Six of our leaders recently received some exciting news: they were named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2018 North American Staffing 100 List and Hall of Fame in recognition of their notable contributions to the world of work. Those honored included Allegis Group’s Andy Hilger, Chris Hartman, and Tanya Axenson, as well as TEKsystems’ Jay Alvather and Allegis Global Solutions’ Chad Lane. Todd Mohr of Aerotek was also selected to join SIA’s Staffing 100 Hall of Fame after earning his place on the list for five year’s running.
Keep reading to better understand how each of these leaders is impacting the talent solutions ecosystem.
Jay has held a number of executive positions at Allegis Group throughout his 22 years in the industry. As president, he has focused on elevating the company’s service offerings and enhancing the employee experience. The company’s culture has earned TEKsystems recognition by Fortune for five consecutive years as one of the top 100 workplaces in America as well as distinction as a Military Friendly Employer.
Tanya provides oversight and strategic direction for HR teams across all Allegis Group companies. Her leadership philosophy focused on inclusion, engagement, and a commitment to serving others fosters an organization where employees demonstrate a competitive spirit and are inspired to value differences. Tanya began her career as a labor and employment law attorney before taking on executive HR positions with Aerotek, an Allegis Group company; Exelon Power; and Constellation Energy Group. She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and is currently a board member for the YWCA of Annapolis.
Chris is a bold thinker with a track record of delivering exceptional results and solutions during his 25-year career with Allegis Group. In his current role, he stewards the company’s brand, drives strategic investments, and ensures continuous growth by responding to marketplace trends and innovations. Chris led Allegis Group’s 2017 strategic investment in people aggregator HiringSolved, whose mission is to make recruitment more productive through intelligent automation. He is also the executive sponsor for the company’s digital transformation efforts, focused on enhancing the candidate and client experience by leveraging technology and insights gained from our 35 years of data in talent solutions.
Andy is responsible for driving alignment and fueling continued growth across Allegis Group’s network of specialized companies. Known for his versatility and strong work ethic, Andy has been instrumental in shaping Allegis Group’s business strategy and global expansion into a $12.3 billion enterprise, including the integration of the Talent2 and Aston Carter acquisitions. Andy previously served as CIO and spearheaded a number of programs leveraging state-of-the-art technology, data, and analytics to improve the customer experience.
Under Chad’s leadership, AGS saw double-digit growth in 2017, further expanding its footprint across Europe, Latin America, and APAC. With a focus on driving innovation, AGS launched industry-leading technology solutions with investments in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence that offer unmatched value and differentiation to clients. Additionally, AGS remains committed to helping inclusive employers hire professionals and veterans with disabilities through its GettingHired recruitment solution. In 2017, AGS was recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s annual PEAK Matrix report for MSP and RPO, and recently launched its TalentSpark blog.
Todd leads the growth, strategic direction, and financial performance for Aerotek and its companies, Aston Carter and EASi. With more than 8,000 employees across 250 offices, Aerotek serves 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Todd joined Aerotek as a technical recruiter and has held various leadership roles domestically and internationally over his more than 20-year career. Under his leadership, Aerotek has consecutively been recognized as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, validating its commitment to delivering on the wants and needs of every client and contract employee.
Congrats to Andy, Chris, Tanya, Todd, Jay, and Chad for setting the tone and dialogue within the talent solutions industry, and for continuing to attack challenges, foster innovation, and embrace their roles as drivers of opportunity and business success. We thank them for the positive impact they make every day on both the talent solutions industry and to those around them!