Armed with a certification in Human Resource Management and a bachelor's degree, Natasha is posed to explore opportunities in her field. Throughout her 13-year career, she has served in many management positions, where she has recruited, hired, coached, and mentored employees on sales techniques and identified opportunities to achieve improvements and increase profits. Her experience includes payroll functions, performance evaluations, conducting workshops and human resource training.

Natasha specializes in administrative and office services positions of all types. 

Oregon native Chris moved to Central Oregon to finish his degree in Business Administration and Operation Management from OSU's campus in Bend.  Prior to that, Chris completed the Master Mechanic program at the Barnett Bicycle Institute and went on to manage bicycle repair and ski shops throughout Oregon. In his free time, Chris enjoys fly fishing, skiing, mountain biking, and backpacking with his dog.

Chris specializes in professional roles.

"I'm so proud of the fact that I'm a member of an awesome team that helps so many people in Central Oregon find employment & help local organizations with all their staffing needs."

Shaylin was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. After coming to Bend to visit family and friends, Shaylin and her boyfriend realized that they wanted to spend the next chapter of their life here and officially moved several months later. Shaylin is the kind of person who always tries her best to help those around her. 

The majority of Shaylin's previous work experience is customer-centric, having worked in a small market for over ten years. She also has two years of experience working as an AR/HR Specialist. She is full of energy, enjoys talking to new people, and is an excellent addition to our team. 

"I have the opportunity to empower others and our community by providing those seeking employment a way to succeed and for those seeking employees to find the best talent in Central Oregon. "

Chad is originally from Akron, Ohio, and found himself in Bend after participating in a cycling tour across Oregon. After seeing the Cascades and meeting the people of Central Oregon, Chad decided he didn't want to live anywhere else.

Before Express, Chad worked as a Middle School Teacher for five years, a Wrestling Coach, Track Coach, and Football Coach. Following his time as a teacher, Chad decided to begin a new career as a Graduate Assistant for John Carrol University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he earned his MBA and coached the wrestling program at JCU.

Chad is an avid sports fan and loves to run the beautiful trails in and around Bend with his dog, Lolo. He also loves to cycle, participate in cross-country skiing, and wrestling (both participate and coach).

"The most rewarding part of working for Express is getting to help people find their passion and what makes them thrive."

Gina's first day on the job was June 9th, 2021, bringing with her experience in project and program management, operations coordination, data analytics, business process review, program evaluation and development, meeting facilitation, develop and deliver training, structural firefighting, and emergency medical services! From day one, she was upbeat, organized, a natural problem-solver, resourceful, and clearly enjoyed helping the people that came into our office.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gina traveled to Oregon for a work conference and fell in love with the Bend, Oregon area, so she decided to relocate and become an Oregonian permanently. You can find Gina out in nature hiking, biking, and spending quality time with her friends and family in her spare time. She is married and a mother to three sons. They also have several pets, including a dog, leopard gecko, and two parrots, one of which they are currently fostering. 

"I enjoy helping others find their dream job."

Express Bend welcomed Katie to the team in November 2021. With six years of experience helping people with disabilities find and keep jobs, we think she has the compassion, patience, and determination we look for in our team members.

Katie is originally from the Seattle area but moved to Central Oregon to be closer to her mom and step-dad. While in Along with her parents, she has a 13-year old cat named Theo, one niece, and one nephew born in 2021.

Favorite Quote

"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop - Confucius."

From matching job seekers to the right jobs to ensuring the needs of our clients are met, every member of our Express team is committed to helping people find great jobs and helping clients find great people. View some of the internal job openings Express has currently has available and if you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply today!