About Kavea

Kavea compensation consultants was founded on three key core values: Relationships, Independence, and Ethical Standards. Each of these values drive decision making in.

Relationship

Treat each client engagement as a relationship. Clients have staked their respective reputations through entrusting our firm to assist. We should always reciprocate that trust

Independence

Never position the value of individual interests over the organization. Maintaining independent thought process and report delivery are paramount to maintaining the integrity

Ethical Standards

We hold ourselves accountable to uphold our profession, Kavea aims to be the gold standard by which process, methodology and results are above board and beyond reproach.

What makes Kavea unique?

We engrain ourselves with your company.

With our 30+ years of combined experience covering the professional consulting space and Human Resources positions/assignments within corporate America, we have personally walked in the shoes of our client relationships. Our team understands the time and budgetary pressures and strive to be the most cost efficient and highly motivated team.

We serve organizations across the United States, from Austin and Dallas, Texas to San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

About Kavea

We have some of the most experienced and skilled compensation consultants in the industry. All of our consultants strive to provide clients with a high level of expertise, commitment and follow through. When you hire Kavea to manage your compensation needs, you are hiring some of the best consultants in the industry. Ensuring your compenation needs align with your organizations needs.

Stephanie Oaks

Business Development & Client Relations Manager

Ms. Oaks is an accomplished Business Development and Client Relations Manager adept at building strategic roadmaps, fostering strong relationships, and driving project success. Proven ability to exceed client expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Most recently has successfully managed client portfolios exceeding $12M annually. Results-oriented with a strong track record of delivering exceptional value. Ms. Oaks also brings a long history of fostering relationships across the non-profit spectrum.

Nick Benedict

Compensation Consultant

Mr. Benedict specializes in analyzing and interpreting compensation data to support executives, boards of directors, and key employees across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He leverages his expertise in data-driven decision-making to provide organizations with strategic insights, market benchmarking, and tailored recommendations that enhance compensation structures while maintaining competitiveness.

James Lacroix

Compensation Consultant

Mr. Lacroix specializes in delivering comprehensive data analysis for executive, board of director, and key employee compensation packages across public, private, and non-profit organizations. His analytical knowledge allows him to provide tailored data insights and benchmarking to optimize compensation strategies while ensuring competitive alignment. Certifications and Licenses - Compensation Analyst Certification (CAC) - Economic Research Institute

Get in touch

Our expertise and dedication ensure that your compensation practices are strategically designed to drive your organization’s success.

Main Office
4747 Research Forest Dr Ste 180 #126
The Woodlands, TX 77381-4902