Our People

Greg is a dedicated and hardworking professional who is your go-to recruiter for all things related to engineering, supply chain, operations, and executive level recruiting.  He brings with him over 15 years’ experience in finding talent for small to Fortune 100 organizations with his success founded on building relationships and in providing top-level customer service.   Greg is consistently a top performer, and the recipient of numerous company awards.

Greg is an avid Cubs fan; enjoys Marvel movies; Discovery, History, and is a Science Channel fan!  Greg is 100% Greek

If you are ever in the mood to break some plates, and yell Opa!, He is your guy!

Avery joined Marquee Staffing after graduating from Baylor University, where she earned a double major in Corporate Communications and Business Administration. In her role as a recruiter, she specializes in sourcing and placing top talent in banking, finance, and accounting positions. With a keen eye for high-caliber professionals, Avery effectively aligns candidates with her clients’ organizational goals, establishing herself as a trusted partner for both employers and job seekers.

Her commitment to building meaningful connections extends beyond recruitment. Avery strives to understand the unique needs of both candidates and companies, ensuring placements that promote long-term success for everyone involved.

Outside of work, Avery balances her professional drive with personal passions. Whether she’s soaking up the sun at the beach, spending quality time with family and friends, or exploring new cultures through travel, she values the connections and experiences that inspire her.

As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero focuses on identifying talent for a variety of industries including medical devices, administrative support, customer service, engineering, and human resources. Graduating from The University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis’ recruiting career began in 2014 while staffing for assisted living facilities, where she matched passionate healthcare professionals to provide personal non-medical care for home care clients. Alexis is passionate about helping others recognize their potential, and does so by using a thorough discovery process with her candidates to better understand what areas they excel in and providing opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.

While out of office, Alexis enjoys spending her free time with family and her six dogs.

Kierra graduated with a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining Marquee Staffing, Kierra excelled as a recruiter in the HVAC and Tech industries, where her talent acquisition strategies were rooted in a deep understanding of candidate behaviors and organizational fit.

At Marquee Staffing, Kierra specializes in healthcare staffing, connecting skilled professionals with roles in FQHCs, MSOs, Clinical Labs, and Private Practices. Her in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry enables her to identify top talent for various positions, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational goals.

Kierra is dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment experiences, fostering positive outcomes for both candidates and clients. Her customer-focused approach drives her passion for creating meaningful connections and ensuring seamless placements.

Outside of work, Kierra enjoys traveling with friends and family, attending concerts and music festivals, and learning Korean. With over 19 years of soccer experience, she remains an avid player and enthusiast, often attending local matches.

Jeanette brings over 15 years of staffing experience focused on human resources, leadership, training and development, and employee relations. Her passion for the staffing industry and leadership characteristics have allowed her to be successful in this marketplace by delivering solutions to clients, colleagues, and associates. In her current role, Jeannette is responsible for the growth and the profitability of the San Diego and North County Operations. She leads the team of professionals, is a highly effective strategic partner and provides strong customer engagement skills which allow her to quickly establish relationships at all levels. She is passionate about providing exceptional service and displays a high level of professionalism throughout the organization. Jeannette is goal orientated, results driven, and committed to producing real results in the marketplace.

When she’s not plugging away at work, Jeannette loves spending time with her husband and her children.

Andrew’s professional career began after he graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Andrew joins Marquee Staffing as an Executive Technical Recruiter with a focus on direct hire placements within Engineering, Computer Science, Administration, and other Technical roles. Since joining the Carlsbad office, Andrew has strived to learn the ins and outs of the recruiting industry, with his sights set on being one of the company’s top recruiters in his first year. Andrew’s main goal is to keep learning and expanding his technical background to touch upon all engineering disciplines during his career as a recruiter.

Prior to joining Marquee Staffing, Andrew excelled on the football field, starting five consecutive seasons, winning a conference championship, and finishing his career as the #1 quarterback in his school’s history. Andrew continued to play football professionally in Northern Germany and started as quarterback for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes after his graduation. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his cat Aussie, snowboarding, finding hidden beach spots, and spending time with his family. Andrew is also a Fiji Brother in the Rho Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta.

With over 20 years of recruiting and human resources experience, Yolanda possess a specialization in the talent acquisition space.

