Our Staff
Ashleigh Michales, Front Office Coordinator
Ashleigh is the smiling face that you see upon entering our office. She regulates the foot traffic that comes through our door, along with managing our phones. Her organization and bubbly personality make her the perfect fit for our front desk. In the past, she has worked within the community, assisting those in need. She has a big heart and enjoys helping people every day.
Fun Fact: She loves plants.
Heather Lea Gallagher, Fearless Champion of Associate Outreach
Heather is our fun loving team member who works hard to connect you with the
job of your dreams. She enjoys making the job search process a magical experience
from start to finish. Heather’s background
in theater has helped her turn every day in the office into an auditorium for
success.
Fun Fact: She loves to golf and wants to join the Senior Tour one day!
Kristy Kay, Business Development Guru
Kristy is our business development
professional. She works to connect with employers in our area to understand
business challenges and opportunities as it relates to recruiting, screening,
onboarding and retention. She is known for the great questions she asks and her ability to solve problems with her creative thinking and solution oriented
mindset. If you see her driving the "Express-MOBILE", be sure to honk and say
"hi"!
Fun Fact: She can play 3 instruments: the saxophone, the guitar, and the piano.
Cheryl McKenzie, Staffing Consultant
Cheryl joined Asheville Express in December 2013. Her focus is to work with employers and job seekers for positions in the administrative and healthcare field such as administrative assistant, bookkeeper, medical office, receptionist, billing clerk and coder. Cheryl's desire to help employers find the right administrative professional makes her dynamic, honest and confident when helping job seekers. Her previous experience as an educator provides the foundation to act as a consultant when working with employers.
Fun Fact: She has never seen Gone With The
Wind, Romeo & Juliet, or Titanic.
Emil Gonsalvez, Operations Administrator
Emil is the key administrative support person for our team and office. He is vital to client, associate, and co worker success. He works hard to be fast, friendly, and accurate each day to provide a stellar experience for all around him. His background as a Gym and Youth Athletics Coordinator has given him the organizational skills and energy to run an efficient and fun operations.
Fun Fact: His last name is Portuguese and derives from ancestors in Western India (not to be confused with the West Indies).
Brooke Souder: Administrative Staffing Consultant
Brooke joined our team in March of 2017. Moving from Hawaii, her focus is to work with employers and job seekers for administrative positions in both the manufacturing and professional service industries. She identifies a variety of administrative talent with customer service, accounting, and legal knowledge.
Fun Fact: She was in an was in an Oscar
Mayer Wiener commercial when she was a kid. Gold star for anyone who can find a copy of the commercial!
Retha Garcia: Staffing Consultant
Retha joined Asheville Express Employment Professionals in May 2021. Her
focus is to give back to her community by working with employers and job
seekers in the manufacturing and professional service industries. She
brings experience and work ethic from a career in Office Management, Revenue
Cycle, and Customer Service. As she works with job seekers and
communicates with clients, her ability of being able to relate to people and
determine their needs will continue the success of the Express Team.
Fun Fact: When I was little I always wanted to be Wonder
Woman
Caleena Walker, Light Industrial Staffing Consultant
Caleena is the Light Industrial Staffing Consultant for Express Employment Professionals of Asheville. She brings experience and work ethic from a career in retail management. Her ability to help people and determine what they need translates to success on our team as she works with job seekers on their employment journey, along with communication with clients.
Fun Fact: She has been stung by a BULLET ANT and now has a fear of all ants. Big or little!
WhoDey, Barketing Manager
WhoDey is an important member of our team and office operation. Whether she greets someone at the door or sleeps in the middle of the hall way, she ensures that all who interact with her feel her love and peace!
Fun Fact: Whodey is a goldendoodle. She doesn't shed and is hypo-allergenic.