Meet Our
Oak Brook Team
1111 West 22nd Street | Suite 230 | Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Cathy Evans
Branch Manager
Sarah Nielsen
Recruiter
Meet Our
1111 West 22nd Street | Suite 230 | Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Jonathan joined PeopleShare in November of 2022 as a Recruiter in the Harrisburg office. He has over 20 years of experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Degree in Communications with an emphasis on Sales and Marketing.
Jonathan is excited to bring his passion for people and experience to the Harrisburg team.
Kristin joined the PeopleShare team as a contract recruiter with the Licensed Agent Program in 2022 and has since joined the STAR Team as a recruiter.
She brings over 5 years of customer service experience as well as restaurant management experience. In her previous roles, she implemented effective results-driven systems and critical customer retention methods for her team.
Her strong work ethic and eye for excellence make her a valuable member of the PeopleShare team.
Josh joined the STAR team in 2022. After graduating from the University of Mary Washington in 2016, he pursued his passion for fitness and became a certified personal trainer.
Josh’s 6+ years in the fitness industry saw him rise to the role of Corporate Fitness Director, which allowed him to refine his passion for helping others, and his ability to build expert rapport in client relations.
Drew joined PeopleShare as the Branch Manager for the Baltimore market. He attended Salisbury University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Drew has eleven years of experience in management, business-to-business sales, and client success.
Prior to joining PeopleShare, Drew worked his way from Intern to Account Manager with North America’s number one ground transportation company. He has a passion for leading teams to success in the areas of customer service, sales, and operations. His ability to develop and foster relationships is at the core of his success. It was evident when Drew earned the Exceptional Achievement Award in 2021 by overservicing his clients and assisting them in achieving their strategic goals.
When outside of the office you can find Drew around Baltimore with his son and wife. He enjoys jogging around the inner harbor, tending his plot at the Locust Point Community Garden, and attending sporting events.
Vic joined PeopleShare in October of 2022 as a Staffing Manager. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience with a strong focus on Customer Service and Sales.
Vic grew up in New York City and now resides in South Jersey. With a passion for helping people, he loves the impact he gets to have every day by matching the right candidate to the right client.
Alex joined the PeopleShare STAR Team as a Recruiter in 2022. She has 9 years of customer service knowledge with over 5 years of Retail Management experience where she was responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and training her team.
Alex has a passion for people and a commitment to helping others succeed and achieve their goals.
Nicole joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter on our STAR Team in 2022.
Nicole comes from an HR and Recruiting background with over ten years of experience. With her interpersonal skills and outgoing nature, she brings the ability to be adaptable, diverse, and enthusiastic in recruiting excellent talent for PeopleShare.
Robin joined PeopleShare in 2022 as a Contract Recruiter for Licensed Agents and has since been promoted to the team. Robin possesses a strong background in customer service and business administration with over thirteen years of experience.
She brings her determination and willingness to succeed to the team. Robin’s experience is complemented by a degree in ASL Sign Language Interpretation and Business Management. She is a strong asset to both PeopleShare and our clients.
Allie joined the PeopleShare family in 2022 as a Recruiter for Licensed Agents Programs (LAP). Allie has over 12 years of experience in various management and customer service roles. She also has been a military wife for the past 7 years.
Allie’s determination, love for helping others, and charisma make her a strong asset to the LAP team!
Jordan joined the LAP team in 2022, bringing with him a strong background in full-cycle recruiting and development. He has a passion for enriching the quality of life within a community and is thrilled to experience that same passion at PeopleShare, where he works is not just about being at the cutting edge of the recruiting industry, but about fostering career opportunities. His ultimate goal is to provide superior service for his clients and candidates. Jordan enjoys all outdoor activities his local community has to offer, but most relishes time with his wife, children, and two puppies.
Ichaa joined PeopleShare as a Bilingual Recruiter for the LAP team. With her balance between passion and determination, she connects with and matches the best candidates to successful opportunities.
Ichaa believes the harder you work, the luckier you become, she is optimistic about her future and excited to continue empowering people to change their lives.
Ashleigh joined the LAP team in April of 2022. Prior to joining PeopleShare, she studied at San Jacinto College in Houston, TX in Business Management, meanwhile working as a Family & Estate Planning legal assistant for 8 years. Her experience in helping others ultimately led her to the staffing industry in 2019 where she was a staffing consultant and pipeline coordinator for a family-owned and operated company before having her 3rd daughter. Ashleigh prides herself in her work and helping others and is excited to continue her personal growth with PeopleShare
Angela joined PeopleShare as a Contract Recruiter in March of 2022 and has since become a permanent member of the LAP team. She has 15+ years of experience in Customer Service and Human Resources. The knowledge and skills she obtained through her previous experiences have made her a valuable addition to the team. She loves helping people hit the ground running in their new careers and is excited to continue to grow professionally with PeopleShare. Outside of office hours she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her sons as they play their favorite little league sports.
