holds multiple professional designations. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Bailey, their two boys Dallas and Lawson, and their dog, Thelma.

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Vice President, Talent Acquisition Services

Joyce leads talent acquisition services for The Encompass Group and has spent the last 7 years with the organization. Joyce began her career as a recruiter, focusing on creating meaningful and long-lasting client relationships. She is passionate about top-grading organizations and partnering with clients to develop an innovative talent strategy. Joyce graduated as the Valedictorian from Abilene Christian University where she earned a double major in Political Science and History as a Jack Pope Fellow and President of the Debate Team. Joyce and her family are passionate about travel and actively working on maxing out their passport pages!

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Vice President, Business Development

Joshua leads business development in all areas of the organization, including Talent Acquisition Services and HR Technology Solutions. Joshua takes pride in building relationships and has spent the last 6 years in roles such as Senior Technical Recruiter, Account Manager, and Director of Business Development. He graduated from Midwestern State University with a degree in Biology and had the opportunity to serve as a missionary in 14 different countries. He values creating long lasting relationships with clients who desire true human capital management solutions.

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