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Welcoming Keith Russo to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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7 June 2021

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The answer is to this all intriguing question is complex. Keith is man of many layers. Some will say that his depth is due, in part, to his Brooklyn upbringing. Others will say that his time in Los Angeles working in the showbiz industry is what makes him so intriguing. I say that Keith is just an incredible guy with an incredibly cool story; one that we are going to learn a little more about right now.

Welcome, everyone. Today it gives me great pleasure to introduce Keith Russo, our newest Technical Recruiter in Jensen Beach, Florida. And while Keith isn’t necessarily new to STS Technical Services, he did just return to us after some time away, and we would like to help you all get to know Keith just a little bit better. To that end, we recently asked Keith three questions, and his answers to those questions are provided below.

Thanks in advance for taking the time, and Keith, welcome back, my man. It’s so nice to have you!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York and moved to Los Angeles when I was 23. After dabbling in showbiz and working around town at clubs like the Troubadour and the Whisky a Go Go, I finally started an aviation career in 2005 with Jetblue Airways. I was with Jetblue for 12 years, 10 as a supervisor, until I relocated to sunny Florida in 2018. I began recruiting with STS the moment I landed, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I love to travel, but being the dad of a 4-year old (and Covid hitting) has put a damper on any recent travel plans. These days I spend as much time as I can with my son. I enjoy taking him to baseball games (he can already tell you the starting lineup of the Yankees) and to Disney as much as possible. If I do get some free time for myself, I like to act in and direct community theatre here in the area. I also enjoy live music and have seen Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam combined around 100 times. I’ve been looking forward to show #101 for quite a while now (same with us, Keith. Same with us.).

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Luke Skywalker. I mean, he blew up the Death Star and defeated Darth Vader. Also, spoiler alert, but did you see the last episode of The Mandalorian? May the force be with you!

Welcoming Aubrey Krueger to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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24 May 2021

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Aubrey Krueger is not only our newest Technical Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin, she is also an incredibly accomplished and well-rounded human being. You see, Aubrey is a bit of a renaissance woman; great at everything she does. She started her career as a first-grade teacher after studying Sociology and Dance at University of Wisconsin (Whitewater). Shortly after graduating, however, she want on to obtain her M.A. degree from Cardinal Stritch University, which ultimately helped her land her first teaching job. So how did Aubrey end up in Recruiting? That’s a great question. Let’s hear it from the woman, herself. Check out the quick Q&A we did with Aubrey shortly after she joined our team on Monday, May 17th to learn more about her and her incredibly cool story.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Proud Alumni of UW Whitewater with a BA of Arts Degree in Sociology and Minor in Dance, as well as, Cardinal Stritch University for my Masters of Arts Program in Teaching. I began my career journey as a 1^st grade teacher for several years after graduation. Human Resources and Recruiting found me after many years of teaching. I was offered an exciting opportunity to switch careers and quickly realized that I could utilize the skill set and commonalities I had when I was teacher; so I took the chance…SO glad I did. I began recruiting at a staffing agency for Professional roles and fell in love with the idea of helping others and coaching them in there next career choices. Since then I have been employed as a Corporate Recruiter, and Human Resources Recruiter with a heavy focus on RPO recruiting and implementing HR Practices as it relates to best practices/processes for Hiring and Onboarding employees. I am skilled in Engineering, IT Networking Engineer, Human Resources, Health Care and Accounting roles in various industries.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

You will find me running around with my little girl, Sage, hanging out with my husband, Nick, and mastiff dog, Bowser. I spend my weekends hanging out with my family, close friends or extended family. We live in an area surrounded by lakes and love to boat, and are avid wakeboarders and skiers. I am a runner and biker; and enjoy HIIT workouts; anything to stay active as health is important to me. My passion and side hustle is teaching dance for a local studio for High School students which I have been doing for the last 7 years; emphasis in Contemporary and Jazz genre.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Wonder Woman. But really, she is a BOSS. I grew up with strong women in my life that demonstrated and instilled confidence/self-worth, humbleness, grace, empathy, empowerment, grit, loyalty and strength through it all. I feel she encompasses all of this and what I strive to be as a mother, sister, daughter, friend and professional.

Welcoming Gary Lortscher to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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24 May 2021

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When most people think of what if means to be cool, guys like Paul Newman, Sean Connery and Steve McQueen come to mind. When I think of what it means to be cool, the first name that pops into my head is Gary Lortscher. Who is Gary Lortscher, you ask? He’s our newest Technical Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and he’s also one of the coolest cats you will ever meet.

Gary joined the STS Technical Services’ crew on Monday, May 10th. He comes to us with a wealth of Recruiting experience, an infectious attitude and some serious panache.

If you would like to get to know Gary just a little bit better, check out the quick Q&A we did with him. When you are done, you’ll come to find that Gary is not only the man, professionally speaking, he’s also the type of man men want to emulate and women want to be around. Seriously… Gary is the cooler than a bowl of ice cream, and we are so excited to have him on our team!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

My name is Gary Lortscher, and I have about 15 years of direct hire and staff augmentation recruiting/ placement experience. I also have a Bachelors of Science Degree from UW Oshkosh where I majored in Political Science. Prior to working in the staffing business, I was a licensed securities Broker/Trader with Strong Investments where I last worked as a Trading Manager. In my 6 years in the securities business, I did not have a single execution trading error. I’m pretty proud of that.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I am a big time outdoor enthusiast! I am an avid hunter and frequent fisherman. I own a 18 foot Aluminum sport fishing boat fully loaded with Lake Michigan equipment. I love the art of chasing salmon and trout with locators and electronics. Some in my family feel that I’m crazy because I am allergic to fish, but I do it for the thrill and adventure of the chase! Kind of like when I was a young man in college, well… that’s a different story.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

If I could be any superhero, I would be Superman!

I remember the series where he traveled around the rotation of the Earth and was able to go back in time. Now that would just about open the doors to unlimited imagination to what a person can do! Couple that with being indestructible, faster than a speeding bullet and able to fly in and out to different Galaxies… yeah, I’d be Superman, for sure. The imagination is a wonderful thing, I think Einstein said.

Welcoming Stephanie Brown to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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20 April 2021

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Some people are “talkers.” Others are “doers.” At STS Technical Services, we like doers who can talk. Why? Because what’s recruiting, really, if not relationship building? And how can you build a relationship without being able to proactively talk / communicate effectively?

Every great Recruiter builds relationships with job seekers; working with them for extended periods of time to help them navigate an ever-changing workforce. Cultivating relationships, however, takes more than communication. It takes time, patience, persistence and trust. So… yeah. When we’re looking for a Recruiter to join our team (we are hiring right now, BTW), we look for experience, personality and drive. The whole package, really. And when we first met Stephanie Brown, we knew that we had found exactly who we were looking for.

For our employees working remotely, meet Stephanie. Stephanie is our newest Technical Recruiter based out of Melbourne, Florida. She, too, is working remotely right now, so we wanted to share this post with you so that you can get to know your new teammate just a little bit better.

Stephanie, welcome to the crew. We are all thrilled to have you!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I have five (5) years of recruiting experience. Two of those years were spent in manufacturing, and the rest of that time was spent training job seekers on resume writing and proper interview techniques.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I like to hang out with my family and watch home improvement shows.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

“Stephanie Brown” from Batman (see below), but mostly because I wouldn’t have to change my name, which is a real pain.

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Welcoming Cindy Najera to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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13 April 2021

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Being a single mother is hard work. Being a single mother of five while holding down a career… that’s next-level difficult. But somehow, someway, our newest teammate, Cindy Najera, makes it all look easy when we know that it’s anything but. To that end, Cindy is not only a supermom, she’s a super Recruiter with more than 10 years of experience, and we are so very excited to welcome her to the STS Technical Services’ family!

Cindy joined the team nearly one week ago as our newest Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin. And in an effort to help you all get to know her a little better, our marketing team asked her three questions; her responses to which are provided below.

