After a successful career in corporate America, Steve & Daina Bowman purchased the Express Employment Professionals office from the owner of the Vernon Hills franchise in 2006. At the time, it was the second oldest office in Illinois. Since 2009, the Bowman family has operated out of Libertyville in Cambridge Plaza. In 2015, Erika Waehler nee Bowman, became part-owner of the Libertyville office after spending several years in a variety of roles within Express.  

As of 2018, Erika became primary Franchisee. Erika has her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point. Over the course of her 15 years with Express, she has worked as a Front Office Coordinator, Industrial & Onsite Recruiter, Office Services & Professional Staffing and Operations Manager. She’s earned the prestigious President’s Club Award from Express twice and helped lead the team to 15+ years of Circle of Excellence, Express’s highest award for performance and achievement. 

In continuing with the family legacy, Erika brought her sister, Melissa Dearth, back into the business in 2019 as Managing Partner & Operations Manager. Together as 2^nd generation owners, Erika and Melissa continue the mission started by their parents to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.