Deborah joined PeopleShare on the LAP team in 2022 as a recruiter. She has over 10 years of experience in customer service and office assistant for medical and legal services which has helped her to obtain the many skills she possesses today.
Her passion for helping others, determination in her daily work, and the high expectations she holds herself accountable for in everyday responsibilities is what will make her an asset to the LAP team.
Marissa started with PeopleShare in May of 2022 as a LAP recruiter. She is an undergraduate student studying Social Sciences. Marissa has many years of experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, and leadership that she brings with her to PeopleShare.
She is driven to recruit by her passion for helping others. When the workday is done, Marissa enjoys spending time with her family which consists of three beautiful children, a fiancé, and a puppy.
Michael joined the PeopleShare LAP recruitment team in May of 2022. He brings with him 20 years of experience in leadership, team development, and customer service, making him a respected member of the team. His goal is to provide superior service for all his candidates while building meaningful relationships. Outside of work, Michael is a foodie at heart. He has a passion for baking and experimenting with new recipes. He also loves spending time with his family and a new puppy!
Samantha is a highly motivated, dedicated, and goal-oriented recruiter with experience encompassing both agency and high-volume, full-cycle recruiting. Her enthusiasm for the job comes through in all that she does. Driven by excellence, she takes pride in exceeding expectations both professionally and personally and strives to make every day count.
Monica joined the PeopleShare team in April 2022 as a contract recruiter. She has been promoted to the LAP Team as a full-time recruiter and team captain. She is very excited to be able to join the PeopleShare team to further her experience, learn more, and further her career in recruitment.
Prior to joining PeopleShare, Monica worked as a Managing Cosmetologist since 2008 in 2016 she left the hair industry and came to the staffing industry with full cycle recruitment and has found a new passion in life. She loves working closely with customers and clients. She has great customer service skills.
Outside of work Monica loves to spend time with her husband traveling and making memories.
Krista joined the LAP Recruitment Team in April of 2022. She has since implemented her leadership abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills in her current role as a Recruiter for PeopleShare.
Prior to PeopleShare, Krista earned an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy and worked in the field for 5 years. She then turned her focus to the administrative/management side of the healthcare system for another 5 years.
In 2014, she committed her services to the Clinical Software Industry as a Senior Software Test Analyst and continued there for 7 years.
Krista has a passion for helping others and is a dedicated team player which will help her thrive on the LAP team!
Fernanne is a first-generation graduate. She received her psychology degree from Florida State University. She joined the PeopleShare licensing team in April 2022. She has worked primarily in the healthcare industry in various roles and now uses her extensive customer care experience to provide dynamic personal support to candidates of PeopleShare.
In her spare time, she volunteers with the local homeless shelter, acts as a cultural ambassador for international students, and spends time with her pets. She believes making a positive change can impact the quality of life and is excited to be facilitating that for PeopleShare clients.
Richae’ joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter for the Licensed Agents Program in 2022. She brings with her a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and 9 years of retail/hospitality management experience. Richae exhibits leadership qualities and effective communication skills by assisting candidates with finding their niche. Along with her experience in customer service and deep knowledgebase of demographics, Richae’ bears a benevolent attitude, whilst simultaneously resolving escalated situations. Richae is elated to share innovative ideas and to participate in future projects as her professional background further develops with PeopleShare.
Madeleine joined the PeopleShare team in April of 2022 as a contract recruiter. She was brought on as a full-time recruiter in October to the LAP team. She is eager to grow with the PeopleShare family and continue to learn what makes a great recruiter.
Madeleine graduated from the University of Kansas in May 2020 with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has many years of experience in customer service from her years of hosting at different restaurants in the city of Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family and spending time with her cat Socks. She hopes to one day become a staffing manager or work in HR.
Ray joined PeopleShare as a LAP recruiter and quickly realized that he had found a home with PeopleShare. After he finished with a bachelor’s in marketing, he started his recruiting career in 2020 at his local Chick-Fil-A, this is where he found out that he had a deep passion for helping those looking for work to find a job they can be passionate and proud of.
Ray’s Customer service experience and willingness to always help those he works with and his candidates is what makes him a valued asset to the PeopleShares LAP team.
Sarahisabella joined PeopleShare LAP team in 2022 as a Program Assistant. She brings over 5 years of licensing experience to the team. She is a motivated self-starter, detail-oriented, and always with a positive attitude.
