Our Specialists
Steve Schulte
(501) 604-8180
sschulte@firststaffstaffing.com
Steve Schulte, President of FirstStaff, has been active in the Arkansas business community for a number of years. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas, as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, Steve has a long and impressive academic career that enhances his ability to better serve FirstStaff's customers and employees. Steve’s leadership at companies such as ProStaff and Staffmark paved the way for his efforts to build a locally-based, service-oriented staffing firm with the ability to serve businesses through the state. With this goal in mind, Steve led the activities that formed FirstStaff following a January 2007 merger between SkillSpan Staffing and The Staffing Factor. Steve is an active and award-winning member of the Society for Human Resource Management, serving as a previous State Director of the organization. He has been a member of the Arkansas Staffing Association as well as the Central Arkansas Human Resources Association, serving as president of both organizations. Steve is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and was named as one of Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40. He is a practicing attorney in Central Arkansas and a licensed member of the Arkansas Bar Association. Through his law practice, Steve focuses on labor and employment law, human resource consulting, business planning and transactions, and estate planning. A believer in community involvement, Steve is also the Vice President of the Humane Society of Pulaski County, an association which has introduced his home to more animals than he ever intended. Steve takes a hands-on approach at FirstStaff and would be happy to visit with potential customers to share why FirstStaff is Arkansas’s first choice for staffing.
Bobbe Bennett
(501) 219-9898
bbennett@firststaffstaffing.com
Prior to working in the staffing industry, Bobbe Bennett sold individual insurance plans while attending college full time. She began her career in staffing with ProStaff in 1995 as the receptionist in the Fort Smith clerical branch. Through hard work and dedication, she was promoted to staffing supervisor, outside sales, and then area manager. Bobbe has worked in the staffing industry for the past 12 years, allowing her to gain experience in many aspects of the staffing business, including sales, sales management, training, opening new offices, process improvement, and branch and area management. Now, at FirstStaff, she focuses her energy on sales by developing strategic on-site accounts. Bobbe is thorough in everything that she does and uses her skills to form lasting customer relationships, many of which have spanned over a decade. Bobbe is known for listening to her customer's needs, a style that is a perfect fit with FirstStaff's customer-focused services. Her volunteer activities include serving as the American Heart Association Corporate Teams Recruiter and Counselor at Diabetes Camp-Lo-Be Gon in Tulsa in 2004 and 2006. She is actively involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is the 2007 Family Team Co-Chair. Contact FirstStaff to put Bobbe to work for you today!
Holley Little
(501) 978-5151
hlittle@firststaffstaffing.com
Holley Little has invested thirteen years building long-lasting relationships with the Central Arkansas business community. Holley, a graduate of Henderson State University with a degree in Communications, began her staffing career in 1994 with ProStaff as a Staffing Supervisor for industrial placement in Little Rock. Soon she became a Regional Recruiter, and after ProStaff transitioned to Staffmark, Holley was promoted to the position of Area Manager for Little Rock/North Little Rock/Hot Springs, which included several large on-site programs and retailers. In 2002, her career brought her to SkillSpan Staffing, where she helped expand the business from one Little Rock location to five Central Arkansas branches and two large on-sites. Holley particularly enjoys the day-to-day contact with customers and employees. She’s learned that trust is the key to a great business relationship and recognizes that all customers have a choice. She’s determined to provide a level of service that brings customers to FirstStaff again and again. Holley is involved in CAHRA, ARSHRM, and WCASHRM, and is a board member of Leadership Saline County. She also participates in the Benton Chamber of Commerce. Her work philosophy: “By taking care of our employees and customers, they will in turn take care of us. This enables us to do what many working people do not get to do: make a living while making a difference.”
Jason Daugherty
(479) 444-7671
jdaugherty@firststaffstaffing.com
As a University of Arkansas graduate and a resident of Northwest Arkansas for 29 years, Jason Daugherty is very familiar with the workings of the business world of northern Arkansas. Prior to the creation of FirstStaff, Jason was the director of sales for The Staffing Factor. His commitment to matching candidates' skills to the best employment opportunities while providing employers the best and brightest talent is a win-win situation for both our employees and customers. Jason is active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, as well as Northside Rotary, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Fayetteville, and the Central United Methodist Church. Jason is ready to show you why FirstStaff is the number one choice for staffing in Northwest Arkansas!
