​FosterThomas is a leading professional services firm that provides solutions for Human Capital Management, Employee Benefits and Payroll System Consulting. Our business solutions are tailored to each of our clients and help address the following specialties:

  • ADP Project & Payroll Management Services
  • Employee Benefits Solutions
  • HR Management Consulting & Outsourcing Solutions
  • HR & Payroll Staffing
  • Talent Acquisitions & Recruiting Solutions

We help organizations by providing solutions designed with a focus on cost containment HR strategies and increasing HR efficiency. FosterThomas was established in 1993 with it’s corporate offices in Annapolis, Maryland and today serves clients across the country. FosterThomas occupies a unique position as a full service consulting provider of HR services. Our clients can trust and rely on the quality advice and services of our HR Professionals:

  • HR Consultants – SHRM Certified, HR Masters, 15 + years experience
  • System Implementation Specialists and Payroll Processing Specialists
  • Employee Benefit Advisor
  • Talent Acquisition Specialists

We are committed to serving our clients’ ever-changing human resources needs. We have recruited and retained top HR professionals who are committed to remaining on the cutting edge of new innovations and working closely with you to see how we can meet your unique requirements.

Thomas G. Bedard, CEO

As the CEO and Founder, Thomas Bedard is responsible for the company’s overall vision, strategy and finances.   With the goal of creating a firm dedicated to superior customer service and technical expertise, Tom has positioned FosterThomas as the leading provider of human capital management services.

With over 25 years of supporting companies nationwide, Tom knows the ins and outs of not only his company but the industry as a whole and has formed partnerships with companies such as ADP to allow FosterThomas to continue to grow to its full potential.

Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Maryland where he was a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team.  The Bedard family is very involved in the community with philanthropic activities and athletics.  All three of Tom’s boys are or have been division one athletes at top universities.

Patrick M. Hill, President

As President of FosterThomas, Patrick Hill, heads up all Human Capital Management Solutions including Corporate and Program Management, HR Consulting and Compliance, Benefits Advisory and Brokerage and Systems Implementations. He has been with FosterThomas for over 20 years and has supported numerous clients in a variety of industries with a specific focus on compliance and management. Before joining FosterThomas, Patrick was the Director of Human Resources for a technical consulting firm with over 1,200 employees and operations in 30 states.

Patrick possesses over 30 years of professional and management experience; holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, where he was also a member of the men’s lacrosse team, a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Marymount University and is a Licensed Producer for Health and Life Insurance Plans.

Outside of work Patrick values family time with his loving wife Karen and son’s PJ and Logan. He also enjoys boating, skiing and sports.

Nicole O’Brien, President of Professional Services

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Ellie Tonder, President of Benefits

Ellie Tonder, President of Benefits, has over 20 years of experience in group employee benefits brokerage, advisory services and consulting. Ellie has extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of benefits management and administration, including regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA, ERISA and HIPAA). Ellie has written ERISA-compliant Summary Plan Descriptions, employee benefit guides and proposals as well as prepared and submitted Health & Welfare Form 5500s for hundreds of clients. Ellie has a passion for educating employers and their employees about the healthcare industry and in sharing her strong beliefs about consumerism, wellness integration, medical management and our overall utilization of the nation’s healthcare system.

Ellie has been a Licensed Resident Producer for Health and Life Insurance since 1997. In addition to her extensive employee benefits background, she has 10 years of professional social work experience, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and possesses a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland, College Park.

​Beth Bulger – Director of HR Consulting Services

Ms. Bulger is an SPHR-certified HR professional with over 18 years of HR experience. Professional experience includes HR compliance audits, workplace investigations, employee relations, recruiting, training, HR infrastructure set up, benefits administration, affirmative action and payroll. Ms. Bulger provides HR project management support and serves as a resource to clients and consultants with HR compliance questions and resolution of employee relations issues. Ms. Bulger conducts human resource compliance audits and makes recommendations to clients to correct deficiencies and non-compliance in the areas of federal, state and local legal requirements including OSHA, FLSA, immigration, personnel files and recordkeeping, FMLA and equal opportunity. She also conducts workplace investigations of harassment, hostile work environment and misconduct. Beth holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Maryland.