Ketazjah joined the PeopleShare LAP Recruitment team in October 2022. She started her recruitment journey for her family company in 2019.
Before recruitment, she has a background in various roles such as management, customer service, and sales. As a recruiter, she strives to support her PeopleShare team, clients, and associates. She is also very detail oriented which will help her continue to grow with us.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, and do hobbies
Bobby joined PeopleShare after 2 years of retail management in a high-volume e-commerce leadership role. While in this role, he led a team of 40-50 to set all-time highs for online sales 2 years in a row. Bobby then moved on from this role to Human Capital Management in the form of project management in the payroll world. He brings leadership and large-scale project management, from entire remodeling stores to implementing payroll software for companies in the Northeast.
Doug Kawka joined the PeopleShare Philadelphia team as Branch Manager in 2022. He has over 15 years of work experience in business development.
Prior to joining PeopleShare, Doug managed sales teams for the past 15 years, ranging from a Start-Up to a Business Supply company. He takes pride in leading and developing teams, achieving business goals, and contributing to the company’s growth.
Mary’s 8-year range of expertise ranges from the receptionist to her current role as Payroll Supervisor. Working hard with determination, Mary is detail oriented, focused, and a valuable asset to the team.
With over 20 years of staffing experience, Nino Gonzalez’s range of expertise in providing exceptional service to clients and candidates is second to none. His career ranges from Recruiter to On-Site Manager to Branch Manager and onto his current role as Direct Hire Consultant. Nino focuses on engaging with clients and candidates to make the perfect match both at the skill level and culturally. Nino continues to build and develop relationships that ultimately provide unmatched service.
With over 20 years of staffing experience in roles including Onsite Manager and Branch Manager, Marsha has gained a unique perspective that she uses to prepare thorough, meaningful training. Her extensive background in recruiting allows her to provide insight to the rest of the management team regarding operations, client management, and business development. With extensive managerial experience, her input is an invaluable asset to the team.
Hayley joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter for the Downtown Chicago office. She has over 5 years of experience in high-volume recruiting as well as 2 years of business management.
Prior to joining PeopleShare, Hayley assisted her recruiting team in excelling past set metric goals and provided onboard training and coaching for all new team members. Hayley brings a passion for providing exceptional customer service for her clients and candidates and has a strong commitment to identifying and sourcing top talent making her a valuable asset to the PeopleShare team.
Zach joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter for the Norfolk branch in 2022. He graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Media Arts and Design as well as Human Resource Development.
Zach has over seven years of customer service experience with the last four years working in retail management. He has helped underperforming departments turn their numbers around through employee development, coaching, improving retention, increasing sales, and ultimately growing multiple departments’ contributions significantly.
Devecia joined PeopleShare as a Staffing Manager at the Norfolk Office. She is a North Carolina native who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2013.
Before PeopleShare, Devecia was in a Managerial role for 4 years before transitioning to Business Sales Executive with some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 companies. She is an award-winning manager and a top performer in sales. With her background in Psychology and experience as a Manager, she is excited to match the right candidates with clients.
Brice joined PeopleShare as a Branch Manager in Suffolk, Virginia. Brice attended both Menchville High School and New River Community College.
Before his passion in Staffing, he worked with Comcast Business as an Enterprise Account Executive partnering with businesses to help future proof their networks. Brice spent several years at Paychex providing local businesses with Human Capital Management services as both the Sales Manager and Major Market consultant. While there he won several Conference Achievement Awards for performance.
Brice brings to PeopleShare a unique portfolio of skills, tremendous work ethic, strong leadership ability and a desire to help businesses thrive.
Katie joined the PeopleShare team in 2022 as a Recruiter for the star team. She has 5+ years of experience in customer service and 1 year of recruiting experience. Katie brings a positive, enthusiastic, people-first mindset to the team. She is passionate about connecting the right people to the right companies.
Selena joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter for the STAR Team in 2022. She has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Camden County College. Selena has 8 years in customer service and 5 years in sales management. Along with her background in customer service and management, Selena has a passion for people and achieving results.
Nikki Joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter for the Hagerstown Branch. She graduated from the University of Phoenix, earning a Human Services degree.
Before starting her career with PeopleShare, Nikki worked as a Program Manager at The Mental Health Association. This position allowed her to engage with the community and work with people from different backgrounds to ensure meeting her client’s needs. The relationship-building and networking skills she developed in this role and her innate desire to help others form the perfect foundation for success in her role as a Recruiter for our Hagerstown branch. She has earned recognition for the programs she created for local youth, which still positively impact our community today.
