About Us. 

Founded as an employee search firm in 1998, PrimeStaff initially specialized in recruiting for a variety of salaried roles for European automotive suppliers. Over time, we expanded our industry scope and added business process outsourcing services to our existing recruiting services. Since 2010, we have been offering comprehensive recruiting process outsourcing (RPO) services to numerous small to mid-size manufacturing companies across the United States.​
Our Team

Our Executive Leadership

Bill Kryska

mANAGING PARTNER
​One of the founders of PrimeStaff, Bill Kryska has over 20 years executive recruiting experience with multinational corporations. Prior to starting his own recruiting firm, Bill had a 12-year career with Ford Motor Company where he progressed through numerous positions in engineering, finance and treasury. His credentials include an advanced degree in engineering and an MBA in finance and corporate strategy from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Bill has a passion for supporting the Humane Society of Huron Valley and volunteers his time there as treasurer and board member.

H.T. Williams

mANAGING PARTNER
​H.T. Williams has been in the talent acquisition and staffing business for over 20 years. Before joining PrimeStaff as a Managing Partner he operated his own recruiting firm for over a decade.  H.T. specializes in the recruitment of mid to upper level professionals on both regional and national bases.  His prior career experience focused on sales management, including serving as national sales manager for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.  H.T. has a BS in education from Bowling Green State University.  

Olivier Lurz

mANAGING PARTNER
​Olivier Lurz is one of the founders of PrimeStaff. He has more than 20 years of executive recruiting experience with multinational corporations. Before recruiting, Olivier spent six years with Ford Motor Company where he held numerous financial management positions related to product development and international operations. He is a native of Germany and is fluent in English, French and German. Olivier earned a BA in Business from Virginia Wesleyan College and an MBA in international business and marketing from George Mason University.

Our Business Unit Leaders

Jill Schiller

Senior Account MANAGER
Jill brings almost two decades worth of professional experience to the PrimeStaff team. She had been active in full-cycle RPO and full spectrum recruitment in various industries including oil and gas, engineering, healthcare management/specialties, and the financial sector. Throughout her years as a recruiter, Jill has focused on decreasing time-to-hire percentages, staff development/training, benefits and compensation consulting with new hires, HR records management, HR policies development, and legal compliance. She has also found success and enjoyment in managing teams during her career. Jill is married to her husband, Rob, has 16-year-old twin boys, Joel and William, and is a proud stepmom to a 24-year-old son. She is passionate about spending time with her family, and their favorite thing to do is travel together, preferably to the ocean.

Michelle Colangelo

Senior account manager
Michelle leads a team specializing in recruiting salaried engineers and other technical professionals. Prior to her time with PrimeStaff, she spent eight years working in talent acquisition and management at Ford Motor Company. Michelle is creative both inside and outside of the office and enjoys making art and instructing workshops in her spare time.

Kirsten Delvecchio

Senior Account Manager
As graduate of Central Michigan University, Kirsten relies on her communications major to recruit for both hourly and salaried positions. She is passionate about finding great people to fill roles that ultimately benefit the company and the candidate. Prior to joining PrimeStaff, she worked for over 20 years as a buyer for a large retailer and a craft distributor. Kirsten also enjoys gardening and spending time with her family traveling to new places.

Kate Thomas

SENIOR Account MANAGER
Kate specializes in process streamlining and management of flexwork teams. With her help, PrimeStaff has become a recruitment firm that handles much more than just recruitment. Her work with the managing partners has grown the company’s offerings to include numerous HR activities and tasks on an as-needed basis. Prior to Kate’s time with PrimeStaff, she worked in bank operations for 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in French studies specializing in international business from the University of Cincinnati. In her free time, Kate enjoys life at the beach.

Terri Fleener

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
During her time as a recruiter, Terri has successfully filled hundreds of salaried roles around the country within a multitude of industries including manufacturing, software and technology, and life sciences. Her joy in recruiting, so far, has been supporting leaders in building their teams with the most relevant, diverse and exceptional candidates in today’s competitive talent market. Terri has a BS in management from Ball State University. When not working, she enjoys cheering for her kids at their various activities, fitness and traveling with her husband.

Our Recruitment Team

KAY BRINKERhOFF

​Talent Acquisition 
​Team Lead

​Kay has experience in the recruiting field as well as office administration and management. She prides herself on service with a smile, creating working relationships built on genuine cooperation, attention to detail, a willingness to help and lasting follow up. Kay has a BA from Auburn University and began her career in sales at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels. Following that, she worked for 10 years as an office manager and then as director of operations for a manufacturing firm. In her spare time, Kay enjoys knitting, baking and riding bikes with her husband and two children. 
Ty Maher

​Senior Recruiter

Ty is a highly motivated, dedicated and goal-oriented professional that specializes in filling entry level to executive positions. She is passionate about connecting the right people to the right career and takes pride in exceeding professional and personal goals, while striving to make every day count. Prior to her time with PrimeStaff, Ty spent 10 years as a program manager. After work, you can find her hiking with her dog, Tucker, or on the golf course.
Janelle welling​

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Janelle has been doing part time hourly recruiting for PrimeStaff since October of 2018. She is very task/goal oriented and takes pride in her organizational skills. Janelle has a BA in Early Childhood Education and previously taught in a public school for seven years before staying home to homeschool her two children. Janelle's personal interests include camping with family and friends, reading, and watching her kids play baseball and softball. 
lisa austin

