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Michael Reese


Michael brings more than 20 years of global payroll management experience to his role as Burkland's Payroll Team Lead.

Michael is a seasoned global payroll expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. He was instrumental in establishing Burkland’s Payroll department, and he currently manages all aspects of payroll activities for a wide variety of startups in his role as Payroll Team Lead.

A collaborative team player with an ownership mentality, Michael has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results that contribute to the overall success of his clients.

He holds payroll certifications from the American Payroll Institute, Gusto, and Rippling.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys traveling, grilling, and watching football—he’s a Dallas Cowboys fan for life!