She has spent most of her career in the staffing industry. Yolanda prides herself in having the right experience allowing her to fill roles for both invasive searches as well as emergency placements.

She strives to ensure that our clients staffing needs are being met while searching for the best talent.

In Yolanda’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

A Dallas native with a journalism degree from Texas Christian University, Selena brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Business Development Manager at Marquee Staffing. Her robust sales background includes a recent position at a leading medical device company, where she supported global health systems.

At Marquee, Selena excels in nurturing existing accounts and creating new business opportunities. She uses her industry expertise and consultative skills to drive growth and build enduring client relationships. As the primary client contact, Selena ensures exceptional service and smooth recruiting by closely collaborating with recruiters. Her strategic thinking and relationship-building abilities are crucial in turning opportunities into successful outcomes.

Logan Hitchcock is an accomplished accountant who possesses over a decade of experience in financial management and accounting. He cultivated a career marked by a relentless commitment to excellence, bringing the same approach to Marquee Staffing. His journey in the world of finance has been characterized by his proven expertise in leading comprehensive financial operations, overseeing internal controls, and driving the accuracy and efficiency of accounting functions. He’s adept at managing budgets exceeding $500 million, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and fostering collaborative cross-functional relationships. His exceptional track record includes delivering actionable financial insights, optimizing processes, and providing strategic guidance to support organizational growth and financial stability. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver and is actively pursuing his CPA qualification. 

Outside of the world of finance, he savors life’s simple pleasures, whether it’s kayaking on tranquil waters, casting a line for his next great catch, or hitting the gym for an energizing workout. His love for good food is a constant source of inspiration and enjoyment. 

As an accounting manager at Marquee Staffing, Logan looks forward to contributing to the growth and stability of the organization, making a meaningful impact, and ensuring financial excellence. 

Chris joins Marquee with over 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in engineering and technical staffing within Aerospace, Medical Device, Robotics /Automation and Industrial Instrumentation industries.  Chris’s strong understanding of the product development process and correlating manufacturing requirements of his clients has supported the growth of many Southern California technology leaders.

Prior to joining Marquee, Chris was the Founder and President of Pacific Technical Search, Inc., an engineering and technical staffing firm servicing Southern California for 19 years.  His commitment to building long term partnerships with his clients and having an understanding of each of their unique staffing needs has led to outstanding results.  Originally from the East Coast, Chris earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont where he played Division 1 basketball.   In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, surfing and making custom longboard skateboards.

Hillary began working with Marquee Staffing in 2011 as a Receptionist. She quickly learned the industry, and developed a passion for recruiting with a focus on the fields of Production, Human Resources, Accounting, Engineering, and Customer Service. Her natural ability to develop relationships made her invaluable among her candidates as well as her clients. Currently operating as our Sr Account Manager, Hillary thrives on providing exceptional customer service while delivering on her client’s needs. Her ability to produce a high caliber of talent combined with her vivacious personality have added immeasurable value to our organization.

Outside of work, Hillary makes sure to make every moment count, and never takes anything for granted. She enjoys going on scenic drives with her family and watching her boys grow up.

Lucie joins Marquee Staffing as a seasoned executive with over 30 years of diverse experience in both private and public sectors, where she held various information technology roles and contributed her business and relationship development expertise across multi-stakeholder organizations. During her tenure within the Government of Canada (GoC), she was notably Chief Information Officer and Designated Official for Cyber Security at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Immigration and Refugee Board Canada. She facilitated programs and service delivery through digital transformation, IMIT operations, resources and service provisioning. In addition, she oversaw Enterprise Project Management Offices at Canada Border Service Agency and ECCC. Over the years, Lucie has gained extensive experience in procurement for governmental and large organizations, which will be her primary focus at Marquee
Lucie holds an MBA from Université Laval and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Université du Québec in Trois-Rivières. She is certified as a Project Management Professional, and currently operates as an independent consultant specializing in procurement, digital transformation, people development, governance, and project portfolio oversight, among other areas. In her free time, Lucie enjoys spending time with the family, reading and staying active with multiple sports.