Bryan Borland
(501) 604-8180
bborland@firststaffstaffing.com
Bryan Borland graduated from Hendrix College in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Post-graduation, Bryan was recruited by Monticello attorney Kenneth Johnson to serve as Johnson’s lead paralegal. In that role, Bryan was included as a part of a successful criminal defense and civil litigation team and assisted on numerous high-profile cases at both the state and federal level. A desire to return to Central Arkansas and an interest in human resources brought Bryan to the staffing industry and FirstStaff in 2006, where he implements, oversees, and manages company-wide projects while promoting development through creative recruiting and marketing strategies. Bryan also continues legal work as part of FirstStaff CEO Steve Schulte’s law practice. Bryan is active in the community as a member of the Arkansas Young Professionals Network and a volunteer with the Humane Society of Pulaski County. He is a published author whose poetry and essays have been included in numerous journals and used as a teaching tool for creative writing at Arkansas Governor’s School. Bryan and our team of specialists are willing to go the extra mile to make sure that when you think of staffing, you think of FirstStaff.
Rhonda Houser
(479) 444-7671
rhouser@firststaffstaffing.com
Rhonda Houser comes to FirstStaff following a successful tenure as Senior Consultant and Vice President of Human Resources at HR Factor in Bentonville. With over 20 years of Human Resource experience, including wage and salary analysis, public sector proficiencies, and comprehensive human resource competencies, she knows that it’s all about the people. She is an active member of Northwest Arkansas Human Resource Association and Society for Human Resource Management and was selected NOARK’s 2006 Human Resource Professional of the Year. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Arkansas teaching Public Personnel Management for the Political Science Department. Rhonda Houser is eager to put her knowledge and experience to work for you!
Lisa Norman
(479) 444-7671
lnorman@firststaffstaffing.com
Lisa Norman, with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arkansas and over a decade of experience working within the transportation and logistics industry, changed gears in 2006 when she was recruited to join The Staffing Factor. She took a chance and found that she was a natural staffing specialist, recognizing that helping someone get a job, pay their bills, feed their children, and provide a roof over their head is very rewarding. Following the Staffing Factor’s merger with SkillSpan and the creation of FirstStaff, Lisa continues to focus on staffing in and around the Fayetteville area, where she provides quality employees to first-rate customers. Outside of work, Lisa stays busy as a leader for a local chapter of Weight Watchers and enjoys exercising, often convincing her co-workers to go for walks with her. Her goal for FirstStaff in Fayetteville is “to grow the business until the seams are bursting while maintaining the small-business feel.” Lisa is a perfect example of why we’re first in customer service.
Terry Davis
(501) 520-0909
tdavis@firststaffstaffing.com
With four years of staffing experience and over ten years of customer service expertise, Terry Davis enjoys daily interaction with the applicants and employees at our Hot Springs location. Her specialty, managing on-site locations, is particularly rewarding in that she sees firsthand how many employees build successful careers following a FirstStaff placement. Customer service and helping people are important to Terry, who says her goal for the Hot Springs branch is to continue to expand business and establish FirstStaff as a powerful staffing company in Garland County and the surrounding areas. Terry is well on her way to achieving her goals, but on a rare day off, she can be found reading and spending time with her family and two dogs. Terry would be glad to work one-on-one with you to create a staffing solution to fit your needs. Visit Terry at our Hot Springs branch, and you'll see why FirstStaff is number one in customer service!
Mitzi Havens
(501) 604-8180
mhavens@firststaffstaffing.com
At FirstStaff, we couldn’t function without Mitzi Havens. Simultaneously managing our payroll department and coordinating FirstStaff’s IT development, Mitzi, who has been with the company for over six years, is one of the reasons for FirstStaff’s continuous success. Before bringing her talents to the staffing industry, Mitzi, a Dale Carnegie graduate and UALR alumnus, gained valuable customer service experience through eight years in the health insurance industry, where she processed claims, provided customer support, and focused on market and provider relations. Her management and technical skills were developed during six years with a locally-owned and operated Document Management firm, where she specialized in computer/software setup, maintenance, and support while managing the office and overseeing all accounting functions in the early stages of the business. Applying her training and career experience to FirstStaff, she keeps our systems and network running smoothly while making sure all the numbers add up. When Mitzi takes a much deserved break from FirstStaff's corporate office, she spends quality time with her husband, daughter, and pugs. If you've got a question about the internal workings of FirstStaff, Mitzi is the one to call.
