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Expanded Compensation Services - As of April 2026, The POE Group Is Now a Brand of RedRock Compensation Consulting, Inc.
In 2026, The POE Group was bought by RedRock Compensation Consulting, Inc. RedRock Comp is a full-service compensation advisory firm co-founded in 2025 by Scott Ross, CPA, CEP, and Kellie Fielding. The firm helps startups, pre-IPO organizations, nonprofits, and private and public companies with executive compensation, incentive plan design, and total rewards strategies that link pay to performance and organizational goals.
Under Scott Ross and Kellie Fielding’s leadership, RedRock Comp is dedicated to continuing the excellent legacy of The POE Group. The firm aims to provide the same high standard of service, technical expertise, and client-focused approach that The POE Group's clients expect. They also plan to expand resources to meet clients’ changing compensation needs. Both firms share a common philosophy focused on strategy-based, innovative, and sensible compensation solutions that strengthen organizational culture and support long-term growth.
Joe Kager, CCP (Retired March 2026)
Joe Kager founded The POE Group in 1997. He built it into a respected independent compensation consulting firm known for its technical skills, thoughtful guidance, and strong client relationships. The POE Group has worked with a diverse range of clients, from emerging private companies to Fortune 1000 organizations across various industries. Over nearly three decades, the firm gained a reputation for meeting clients where they are, especially during organizational changes like mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs. The firm emphasized education, communication, and change management as key parts of effective compensation design.
As founder and Managing Consultant, Joe Kager blended deep technical knowledge in compensation with a clear and practical communication style. His experience included executive compensation, sales compensation, incentive design, performance measurement, and total rewards strategy. This approach built long-standing client partnerships and made The POE Group a trusted advisor, often referred by larger consulting firms looking for specialized compensation expertise delivered with professionalism and care.
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Scott Ross, CPA, CEP
Scott Ross is the Co-Founder and President of RedRock Compensation Consulting. He specializes in equity compensation, with expertise in accounting and financial reporting for equity programs. With over 30 years of experience in both consulting and corporate roles, he helps companies evaluate, develop, and implement effective equity compensation strategies.
Before forming RedRock Compensation, Scott was a Senior Director at EMC Corporation, overseeing financial reporting for stock and equity compensation programs and international equity compliance. He also held senior consulting roles at Arthur Andersen, Deloitte Consulting, WilliamsMarston and Alliant Human Capital.
Scott is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Equity Professional (CEP).
Kellie Fielding
Kellie Fielding is the Co-Founder of RedRock Compensation Consulting. She is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in guiding strong customer relationships, enhancing user experiences, and optimizing business operations. Kellie is dedicated to streamlining processes, ensuring that every client engagement is clear, consistent, and positioned for long-term success.
Her background spans financial services, corporate relations, project coordination, and consulting, where she has collaborated with Fortune 250 organizations, high-growth startups, and prominent industry leaders. She has served as Director of Client Success at Performensation and held key roles at Alliant Human Capital, Morgan Stanley, and UBS AG. Kellie brings deep expertise in corporate relationship management and operational leadership.