Jenni comes to Marquee Staffing with an extensive background in accounting and business administration. Her primary focus as a talent coordinator is to ensure the inner workings of the office run smoothly and efficiently. Jenni takes pride in providing top-notch assistance to our clientele and is adept at multitasking. For instance, when it comes to the demands of processing payroll and accounts receivable as well as miscellaneous duties pertaining human resources, she handles it all with finesse.

In Jenni’s spare time, she enjoys cheering on her son at his football games. You can also find Jenni headed to a cross fit or a boot camp class, shopping or spending time with family and friends.

Renee joined Marquee Staffing in 1994 as the company controller. Over the years, she has excelled in her role by taking on every aspect of managing a staffing company. Overseeing accounting and finance, HR, and information technology, she is deeply involved with the day-to-day operations. Renee has also been instrumental in negotiating credit lines and banking relationships. She is a seasoned risk manager credited with a very successful workers’ compensation program, in turn qualifying Marquee to enter TSIL, a prestigious self-insured group.

Renee enjoys bringing people together to find solutions to yield success and to get things done. She believes in sustaining long-term relationships with employees, clients, and corporate partners. She has earned the respect of her team by engaging them, providing direction, and supporting each and every team member in their individual roles. She is passionate about her work and loves what she does.

Renee graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, with a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a concentration in accounting & marketing. She is also an enrolled agent certified to practice before the IRS and a certified management accountant.

Renee is dedicated to her family and likes to spend time cheering for her sons playing football and rugby. She enjoys trap shooting, skiing, and long walks on the beach with her husband. She also regularly travels back to Canada in order to visit family and reconnect with her French-Canadian heritage.

A native to Orange County, Nina’s staffing career began in 2006 placing quality engineering candidates with distinguished companies as a successful recruiter and client manager. Nina specializes in recruiting for mechanical and electrical engineers in all industries from aerospace, medical device and manufacturing. She understands the engineering programs and importance of matching specific technical skills for position success. Her strong connections within the industry have been vital in her success. Nina’s excitement in placing engineers is due to the direct impact the products have on people’s lives: Everything we touch has been engineered in one form or another. She currently works as an on-site manager at a prominent medical device company.

Outside of work, Nina has been a dedicated volunteer to local nonprofit organizations for the past 15 years. She also enjoys being outdoors, hiking and spending time with her three children.

Veschion Mcdonald joins Marquee with 15 years of experience in the staffing and recruitment industry. She has held various positions, including Regional, Branch, and National Business Development Manager. Veschion specializes in banking, engineering, credit unions, escrow, and title, bringing a strong understanding of these industries to her role.
Her commitment to the staffing industry is evident in her hands-on approach, ensuring she understands every aspect of branch office operations. Although she initially started her career in law, at UCLA, an excellent opportunity in the staffing industry led her to discover her true niche.
When Veschion is not working, she enjoys the coastal lifestyle. Living near Downtown Long Beach, she loves taking evening strolls with her fiancé and jogging by the coast.

As Senior Recruiter, Emily works on finding qualified candidates for medical device and aerospace industry as well supporting our clients as account manager.  Emily focuses on finding the right people for her clients and the right fit for her candidates.  Emily graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a degree in Hospitality Management, Prior to working as a recruiter, Emily worked managing coffee shops for over 10 years.  Emily uses her customer service skills and background to help people find their ideal work environment. 

During her off time, Emily enjoys cooking, baking and spending time with her husband, two sons and her dog Rosie.

As a Marquee Staffing Healthcare Recruiter, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously worked with placing Healthcare professional in high pace roles.

He has gained the knowledge and experience in searching for the perfect candidates for each one of his clients; as well as maintaining a healthy relationship with his clients by constant follow-ups to answer any questions, concerns, or issues have been addressed and corrected. He believes that communication is the key to success in every healthy relationship. 

Outside of work, Anthony enjoys uncovering new restaurants, trying various cuisines and hosting dinner gatherings with his friends and family. He’s a big advocate for being active and enjoys outdoor activities such as pickleball, table tennis, billiards, basketball, bowling, darts, and fishing. But now and then, he does appreciate some R&R by just binging some series with his wife and cat at home. 

With over ten years in the industry, Claudia joined Marquee in 2011 where she has been vital in growing and developing the Orange County Territory. With her strong business acumen, understanding of the market and stellar customer service, Claudia does it all! She sets the tone for building solid relationships with both her internal team and with clients.

