PEOPLE FIRST - Key Persons


Barbara Flynn - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • PRESIDENT
  • Member of St. Gregory
  • President of People First, Inc
Barbara is an active member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and has held many leadership roles in various ministries. She is an avid sports fan and has had season tickets to all of South Florida's professional teams. She also is a season ticket holder to the Broward Broadway series. She has performed with the American Legion Symphonic Band. She is also a marathoner having walked in 3 full and 40 half marathons in the span of 5 years. Barbara Flynn is the President of People First, Inc. Prior to founding People First, she served as Controller for a $23 million family entertainment operation, was co-owner of a high-fashion jewelry manufacturing company based in New York with additional businesses in London and the Philippines. In all her activities, she achieves success with strong team-building skills and the ability to see success through to the end.

Freda Flynn

Job Titles:
  • CONTROLLER
As our Controller, Freda brings to People First years of industry experience and unparalleled professionalism. Her daily duties include maintaining our general ledger...

Madison Thelwell

Job Titles:
  • HR ADMINISTRATOR
Madison Thelwell is the HR Administrator for People First. Madison is currently broadening her knowledge in Human Resources through Florida Atlantic University...

Marlies McKie

Job Titles:
  • PAYROLL MANAGER
  • RECRUITING MANAGER
Marlies has joined our People First team in July of 2020 to service our payroll clients. She is a Certified Administrative Professional and has a 30+ years administrative...

Patricia (Patti) Talasko

Job Titles:
  • ACCOUNTING MANAGER
  • Accounting Manager for People First Inc Patti
Patricia (Patti) Talasko is the Accounting Manager for People First Inc Patti earned her AA in Business and Accounting from Berkeley Clairmont Secretarial School, and since...

Sally Houle

Sally Houle (sounds like pool with an "H") is the Benefits Administrator for People First. Sally is currently earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration...