American Staffing Association Names 2026 Board Officers and Directors

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Staffing Association today announced its newly elected officers for the 2026 board of directors. The leaders were voted on by the board during Staffing World^®, the association's annual convention and expo, taking place this week in Orlando, FL.

The 2026 ASA board officers and directors are

• Chair: Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network
• First Vice Chair: Jeff Bowling, Four Piers Capital Partners
• Second Vice Chair: Ken Taunton, CSC, The Royster Group
• Treasurer: Dana Baughns, Allegis Group
• Secretary: Jason Leverant, CSP, AtWork Group
• Immediate Past Chair: Janette Marx, Airswift
• Joanie Bily, Dress for Success
• Jeff Harris, Tential
• Stacey C. Lane, CSP, Staffmark
• Chris Layden, Kelly
• Kelly McCreight, CSP, Hamilton-Ryker
• Joyce Russell, Adecco Group US Foundation

Other directors currently serving on the board include Threase Baker, CSP, Abbtech Professional Resources Inc.; Andrea Brenholz, ATR International; Jeffrey S. Burnett, CSP, Labor Finders International Inc.; Benjamin "Ben" Elliott, Randstad; James A. Essey, CSP, TemPositions Group of Cos.; Karenjo Goodwin, Exact Staff Inc.; Laura MacNeel, Aya Healthcare; Robin Mee, MeeDerby; Ranjini Poddar, Artech LLC; Mark Toth, CSP, ManpowerGroup; Steve Wehn, AMN Healthcare; and DeLibra Wesley, National Recruiting Consultants.

"The staffing industry is transforming the future of hiring," Gimbel said. "Staffing and recruiting firms connect business with quality talent while helping job seekers take the next step in their careers. I'm honored to have the opportunity to support the staffing industry in this new way, and I can't wait to get started."

"The staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the evolving world of work," said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. "Under the leadership of Tom and the board of directors, ASA is looking forward to a very promising new year in which our members help organizations maximize efficiency and productivity and help people enhance their careers."

About the American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit americanstaffing.net.

Media contact: Megan Sweeney, [email protected]

SOURCE American Staffing Association