Leadership

Since beginning her staffing career as a Placement Coordinator at QPS’ Milwaukee location, Kelly has steadily progressed her career in operational roles including that of Regional Vice President of Wisconsin branches.

As Senior Vice President of Shared Services & Business Segment Finance, Kelly leads the Shared Services and Accounting Teams. Known for her ability to take ideas from inception to execution, by her process-driven, scalable, and collaborative approach, she has been instrumental in supporting the development of our virtual recruiting teams, our growth playbook, and is highly involved in the overall strategic growth plan at QPS.

Kelly enjoys spending time working out, camping with her entire family, watching her daughter compete in gymnastics and soccer, and taking hikes with her rescue dog, Winter.

Jen Wilken has over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry. As Vice President of Strategic Technology, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise in aligning technology solutions with business goals, ensuring efficient operations, and driving innovation.

Throughout her career at QPS, Jen has successfully led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and maximizing productivity. Jen has exceptional leadership skills, coupled with her ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

With her strategic mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, Jen has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation initiatives as QPS continues to invest in their technology stack.

Jen has her bachelor’s degree from Miami University and her MBA from the University of Maryland. In her free time, Jen paddles competitively on dragon boat and outrigger teams and enjoys the shopping, nature, and culture the Portland area provides.

Jessica has been in accounting and finance for over 20 years. Her experience in strategic financial planning, risk management, budgeting/forecasting, and financial analytics strengthens QPS' commitment to accounting and finance excellence. She is integral to making sound financial decisions and is committed to streamlining processes and enhancing accuracy through process optimization, integration of new technology, standardization, controls, and financial reporting.

Sean joins Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions with 27 years of experience as a sales rep, recruiter, division leader, practice director, and senior executive - all in the staffing industry. As Vice President he is responsible for managing the professional division.

Outside of work, Sean resides in Wisconsin with his wife, three children, and family pets. A lifelong tech enthusiast, Sean enjoys building custom gaming rigs for his family. He also loves bowling and racquetball, bowling regularly with the same team for over 30 years carrying a 209 average, and playing racquetball a couple times each week.

Patrick is a career salesperson who has sold everything from e-commerce software and cleaning chemicals to golf clubs, electrical engineering solutions, and most recently—IT contracts and cybersecurity products. For the past 3+ years, he’s been leading a team of elite salespeople to grow a Managed Services Provider. He has built his career around listening to client needs and finding the right solutions to solve their problems.

Outside of work, Patrick spends a lot of time at parks, pools, and zoos with his wife and two young children. He also enjoys every chance he gets to swing a golf club after playing competitively in a former life.

As Regional Vice President of Operations, Rhonda has over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry. She is an expert in identifying top talent and building strong internal teams that deliver results. Rhonda has a strong financial acumen and has helped numerous organizations optimize their staffing budgets while maintaining high levels of performance. In addition, she has a proven track record of building lasting relationships with clients and prospects and is known for her ability to connect with people and build trust.

Rhonda is deeply committed to the community and has strong ties to local organizations. She is married to her husband Marty and is the proud mother of two grown children. She enjoys visiting her family and spending quality time with them. Rhonda is a sports enthusiast who enjoys staying active and participating in a variety of athletic activities.

Greg has 17 years of experience in Commercial/Light Industrial Staffing. Greg is a dedicated staffing professional with a passion for operational delivery and growth. He is resilient in maintaining client relationships and delivering unparalleled service in all that he does. What is most rewarding to Greg is the fact that each day he gets to connect people to opportunities and be in the service of others. Greg is experienced in providing unique staffing solutions that drive productivity and build strong lasting partnerships.

Outside of work you can find Greg on the golf course, at a sporting event, or enjoying the local restaurant scene. He also enjoys traveling with family and is especially fond of exploring various locations in Mexico.

Matt came to QPS with 12 years of management experience in hospitality and driver staffing industries. He loves the challenge of building and developing great teams, as well as building relationships with business partners.

In his spare time, he can be found in the kitchen, on the golf course, or enjoying time with his wife, three kids, and two dogs. GO CHIEFS! 

Kelby has over 15 years of experience in the staffing industry. During that time, he has been known for going above and beyond for customers, associate employees, and his internal team. He strives for excellence and looks forward to navigating difficulties in recruitment/retention. This is done by building lasting partnerships with customers, associates, and amongst the community.

Before QPS, Kelby was a training specialist for Midwest Airlines where he helped several employees grow in their careers. He has taken this approach in his leadership style and continues to use it today.

Kelby, his wife Melissa, and their daughter Navy love watching the Green Bay Packers play football on Sundays, traveling, boating, and enjoying the small things in life—including their Irish Doodle, Curly.

John has been with QPS since 2005, building a career marked by steady growth and strong leadership. He began as a Skilled Recruiter, advanced to Branch Manager, and later became Director of Shared Services, where he oversaw remote recruiting, Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, and Compliance. Today, as Regional Vice President, John’s guidance and leadership play a pivotal role in QPS’ operations. Known as an adept people leader, John inspires loyalty within his team and consistently executes plans, processes, and strategies at an exceptional level. He is extremely passionate about delivering innovative staffing solutions that foster long-lasting client partnerships.

John is married with two children and a dog. In his spare time, he enjoys doing anything outside, cooking, watching live sporting events, golfing, and spending time with his two daughters.

Emmanuel has more than 16 years of experience in the staffing industry, helping the businesses in his territory grow exponentially. He provides comprehensive strategies and solutions to help solve the problems his customers face and is proactive at identifying issues before they arise. Emmanuel is very passionate about developing the people he partners with and enjoys growing alongside them.

He loves spending the time raising his daughters and is very supportive about their passions.

Mark started his career with QPS in 1995 as an onsite placement coordinator. Since then, he has moved into different operations roles within the organization progressing his career to a Branch Manager, Corporate Trainer and Marketing Manager. As Director of Marketing, his team supports the design and implementation of programs around QPS’ 4 Pillars of Candidate, Customer, Co-Owner and Community. He is passionate about his team providing high quality outputs while having fun doing it.

Mark, his wife Jeanne and two children live in Greenfield, WI where he enjoys golfing, biking, tackling home improvement projects and supporting Wisconsin sports teams!

Megan is results-driven professional with 10+ years' experience in overseeing the operational aspects of multiple staffing locations, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. Currently, she is overseeing our Skilled Recruiting division. Megan has a proven track record of achieving operational excellence, driving profitability, and optimizing business processes.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, Capone and Otis. On the weekends you will often find her taking on various DIY projects, consistently looking to enhance their new home located in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Lindsey is the Director of Skilled Sales at QPS Employment Group. She has 10+ years of experience in sales, operations, and impact management, and most recently served as a VP of Sales and Operations. 

Outside of work, Lindsey is kept busy with friends and family and her two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys watching her daughter's sporting events, along with golfing, gardening, and traveling.