About Paideia Solutions Group

Kelsey Evert has spent over two decades specializing in building people, developing high-performing sales teams and fostering strong industry relationships. As Chief Executive Officer, Kelsey is focused on growing the Paideia footprint with employers, brokers, and carriers.

As a passionate leader, he has cultivated a personal brand centered on growth, mentorship, and innovation. Staying centered on mentorship and innovation ultimately allowed Kelsey to rise the ranks in the industry.

Beyond his professional pursuits, you may catch Kelsey at a card show or in a local gym coaching basketball. He is married to his wife; Cindy and they have 2 wonderful and talented children; James and Camille.

As Chief Growth Officer at Paideia Solutions, Ashley Shaw is focused on expanding the firm’s footprint through meaningful partnerships and exceptional service. She is focused on the growth, experience, and long-term success of Paideia's partner agencies, helping them thrive in a rapidly evolving benefits landscape.

With a strong background in leading high-performing teams and fostering lasting relationships, Ashley brings both vision and heart to her work. Her leadership is grounded in values-driven, others-centered principles, with a belief that growing people is just as important as growing business.

Ashley is also a devoted wife to Terald and proud mom to two active boys, Harrison and Bryson. Outside of work, you’ll find her at a Pilates class or cheering on her sons at their sporting events. She is the author of Create Your Ideal Future, a book that helps readers build a life of purpose, peace, and joy—one small step at a time.

Jordan Smith is a highly decorated employee benefits professional who has spent almost two decades in the carrier space working alongside employers, brokers, and employees to provide benefit analysis, strategy, and implementation expertise. Jordan has led award-winning teams over his tenure in the industry and prides himself on teaching and transferring his knowledge and skillsets to others to be able to make a positive impact on their professional relationships.

At Paideia Solutions Group, Jordan oversees day to day operations, ensuring our Team receives the necessary training and industry knowledge to remain competitive and compliant in the fast-paced and ever-changing environment of the employee benefits industry.

On a personal note, Jordan is happily married to his wife Meredith and is a “girl dad” to Schyler and Saylor. Jordan and his family are very active in their local church and enjoys spending time together on their mini-farm. Jordan is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and is an avid Tennessee sports fan. Go Vols!

Nolan McCue is a seasoned insurance and benefits consultant with almost two decades of experience in employee benefits enrollment, client strategy, and business development. As a Partner at Paideia Solutions Group, he plays a key role in driving strategic growth, optimizing enrollment solutions and ensuring clients receive the highest level of service and expertise.

Throughout his career, Nolan has worked closely with employers, brokers, and carriers to streamline the benefits enrollment process, enhance employee engagement, and implement innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of organizations. With a deep understanding of compliance, technology-driven enrollment platforms, and best practices in benefits communication, he is committed to delivering results that improve both employer efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Nolan is passionate about passing his knowledge on all things baseball and softball to future generations. He enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing with his family and friends. When he is not doing that, you can find Nolan at a ballpark across the country cheering on his kids. Nolan is married to his wife Jenny, and they have two children, Brody Banks and Kennedy Ann.

Matt Williamson is going on two decades of growth in the industry. As Chief Technology Officer at Paideia Solutions, Matt is the expert for all things tech, and he is committed to making systems more efficient and user-friendly.

Throughout his career, he has built a successful business while staying at the forefront of technology, continuously innovating to simplify and enhance processes for clients, brokers, and carriers. With a passion for problem-solving and forward-thinking solutions, he thrives on pushing the boundaries of technology in the insurance space His ability to internalize and process information rapidly is one of Matt’s most formidable talents.

When Matt is not developing cutting-edge platforms or mentoring the next generation of tech leaders, he enjoys the outdoors and supporting his wife in children in their athletic endeavors. He is married to Becky and has three children: Emma, Eliza, and Graham.