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
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
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
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
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.
Megan Monahan, Senior HR Consultant
Kerri Xiques, Director of Operations
Megan Monahan, Senior HR Consultant
Megan brings over a decade of experience in human resources, supporting organizations of all sizes - from global corporations to startups. Her career has spanned multiple industries, giving her a well-rounded understanding of organizational needs and workforce dynamics. For the past 10 years, she has focused on Department of Defense contr
Megan brings over a decade of experience in human resources, supporting organizations of all sizes - from global corporations to startups. Her career has spanned multiple industries, giving her a well-rounded understanding of organizational needs and workforce dynamics. For the past 10 years, she has focused on Department of Defense contracts, where she developed expertise in compliance, workforce planning, and process improvement.
At Bellatrix-HRM, she applies this knowledge to deliver customized HR strategies that strengthen our clients' operations and ensure compliance with complex federal requirements. She excels at streamlining HR processes, implementing digital tools, and aligning policies with business goals - all while maintaining a strong focus on employee engagement and organizational efficiency. Her ability to bridge strategy with practical execution helps Bellatrix-HRM provide dependable, results-driven HR solutions for our government and commercial partners.
Megan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University and is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) through the Society for Human Resource Management.
Cheryl Schneiderman, Access Coordinator & Coding Project Administrator
Cheryl Schneiderman, Access Coordinator & Coding Project Administrator
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.
Rachel Barker, Capture Manager & Social Media Coordinator
Cheryl Schneiderman, Access Coordinator & Coding Project Administrator
Cheryl Schneiderman, Access Coordinator & Coding Project Administrator
Rachel serves as the Capture Manager and Social Media Coordinator at Bellatrix-HRM, where she leads government proposal capture efforts, manages the company website, and oversees social media marketing to drive engagement and generate qualified leads.
Since 2023, she has worked within the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services C
Rachel serves as the Capture Manager and Social Media Coordinator at Bellatrix-HRM, where she leads government proposal capture efforts, manages the company website, and oversees social media marketing to drive engagement and generate qualified leads.
Since 2023, she has worked within the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center, initially as a contracted customer service representative and later as a financial analyst. In both roles, she was recognized for her professionalism, strong communication skills, and ability to resolve complex issues efficiently and empathetically. She consistently surpassed performance and quality targets in high-volume environments and frequently supported new team members through training and onboarding.
Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the The University of Texas at Austin.
At Bellatrix-HRM, she brings that same energy and expertise to strengthen the company's capture strategy and expand its digital presence - helping position the organization for long-term success in the government contracting space.