Meet the Team

Holly Brignac

Director of Recruiting

With a bright smile and a calming presence, Holly Brignac has been a pillar of our team at Express Employment Professionals for eight years. As the Director of Recruiting, she leads with a dedication to excellence, ensuring that both candidates and clients receive unparalleled service every step of the way. Holly’s commitment to fostering a supportive and thriving culture within the office empowers her team to achieve their best.

Holly’s passion extends beyond the workplace; she is deeply committed to making a positive impact in her local community by helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. Her extensive training and certifications—ranging from Leadership Ascension in 2017 to the Express Leadership Academy for Managers in 2023, along with EU certifications in Business Management, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales—reflect her dedication to personal and professional growth.

Her warmth and enthusiasm make her not just a leader, but a cherished member of our office community.

"It's Hard to beat a person who never gives up" - Babe Ruth "It's my favorite quote" -Holly Brignac

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Gabe Mitchell

Business Development

Raptor Club - Bronze Eagle Level

Gabe is dedicated to driving business growth by connecting companies with qualified, reliable talent. He provides clients with cost-effective hiring solutions that reduce turnover, boost productivity, and create long-term success. Skilled at identifying client pain points, Gabe develops tailored staffing strategies that address unique business needs while highlighting the competitive advantages of our services.

With a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and placement goals, he builds and maintains strong client partnerships through proactive outreach and relationship building. His focus on delivering a seamless hiring process saves clients valuable time, money, and resources—all while ensuring the right talent is matched to the right opportunity.

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Employment Specialists

Cierra McKee

Office Services and Light Industrial Employment Specialist

Cierra is our newest Employment Specialist, and she’s already proving to be phenomenal in her role! Cierra is no stranger to fast-paced, demanding environments and excels at maintaining a friendly and approachable attitude. Her commitment to serving others is always at the forefront of everything she does, making her the perfect addition to our local office.

Cierra loves connecting people with job opportunities and being part of a team that brings her joy every day. She embraces every new challenge head-on, eager to grow her skills and further develop herself as a professional. But it’s not all work for Cierra—her vibrant personality shines through in everything she does. Whether it’s cracking a joke, sharing a smile, or offering a kind word, she’s always ready to brighten the day, and her positive energy is a valuable asset to our team.

“Don’t get overwhelmed in life; just take things one at a time, and you’ll see positive progress.” --Cierra McKee

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Rebecca Butler

Skilled Trades Employment Specialist

Skilled Trades Employment Specialist
Rebecca joined Express Gonzales in 2022 as an Office Assistant and has quickly advanced in her professional journey. After excelling as a Light Industrial Employment Specialist, she was offered the opportunity to spearhead the Skilled Trades division. Following specialized training in skilled trades recruiting, Rebecca hit the ground running, connecting businesses in our community with skilled trade talent throughout the River Parishes area.

Grateful to the Gonzales office for giving her a chance when she needed it most, Rebecca considers her team like family. She truly loves what she does and the people she gets to do it with—and it shows! Confident, experienced, and always eager to learn, she’s fantastic at turning hiring and job-hunting challenges from mountains into molehills.

Outside the office, Rebecca is dedicated to making a difference in the local recovery community, a true passion of hers. Though she embodies professionalism, don’t let the heels fool you—she’s a true country girl who can bait a hook and skin a buck with the best of them. She enjoys spending time with her family and teaching them how to fish, too!

“The past is in your head. The future is in your hands.” --Rebecca Butler

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Front Office Staff

Joe Freeborn

Director of First Impressions

Joe is the team’s front man—the first face to greet you when you walk through the door, the organizer of all phone and message chaos, and the one who keeps a million-dollar smile no matter how hectic the office gets. His enthusiasm is infectious, and we can always count on Joe to brighten everyone’s day, even during the toughest moments.

Joe is fantastic at what he does. He joined the team with a passion that perfectly embodies our values: a commitment to helping others. Joe takes pride in guiding our associates through their first steps into the workforce, whether it’s filling out paperwork, navigating the website, or answering questions about the process. He loves the incredible feeling of helping someone on their career journey.

Though newer to the area than most of the team, Joe has embraced Ascension and the River Parishes, quickly getting involved in the community. When he’s not in the office, Joe enjoys exploring the area with friends and honing his classical piano skills.

“Even when everything seems dark, there is a glimmer of light.” —Joe Freeborn

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