Mr. Bland Odell has been the
Owner of the Woodstock Office of Express Employment Professionals since January
of 2012. In all, Express has been serving
the people of Cherokee and Cobb County since 1994.
“I believe we are here for the
sole purpose of helping each and every person that we are called to serve.” says Bland. “Whether it is helping find someone a job or
helping our clients meet their goals by providing excellent talent, this is why
we show up to work every day. My entire staff agrees with me and it is a
blessing to be a steward of this office. In what other profession can you
have such a positive influence on the lives and direction of people, families,
companies and our community as a whole?”
Bland attended the University of
South Carolina (GO GAMECOCKS!) and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and
Accounting. Prior to owning this Express office, Bland was successful in the corporate world and as owner of his own recruiting firm for 10 years.
Bland is very active in the
community, serving or having served as a member of such civic organizations as Rotary,
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Next Step Ministries, and
Never Alone, a food and clothing outreach that serves the local population here
in Cherokee County.
Bland is a member of Revolution Church and He leads a small group of Adult men every Friday morning in his office.
Bland has lived in
Cherokee County for over 17 years with his wife, Gwynn. They have 3 children. Bland’s hobbies are golf, golf, golf, golf,
golf, poker, tennis and golf.