Skilled Recruiting

In nearly three decades with QPS, Jeri’s natural ability to build lasting and trusting relationships has allowed her to rise from a sales representative to Division President of Accelerate and Skilled.  She’s been involved in every aspect of QPS’ book of business since starting in 1996. She has made a positive impact not just on QPS and her clients, but on the lives of the people she’s helped place while starting and growing QPS’ Professional division.

A graduate of University of Wisconsin - Madison, Jeri serves on the board of ROW - Recruiters of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services. In addition, she is a member of the Visus Group.

Jeri, along with her husband Marty, spend their spare time fishing, camping, gardening, and watching their kids play every sport possible! She also has two dogs that love to take her for a walk. 

With more than a decade of staffing experience, Megan brings deep expertise, energy, and a results-driven mindset to skilled trades and manufacturing. As Director of Skilled Operations, she leads recruiting and delivery strategy for the Skilled Division, nationwide, building high-performing teams and partnering closely with sales to drive growth, strengthen execution, and deliver exceptional results for customers across multiple markets.

Megan is passionate about turning complex workforce challenges into smart, scalable solutions. Her hands-on, data-driven approach focuses on developing recruiting expertise, creating efficient processes, and building teams that truly understand the industries and skilled positions they support.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys working on home remodeling projects and spending time with her husband and dogs in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Lindsey Lewis is the Director of Skilled Sales at QPS Employment Group, where she leads sales strategy and business development for the Skilled Trades division. With a passion for building strong relationships, Lindsey partners with employers to better understand their workforce challenges and develop staffing solutions that support their long-term goals.

Lindsey is especially passionate about collaboration and believes the strongest partnerships are built when sales, recruiting, and clients work together toward a shared goal. Her leadership style is centered on communication, accountability, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for both clients and candidates.

Throughout her career, Lindsey has focused on developing new business, strengthening existing partnerships, and connecting companies with skilled talent across manufacturing and the skilled trades. She takes pride in being a trusted partner to her clients and in helping her team create relationships that go beyond simply filling an open position.

David is a Skilled Trades Recruiter who has worked with QPS since July of 2020. With QPS, David has focused on a variety of industries and currently specializes in CNC Set up Operators and Maintenance Technicians in Illinois and assists with training and development of new recruiters in the branch. Since he began his recruiting career in 2015, David has focused on telecommunications, field marketing, VIP hospitality and light industrial/skilled.

Outside of the office, David is an avid home baker and arts enthusiast who enjoys travelling with his wife, Jill, and spending quiet time at home with his cat, Sophie.

Frida has been with QPS since May 2024 and comes from a background in healthcare recruiting, retail, and B2B sales. Recruiting fuels her passion for connection, and she thrives on matching talented individuals with better opportunities. Committed to her professional growth in recruiting, she aims to enhance her skills and contribute more effectively to her clients and candidates. Frida specializes in sourcing and recruiting highly skilled CNC machinists, welders, and maintenance technicians in Kansas City.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking new recipes, going on walks, attending group fitness classes, and spending time with her two dogs: Bella, a Boston Terrier, and Klaus, a German Shepherd.

Devyn has been a part of QPS since November of 2018. She’s been a pivotal part of developing branch operations focusing on Light Industrial and Temp to Hire roles. In 2024, she moved to the Skilled Recruiting role with a focus on Maintenance, CNC Machinists, Quality Technicians and Welders. She’s confident in her ability to connect with her clients to find exactly what they’re looking for out of their employees.

When not working, Devyn is spending time with her husband, toddler, and 3 labs.

Brook began her career at CVS Health as an intern, eventually transitioning into the HR department. She has since gained extensive experience, working as a Senior Technical Recruiter. As well as a Lead Recruiter in the healthcare industry. Currently, Brook focuses on Skilled Trades recruitment in the state of Colorado where she focuses on Welders, CNC, and Maintenance Technicians. Brook has lived most of her adult life outside the U.S., enriching her global perspective. She enjoys running, spending time outdoors and making memories with her husband Scott, their two beautiful girls and 10-year-old pup Khao.

Steve joined QPS with 4 years of recruiting and staffing experience. His primary experience has been on the skilled trades side supporting maintenance technicians, welders, CNC, and more. His ability to uncover the skills of a candidate and match them with what a client is searching for is top notch. He has a passion for helping people and it shines through in his work.

Steve lives in Neenah, Wisconsin with his wife, Tara and their 3 dogs. Outside of work, Steve enjoys live music, traveling, camping near Egg Harbor, staying active, and is a huge fan of NFL Football.

Kathy Hovorka has been a Skilled Trades Recruiter with QPS Employment Group since 2026 after being a branch recruiter since 2021 and brings more than 12 years of recruiting experience. Kathy enjoys the challenge of recruiting for hard-to-fill and unique positions, regardless of industry. She thrives on solving difficult hiring challenges and takes pride in identifying talent that others may overlook. Her commitment to understanding both the candidate's career goals and the employer's needs has earned her a reputation for delivering exceptional results and outstanding service.

