Midwest Search Group has been steadily growing and matching exceptional talent with exceptional employment opportunities since 2000. In January 2003, we added Midwest Professional Staffing, to provide additional recruiting talent for temporary, temporary to hire and full time job opportunities. In January 2005, we launched another new branch of our business, Midwest Professional Staffing - IT, specializing in full time IT positions, as well as IT consulting.

Midwest Search Group:

	Jim Bruno Banking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jim was born in Baltimore, Maryland and he received his degree in Finance from Towson University. Shortly after college Jim was transferred to Des Moines with Massey Ferguson and held several positions ranging from finance to marketing. Jim has spent the last 15 years assisting banks throughout the Midwest with their staffing needs and helping candidates secure new positions. Jim has recently served as the Ethics chair for the Iowa Association of Staffing Professionals. View My Job Listings
	John Blanchard, CPA Accounting and Finance This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it John is a native Iowan and graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Accounting. He started his career as a CPA with McGladrey & Pullen in 1991 providing audit and tax services. After 3 ½ years in public accounting, John has been providing specialized recruiting for large, medium and small businesses throughout the Midwest. John has been an active volunteer with the Iowa Society of CPA's, serving on the Career Awareness Committee. View My Job Listings
	Joe Steer, CPA Accounting and Finance This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Joe was born and raised in Burlington, IA and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He started his career with Deloitte and Touche, LLP, and four years later joined Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corporation as the Manager of Financial Reporting. Since 1997 Joe has been a recruiter serving companies of all industries and sizes throughout Iowa. He is an active member of the ISCPA and mentors accounting students at the local colleges. Joe brings a consultive approach to recruiting. View My Job Listings
	Jessica Marasco Administrative Assistant This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jessica is a native of Des Moines, IA with a well-rounded background in administration, human resources, banking, and finance.

Midwest Professional Staffing:

	Bill Raine Operations Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bill was born in Dubuque, Iowa and graduated from Loras College with a degree in Marketing. Bill is an award winning recruiter with over 15 years experience in the recruiting industry. Bill has spent the majority of his career recruiting in the Accounting, Finance, Office Administration and Information Technology fields.
	Crystal VanderWerff Recruiting Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Crystal lived in Pella, Iowa for 19 years before moving to the Des Moines area. Crystal received her Bachelors in Business Management from William Penn University. Upon graduation, Crystal started her career as a Staffing Specialist with Midwest Professional Staffing. Crystal has now turned her focus onto recruiting qualified candidates and assisting them with opportunities within outstanding companies in the Des Moines area. Along with recruiting and interviewing candidates, Crystal also coaches candidates on interview tips and performs resume critiques. View My Job Listings
	Angela Essink Recruiting Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Angela was born in Winnfield, Illinois and has attended Hamilton College and the Global College of Natural Medicine. Angela's background is in Management, Administration, and Sales. Angela started with our sister company, Midwest Search Group (MSG), as an Office Coordinator. After a year with MSG, given Angela's successful sales background, it was felt that Angela could be best utilized as a recruiter so she made the switch and hopped on board with Midwest Professional Staffing! Angela is a people person and enjoys meeting our many candidates and helping them find new employment!
	Archie White Recruiter This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Archie was born in in Georgia and came to Iowa via Iowa State University where he studied Engineering. He began his career managing IT accounts and is now focused on helping quality candidates find that next opportunity.
	Jason Harpenau Staffing Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jason is an Iowa native growing up on a farm in northwest Iowa and is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Business Management. Jason brings an extensive sales background to the team while focusing on administrative and accounting.
	Julie Burroughs Staffing Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Julie is an Iowa native and received her Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. Julie specializes in Permanent, Temporary, and Temporary-to-Hire opportunities. View My Job Listings
	Rachael Mikel Staffing Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rachael was born in Kirksville, MO and graduated from Truman State University where she studied and received a Bachelors in Communications and Business Administration.  Her priority focus will be on placing candidates in the Office Administration and Accounting fields.
	Bridget Neiman Staffing Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bridget is originally from the Chicago land area. She attended Upper Iowa University where she focused her studies on marketing and business administration. Bridget's main focus is to recruit and place candidates in the office administration and accounting fields.
	Mark Whitcomb IT - Account Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mark is an Iowa native and received his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. Mark specializes in Permanent, Contract, and Contract-to-hire IT opportunities. Mark has been recruiting Information Technology professionals in the Des Moines market for twenty years. View My Job Listings
	Karena Steir Division Administrator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Karena was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Psychology. She has been providing various levels of office support for over 10 years. She originally interviewed and was placed by Midwest Professional Staffing before returning to the company as their administrative support. When Karena is not spreading cheer throughout our office, she enjoys training aspiring models and actors in Iowa and the surrounding area.
	Heather Judge Administrative Assistant This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Heather grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and attended University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University studying French and Elementary Education. Her administrative background is in banking and law.