Senior Recruiter

alyssa provencher

Sourcing Specialist

kim nored

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Abby Mass

​Senior Recruiter

Abby first started in the recruiting industry while in college. Since then, her favorite part of the job is learning about a new business and industry, as well as building and nurturing relationships with her clients. She graduated from The University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in HR management. In her free time, Abby likes to travel and workout, as well as hang out with her friends, family and dog, Tito.
Nancy Goins

​Talent Acquisition 
​Specialist

Nancy’s focus is on prescreening for engineering and management salaried positions. She is committed to finding the best person for each opportunity. Prior to her time with PrimeStaff, Nancy worked in the financial services industry for 35 years. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a business degree focused on management. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys walking outside, reading and spending time with friends and family. 
kim durbin

​Talent Acquisition 
​Specialist

Kim started as a recruiter of high-volume hourly positions and now assists with onboarding. She loves to talk with candidates and help them through the recruitment process. After 23 years, Kim recently retired from an operations manager position with JCPenney. Outside of work, she loves spending time with family and friends whether next to a firepit or playing board games. 
Michelle clemons

Lead Recruiter​

Michelle has over five years of HR experience and extensive knowledge of full-cycle recruiting. Michelle believes that one of the most satisfying aspects of being a recruiter is successfully recruiting superstars and then seeing them develop. Knowing her efforts impact the bottom line keeps her going every day. Michelle is originally from the Dominican Republic and lived in New York for a number of years before relocating with her husband to South Carolina. She speaks Spanish and English fluently and has two fantastic kids that keep her busy and always smiling. 
Aubrie foreman

Senior Recruiter

kirstin moore

Sourcing Specialist

elizabeth speweik

Senior Recruiter
brittani berning

​Talent Acquisition 
​Team Lead

Brittani specializes in external hourly recruitment and hiring. As a graduate of The Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People program, she has a strong desire to encourage others to work hard and to succeed daily. Before PrimeStaff, Brittani spent 18 years in customer service within the toll processing of metals industry. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening and watching her children play competitive golf.
Nikki Williams

​Senior Recruiter

As a member of the PrimeStaff team, Nikki offers full cycle recruiting services for a variety of specialties including accounting and finance, manufacturing, engineering, marketing, administrative services, human health and safety, and more. She has a Bachelor of Science degree and spent over 10 years in the talent management industry.  Outside of work, Nikki enjoys tennis, golf, biking and walking her dog, as well as spending time with her number one priority: her family.
kate burgher 

​Talent Acquisition 
​Specialist

Kate specializes in filling high volume hourly positions. She is driven to find the best fit for both candidate and company. Before PrimeStaff, Kate spent 10 years working in the public schools as a special needs paraeducator. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a focus on technical writing. After work, Kate enjoys being outside preferably on either her bike or her skis.
Sarah duchesneau

Recruiter

Sarah's focus is on prescreening for positions in the manufacturing industry. She is committed to finding the best person for the job, that provides a mutual benefit for the client and the employee. Before her time with PrimeStaff, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry for seven years and brings her customer focused mindset with her into recruiting. She graduated from California State University Bakersfield, earning a BS in communications with a focus on public relations. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering for the local animal shelter, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. 
Telica butema

Talent Acquisition Specialist

bryan mckissak​

Senior Recruiter

Our Administrative Team

Rachele Mass

Talent Acquisition 
​Coordinator

Rachele has several years of experience as a recruiter and has now expanded her focus onto marketing and administrative work, as well. Prior to PrimeStaff, Rachele worked as a case manager at a law firm. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in marketing. After work, Rachele enjoys gardening and relaxing outside with her husband and children.
Christine feller

Data Analyst

Caroline Lurz

Marketing Lead

tammy clements

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

tabitha grainger 

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Laura appleby

Talent Acquisition Specialist 
Sally Malnor

Talent Acquisition 
​Coordinator

Sally primarily focuses on facilitating the interview process for both the HR team and internal applicants seeking salaried positions. Reducing the overflow of work for team members and following staffing protocol are her main concerns. Prior to PrimeStaff, Sally worked in international purchasing, human resources and as a bookkeeper in a high-end retail store. She has a BA in business administration from Hillsdale College. During her free time, Sally enjoys her favorite hobbies of family, reading and travel.
deb kervin

Talent Acquisition 
​Coordinator

Deb specializes in transitioning all incoming hires to their new positions as smoothly as possible. From completing necessary paperwork, drug testing, background screening, business cards, credit cards, IT needs and travel, she strives to make the process seamless for both employee and employer. Before PrimeStaff, Deb spent 15 years in the financial advisory field. She graduated from Bryant University with a focus on secretarial sciences. When not working, Deb enjoys gardening and spending time on her boat.
rachel abbey

Payroll Analyst

Emily johnson

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Brittany edwards

Data Analyst
Heather gleeson

Talent Acquisition 
​Coordinator

Heather provides administrative support for the talent acquisition team which includes scheduling interviews and providing a great candidate experience. Before joining the recruiting industry, she spent 12 years in advertising as a media planner working with GM and Chrysler clients.  Heather graduated from Oakland University with a BA in communications and a minor in advertising.  In her free time, she enjoys working on home projects with her husband and spending time with their two daughters and puppy.
susie gerow

Talent Acquisition
​Coordinator  

Susie specializes in gathering information from clients to create and post current requisitions for both hourly and salary roles. Before PrimeStaff, Susie spent 14 years as a cancer research assistant at a local state university. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in chemistry. In her spare time, Susie enjoys traveling with her family and friends.
faran day

Talent Acquisition
​Coordinator  

Lora rambow

Talent Acquisition Coordinator