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

Jenny Trader

Senior 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 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.

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 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. 

RYLEY KLEVEN

​Senior Recruiter

Ryley provides clients with comprehensive solutions to attract, hire and retain employees for hard to fill positions. She has a robust background in collecting, reporting and analyzing data pertaining to recruitment.​ Her client list consists of numerous industry leaders in the US and around the globe within the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical device, product testing, inspection, and certification industries. Ryley has an associate degree in business administration. Her personal interests include spending time training and being outdoors exploring new places with her Doberman pinscher puppy. 

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.

Michelle colangelo

​Senior Recruiter

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.

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.

Nikki Johnson

​Senior Recruiter

Nikki’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 
​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. 

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.

kirsten delvecchio

​Senior Recruiter

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 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.

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.

amber tucker

​Talent Acquisition 
​Coordinator

Amber specializes in hourly positions, scheduling and administrative projects. She strives to always keep everything organized and flowing smoothly.  Before PrimeStaff, Amber spent 13 years in academics and human resource management.  After work, she enjoys working out and being outside in her garden.

Christine feller

Data Anaylst

Melissa Combs

​Talent Acquisition
Coordinator

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

Caroline Lurz

Marketing Lead

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  

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.

Engineering & Technical

Automotive & Areospace

Executive Management 

Supply Chain Management 

Human Resources 

Industrial & Manufacturing

Medical Device

Finance & Accounting

Administrative Support

Information Technology

Our Core Values

Accuracy

Commitment

Dependability

Efficiency

Service

​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)

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