We are big enough to get the job done quickly and accurately, but small enough to answer the phone.

PayReel is sister company to Crew Connection, a global film and television crew booking service. Founder and President of both companies, Heidi McLean, explains, “After many years of booking crews and experiencing firsthand all the headaches of working with payroll companies that didn’t know the unique needs of the industry, we identified a market niche for a company like PayReel.”

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As a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-owned Small Business (WOSB) vendor, we are an important resource for our clients who seek diversity in their vendor and supplier relationships.
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Our Team

Heidi McLean
Founder & President
e-mail me: heidi@payreel.com

Having worked on both the client and freelance sides of corporate video and broadcast news production, Heidi recognized an industry-wide need for someone with real television and film know-how to put the two ends together. In 1989, she founded Crew Connection and has since built it into the largest, most experienced film and television crew booking service in the industry. In 1995, she added to their services by establishing PayReel, a national payroll service for the film and television industry.

Alva Brown
General Manager
e-mail me: alva@payreel.com

A native of Oklahoma, Alva has a diverse background in many facets of growing and running successful businesses. He's held a variety of positions including Vice President - Global Technical Services, General Manager - Field Operations, Director of Strategy Development, and National Sales Branch Manager.

Lisa Cobb
Payroll Supervisor
e-mail me!: lisac@payreel.com

Lisa, the head of the PayReel staff, oversees all film and video accounts. She is the administrator for our insurance, 401K and payroll taxes. Home grown in the Lone Star State and transplanted to the Colorado mountains, Lisa brings with her a Texas-size smile and a cheerful "can do" attitude. Her knowledge and experience are a big part of what makes PayReel a success.

Pat Davis
Payroll Administrator
e-mail me!: patd@payreel.com

A Native of Colorado, Pat Davis has brought with her many years of office and accounting experience, making her a versatile and valuable member of our team.  Pat is the administrator for our corporate department and backs up Lisa in the day-to-day payroll operations of PayReel.  Because she has lived in the mountains for many years, she fits right in with our beautiful mountain location near Evergreen, Colorado.

Jane Hanson
Payroll Assistant / PayReel
e-mail me: janeh@payreel.com

Jane comes to us with over 30 years of accounting experience which serves her well in her role as payroll assistant. She works closely with our corporate clients and is an essential member of the PayReel team.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jane now lives in Evergreen, CO where she has been for 3 decades. She is a talented artist and has a side business in the Norwegian Folkart of Rosemaling.

DJ Woolsey
Payroll Assistant
e-mail me: djw@payreel.com

DJ, a Colorado native, comes on board with 15 years of payroll experience in the tourist railroad and gaming industries. At PayReel, DJ does film and corporate payroll processing and accounts payable. Her knowledge and expertise make her a great addition to the PayReel team. She lives in Golden with her husband and cat, Leo, and is an accomplished flute and piccolo player.

Vickie Miller
Payroll Assistant
e-mail me: vickiem@payreel.com

Vickie grew up in Northern California and moved to Colorado in 2006, after 10 yrs in Reno, NV. She brings 15 years of payroll experience to the table and has quickly become an intergral part of the PayReel organization, where she is responsible for all aspects of film and corporate payroll processing. A mountain girl at heart, Vickie lives in St. Mary's Glacier where she enjoys riding her ATV, cooking and spending time with her husband and two very spoiled dogs.

Laurie Marti
Administrative Assistant
e-mail me: admin@payreel.com

Serene and unflappable, Laurie uses her vast and varied talents to support both Crew Connection and PayReel. Whether she's answering phones, filing invoices, proofreading payroll or ordering office supplies, she handles it all with ease and grace. Originally from Colorado Springs, Laurie bounced around the country most of her life until finally settling back down in Colorado with her husband to raise their three girls.  She and her family are avid road and mountain bikers, skiers and travel adventurers. 

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