Meet the Team

Muriel Myers

Specialized Professional Recruiter

Muriel joined Express in 2014 and has over thirty years of experience in Sales. She began with Express as a General Labor Recruiter and grew into doing Skilled Trades before becoming a Specialized Recruiter in Manufacturing and Engineering.

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Andria Ransom

Specialized Professional Recruiter

Andria began her journey with Express in March 2021 as an Administrative Assistant.

Within a mere 6 weeks, her exceptional dedication and performance led to a swift promotion to Office Services Recruiter. A few short months later, she seamlessly transitioned into the role of Specialized Recruiter, specializing in professional-level staffing and office services. In 2022, she was honored with the prestigious title of Express Employment Professionals' Rookie of the Year. The following year, her continued excellence earned her the esteemed Specialized Recruiting Group President's Club Award for 2023. Amongst hundreds of Specialized Recruiting offices within the Express family, Andria has consistently ranked among the top performers.

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Kristan Bradley

Office Supervisor

Kristan has over ten years of management, recruiting, and hospitality experience as well as a BA degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She joined the Express team in 2021 and focuses on office services and accounting. Kristan is respected for her integrity, work ethic, communication, and team-building skills.

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Michael Murphy

Skilled Trades Recruiter

Mike graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2013 with a degree in Business Administration. Before joining Express, he owned his own business for eight years where he developed strong skills in management and mentorship. His background drives him to help skilled tradespeople grow, develop, and advance their career.

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Kaitlin Benigni

Lead Light Industrial Recruiter

Kaitlin joined the Express team as an Administrative Assistant in 2020 when her profession as a hairdresser was put on pause. She has since grown into our Lead Light Industrial Recruiter. Just like she would tailor a haircut to a person’s features, Kaitlin is skilled in tailoring a person’s interests to their position.

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Samantha Shahan

Employment Specialist

Samantha started with Express as an Administrative Assistant before growing into her role as an Employment Specialist. She came to us from the hair industry where she managed a salon that was shut down during COVID. She is skilled in finding the right candidates, making successful matches, and delivering exceptional support to Express’ clients and job seekers.

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Laurie “Rory” Cockrell

Employment Specialist

Rory joined Express in 2023. She has her Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing and over four years of experience in Recruiting and Staffing. She services skilled trades and light industrial.

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Kris Melban

Business Development Manager

Before joining Express in 2019, Kris was a Store Executive Leader with Target for over six years. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Fresno Pacific University. Since working with Express, Kris has earned the Top 50 Sales Rep award out of over eight hundred offices.

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Mifilia Garcia

Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Mifilia has worked with Express since 2016. Prior to joining Express, she worked in Nutritional Services Management for hospital and assisted living for ten years, and in banking as a Teller Supervisor and Loan Processing Assistant for five years. Mifilia is bilingual and has worked in Accounting and Payroll for eight years.

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Tonja Gagnon

Operations & Human Resources Manager

Tonja started with Express in 2015 as a part time Office Services Recruiter to fill in for another staff member on maternity leave, and we couldn’t let her go. She has over thirty years of experience working in HR, Recruitment, and Staffing. She currently works closely providing client care and wears many other hats due to her vast experience.

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Virginia Dennis

Administrative Assistant

Virginia started working with Express in 2012 as an intern before growing into her role as an Administrative Assistant. She has also worked in Payroll, Accounting, Marketing, IT Support, and in the Front Office since joining Express.

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Laurie Porras

Administrative Assistant

Laurie joined Express in 2022 as a Front Office Coordinator before becoming an Administrative Assistant. She has many years of customer service experience. Laurie is bilingual and keeps the office life active on social media.

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Joanna Griffin

Administrative Assistant

Joanna started with Express in 2021 as Front Office Coordinator. She has nine years of experience in administrative work, six years in parks and resorts, and four years in patient care.

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Robyn Byus

Administrative Assistant & Marketing

Robyn joined Express in June of 2023. She has her degree in Early Childhood Development, and her work as a homeschool teacher and ministry leader has given her thirty-five years experience in team building, teaching, and event planning.

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Jennifer Gutierrez

Front Office Coordinator

Jennifer joined Express in 2023. Before coming to work with us, she was the manager at Love INC. Jennifer has over ten years of experience in Customer Service.

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Vanessa Morales

Meet the Team

Specialized Professional Recruiter

Email Muriel Myers

Specialized Professional Recruiter

Email Andria Ransom

Office Supervisor

Email Kristan Bradley

Skilled Trades Recruiter

Email Michael Murphy

Lead Light Industrial Recruiter

Email Kaitlin Benigni

Employment Specialist

Email Samantha Shahan

Employment Specialist

Email Laurie “Rory” Cockrell

Business Development Manager

Email Kris Melban

Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Email Mifilia Garcia

Operations & Human Resources Manager

Email Tonja Gagnon

Administrative Assistant

Email Virginia Dennis

Administrative Assistant

Email Laurie Porras

Administrative Assistant

Email Joanna Griffin

Administrative Assistant & Marketing

Email Robyn Byus

Front Office Coordinator

Email Jennifer Gutierrez

Administrative Support

Email Vanessa Morales