Thanks in advance for taking the time, and Cindy… welcome to the team!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I have been in recruiting since 2010. I have worked on a variety of positions, such as clerical, light industrial, skilled trades and engineering roles.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I have 5 kids, so my fun time is spent watching movies with them and singing loudly and dancing in the kitchen.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Oh! I am already a Super Mom! One of my many super powers is being a single mom that is always making sure my tiny humans eat, sleep and do their homework when they’re supposed to… all while working full time!

Welcoming Kermit Kapp to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Bryan Shaw

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30 March 2021

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It’s not every day that you get to hire a literal rockstar, but that’s kind of who Kermit is. Humble as anyone we’ve ever met, he would tell you that he’s just a guy who just enjoys playing music, but it’s more than that. His talent on several instruments is the envy of many, and we are super excited to welcome him to the STS Technical Services’ family!

Kermit joined our recruiting team in Brookfield, Wisconsin a few weeks back. Shortly after, our marketing department sent him a “Welcome to the Team” form for him to complete. That form consists of three questions; questions designed to help you get to know the newest members of our crew a little better. His answers to those questions are listed below, so if you are interested in learning more about our super talented friend, take a few minutes and get to know who Kermit is, what he likes to do outside of work and more!

Thanks in advance for taking the time, and Kermit… welcome to the team!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I have a BFA degree in Music Therapy. I play piano and flute. I also play guitar well enough to fool people who don’t play guitar. Like many Recruiters, I unintentionally found my way into the business. I have 22 years of Recruiting experience; primarily for engineering positions.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I enjoy playing the piano, and I really like just being with friends and talking about life.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I’ve never really thought about that before. I suppose Superman because he’s got the most complete set of superpowers.

Welcoming Erin Gabrielson to the STS Technical Services Family

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19 March 2021

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As an organization, when you are able to find, hire and onboard a rockstar employee, someone with years of experience and expertise in their field, that’s cause for celebration.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest entry in our “Meet the Team” series. Today, we would like to introduce you to Erin Gabrielson. Erin a rockstar employee who just joined our team as it’s newest Technical Recruiter based out of Garden City, Michigan. What makes Erin a rockstar, you ask? That’s a fair question. How about 20 years of recruiting experience, mad leadership skills and technical acumen that is truly second to none. But don’t take our word for it. Let’s hear from Erin herself, shall we?

In order to flush out this post, we asked Erin three questions, and her responses to each are listed below.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I have 20 years of experience working in human resources and talent acquisition in the oil and gas, aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. I have worked in a corporate setting, and I have also owned and operated my own recruitment agency for six years while living in Houston, Texas. I have an extensive background in HRIS and IT software for global implementations, and I am currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Walsh College. I have Bachelor’s Degree already in International Business from Michigan State University, and I am also AIRS certified.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Training and lifting weights! I am also a foodie who loves to cook and execute meal prep. I’m a huge outdoor adventurist; someone who loves boating on Lake Erie, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling… you name it. I’m actively involved in a women’s group at my church as well as a variety of community action groups. I am also running for Precinct Delegate for the 13^th District of Michigan where my name will be on the county voter ballot in August 2022. Oh, and I love to travel as well.

My husband’s family is from Oscoda, Michigan, and they have owned and operated a restaurant / bakery there for 45 years. Knowing that, my family and I are always up north on the water helping out our relatives.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I would be Aqua Girl. I love the water, and I love marine life. I tend to rescue dogs, too, so I would probably help save marine life from destruction.

Welcoming Celeste Rodriguez Back to the STS Technical Services Family

Bryan Shaw

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17 March 2021

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Losing a great employee is never easy, and when we said goodbye to Celeste Rodriguez in March of 2020, our collective hearts were broken. Today, however, it gives us great pleasure to welcome Celeste back to the STS Technical Services family. Celeste started working with us again just a few weeks ago, and she has resumed her role as a Recruiter in our Jensen Beach, Florida office.

