Meet the Team

Chad Vlasak

Branch Manager

With five years of experience in the staffing industry, Chad is passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities and helping businesses find the talent they need to succeed. He takes pride in understanding both client and candidate goals, ensuring every match is built for long-term success. Known for his supportive, people-first approach, Chad is committed to building strong relationships and creating positive outcomes that make a lasting impact.

Outside the office, you’ll often find him on the golf course, shooting hoops, or catching the latest game—whether it’s basketball, football, or anything in between.

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Emily

Senior Employment Specialist

Emily serves as a Senior Employment Specialist at Express, where she works closely with candidates to understand their career goals and connect them with opportunities that align with their skills and interests. She partners with clients to ensure each placement is a strong fit, helping both businesses and job seekers succeed. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Emily is able to support a diverse range of candidates and clients, making the hiring process more accessible and effective for everyone. She is passionate about building relationships, guiding candidates through the hiring process, and making a positive impact on people’s careers.

In her free time, she enjoys seeking out new experiences—whether that’s exploring new places, trying unique activities, or embracing opportunities that push her outside her comfort zone. Whatever it is, she’s always up for an adventure!

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Molly Smerillo

Business Development Representative

Molly is a Business Development Representative at Express, where she works with both candidates and clients to create strong, successful matches. In addition to supporting business development, she also helps manage marketing initiatives, ensuring Express stays connected and visible in the community. Molly enjoys building meaningful relationships and finding creative ways to support both clients and job seekers.

Outside of the office, Molly loves traveling, catching live music, and exploring new coffee shops and restaurants—always on the lookout for her next favorite spot or memorable experience.

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Chris Noonkester

Senior Business Development Representative

Chris has been part of the Express team on and off for the past three years, bringing energy, expertise, and a strong commitment to helping businesses grow. In his role as Senior Business Development Representative, he focuses on driving sales, building trusted partnerships, and connecting with clients out in the community to better understand their needs. Chris is passionate about creating meaningful relationships that lead to long-term success for both clients and candidates.

When he’s not meeting with businesses or developing new opportunities, Chris enjoys expressing his creativity through music—performing live guitar gigs—and staying active through jiu-jitsu training.

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Andrea Blumberg

VP of Professional Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

Andrea is a Direct Hire Specialized Recruiter with expertise in full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening candidates to placement. She partners closely with clients to understand job requirements and organizational culture while engaging top talent. Andrea builds strong relationships that drive repeat business and long-term success. She began her recruiting career with Express Employment Professionals from 2015 to 2018 and returned to the field in 2024, bringing both prior experience and a fresh perspective to delivering successful placements.

Andrea enjoys recruiting because it allows her to make a meaningful impact—helping people advance their careers while supporting companies in finding the right talent to achieve their goals. She also values the relationship-building aspect of the work, developing long-term connections with both clients and candidates that are built on trust, collaboration, and shared success.

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