Valorie Sledge
About Valorie Sledge
Valorie Sledge is the Founder and Product Manager at Valiant, where she has worked since 1992. She established Valiant Payroll Service, Inc. in 1994 to improve payroll solutions, particularly for the restaurant industry, and the company now processes over $4 billion annually for more than 3,000 clients across North America.
Work at Trackforce Valiant
Valorie Sledge has held multiple roles at Valiant since its inception in 1992, including Founder, Product Manager, Executive Vice President (EVP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Under her leadership, Valiant has developed payroll processing services that manage over $4 billion annually. The company serves more than 3,000 clients across all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education and Expertise
Valorie Sledge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from SUNY Oneonta, where she studied from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in payroll solutions. She specializes in creating payroll services tailored specifically for the restaurant industry, addressing unique challenges faced by businesses in this sector.
Background
Valorie Sledge founded Valiant Payroll Service, Inc. in 1994 in response to customer dissatisfaction with existing payroll services, particularly those offered by ADP. Her initiative to create a more responsive and tailored payroll solution has led to the growth of Valiant into a significant player in the payroll processing industry.
Achievements
Under Valorie Sledge's leadership, Valiant has expanded its payroll processing capabilities to handle substantial annual volumes, exceeding $4 billion. The company has successfully established a client base of over 3,000 companies, demonstrating its effectiveness in providing payroll solutions across a wide geographic area, including the U.S. and its territories.