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.
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Our Team
Our Executive Leadership
Bill KryskamANAGING 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. WilliamsmANAGING 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 LurzmANAGING 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
Jenny TraderSenior Account MANAGER
As both an account manager and a business manager, Jenny has over a decade of experience leading a team of professionals. She supports PrimeStaff’s recruiters and coordinators, as well as partners with HR departments throughout all aspects of the talent acquisition process. Jenny has a passion for high level customer service, process creation/improvement, documentation and implementation. She has a degree in business administration and her prior work was in clinical dentistry as a registered dental assistant including dentistry practice management. Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family on their boat, watching college football, working in the yard and traveling to warmer locales. |
Kate ThomasSENIOR 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. |
Jen Myers
SENIOR Account MANAGER
Jen has been in the RPO industry for more than 10 years as an associate recruiter, lead recruiter, and most recently as an account manager. She is committed to continuous improvement and growing relationships with co-workers, clients and candidates. Jen values transparency and integrity and enjoys the diversity her current position provides; no two days are ever the same. Jen earned a BS in psychology from Bowling Green State University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children, as well as reading. |
Terri FleenerSENIOR 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
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Abby Mass
Senior RecruiterAbby 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. Nikki Johnson
Senior RecruiterNikki’s experience in the recruiting industry has been focused in the areas of hospitality, retail and manufacturing. She strives to always find the best qualified candidates for her clients and loves the challenge of hard to fill roles. Nikki is best known for her communication skills and outgoing personality. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and creating new memories. Nancy Goins
Talent Acquisition
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brittani berning
Talent Acquisition
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Our Administrative Team
Rachele Mass
Talent Acquisition
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Sally Malnor
Talent Acquisition
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Heather gleeson
Talent Acquisition
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Our Industry Expertise
PrimeStaff has dedicated industry experts who specialize in recruiting and filling roles for all industries. We use our backgrounds and recruiting expertise to find the best fit whether for individual contributors or managers within companies both large and small. Our job is to deliver the talented employees you need to run and grow your organization.
What our candidates are saying!
"Your entire team has been a delight to work with! I can honestly say you are hands down top of the line in keeping relevant and up to date communication with your candidates. I never had to wonder what was happening or where we were in the process, which alleviates a great deal of stress from the process. Thank you for making this a very positive experience!"
-Debbie H.(Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Candidate)
-Debbie H.(Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Candidate)
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