Gail Eads
(479) 444-7671
geads@firststaffstaffing.com
Gail Eads is a certified Professional of Human Resources, with expertise in a wide array of fields, including professional, clerical, technical, and industrial employment. With over 20 years of experience in the HR field, including, most recently serving as Vice President of Operations at The Staffing Factor, Gail is a leader in directing employment and recruiting programs, focusing on improved applicant flow, reduced time to fill positions, and improved retention. Primarily based in our Fayetteville office, Gail is an active member of the Northwest Arkansas community, with memberships in the Fayetteville Downtown Rotary Club, the Fayetteville, Springdale, and Bentonville Chambers of Commerce, as well as a past Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Board member, former board member and volunteer for Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, and a graduate and past board member Leadership Fayetteville. She is also a supporter of United Way. Gail is available to put her staffing experience to work for you!
Renee Sears
(501) 219-9898
rsears@firststaffstaffing.com
Renee Sears, another veteran of the Central Arkansas staffing industry, understands the meaning of customer service. She spent fifteen years in retail management prior to joining ProStaff in 1995. Her professional development continued as an employee of Staffmark and then SkillSpan, where she cultivated trusted relationships with businesses throughout North Little Rock and Jacksonville and became known as a top-notch recruiter in both our industrial and clerical divisions. At FirstStaff, Renee works closely with employers to match the right people to the right jobs while also managing our workers’ compensation claims. Renee enjoys the challenges of working in the staffing business, where no two days are the same. Her goal at FirstStaff is to provide the best of the best: the best customer service, the best employee placement, and the best team to meet the needs of our customers and employees. Renee spends her time off with her family, working in her yard, or taking care of the stray animals that always seem to appear at her door. Renee splits her time between our Little Rock and North Little Rock branches and is always available to show you why, in Central Arkansas, FirstStaff is your first choice in staffing services.
Evonda Willis
(479) 452-9292
ewillis@firststaffstaffing.com
Evonda Willis came to FirstStaff after a ten-year career in the medical industry. Driven by a love of customer service, Evonda strives to make FirstStaff the most recognized and successful staffing company in the Fort Smith area. Whether it's promoting a qualified job seeker to potential employers or assisting customers find the perfect fit for their individual business environments, Evonda finds helping members of her community achieve their goals in life through employment extremely rewarding. Evonda Willis and our Fort Smith branch are available to show you why FirstStaff stands out in the staffing industry!
Deborah Lawrence
(501) 315-7000
dlawrence@firststaffstaffing.com
It is Deborah Lawrence's goal to make FirstStaff the number one choice for staffing in Saline County. Concentrating primarily on the Benton and Bryant areas, Deborah finds matching employees and employers very gratifying. In addition to branch management skills and general staffing knowledge, Deborah has over five-years of experience in on-site staff management. She has successfully raised two daughters and now focuses her attention on her husband and four Boston Terriers (Jessie, Madison, Buster, and BoBo). In her spare time, she enjoys camping, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Visit our Benton location and let Deborah offer dynamic staffing solutions today!
Suzanne Chitty
(479) 273-9992
schitty@firststaffstaffing.com
Suzanne Chitty, who joined our team in the summer of 2006, brings a literal world of experience to FirstStaff. Suzanne, originally from England, studied at Stevenage College and the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts, then worked in stage productions in London’s West End before coming to America. Stateside, Suzanne earned a degree in Graphic Design from Collins College in Scottsdale, Arizona, and spent time in both Pennsylvania as an entrepreneur and Texas in tech support and management before landing in Bella Vista, which she says feels like home. Suzanne loves the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas, where her unique background enables her to build strong relationship with our customers. She serves on board of the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (NOARK), participating in 2008 as Membership Chair. Her hobbies are as colorful as her history: Suzanne enjoys riding her motorcycle and tinkering with an N gage model railroad. Suzanne would be happy to share FirstStaff success stories with any potential customer. Contact Suzanne at our Bentonville location today!