Nikki’s passion for helping our community and strong work ethic make her a valuable asset to the PeopleShare team.
Stephanie joined PeopleShare as the Branch Manager for the Northbrook office. She graduated from the University of Arizona, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Resources.
Before making this exciting career change, Stephanie worked as an Account Manager (16+ years) for one of the largest technology manufacturers that offers workplace solutions and digital transformation services designed to help manage and optimize information flow across businesses. This allowed her to develop strong people skills, sales skills, and account management experience. She won multiple trips due to her success.
Stephanie’s go-getter attitude, compassion for her clients, and work ethic make her a strong asset to the PeopleShare team, and will do great things with the new Deerfield branch.
As a Sourcer, Isaac is dependable, honest, and dedicated. Studying at Winthrop University, Isaac graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a minor in Human Resource Management. Isaac is currently a Master of Arts candidate for New Media Journalism at Full Sail University.
Miranda is an experienced recruitment specialist who is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University. With a relentless desire to learn and lead, Miranda is an active member of WGU’s Society of Human Resource Management and the National Society of Leadership and Success student chapters. When not at work, you can catch her at the nearest campground enjoying a s’more with friends and family.
Zakyrah joined DecisionPathHR which was soon acquired by PeoplePhare in 2022 bringing her 3+ years of staffing experience and customer service. Results and relationship-driven, Zakyrah understands the importance of one-on-one contact with associates and clients to make that perfect match.
Starting as a Recruiter with DecisionPathHR and being quickly promoted to Recruiting Supervisor allowed Carmen to utilize her years of staffing, management, and leadership experience. After DPHR was acquired by PeopleShare, Carmen keeps building relationships with PeopleShare clients and associates, and making that perfect career match is what Carmen believes being a successful recruiter is all about and what she finds to be most rewarding.
Starting as a Sourcer and quickly being promoted to a Junior Recruiter allowed Abigail to not only continue sourcing and interviewing but build meaningful relationships with clients. She is a big believer in touring facilities and getting to know the environment and work culture to make placements based not solely on skill, but also on company values. She approaches each day open to learning something new along with a positive, can-do attitude (with a smile).
As a professional in the recruiting industry for 11 years, Marcella gets to know clients, their work environment, and needs to find the best possible fit for both the organization and their employees. She prides herself on providing outstanding customer service.
Brittany is an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter with a demonstrated work history primarily in the health care industry before. Skilled in both Corporate and Non-Profit Recruitment, Brittany is skilled in team building, public speaking, positive employee relations, and interview preparation.
Carlos has 10 years of recruiting experience within the Clerical Professional, Medical, and Light Industrial industries. Being bilingual and keeping a “never give up” attitude, Carlos develops meaningful connections with associates and clients. Carlos uses his skills in team building to encourage connections between clients and associates to ensure both can find success in every opportunity.
Claire is self-motivated and goal-oriented, the perfect combination for a successful recruiter. Claire joined DecisionPathHR which was acquired by PeopleShare as a recent graduate with customer service experience and an interest in human resources along with a passion for helping others. Sourcing, interviewing, and making placements with clients is just one aspect of recruiting that Claire enjoys.
April brought her extensive customer relations and leadership experience with her when she joined DecisionPathHR in 2020 which was acquired by PeopleShare in 2022. Starting as a Sourcer and quickly rising through the ranks to Recruiting Manager, April has built strong relationships with staff, clients, and associates; working with each to achieve their goals. Her interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills are what she believes to be the keys to the Statesville branch’s success.
As a Recruiter for PeopleShare, Kalan’s goal of helping others be their best selves is what she does best. Building relationships with clients and truly understanding their needs through shadowing or site tours allows her to find that perfect candidate match. Interviewing face-to-face and asking open-ended questions of her applicants allows her to qualify and place them in a satisfying job.
Daniela joined our Elmhurst team in 2022. Before PeopleShare she worked in the retail sales industry for 18 years. Throughout that time, she honed her skills in team training, customer service, and attention to details. Daniela is very excited to be a part of our Elmhurst branch.
Mike joined PeopleShare in October 2022 as a Recruiter in the Cherry Hill office. He graduated from Neumann University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Homeland Security.
Mike has over seven years of experience in customer service, sales, and management and brings with him an amazing customer service focus, a results-driven approach, and a passion for helping others.
Alyssa joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter in the Newark Branch. She comes from over 11 years of varied retail experience. Before PeopleShare, Alyssa held a Store Manager title for 5 years, working up from part-time supervisor positions. Her passion for hiring and developing people throughout her career helped her grow her experience in recruiting. She is passionate about connecting with people and providing strong relationships with everyone she meets and always puts forth a strong work ethic.
