News from CDS – March 2023

Meet our latest promotion and new team member at CDS!

Third Party Administrator Manager: Nicholle Peterson

Nicholle Peterson was recently promoted to Third Party Administrator Manager. Nicholle joined CDS in 2018 as an Third Party Administrator. Prior to CDS, she worked in client service and as an office manager for over twenty years. Nicholle graduated from the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2021, Nicholle was promoted to Senior Third Party Administrator. Her focus areas are the administration of Retirement Plans, Flex Plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), COBRA, QSEHRAs, CDS HR On-Demand, and ACA Reporting.

Nicholle’s Bio


Payroll Specialist: Thea Dickerson

Thea Dickerson recently joined CDS as a Payroll Specialist. She brings over 10 years of administrative, payroll, and bookkeeping experience to CDS. Thea attended Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN. Her focus areas are assisting clients with the preparation of their payrolls, tax deposits, quarterly and year-end payroll reports, and W-2 forms.

Thea’s Interview