Our Staff

Bryan Dear
Founder and former CPA, Bryan launched the service in Durango in 1993. We started as Dial-A-Check Payroll Service and finally figured out in 1998 that we were indeed The Payroll Department, Inc. Bryan likes to play (it can be tennis, mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, running around in the high country or just exploring our town), while being a part of this terrific community. It has been a thrill to see our organization grow and develop into a premier payroll service.

Mary Wagner
Since 2000, Mary brings her extensive office experience and dedication to doing each job right. Her dedication is only exceeded by her friendly and personal demeanor. Mary was born in Wisconsin, but came to Durango to help her sister build a barn and liked it so much that she eventually chose to settle down here. Mary's hobbies include caring for her llamas and making soap. She has a passion for reading and hiking the backcountry. Mary's goal is to eventually be able to spend more time outdoors and enjoy life.

Tanya Campbell
Tanya started in June 2001. Her leadership skills, her attention to detail, and her sense of fairness has helped lead The Payroll Department to its success. She is a fair player of the game of softball (a lefty). She is a mother to two delightful girls who keep her incredibly busy when she's not here at the office.

Eric Malone
Eric brings 15 years of leadership and management experience to the staff and clients of the Payroll Department. A life path of experiential education and adventure brought Eric into the wilderness with executives and youth at Outward Bound, climbing the walls of Yosemite, and most recently building a strawbale house in Bayfield. When not helping our clients with their Payroll needs he spends time with his family, explores our local wild places, and is working to keep up with the local cyclists of the Durango Wheel Club.

Kyla Zufelt
Born and raised locally, Kyla enjoys reading, spending time with her large family, and playing outdoors with her two children. She loves Durango, and the opportunities this position provides to serve the community.

Jessie Burdick-Davis
If you are calling The Payroll Department, chances are good Jessie will be greeting you! She was born and raised here in Durango and has been with The Payroll Department since November of 2010. She earned Accounting and Art degrees from Fort Lewis College. In her free time, she enjoys making pottery from the wheel, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing and coaching youth soccer.

Jenny Ewing
Jenny was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Eventually the desire to live in her favorite vacation spot resulted in a move to Durango with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys hiking, skiing, and river gazing. Her varied background with computer skills, customer service, a love of numbers, and a drive to get the job done right has landed her here at The Payroll Dept ready to help serve this great community.