If you would like to learn more about Celeste, check out the following Q&A completed by our marketing team. And before anyone else can beat us to the punch, welcome back, Celeste! We are thrilled to once again have you in our corner.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I started working with STS more than nine years ago in its ADS Department. After several years, I moved my way up and assumed the role of Lead Recruiting Coordinator/Lead Trainer before formally transitioning to a Recruiter position in July of 2019.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Like most people, I spend a lot of my free time with family and friends. Some of our things we love to do together include boating, fishing, mini road trips and movie nights.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Scarlet Witch! I would like to be able to use her telekinesis.

Welcoming Chloe Peterson to the STS Technical Services Team

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16 March 2021

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest installment of our “Meet the Team” series; a group of articles designed to help our colleagues, clients and company friends get to know the new faces of STS Technical Services.

Today it gives us great pleasure to introduce to Chloe Peterson, our newest Technical Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Chloe started working with us on Monday, March 8th and the impact she’s made already is making others take notice. Chloe not only hit the ground running on her first day, she’s been doing full-out wind sprints ever since.

For those of you who would like to get to know Chloe a little bit better, be sure to check out the rest of this post where you will find three questions that we asked Chloe as well as her responses to each.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in May of 2020 from UW – Milwaukee. I am also expecting to graduate in December of 2021 with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.

My first job in HR/Recruiting was with a healthcare company called Mypath. Here I worked with one of the seven sister companies, and I spent a lot of my time there recruiting for a variety of roles / positions.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

When I am not working, I like to be outside (if the weather is warm). I like to go for walks with my husband and our kids or take the kids to the park. I really like hiking at Devils Lake. I also love to travel and see the world. So far I have been to 23 countries and hope to do a lot more traveling with my kids when they’re a bit older.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I would want to be Wonder woman because she can fly.

Welcoming Amber Mallak Back to the STS Technical Services Team

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25 February 2021

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When Amber left our organization early in 2020 due to COVID-19 cutbacks, there was a void in our recruiting department. We had not only lost one of our best workers, we lost a friend… someone we could count on to come in every morning with a smile, a winning attitude and a helpful disposition.

Today, it gives us great pleasure to announce that Amber Mallak has returned to the STS Technical Services team! Moving forward, she will be one of our top Recruiters at our Oscoda, Michigan office; a center that helps our amazing client, Kalitta Air, thrive in an ever changing industry.

And while Amber’s primary recruiting focus will be to service Kalitta Air, we will lean on her expertise and knowledge to work with clients across the country. Amber has years of Recruiting experience, and her understanding of what it takes for Mechanics and Engineers to thrive in the aircraft maintenance industry is unmatched.

OK, now that we have a bit of background, let’s dive into the heart of this “Meet the Team” blog post. If this is your first time with us, just know that his series was created by our marketing department to help our colleagues, clients and friends get to know the new and / or returning faces of STS Technical Services a little better. To that end, we asked Amber three questions, and her responses are below. Enjoy, and please join us in welcoming Amber Mallak back to the STS Technical Services’ team!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I am 100% a Michigan Girl, I love my hometown and all of the natural resources that I get to enjoy around the year! I married my best friend and high school sweetheart, Kevin. Together we have our son Colton, who is busy keeping us on our toes all the time, and our dog Sady.

I Studied General Sciences at my local Community College and previously worked at STS Technical Services; starting out as a Recruiting Coordinator and transitioning into a Recruiter. I am overjoyed to be back on the STS team!

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

So when I said I enjoy the Natural Resources that my home offers, I wasn’t joking! I love being outdoors and living near the water. Summers here are beautiful! We have one of the best beaches in the state, so I love to spend as much time as I can there or on the Ausable River. I enjoy fishing with my husband, boating with the family, kayaking, and camping! In the winter, I love to get out and go ice fishing.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Wonder Woman because she believes in love. She is one of the most compassionate and loving superheroes and tries to do what is best for mankind.

Welcoming Keith Russo to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Aubrey Krueger to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Gary Lortscher to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Stephanie Brown to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Cindy Najera to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Kermit Kapp to the STS Technical Services’ Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Erin Gabrielson to the STS Technical Services Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Celeste Rodriguez Back to the STS Technical Services Family

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Chloe Peterson to the STS Technical Services Team

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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Welcoming Amber Mallak Back to the STS Technical Services Team

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

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