Meet the Dubuque Team

Keisha Bergfeld

Industrial Employment Specialist

Keisha joined Express Employment Professionals in August 2017 as an Industrial Recruiter. Over the years she has grown to love a fast pace environment that provides an opportunity to genuinely connect and serve those around her. Her goal at Express is to partner with candidates throughout the application and employment process to give them the best possible experience. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Keisha is always willing to help and is a great asset to our team! 

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Ilusion Cruz

Business Developer

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Carrie Cannon

Lead Industrial Employment Specialist

Carrie Cannon joined the Express Employment Professionals team in January 2017. Carrie leads our Industrial team with compassion and determination. Between her certification in Employment Law, 20+ years of experience in the staffing industry, and her strong customer service skills, she is invaluable to her clients and associates. Carrie has a passion and a heart to help people succeed. It gives her great satisfaction to know she has played a role in making a difference for both the company's and the employee's future.

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Cassie Gibson

Executive Recruiter

Cassie Gibson joined the Specialized Recruiting Group in March 2021 as an Executive Recruiter specializing in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Construction, Production, and Maintenance. Prior to working for SRG, Cassie worked in customer service roles for over ten years which she uses to benefit her clients and candidates. Cassie has a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Dubuque.

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Ashley Patrum

Senior Industrial Employment Specialist

Ashley Patrum joined Express Employment Professionals in June of 2010, right after earning her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Finance from Loras College. Her years of dedication to her occupation have given her extensive knowledge of both recruiting and the industrial needs of the Dubuque community. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys traveling, running, spending time with her family, and loving her two kitties. 

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Morgan Potter

Front Office Coordinator

Morgan Schaul joined our Express team in September 2025 as our Front Office Coordinator. She graduated from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Human Resources and Business Administration, along with a minor in Marketing.

She is the youngest (and favorite) child of our Express owner Mike Schaul. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping, organizing every square inch of her home, spoiling her son, reading, and wrangling her two kitties Teddy and Bear. 

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Rachel Stevenson

Business & Operations Manager

Rachel started with Express Employment Professionals as an intern in May 2013. She has served our team in various capacities and is currently our Business and Operations Manager. She is our go-to gal and her organizational skills are second to none. Rachel graduated from St. Ambrose University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Outside of work, you will most likely find Rachel chasing around her two boys or settled down with a good book. 

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Molly Wand

Administrative & Executive Recruiter

Molly joined Express Employment Professionals in August 2017. Molly is the leader of our administrative team and is passionate about continuing education for internal staff. Molly received her Bachelor's degree in History from Missouri State University. Her overall goal is to make sure each person she talks to has the right tools, coaching, and resources to be successful in whatever they are doing. Molly has been recognized as a top Administrative Recruiter out of over 800 Express offices worldwide. 

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Lauren Wernimont

Talent & Marketing Coordinator

Lauren joined the Express Employment Professionals team in September 2020, starting as a college intern. She now serves as our Marketing Specialist and also assists our office services team where she works with candidates to place them in administrative roles. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Business from Loras College. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading a good book, walking her two dogs, and spending time with family and friends! 

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