Debbie Wyatt
(501) 392-1500
dwyatt@firststaffstaffing.com
Debbie Wyatt has been involved in the staffing business since 1986 and specializes in industrial placement. Focused primarily on North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Jacksonville, Debbie enjoys interacting with the wide variety of customers and applicants she encounters on a day-to-day basis. Her job is most rewarding when she makes that perfect placement and both customer and employee are grateful. Debbie is determined to make the North Little Rock branch the most productive in the state and has the knowledge, experience, and skills to achieve her goal. When she’s not busy in the office, Debbie enjoys gardening and is an amateur geologist. Debbie is ready to show you why FirstStaff is the fastest growing, most innovative staffing company in Arkansas!
Juan Matus
(501) 978-5151
jmatus@firststaffstaffing.com
Juan Matus, of our Little Rock office, is often hard at work before the rest of us get out of bed, performing quality checks at on-site locations and making sure employees feel comfortable on new assignments. Juan excels in servicing large accounts, keeping customers happy while making sure that our employees have the tools and support necessary to perform their duties. He translates. He transports. He does so much for our employees and does it with a good attitude. Juan coaches and counsels job-seekers on a regular basis and has cultivated a strong level of loyalty and respect from both our employees and his coworkers. A native of Chile with a degree in International Commerce, Juan came to FirstStaff in 2006 and quickly became a valued asset to the company. His fluency in both English and Spanish makes our applicants feel at ease and guarantees that our services are accessible to all, no matter what language an individual speaks. Juan’s commitment to our employees is one reason we attract the best and brightest talent around, and another way we put service first!
Angela Brown
(479) 238-8989
abrown@firststaffstaffing.com
Angela Brown joined us in early 2007 following a career that gave her an excellent background in both accounting and the staffing industry. Now, at FirstStaff, she specializes in industrial staffing and providing excellent customer service to both existing and new accounts. Currently based in our Siloam Springs branch, Angela strives to be a market leader in staffing and placement. When she is not matching quality candidates to satisfied employers, Angela spends time with family and friends, scrapbooks, and spoils her puppy, Elie, who lets Angela paint his toes and begs to chase cats. Angela’s goal for Siloam Springs is to build lasting relationships with both customers and employees through first-rate service. The doors are always open at FirstStaff in Siloam Springs. Stop by and see Angela and the Siloam Springs team today!
Hannah Nolan
(479) 646-4741
hnolan@firststaffstaffing.com
Hannah Nolan, who attended the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, comes to FirstStaff after employment at both the Salvation Army as Executive Assistant and the Prevention Resource Center as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Tri-County Coalition, positions that are indicative of the kind of person Hannah is: one that strives to help others. Hannah relates well to our job-seekers and customers and enjoys facilitating communication between the two in order to better the experiences of both. Hannah’s goal at FirstStaff is to learn as much as she can about the staffing business and Human Resources so that she can excel as the company continues its growth. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, cooking, rafting and other outdoor activities, going out and having a good time, and especially singing karaoke! When it comes to staffing in the Fort Smith area, ask Hannah Nolan first!
Lora Morgan
(479) 648-6418
lmorgan@firststaffstaffing.com
Lora Morgan specializes in managing large on-site customer accounts for FirstStaff. She works hard to establish personal relationships with all employees and isn’t afraid to assist anywhere she’s needed, be it on the floor of an industrial client or helping out on a production line. It’s that dedication and willingness to contribute that has earned Lora the respect of our customers. Prior to her career at FirstStaff, Lora sharpened her customer service skills through 13 years of retail management. She’s an avid camper and arrowhead hunter, enjoying the outdoors on her off days. You can get in touch with Lora through our Fort Smith branch. Lora’s on-site management experience is another reason FirstStaff is your first choice in staffing!
Victor Rangel
(479) 444-7471
vrangel@firststaffstaffing.com
Victor Rangel joined the FirstStaff team in 2007. Victor, who works from our Fayetteville office, is a graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University, where he earned a degree in business administration. While his specialty is industrial staffing and recruitment, Victor takes particular pride in creating a bridge between the diverse workforce of Northwest Arkansas and local businesses. His goal for FirstStaff is to maintain and expand upon our reputation for stellar service, whether that service is directed to our customers or our employees. Victor, who, with his wife Marili has two children, Victor and Brien, coaches youth soccer in his spare time. Victor’s positive attitude and dedication to our customers earn him rave reviews. Contact Victor at our Fayetteville Branch to see why he is quickly earning a reputation in Northwest Arkansas as a top-level staffing specialist and recruiter.
