Abby Pierson Schmidt

Abby Pierson Schmidt is a professional with extensive experience in partnership development and marketing, currently serving as the National Partnership Development Manager at Paychex since September 1998. In this role, Abby focuses on creating and implementing partner-based relationships with franchise headquarters, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships for organizational success. Prior positions at Paychex include Senior Marketing Manager for Strategic Accounts and Bank Channel, Bank Marketing Manager, District Sales Manager, Field Marketing Manager, Selling Sales Manager, and Senior Sales Representative. Earlier in her career, Abby worked as a Leadership Consultant for Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority, where Abby coached chapter leaders on recruitment and public relations. Abby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Vanderbilt University, where attendance occurred from 1990 to 1994, and graduated from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka.