Meet The Team

Emily Bogue

Director of Business Development

With a background in community engagement and business development in various industries, Emily graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a minor in French from the University of Indianapolis. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering as a Girl Scout leader, coaching youth sports, and serving in youth ministry at her church. Starting with Express in 2014, Emily wore many hats over the years before being promoted to the Business Development Area Manager. Emily strives to serve companies and associates in south-central Indiana. "I feel like my job truly can help change lives! I want to help companies with their challenges and help our associates find their next great place to work."

Outside of the office, Emily loves spending time with her family and their dog. When she's not cheering her kids on in sports and other school activities, you can find her reading a good book, unwinding at a coffeehouse, or spending time outdoors.

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Dustin Richards

Business Development Specialist

Dustin grew up in Greenwood, Indiana, and joins our Columbus office as a Business Development Specialist. He brings valuable experience from inside sales in a fast-paced environment and thrives on solving problems quickly, building lasting client relationships, and delivering exceptional service. His passion for teamwork, strategy, and creating long-term value for customers makes him a great fit for the Express team.

Dustin lives in Whiteland with his wife, Shelby, their three kids, and Bowser, their 250-pound English Mastiff. Outside of work, he stays active with disc golf, basketball, softball, weightlifting, and coaching his kids’ sports teams. He also serves as Production Director at Village Bible Church. When asked about joining Express, Dustin said, “I’m excited to connect with people and help build strong, lasting relationships with our customers and teammates.” His favorite quote, from Michael Jordan, is: “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.”

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Erin Ricke

Director of Specialized Recruiting

Erin has been with the Greenwood office since it opened in 2005. Prior to holding her title of Business Development Specialist, she was the Senior Employment Specialist for the Industrial Team. She graduated from University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor's focusing in communication. Erin currently resides in Whiteland with her husband and two boys. In her spare time, her family enjoys traveling, hiking, and watching/playing various sports! 

"I realize losing a job and finding a job can be life changing. It is very rewarding to help an individual who has struggled finding employment, find a great job."

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Erin Pardue

Operations & Marketing Manager

Erin is a proud graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications & Marketing. She started her career in the Marketing department at a local casino where she gained experience in advertising, direct mail, promotions and database management. Erin started with us in 2012 managing all marketing & recruiting efforts for the Indianapolis South and Columbus offices, covering 7 counties in south central Indiana. She now manages all of the operations out of our Indy South office for Light Industrial, Marketing and Front Office.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, camping, all things IU (but mostly basketball!) and being outdoors with her family. Erin lives in her hometown of Indianapolis with her husband Josh and her daughters Maggie and Alaina.

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Zoey Frieden

Marketing Coordinator

A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, Zoey has built a career centered around creativity and connection. She calls Greenwood home, where she and her husband, Caden, are currently building their first house. Zoey brings valuable experience from her previous role as a Marketing and Administrative Assistant, where she managed social media, website updates, and a variety of marketing and administrative projects.

Outside of work, you can find Zoey enjoying walks, coffee shops, and farmers markets, or spending time with her family, her new nephew, and her Maltipoo, Lucy.

When asked what excites her most about joining Express, Zoey said, “I’m excited to grow and learn in a purpose-driven environment, surrounded by a team that’s passionate about helping others.”  

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Nikki Perkins

Recruiting & Account Specialist

Nikki, born and raised in Edinburgh, joined our Express family in 2018 and has been a vital member of our team ever since. Prior to Express, Nikki received her B.A. in Human Resources and A.A. in Business. In her role as a Sr. Employment Specialist, Nikki said, “I love being able to help make a match between an associate and client to help them both find the right fit! I love helping people and being able to make a difference!”

Outside of Express, Nikki loves spending time with her husband Garan, their 2 daughters, and their 3 cats! She enjoys coaching cheerleading, watching IU basketball, and cheering her daughters on in cheer, basketball, and volleyball. She also enjoys volunteering for her hometown’s bantam football program.

Her favorite quote is, "Spread love whenever you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." -Mother Teresa

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Brianna Stroup

Recruiting & Account Specialist

Brianna is proudly from Hope, IN and graduated from IUPUC with a B.A. in Business Management. She joined our Express family in 2018 and said, “I am grateful and excited about the opportunities to come from working here.” Bri is an Employment Specialist on our Light Industrial team where she helps both clients and job seekers with their employment needs.

Outside of work, Brianna loves going to the dirt track with family and friends. She loves any type of racing and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys playing softball and volleyball. Bri’s favorite quote is, "Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud."

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Kaci Wheat

Recruiting & Account Specialist

Kaci was born and raised in Greenwood but recently moved to Columbus with her family. She graduated from Vincennes University with an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and brings experience in customer service/management to our team. She said her favorite part about her previous positions were taking care of the customer and being able to help someone have a better day.

She played volleyball and softball growing up, and was a 10-year 4H member showing horses, cattle, dogs, doing shooting sports and sport fishing! In her spare time, she loves reading and working with horses and dogs. She also loves video games. Her and her family have 7 dogs and 1 horse!

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Taylor Huber

Front Office Coordinator

Taylor was born in New Albany and raised in New Salisbury before moving to Columbus in 2017, where she’s made this community her home. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and brings strong experience in mental health services, where she worked for over four years before transitioning into intake and client support.

Taylor loves bringing positive energy, being part of a team, and supporting others. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, visiting bookstores, manga, anime, and Clint Eastwood films. She and her husband are active with the local Elks Club, and she’s a fan of conventions, Renaissance Faires, and outdoor music shows. Family is central to her life, especially time with her husband and their two pets, Colt (a golden retriever) and Muffin (a long-haired cat). When asked what excites her most about joining Express, she said: “I am excited to get to be part of a team again and strive for success together.”

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Jennifer Culver

Front Office & Business Administrator

Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in education, talent development, and business support to her role at Express. Before joining our team, she spent over 15 years with Ivy Tech Community College, where she served in a variety of roles including Director of Talent Connections and Program Management. Throughout her career, Jen has been passionate about helping people connect with opportunities, whether through career services, employer partnerships, or team development.

Born in Michigan City and raised in Columbus, IN, Jen is a proud graduate of Indiana University with degrees in Psychology and Sociology, as well as a Master’s in Adult and Community Education from Ball State. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and sports, but most of all spending time with her husband, Scott, and their daughter, Elliette.

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