Brooke Berryhill
(479) 273-9992
bberryhill@firststaffstaffing.com
Brooke Berryhill's focus on quality recruiting and staffing with an emphasis on efficiency makes her a valuable asset to FirstStaff and to our Bentonville office. She works hard to provide a positive and professional experience to our applicants, employees, and customers and is always available to visit with you about why FirstStaff is your number one choice in staffing. Brooke earned an Associate's Degree in General Business and is currently working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas' Walton Business College. She finds value in working closely with our employees, taking pride in watching them excel, and developing long-lasting relationships with our customers, whose expectations she is determined to exceed. Her favorite time of year is summer, when her family enjoys the beautiful sights and experiences that can only found in Northwest Arkansas. Visit Brooke at FirstStaff Bentonville to experience the friendly staff and customer service that has made FirstStaff the largest and fasting growing locally-owned staffing company in the state!
Jacqueline Rivera
(479) 273-9992
jrivera@firststaffstaffing.com
Jacqueline Rivera holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Science and an Associate’s Degree in Radiation Technology and Radiation Therapy, but after six years of success in the healthcare industry, she was presented an opportunity for a career change with FirstStaff. Putting her tremendous ability to empathize and connect with others to use, Jacqueline recognizes the value of keeping both our customers and our employees happy – providing exceptional service to both is what FirstStaff is all about. Jacqueline appreciates the balance she finds in meeting the needs of local businesses through meeting the needs of our employees. She settles for nothing less than excellence in building ties with customers and job-seekers. Away from the office, Jacqueline is hooked on bowling and spending time with her friends, who have become part of her family. Jacqueline Rivera represents everything we stand for at FirstStaff – quality, service, and dedication. You can reach Jacqueline at our Bentonville office, where her talent and drive are reason enough for you to always ask us first!
Sarah Harris
(501) 604-8180
sharris@firststaffstaffing.com
Sarah Harris joined our accounting department in 2007 and has made a tremendous positive impact on the day-to-day operations of not only our corporate office, but our company as a whole. Sarah’s attention to detail and dedication to an efficient job performance guarantees that our numbers all add up – and in turn, so do yours. Sarah’s goal at FirstStaff is to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with all aspects of invoicing while ensuring employee satisfaction with accurate paycheck processing. Sarah’s favorite parts of her job are her co-workers and the ability to watch our company grow on a continuous basis. Away from work, Sarah enjoys decorating her house, scrapbooking, and shopping. Sarah Harris is one of the reasons why, when it comes to billing accuracy and accounting competency, businesses ask us first!
Deshondrick Vazquez
(479) 452-9292
dvazquez@firststaffstaffing.com
Fort Smith's Deshondrick Vazquez finds her job extremely rewarding. She loves the service aspect of helping job seekers locate that perfect position, checking in with them on their first day on the job, and seeing them find success in employment. Deshondrick’s own diverse employment background means that she can relate with so many who walk through our doors – she’s spent time as a CNA, developed valuable communication and service skills in retail, and worked as a translator in industrial settings. Deshondrick uses these experiences to match the best candidates to the best positions, and it’s this personal touch from individuals like Deshondrick that helps make FirstStaff the fastest growing staffing company in Arkansas. When she's not providing high quality customer service at FirstStaff, she enjoys taking her girls to the park, staying in touch with her family, and watching Al Diablo Con Los Guapos on television. Looking for an opportunity in Fort Smith? Ask Deshondrick first!
Janet Iraburo
(479) 452-9292
jiraburo@firststaffstaffing.com
Janet Iraburo has learned to fill last-minute job orders from customers in a bind with quality employees eager to prove themselves – and do it quickly. The highly-demanding but equally-rewarding atmosphere of FirstStaff is part of the reason she loves her job so much. Janet has watched her confidence grow alongside the company, and in performing the duties of her job, she’s learned things about herself and what she can accomplish. Prior to her current position with FirstStaff, Janet worked as an interpreter with the Health Department before being introduced to staffing at a competing company, but once we met her, we had to have her. Janet particularly enjoys the “team-atmosphere” of FirstStaff and looks forward to our continued growth and success. Janet makes sure to balance her work with her family – and part of that balance means taking her daughter to Chuck E. Cheese’s twice a week. If you are looking for dependable service, look no further than Janet Iraburo of our Fort Smith branch.