As a store manager within her previous company, Alyssa assisted and trained her peers in recruiting techniques across her district and region. Her strengths in adaptability, belief in finding top talent and passion for people make her a great addition to the team.
Jon joined PeopleShare in 2022 as a contract Recruiter for our licensed agent program. After a few short months, he was promoted to a full-lifecycle recruiter on the RPO Team.
Jon has over 5 years of Customer Service and Call Center experience. Throughout his career, has helped people reach their full potential by providing support through training and being a team player. He brings energy and passion to the PeopleShare team.
Christian joined PeopleShare as a Branch Manager for the Virginia Beach team. He graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College, earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration/management. Christian has five years of experience in management, customer service, sales, and leadership.
Before joining the PeopleShare family, Christian worked as a Branch Manager for North America’s top overall rental car company. This position allowed him to expand his operational management, sales, and employment development skills. He was honored to receive a champions award which is given to the top performing Branch Managers in the State.
Brandi joined PeopleShare as a Senior Recruiter at the Chesapeake Branch in 2022. She has years of experience leading and developing teams in fast-paced environments.
Before recruiting, Brandi held leadership roles for multiple Retail Corporations. During her tenure as a retail manager, she developed strong interpersonal skills, the ability to source quality candidates, and a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals.
Brandi’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service and attention to detail will make her an asset to the PeopleShare Team.
Mili joined the PeopleShare STAR team in 2022 as a recruiter. She has over four years of experience in finance and three years experience in customer service. With her passion for people and enthusiastic approach, she is excited to continue building and developing relationships that will positively impact PeopleShare.
Meridith joined PeopleShare in 2022 as a Recruiter for the Special Talent Acquisitions Recruiters Team (STAR). Meridith has over 16 years of experience in the customer service industry. With over 12 years of combined restaurant and big box retail management. Meridith’s years of superior customer service, passion for her clients, and dedication to her team make her a valued asset to the STAR Team.
Jennifer joined PeopleShare as the Staff Manager for the Bolingbrook Branch in August 2022. She is currently enrolled at Rasmussen University for her degree in Human Resources. Jennifer was first introduced to staffing in 2008, over the past 14 years, she has obtained roles such as Coordinator, On-site Manager, Service Coordinator, and Branch Manager.
Jennifer finds staffing to be rewarding when building relationships with candidates and clients. Jennifer has developed strong teamwork skills; she brings a positive and motivating attitude. Her enthusiasm for always working towards growth and always wanting to learn more is what makes her an asset to PeopleShare.
Taylor Cooper joined the Pottstown team as a Recruiter. Taylor graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, where he gained great communication skills.
He has over 15 years of leadership/supervisory experience. In all roles, he focused on scheduling, recruitment, employee recognition, coaching, and performance management.
J.D. recently got promoted to Branch Manager in Suffolk. He started his career at PeopleShare as a Recruiter. He graduated from Radford University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management.
Before PeopleShare, J.D. was a constant top performer in the transportation industry, where he worked his way up to Flagship Branch Manager. J.D. brings multiple years of experience involving the full cycle of the hiring process.
Brittany joined PeopleShare as a Staffing Manager for the Glen Allen Branch. She brings 17 years of customer service, management, and business development experience to the team.
Before joining the team, Brittany worked as a retail operations manager, corporate trainer, business developer, and improvement specialist. She was awarded for her dedication to Perpetuating Company Culture in Training and Development.
Brittany’s dedicated passion for people and results will ensure client and candidate satisfaction in her new role.
Wes joined the PeopleShare STAR team in August 2022 as a Recruiter. He has worked as a recruiter for over two years as well as served as a hiring manager for luxury retailers.
Wes has a passion for matching the best people with best businesses to create more efficient workspaces.
Sarah joined PeopleShare as a Recruiter at the Oak Brook location in 2022. She graduated from Western Illinois University with both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
Before moving to the staffing and recruiting industry, Sarah spent four years in retail management. She has a passion for building relationships and exemplary customer service skills to the table to help others find their best fit.
Cathy joined the PeopleShare team as the Branch Manager of their newest location in Oak Brook in 2022. Cathy has over 18 years of experience in the staffing industry, partnering with companies in the Oak Brook and Naperville areas, to provide staffing solutions for administrative, clerical, and all professional service roles.
Cathy is PHR certified, a Past President of the HRA Chapter of SHRM, and studied Organizational Development at Concordia University.
As the Branch Manager, she will continue to build partnerships with companies that have a need to put her drive and passion for staffing to work for them to yield results.
