"My favorite part about working with Express is being a part of an amazing team who share a passion for community and the people in it. Being in a position where I get to partner with clients in this community to problem-solve, contribute solutions, as well as to provide hope and opportunity to the people of this community is why I love doing what I do."

Express Hillsboro welcomed Jordan Thompson to the team in January 2021 as our new Business Developer. Jordan has a competitive spirit and holds himself to a very high standard, which translates seamlessly in his roles within our office. He also loves helping others and working closely with the public to provide them with hope and opportunities for growth. Since his first day, Jordan has come into the office motivated and ready to help each associate he meets. Every person Jordan encounters finds themselves in a more positive headspace than they did before, and for that, we are grateful to have someone like Jordan on our team!

Before Express, he spent most of his career working in fast-paced customer service-centric environments where he had daily interactions with the public, which allowed him to interact with others on a personal level. From there, he established a role where he was able to recruit and build teams within our community that could continue to give back. In that role, Jordan got the chance to mentor young professionals, establish leadership and personal development training, and develop a professional pipeline for franchisees in the Northwest Region for his previous employer.

Jordan was born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. As a child, he dreamed of getting into politics, which he is still open to in the future, despite the negative connotation that can come with those positions. Jordan is a huge family man driven by a need to love and provide for his family and those closest to him. Jordan married his best friend, Vendela, in 2018, and together, they have two shepherd mixes-a girl named Bella and a boy named Kylo. During their downtime, they often find themselves out in nature, hiking around the mountains, or surfing the Oregon coast.

Favorite Quote

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it"
- Albert Einstein

Casi Schlesser joined Express in December 10th, 2012 and is now our Operations Manager. She has been described by other staff members as goal oriented with a strong desire to assist peers and a high interest in growing and challenging herself. She is excellent at follow-up and follow-through management, is commitment to professional, strong written, and verbal communication skills, and has the ability to handle a large workload with efficiency and ease. Cassi's degree in Merchandising Management has helped her build the skills necessary to be an integral part of the Express team. One of most rewarding part of working with Express for Casi is knowing that she impacts individuals and their lives on a daily basis. She is currently an active member of the Stoller Group Wellness Program and is constantly looking for ways to improve her overall health and wellness and grow and develop further to be the best version of herself.

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." - John Holmes

Frances joined the Express Hillsboro team in January of 2022. She has quite an effervescent personality and is a very dedicated, invested, and ambitious employee. She brings nine years of retail baking experience to Express, holding positions such as teller, new accounts representative, universal banker, banking services officer, and senior services officer. Frances is well-rounded in both operations and sales/services. Currently, she is working weekends as an assistant manager for Rite Aid in tandem with her current role as Front Office Coordinator.

Having received a job opportunity in Portland that required her to relocate within two weeks, Frances decided to take a leap of faith and make the move to Beaverton where she has lived since 2017. When she's not at the office, she enjoys cooking, drawing, and painting. Frances also has two cats which she adopted from the Oregon Humane Society that she can't imagine her life without.

" "The most rewarding part of working at Express is helping people find jobs."  "

Hunter joined the Express Hillsboro team in August 2022 as a Junior Business Developer and Brand Ambassador. During this time with us, Hunter has shown himself to be an outgoing individual who loves to have fun while working just as hard.

Before Express, Hunter worked for basketball tournaments through Prime-Time Sports. He enjoys playing basketball with his friends and surfing in his free time.

Favorite Quote

"Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile, and keep on rolling." - Kobe Bryant. 

Genesis's time with Express began in August of 2023. She enjoys being part of a community that's accepting and values communication and patience. Her favorite part about working with Express is having people value her thoughts and opinions. Genesis is chatty and outgoing, and is always looking to conquer her next adventure.

Growing up in the Hillsboro area, her favorite thing to do outside of work is spend time with her loved ones and find new hobbies to stay busy with. She lives with her family of 8, plus her dog Oakley, and loves it. She is able to adapt to any situation or circumstance she is placed with and loves making conversations with new people.

Something Unique

Kristi first began her career with Express in April of 1988! As a hardworking and dependable employee, her favorite part of working with Express is helping people find work or a long-term career and building long lasting relationships. She is loyal, honest, and trustworthy, with a knack for delivering excellent customer service.

Kristi was born and raised in Oregon, and she currently lives with her husband of 29 years and their dog, Bailey. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her son, who is currently in college at Portland State. Her friends describe her as someone who takes pride in their work and delivers results.

Favorite Quote

“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

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!