Outside of work, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family. She is a proud wife, mother of two adult children, and devoted dog mom to two canine companions. An avid traveler, she loves exploring new places, with snorkeling in the ocean ranking among her favorite adventures.

Amanda joined QPS with over 10 years of full-cycle recruitment experience across multiple industries (including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, non-profit, and Disney!). She applies her expertise as a Skilled Recruiter in support of our skilled workforce.

In her free time outside of work, Amanda lives in the greater Milwaukee area and enjoys reading, baking, watching hockey, and spending time with her family.

Stevie joined QPS in December 2024, bringing a strong background in manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare recruiting. She is passionate about connecting talented individuals with great companies, believing that few things are more rewarding than helping someone find the right job. Based in West Bend, WI, Stevie specializes in sourcing and recruiting skilled maintenance technicians and CNC machinists/programmers across Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, and Sheboygan.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two wonderful daughters, ages 5 and 7. Together, they love trips to the beach, often accompanied by their two beloved dogs, Hank and Vader.

Jordan joins QPS as a Skilled Trades Recruiter supporting the Houston, Texas market with over 5 years of experience in the industry. He brings valuable experience recruiting for welders, CNC machinists, and a variety of other skilled trade positions all over the country. Outside of work, Jordan lives in Houston with his four-year-old son “Handsome” (an energetic freelance bulldog). In his free time, he enjoys working out, attending the opera, and spending time outdoors.

Chaz is a Skilled Trades Recruiter with over 4 years of experience supporting skilled trades hiring across the country. Based in Dallas, TX, Chaz currently specializes in CNC Machining, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding; and supports our Texas, Missouri, and Colorado regions. Throughout his recruiting career, Chaz has focused on connecting qualified skilled trade professionals with long-term opportunities while supporting the needs of clients and operations.

Outside of the office, Chaz enjoys watching TV shows and sports (Go Hoosiers), and spending time with his fiancée, Mar, along with their dog, Charlie, and cat, Avery.

Dave joined the QPS Skilled Division as a Skilled Recruiter, bringing in more than 25 years of experience, focusing on engineering and skilled placements across automotive and manufacturing. His extensive recruiting background and passion for connecting people with the right opportunities is a great addition to the QPS team.

David resides in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife, Tracy, their sons, Declan, a freshman at Auburn, and Everett, a junior at Lassiter High School, along with their dog, Gibson. Outside of work, David enjoys sports, traveling, reading, cooking, and Magic: The Gathering.

Arlo joined QPS in 2026 as a Skilled Trades Recruiter with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Prior to his recruitment experience, Arlo was an experienced Tool and Die maker which brings a unique perspective to recruiting for tough to fill roles and an understanding that is hard to find.

Outside of work, Arlo resides in Milwaukee, WI with his fiancé Jennifer. They welcome the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, usually fishing in their spare time.

Korea is a Skilled Trades Recruiter who has worked with QPS since January 2023. Korea comes from a leadership background that includes managing people, accounts, and customer relations. Here with QPS, she has specialized and focused her efforts on various positions including CNC Machinists, Maintenance Technicians, Welders, and Production Leadership roles in Missouri. Korea is dedicated to bringing skilled candidates that will be great assets to the company’s needs!

When away from the office, Korea enjoys being a new mom and spending time with her two young boys.

Mary Carter is a Sales Executive with QPS Employment Group, serving the St. Louis Metro area. With more than 15 years of experience in staffing, business development, sales, recruiting, and branch operations, Mary brings extensive industry knowledge and a passion for building strong, lasting client partnerships. Since joining QPS in July of 2026, she has focused on growing the Skilled Division, developing new business relationships, and helping clients find effective workforce solutions tailored to their needs. Mary takes pride in providing hands-on support, understanding each client’s unique challenges, and connecting businesses with the skilled talent they need to succeed.

Outside of work, Mary enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and spending quality time with her husband, son, family, and friends.

Paul Campbell is a Skilled Sales Executive with 18 years of experience in staffing and workforce solutions, specializing in skilled trades, manufacturing, and industrial recruiting. Since joining QPS Employment Group in February 2026, Paul has focused on connecting top talent with leading employers across Southeastern Wisconsin, building strong client partnerships, and delivering workforce solutions that drive results.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys following Wisconsin sports and can often be found cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Green Bay Packers. He is passionate about gardening, creating his own hot sauces, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Much of his free time is also spent supporting his son, shuttling him to various sports and activities and enjoying the moments that come with being a dedicated sports parent.

Michael Hennessy connects skilled trades professionals and manufacturing leaders with the companies that need them. He works in the Skilled division at QPS Employment Group, based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, and partners with manufacturers across Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine and northern Illinois. He fills roles that keep production lines running, from CNC operators, welders and maintenance techs to executive searches for plant leadership.

Michael’s approach to sales and recruiting isn’t the usual hard sell. He believes the right hire does more than fill a seat: it raises a company’s output, quality and culture. That belief is shaped by people-first leaders like the late Bob Chapman of Barry-Wehmiller. Michael builds relationships by showing appreciation, celebrating people’s wins and making candidates and clients feel valued. He sees recruiting as a competitive edge in a tight labor market, and he likes helping local manufacturers move quickly on great talent.