Who We Are

Moneywise Payroll is proud to serve 450 clients and 15,000 employees in Virginia and all 50 states with customized Payroll processing, reporting, and disbursement - all seamlessly integrated with Time & Labor Management and Human Resources. Our professional payroll specialists provide top-notch services to businesses with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and superior customer service. With more than two decades of industry leadership and experience in outsourced payroll services, choosing MoneyWise is choosing business success. 

Our mission at Moneywise is to create a positive ripple effect for our clients and for the local economies in which they operate. When payroll, time and labor management, and human resources are done correctly it has a positive impact on the community. Our aim is to simplify the process for our clients so that they can focus on what they do best.

Our Team

  • sean shanks president moneywise payroll services

    Sean Shanks

    PRESIDENT

    Sean joined MoneyWise Payroll as an Account Executive in 2000 and quickly found a niche in customer service and database administration. His previous experiences in customer service within a variety of industries made him the perfect candidate for the role of Operations Manager, which he was promoted to in 2002. In this role, he worked closely with Frank Birckhead, the founder of MoneyWise to transform the customer experience, thus guiding MoneyWise to a new level. Following the passing of Frank in 2015, Sean purchased MoneyWise and became the President of the organization.

    “I was drawn to the customer service industry because of how rewarding it is to help people achieve their goals. I hope to continue growing MoneyWise one client at a time”, says Sean.

    Sean and his wife Jennifer have three children, and they enjoy raising their family in the beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. When he is out of the office, you can find Sean training for fall Cyclocross bike racing in the area.

  • Bobbie Shackelford operations manager moneywise payroll services

    Bobbie Shackelford

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Bobbie joined MoneyWise Payroll as a Data Entry Associate in 2013 after moving from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville, VA. With over 20 years of experience in customer service she quickly moved into her current role as the Operations Manager. Bobbie enjoys building relationships with clients and identifying their needs in order to provide a truly VIP customer experience.

    As a visionary of the bigger picture, Bobbie is always looking for ways to help others and improve MoneyWise Payroll as a whole. “While my nickname at the office is ‘Queen B’, I take pride in helping the members of our team become better leaders.” Our team here at MoneyWise is what makes us great, says Bobbie.

    As a single mother of two she has always been passionate about her family. You will often hear her speak about her son Malique who resides in the VA Beach area with his beautiful wife Elizabeth, as well as her daughter Daisha who quickly earned her place here in the MoneyWise office. “They are my biggest accomplishment, and the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. ‘Mom’ is the most rewarding title I’ve ever been given.” Bobbie enjoys cooking and hosting gatherings. Her favorite color is glitter and appreciates anything that sparkles. As a Pittsburgh native she loves the Steelers, football season, and fall weather.

  • Daisha Wellons

    Daisha Wellons

    PAYROLL SPECIALIST

    Daisha joined MoneyWise Payroll as a Payroll Specialist in 2021 with an interest in further developing her Customer Service and leadership skills as well as expanding her knowledge of Payroll. “My favorite part of my job is building relationships with new and existing clients. Seeing how local clients positively impact our community is very rewarding. I love being a part of their journey.” When she is out of the office, you can find Daisha spending quality time with her family, friends, and her two cats, Harrison and Keem, who she loves dearly.

  • Hailey Mays-Brown

    Hailey Mays-Brown

    PAYROLL GENERALIST

    Hailey graduated from Mary Baldwin University in 2023 with a bachelor’s in business administration, focusing on accounting and management. With experience in both fields, she is passionate about helping small businesses by taking on tasks that allow owners to focus on what they love. Outside of work, she enjoys crocheting, spending time with her corgi, Ein, and playing video and board games with friends dearly.