40 Under 40

“Being able to work with people I genuinely care about [from clients to my teams] is so motivating.”

“At the end of the day, you can be successful — but when all is said and done, how did you make people feel, and how did you impact them?”

“Seeing someone grow in their role, especially when they start to realize what they’re capable of — that gives me energy.”

“Never take rejection personally. Stay in touch. Go on-site. Remember that out of sight is out of mind.”

“I’ve always wanted to grow as far as I can ... and take the company as far as we can go.”

“I’m focused on dismantling the barriers I faced … so other women can see what’s possible and thrive.

“My job is to create a pathway for others to grow professionally and personally.”

“Women being recognized as leaders in the industry gives other women … confidence and aspirations to move in that direction.”

“[My goal is to] show my kids what’s possible and how it’s possible — and the importance of doing what you love.”

“I love being able to prove … that we can genuinely make a positive impact on [clients’] business.”

In staffing, “You’re literally changing lives … [and] helping businesses grow. ... It’s hard to imagine doing anything else.”

“AI can … help increase understanding of candidates, but humans are better at understanding context and motivation.”

“There’s always some mutual connection that brings you into staffing, but once you’re in, you’re totally hooked.”

“I love the powerful, life-changing impact we are able to provide for people throughout the country.”

“AI … is only as good as the data it is trained on — and that is determined by the humans supplying the data.”

“In staffing … things are evolving and changing, and I can influence in a lot of ways.”

“Being part of [what] people are calling the fourth industrial revolution … is truly exciting.”

“There are other people professionally that are counting on me. … I take that really seriously.”

“Being able to help someone find a job is the most meaningful thing you can do.”

“I love building relationships and seeing what sort of impression I can leave.”

“I want to pass on my knowledge, pass on my relationships and bring up the next generation of staffing.”

“I love seeing people thrive. There is nothing more rewarding than creating the environment to help them grow.”

“Oftentimes we will say, ‘Look how many families we’ve impacted or how many lives we’ve changed.’”

“I didn’t realize how much I loved the business side of nursing until I stepped into it.”

“The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the smile on a candidate’s face when they walk out the door.”

“Playing a role, however small, in someone buying their first home … is a privilege … I never take for granted.”

“[In staffing], you get out of it what you put in. All you have to do is apply yourself, and you can change your fortunes.”

“I love the art of storytelling and using data for creating solutions and identifying problems.”

“I want to build a lattice, not just a ladder, where people can explore different ways to grow.”

“It’s a ripple effect, building careers that go on to build companies. Can anything be more rewarding?”

“It’s not just about fulfilling staffing needs; it’s about asking how we enrich the experience for employees and contractors.”

“I want my team to win with me, and I want my son to look back and say, ‘My dad made a difference.’”

“I really love my role. I love learning, and I love supporting my team members.”

“Be willing to be the person to say ‘Yep, I will do that’ — even if it isn’t clear what ‘that’ is.”

“I have the power to change people’s lives, promote positivity and influence them in a direction that they need.”

“I love understanding what that next chapter is, whether it’s for people or the organization as a whole.”

“I love the goal-oriented mindset and self-improvement culture of the staffing industry.”

“For me, it’s more than a job — it’s my legacy. I think it is exactly what I was born to do.”

“Creating an environment that celebrates servant leadership is an exciting part of our future.”

“You’re helping people find jobs, advance their careers and have a livelihood. That’s pretty meaningful.”