Meet The Team
Laurie Chapman, SHRM-SCP Chief Executive Officer
Laurie Chapman is the CEO of Bellatrix-HRM and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional with over 25 years of experience in government contracting. Her experience spans Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and Medical Administrative Services.
Laurie is known for her leadership rooted in respect, innovation, and clear communication - values that empower teams and deliver results. She has held executive roles including VP of Operations at a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Director of Government Services at a national PEO, and CEO of a government contracting firm. She also founded a successful staffing company serving over 300 clients nationwide.
A Huntsville, Alabama native, Laurie has worked closely with organizations like AMRDEC, NASA, and MDA to bring top talent to the Redstone Arsenal community. She holds a Business Administration degree and FCME certification from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
With strong military ties, Laurie is passionate about supporting service members and helping clients achieve mission success through efficient, compliant and cost-effective workforce solutions.
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
Morgan Peters, Senior Human Resource Advisor
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
Kerri is a versatile professional with a strong background in human resources, accounting, and community advocacy.
She has extensive experience in onboarding, talent acquisition, employee relations, and payroll administration. Her HR work is complemented by expertise in accounts receivable and payable, where she ensures financial accuracy
Kerri is a versatile professional with a strong background in human resources, accounting, and community advocacy.
She has extensive experience in onboarding, talent acquisition, employee relations, and payroll administration. Her HR work is complemented by expertise in accounts receivable and payable, where she ensures financial accuracy and cross-functional coordination.
Kerri is passionate about developing clear, effective standard operating procedures that help companies run more efficiently and remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Beyond her professional roles, Kerri is deeply committed to supporting veterans and military families through volunteer work, offering mentorship, career coaching, and transition assistance. Her earlier experience in sales strengthened her communication, client service, and relationship-building skills/tools she continues to apply across HR, finance, and operations.
Kerri brings a strategic, service-oriented mindset to every organization she supports.
Michelle Hama, VP of Medical Coding
Morgan Peters, Senior Human Resource Advisor
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
With over 30 years of experience in medical coding, Shelly brings a deep, field-tested understanding of healthcare operations and federal contracting. Her career began as an outpatient medical coder at the Cleveland VA, and since then, she has supported more than 50 healthcare facilities across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Network
With over 30 years of experience in medical coding, Shelly brings a deep, field-tested understanding of healthcare operations and federal contracting. Her career began as an outpatient medical coder at the Cleveland VA, and since then, she has supported more than 50 healthcare facilities across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) nationwide. Over time, she progressed from coder to site lead, project manager and now currently serves as Vice President of Medical Coding at Bellatrix-HRM.
Her strong foundation in outpatient coding has informed her expertise in all facets of coding operations, including auditing, compliance, and the complexities of federal healthcare requirements. She has played a key role in recruiting and developing a highly skilled team of coders, auditors, and specialty professionals - building a high-performing unit capable of meeting the evolving needs of Bellatrix clients.
In her current role, she oversees all active contracts, remaining closely involved from initiation through execution. She serves as the primary point of contact for clients and personally leads each onboarding process to ensure a streamlined, responsive, and fully supported partnership. Throughout her career, she has managed more than 140 coders and led teams of up to 10 site leads across multiple organizations, consistently achieving low turnover rates and high-quality contract performance.
She is well-versed in VA protocols, Department of Defense standards, and state project requirements, with a proven ability to lead large, multi-site programs while fostering strong client relationships and delivering measurable results.
Morgan Peters, Senior Human Resource Advisor
Morgan Peters, Senior Human Resource Advisor
Morgan Peters, Senior Human Resource Advisor
Strategic HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 11 years of progressive experience in the government contracting industry, specializing in full‑cycle recruiting, HR operations, and compliance‑driven process development. Skilled at integrating HR lifecycle processes with IT and security controls to support NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171,
Strategic HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 11 years of progressive experience in the government contracting industry, specializing in full‑cycle recruiting, HR operations, and compliance‑driven process development. Skilled at integrating HR lifecycle processes with IT and security controls to support NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, CMMC, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
A proven leader in building compliant, audit‑ready HR infrastructures, with a strong track record of implementing ATS platforms, developing HR and IT standard operating procedures, and supporting organization‑wide governance and compliance initiatives. Adept at creating scalable, repeatable processes that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining strict regulatory alignment.
Highly proficient in Deltek/GCS, Costpoint, UKG, ADP, and modern ATS systems, leveraging HRIS tools to improve data accuracy, streamline onboarding, and strengthen workforce management. Proven ability to establish and maintain organization‑wide quality systems, ensuring consistency, compliance, and audit readiness—positioning the company for successful ISO 9001 certification. Known for integrity, professionalism, balancing compliance, employee experience, and organizational needs, with deep expertise supporting technical and cleared roles in regulated environments.
Cheryl Schneiderman, Access Coordinator & Coding Project Administrator
With over 40 years of experience in the medical field, Cheryl brings unmatched expertise, professionalism, and a deep commitment to excellence in healthcare. Her extensive career spans clinical, administrative, and project leadership roles, offering a well-rounded perspective and a steady, solutions-focused approach to every challenge.
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With over 40 years of experience in the medical field, Cheryl brings unmatched expertise, professionalism, and a deep commitment to excellence in healthcare. Her extensive career spans clinical, administrative, and project leadership roles, offering a well-rounded perspective and a steady, solutions-focused approach to every challenge.
For more than two decades, Cheryl has worked closely on federal contracts with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting high-quality care for our nation's veterans. Her contributions have consistently ensured accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across medical coding, documentation, and healthcare operations.
Currently, Cheryl serves as the Access Coordinator and Coding Project Administrator for Bellatrix-HRM, where she plays a key role in managing the flow of information, facilitating project execution, and supporting medical coding initiatives across multiple government contracts. her attention to detail, leadership, and collaborative spirit help drive Bellatrix's mission forward strengthen its impact in the federal healthcare space.
Outside of her professional work, Cheryl is an avid traveler and passionate photographer. She enjoys capturing the unique beauty and stories found around the world, bringing the same curiosity and care to her creative pursuits as she does to her career.