Prior to joining Marquee, Claudia led several on-sites in the mortgage, aerospace and medical device industry. In her current role as senior VP of operations, she has been instrumental in developing the Orange County region as well as overseeing all company operations. Claudia can be counted on to successfully spearhead any project and has a no-nonsense approach when leading her team and driving company performance.

Originally from Colombia, SA, Claudia can be seen outside of work enjoying a good soccer game, Lakers game or football game. You can also find her in San Clemente on most weekends enjoying the beach and her family.

After graduating with his degree in finance from San Diego State University, Tom started his career with Shell Oil Corporation in Houston, Texas. After several years with the organization, he decided to return to Los Angeles where he accepted a position with ARCO (British Petroleum) in investments. Having 10 years of corporate experience under his belt, Tom saw an opportunity to join the staffing industry and decided to venture out on his own. This is when Marquee Staffing was born in Carlsbad (1989).

With a strong executive team to back him up, Marquee Staffing has become one of the most respected local recruiting firms in Southern California. Active for over 30 years, the firm works with prominent organizations and has created strategic partnerships with many clients throughout California.

Tom is active in several professional Human Resource organizations including NHRA, SHRM, PIHRA, and OCEMA. For the past six (6) years, he has served as a board member for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in Orange County, CA  In addition, Tom is very active with the American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House, and other local charities.  Finally, Tom is an active board member of two (2) well known staffing professional organizations – TempNet and TSIL. 

In his spare time, Tom can be found cycling, as this is truly one his passions. In fact, he cycled in the Alps during the “Tour de France” in 2012 and 2016 for a full week along with other professional cyclists.  Tom is an active family man who has been married to his wife Emily for the last 25 years and four (4) beautiful children.

Maribel came to Marquee Staffing with an extensive background as a Customer Service Professional working for a high-end manufacturer in the sporting goods industry. Maribel joined Marquee Staffing in 2021 as a Talent Coordinator where her primary focus was to assist the recruiting team with onboarding new hires. Maribel quickly outgrew the role and transitioned to a Sr. Recruiter. By 2022 Maribel was one of the top performers in the branch!

In Maribel’s spare time, she enjoys spending time traveling with her husband and her three girls.

Emily has over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry including recruitment, sales and operations. Prior to joining Marquee, Emily served for over eight years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an engineering officer, pollution officer and tactical officer where she focused on computer systems management. With her expertise in IT, Emily moved on to support and grow Marquee Staffing as executive vice president where she oversaw the company’s operations, computers and communication systems.

Emily has now transitioned as CEO of Marquee Workforce Solutions where she focuses on collaborating with her dedicated team to recruit the industry’s best technical talent. As a minority and female owned business, the organization is targeting new market share of IT staffing businesses with a focus on contract and direct-hire IT placements.

Joe is a graduate of Northern Arizona University. He launched his sales career in 2021 after navigating through the dynamic realms of hospitality. With a knack for creating unforgettable experiences, he has excelled in delivering top-notch service and forging lasting connections in the business world.

In his free time, Joe enjoys playing golf and basketball, and loves spending time with family and friends through hiking and watching movies. 

As a Recruiter, Kyle works on placing candidates in positions in Assembly and Warehouse fields. Prior to joining the Marquee Staffing team, Kyle worked as a barista and waiter for 6 years. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the California State University, Long Beach. Kyle strives in his work to place individuals in positions that would be the best fit for both the client and candidate. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Louis, who goes by Lou, comes to Marquee Staffing with a decade of experience as a seasoned new business development manager in the San Diego and Orange County staffing industry. Lou is renowned for his diligence, customer-centric approach, and strong work ethic, who consistently stands out as a top performing business-to-business sales professional by his aptitude in acquiring new clients and fostering enduring business relationships.

In his personal life, he loves animals, including cats and dogs (it’s actually possible to love both) and enjoys watching ice hockey. Lou is originally from New England and moved out to San Diego in 2011, where he actively supports the San Diego Gulls and Anaheim Ducks franchises as an ex-college hockey player. Most importantly, he is an IPA enthusiast and loves to unwind with a cold glass!

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero