Tami has supported Select Resources for over seven years, progressively growing into the role of Director of Operations that she enjoys today. Throughout her career, Tami relies on integrity, commitment, critical thinking, and attention to detail to achieve goals efficiently and effectively. She believes that people can learn something new every day, and strives to better herself professionally and personally through that mentality. Tami loves working for Select Resources because she is surrounded by a supportive team, awesome owner, and great coworkers at every turn.
 

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a mom.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take?

The Boy Scout Handbook, a book of family photos, and The Oxford Anthology of English Literature.

What’s your favorite piece of technology of all time?

My Kindle.

What do you love most about working for Select Resources?

This company truly encourages and supports everyone to grow and reach their highest potential.  The sky is the limit!

From a young age, Tom learned the value of integrity, consistency, positivity, and hard work, and has focused on these traits ever since. Whether it was during his years as a teenage paperboy or college-aged grocery store employee, or throughout his vast IT staffing experience, helping people solve their challenges has been his priority and key to success. During his 17 years with Select Resources, Tom has put his problem-solving, leadership, creative, and productivity skills to work in creating the vision and overseeing strategy and operations for the organization. Despite that length of time, he still gets a thrill each time a job seeker connects with a great job and finds it to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his profession. Tom’s passion is for the win, win, win – a person gets a job, a client secures a valuable resource for their company, and Tom gets to make a positive impact on others.

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a Secret Service Agent.

What was your first job?

I had a paper route when I was 12 then worked at a grocery store at 16.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take?

I would bring the Bible, any Tom Clancy book, and The Hill by Leonard B. Scott

What do you love most about working for NueVista?

People – helping them, getting to know them and working with so many great people

Brian has spent his professional life constantly growing and learning at every step, amassing a list of experiences that culminated in becoming President of Select Resources and NueVista. With a distinct ability to put himself in the place of others and understand their ambitions, Brian has been able to make excellent decisions that result in a win-win scenario for everyone involved. He is passionate about assisting someone in finding a job that they like and are skilled at, which creates a positive cycle that benefits consultants, clients, and the company as a whole. IT staffing excites Brian, as does continuing his professional growth through learning new things regularly. The shared drive for excellence at Select Resources and NueVista, along with being surrounded by people who genuinely care about each other, make him proud to walk into the office every morning.  

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an Astronaut.  I was just old enough to watch and somewhat understand the first moon walk.  The excitement lasted for years and the idea of someday doing something so amazing was overwhelming.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take?

I would bring How to Build a Sailboat for Idiots, One Hundred Ways to Prepare Coconut, and a Bible.

If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be?

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt:  He was in a leadership position during two of the most pivotal and important events of the last 150 years of history, the great worldwide depression of the 1930’s and the global conflict of World War 2.  Spending a long lunch hearing what he was thinking as he attempted to find solutions to problems our country had never faced before would be fascinating to me.

What do you love most about working for NueVista?

The Challenges.  From the beginning back 15 years ago as a pure “start-up” to what we have become today we have faced an untold number of major and minor obstacles.  Learning to embrace them as an opportunities to grow both the business and as a person has simply been an amazing experience.  Since this is a people business at its core many of those growth experiences were people related which is even better.

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? 
I wanted to be an Archaeologist. I had a fascination with digging up artifacts.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take? 
The Tao of Pooh, Ishmael, and the Da Vinci Code

If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be? 
Robin Williams. The man was seriously funny.

What do you love most about working for Select Resources? 
The Select Resources is a great team to work with.

Bill Koehler is an expert problem solver and relationship builder. Throughout his 15 years with Select Resources, in addition to his prior experience in staffing, he has held many roles that require teamwork and public interaction. His ability to step into a situation and visualize the steps necessary for a positive outcome is unrivaled. By focusing on a collective “we” that encompasses all parties, client and candidate included, Bill has surpassed goals and benchmarks time and time again. Along with the feeling of operating his own business, it’s the people he talks to each day that keep him excited and engaged at work. The human element is paramount for Bill, and his job isn’t done until he’s changed someone’s life for the better.
 

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a lawyer.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take?

I would bring a survival guide to being stranded on a desert island, The Old Man and The Sea, and Steven King’s Bachman Books.

If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be?
Ernest Hemmingway.

What do you love most about working for Select Resources?
I love the family atmosphere and the people who make up this company.

Jessica has been contributing to the success of Select Resources for nearly five years. Her current role is bolstered by her varied and diverse work background, with each previous experience teaching her that customer service and hard work are critical to success. She’s a detail-oriented professional with a strong desire to serve others in any capacity, which helps her when assisting her fellow colleagues, consultants, and clients. Jessica thrives in the Select Resources environment, taking the company motto “Make a positive impact!” to heart. She enjoys volunteering, giving back to the community, and fixing problems, and relies on a balance of analytical and creative talents to achieve her daily goals.
 

What was your first job?

My first job was working in my dad’s pet store growing up. When I was very little, I would peel the plastic backing off acrylic aquarium pieces for a penny a sheet. My first “adult” job was working for a veterinary hospital in Kentwood, MI. I typed medical records, worked in the kennel, assisted with surgeries, assisted the veterinarians, and took care of hospital patients.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take?

If I could take 3 books with me on a desert island, I would choose A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold, and a romance novel.

What’s your favorite piece of technology of all time?

My favorite piece of technology of all time is the vaccine. Advancements in medicine and quality of life due to vaccines have made much of the succeeding technology possible – we are all here a lot longer to enjoy it!

What do you love most about working for Select Resources?

I love working for Select Resources because it gives me the opportunity to meet, talk to, and assist many different people. I truly work with some of the best people around who will go out of their way to help others!

Mike Stinson began his staffing career in 2000 and has since held roles as a Technical Recruiter and Account Manager, granting him rare personal insight into both sides of the industry. After joining Select Resources in 2004 he quickly made an impact, putting his relationship, leadership, and customer service skills to work and consistently providing clients with accurate timelines and cost estimates. Mike’s success led him to a promotion to Director of Business Development in 2014 where he is currently responsible for leading a team of Michigan-based sales professionals working with clients across the Midwest. His passion lies in helping people better their lives each day, and as a Servant Leader, he loves that his role provides him the opportunity to serve the Lord through helping others while providing for his family. With 18 years of experience, Mike is well positioned to deliver customized solutions that are best suited for each client’s organizational needs.  

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? 
I wanted to be Indiana Jones – Archaeologist and Adventurer.  Raiders of the Lost Ark was just released, and I was immediately sold that Indiana had the best job in the world!  Today, I consider myself the Indiana Jones of IT Staffing!   

What’s your favorite piece of technology of all time? 
It’s certainly a Love/Hate relationship at times but I’m going to say the Cell Phone.  The overall capabilities of the modern cell phone are truly amazing.   Who would have thought that a single device could be used for Computing, Internet, Camera, Video, Work, Personal, Social Media, Weather, TV, News, Games, Email, Text, and if there’s time left in the day you can actually call someone to say Hello! 

If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be?
Benjamin Franklin.

What do you love most about working for Select Resources?
For me the best part of working for Select Resources is knowing that I work for an organization that has a true Purpose: Make a Positive Impact on our clients, employees and community. We have defined values that the entire organization stands behind: Integrity, Quality and Commitment.  And the best part is we have a Mission that we are able to carry out while honoring God!

Rick has spent his career learning about new technologies and changing market demands, making him an exceptional IT Recruiter. His strong background in IT contract staffing has contributed to his success at Select Resources ever since he began four years ago. Driven by the desire to win, his coworkers, and the company culture, Rick spends each day helping improve the lives of others. He enjoys seeing the fruits of his labor in the form of countless success stories that impact not just individuals, but their family members and surrounding community as well.  

When you were 5 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? 
I wanted to be a hockey player.

If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed three books, what three would you take? 
All three would be survival books.

If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be? 
Julius Caesar.

What do you love most about working for Select Resources? 
The people I work with.