Nathan Knight and Chris Fox with GMS
GMS is a privately owned CPEO (Certified Professional Employer Organization) that provides comprehensive back office/admin solutions for small-medium sized businesses. Founded in 1996, GMS is still privately owned with their founder still working within the company. 
This gives them the benefit of having a family/small business feel with the backing of a fortune 500 company which allows them to provide specialized solutions for business needs as opposed to the cookie cutter solutions offered by our competitors.
In a nutshell, GMS take on the administrative burdens that companies don’t have the time or expertise to manage effectively, including: payroll, Taxes, HR, Employee benefits, risk management, and benefits administration.
They make employee management simpler, safer, and stronger. They save you time and money. You retain full control over your employees, and regain the opportunity to focus on growing your business. Leave the HR details to them.
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Nathan Knight is an accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning sales, entrepreneurship, and business development. His career began in 2015 while attending ASU, where he honed his sales skills through door-to-door sales in multiple states, including Georgia, Ohio, and Colorado. During this time, Nathan demonstrated his ability to build and manage successful sales teams while consistently generating new business.
In 2017, Nathan embarked on a new venture alongside Chris Fox, a business mastermind. Combining Nathan’s sales expertise with Chris’s vision, they co-founded BAMBOX Produce, an indoor urban farm specializing in nutrient-dense produce. Operating exclusively within the valley, BAMBOX thrived, cultivating over 150 lbs of produce per week and supplying local restaurants, farmers markets, and directly serving consumers through a B2C delivery model. Despite BAMBOX’s unfortunate closure due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Nathan’s resilience and passion for consulting led him to continue assisting businesses. He built out multiple hydroponic systems, most notably, Arcosanti, providing sustenance for the local community.
In the interim, Nathan ventured into the mortgage industry as a Senior Loan Officer, where he achieved remarkable success, generating a substantial volume of over $41 million. Since January 2023, Nathan has joined GMS, playing an integral role in establishing the West Coast headquarters in Phoenix as the focal point for new businesses and startups. Leveraging his expertise, he has spearheaded various business developments, including collaboration with of the Founders Forum at CEI (Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation), Venture Cafe and more.
With his diverse skill set, entrepreneurial mindset, and dedication to fostering growth, Nathan Knight continues to make a significant impact on the business landscape, propelling startups and entrepreneurs toward success.
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Chris Fox is a passionate and results-driven professional with a diverse background across an array of industries including: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability (Food Systems & Business), health and wellness, education, real estate sales, mortgage lending, CRM, Sales Process, and website development, and hospitality, to name a few.
Chris has been a Sustainable Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Yoga Teacher, an Educator, a D1 Student-Athlete (Football, USU), Holistic-Wellness Practitioner, and has found a way to bring his diverse skillset together in a highly applicable way with his current role as a salesperson for GMS, leading the sales team in one of the company’s newest and most promising markets here in Phoenix.
Chris is proud to be an Arizona native, so he is especially passionate about helping AZ small-business owners thrive. He aims to enable them to find or maintain high-level of success both personally and professionally by providing solutions that facilitate back-office efficiency, saving owner operators valuable time and resources.
Chris thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions that drive business growth and optimize operations. As a lifelong learner, he constantly seeks opportunities to expand his knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. He is known for his ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate complex ideas in a clear manner, and his outside the box thinking helps cultivate fresh perspectives that spark positive growth. Chris’s strong analytical skills and vast industry experience allow him to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies that enhance productivity and streamline processes. He believes in the power of mentorship, enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals, and prides himself on being a ‘connector’.
Chris played a pivotal role in the sustainability field as the managing partner and co-founder of BAMBOX Produce, an innovative controlled environment agricultural start-up. By showcasing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, Chris built the company from the ground up, transforming it into a thriving 3500 sq. ft. production warehouse that pumped out more nutritious produce than traditional farming methods utilizing 98% less resources.
Chris’s entrepreneurial journey in sustainability reflects a deep-seated passion for making a positive impact. He is especially skilled in controlled environment agriculture, sustainable farming practices, food safety, brand development, marketing, nutrition, and business operations.
Outside of work, you can find Chris playing with his 2 kids & loving wife. They love playing outside and hopping in the water when it’s too hot to play in the park. He is always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, so feel free to reach out and explore potential opportunities to collaborate.
