Brad Birdwell has been a part of the Express team in Lakewood, CO since September 2021. According to Brad, the most rewarding part of working for Express is getting to watch the excitement people have after they realize that Express can find positions for them that they actually want to work in. To him, it's equally exciting to be able to provide workforce solutions to Express clients across the Lakewood community. Brad is passionate about helping people find meaningful employment and has been in the staffing industry since 2013, holding positions such as Branch Manager, Regional Manager for Texas and Louisiana, and National Account Manager for Disaster & Restoration clients across North America.

Brad is a Veteran who served in South Korea and Kuwait. Previously, he has lived in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas but is proud to call Colorado home now. When he's not working at Express, he enjoys planning social events, wine tasting, and animal rescue. He has two Chihuahua's named, Dirk and Crook. Brad's favorite quote is by Gandhi - "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

How Others Best Describe You

Loyal and trustworthy.

I love getting to know people through the interviews and placing them in a position that fits best for them! It is always great to hear back from clients thrilled to have their associate.">

Jesse joined the Express Lakewood team in June 2022 as one of our Employment Specialists. As someone who likes to learn new things and help others, we know Jesse will do great work with our local job seekers. Before to Express, he worked as a sales associate while finishing his bachelor's degree in business management. 
Originally from out of state, Jesse and his family relocated to Colorado and have lived in the Denver area ever since.  Jesse enjoys going out and trying new restaurants, experiencing new things, and learning new things in his free time. 

How Others Best Describe Him

His family and friends describe him as a goal-oriented individual who always puts 110% of himself into everything he does.

His Best Skillset

Jesse is great at learning other people's perspectives and being empathetic. 

Favorite Quote

"You get out of it what you put into it." 

"The most rewarding part of working at Express is helping people. From the client in need of a candidate and a candidate looking for a job, we are here to HELP. I love the idea that you can walk into any of our offices and leave with a job that could change your life. It brings me great pride to know that I helped in the process, and I know it benefits all parties included. I enjoy helping people, which is the most rewarding part of working for Express."

Austin joined the Express Lakewood team in January 2023 as our Business Development Specialist, bringing along two years of prior staffing industry experience as a Recruiter and Staffing Consultant and additional customer service experience.

Born and raised here in the Denver metropolitan area, Austin has been a member of our community for most of his life, only relocating to Montana for a few years to attend Montana State University.

As a person and an employee, Austin is always seeking opportunities to contribute, learn, and make a positive difference for those around him. Austin is also a skilled professional with a unique combination of product management and marketing, development, operations, sales, and leadership experience.

Austin enjoys spending time with his family outside work, including his puggle Rocky and traveling. He has been to 42 states so far and nine countries. Austin is also a youth lacrosse and football coach and loves basketball and skateboarding. On colder days, you can find Austin going to the movies. His all-time favorite movie is Rocky.

Something Unique

Austin knows American Sign Language (ASL).

Best Skillset

Communication and inclusion.

Favorite Quote

"Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up." - Rocky Balboa.

Cali LaBorde joined Express Lakewood in March 2023 as our Front Office Coordinator. Cali has been a great addition to our team with her dedication and eager-to-learn personality. Before joining Express, Cali worked in a few different positions within the customer service industry and also runs her own small business that promotes health and wellness. Cali’s favorite part about working with Express is being a part of a team that is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life succeed in their professional endeavors.

Cali is originally from Dallas, Texas, and moved to the Lakewood area with her husband in July of 2022. The pair fell in love with Colorado, as they had frequently planned camping trips and other outdoor activities to enjoy the mountain air while visiting their friends. When Cali isn’t in the office, she enjoys practicing yoga, walking her dogs, and spending time with her husband. Cali is described as goofy and honest by her friends and is great at engaging with people from all walks of life and making them feel instantly comfortable. Her favorite quote is: “It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela

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!