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).

"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."

"I have always wanted to work in a place where I'm able to use my natural skills and help people get what that they need. I feel like Express is the place where I'm going to be able to do this, finally."

We welcomed Daniel Cole to Express Bend in January 2022. He's a genuine, compassionate, and caring individual who desires to make the world a better place and work hard. According to Daniel, he tries to be a better father, husband, friend, and son each new day he gets to be alive. As an employee, he's always learning, adapting, and putting his best efforts forward. He brings sales, retail, business-to-business, and multilevel marketing experience to his role as Business Development Specialist. 
 
Daniel is originally from an agricultural town in California near Monterey called Salinas. He traveled through Bend back in spring 2003, and he always knew he would come back. After his sister moved to Bend a few years later, Daniel's relocation plans were cemented, and he returned with his wife, Aimee, and his two children, Chance and Grace. When he's not at Express, he enjoys spending time with his family. Daniel's family includes a little pomeranian, an old cat, and a goldfish. 

Favorite Quote

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. - Benjamin Franklin

"My favorite part of working for Express is helping to make a difference in the quality of life for the people in our community."

Express Bend welcomed Tish to the team in January 2022. Since joining us, Tish has proven herself to be incredibly diligent in helping people achieve their personal goals. She also loves working with others and is excited to be given the opportunity to work with such a great team at Express.

Tish graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in biology and chemistry. Before moving to Bend, she was a real estate agent and ran several successful businesses in construction, nutrition, personal training, and sales. She also homeschooled all of her children from preschool through 12th grade!

Tish is a native of South Florida and moved across the country to Bend in September 2021 to enjoy the mountains and all that the Northwest offers. She enjoys participating in most outdoor activities, from a casual hike to a paddleboard ride to a more fast-paced snowboard or mountain bike ride.

In 2018, she placed 8th at the World Weightlifting Championship and was also ranked in CrossFit as one of the top 100 fittest women in the world! Tish loves spending time with her partner, Bryan, and her 10-year-old Goldendoodle in her free time. She also has three adult children who currently live in Florida.

Favorite Quote: 

"I'm not where I want to be but I'm proud that I'm not where I used to be."

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!