"I’m proud of how far Payworks has come in the last 21 years, and I attribute our success to the hard work and dedication of our team. Our employees and their families rely on us to make the right decisions every day. My obligation is to ensure that we have a successful business, so that they do not have to worry about their economic livelihood. That is why Payworks is in business, and that is the standard I set for myself."
As cofounder of Payworks, Barb Gamey has overseen the strategic direction and development of the company since its inception.
In 2000, after 15 years of senior level experience in the payroll services industry, Barb recognized that there were gaps in the industry and resulting opportunities that could be gained if she created a unique value offering that encompassed the latest in computer technology combined with a truly customer-centric service philosophy.
As a result, Payworks’ proprietary payroll application was developed by expert individuals who truly understood the needs of the customer and had a proven track record in the outsourcing industry.
Barb has been honoured with awards for her entrepreneurial work, most recently when she was named by Women of Influence Inc. as the winner in the Momentum Award at the 2012 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards (CWEA). Barb was also named to the Profit W100 in 2009.
Barb is dedicated to community involvement: she sits on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Board of Directors, the Business Council of Manitoba’s Board of Directors, the TELUS Manitoba Community Board, and served as United Way Winnipeg’s 2018 Campaign Chair. Barb is also the Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg. She is an ongoing supporter of numerous other community and charitable organizations.