Staff Bios

John D. Hall, Jr.
CEO and Co-Chairman
jhall@atwork.com

As Founder and CEO, John Hall, Jr. oversees the overall functioning and growth of @WORK's related brands. “Since the first days of operations, my overall vision has been to create a franchise company that offers unprecedented operational support, but allows the local franchise to make ownership decisions without barriers from the corporate office. It’s my belief that it’s that philosophy that has been the foundation in the growth we have experienced to date.”

Joseph Moore
President and CFO
jmoore@atwork.com

Joe Moore has been a part of the @WORK team since it began franchising in 1992. He has served as Chief Financial Officer since that time and provides direct assistance to @WORK franchise offices through accounts receivable financing and credit management advisement.

John D. Hall, III
COO
jdhall@atwork.com

J.D. III’s experience in the staffing industry dates back to the mid 80’s when his father began establishing multiple privately owned staffing service locations in the East Tennessee area. “This exposure from a young age has allowed the world of staffing to be second nature to me. It’s something that I’ve always been around and know very well.”

Danny Loveday
SVP Operations
dloveday@atwork.com

Danny Loveday, a staff member of @WORK since 1990, oversees the direct day-to-day support and backup that is provided to each of @WORK’s franchise owners.

Martin Ward
SVP Operations and Risk Management
mward@atwork.com

Employed by @WORK since 1999, Marty Ward’s background and experience in staffing includes ownership of one of @WORK Personnel Services first franchise locations. Marty’s ownership and related experience has provided him with the exceptional knowledge to oversee risk management and related operational issues for @WORK’s family of franchise locations.

Doug Werker
SVP Business Development
dwerker@atwork.com

Since 1997, Doug Werker has served in a variety of capacities for @WORK and currently oversees all of the franchise sales and development processes including registration, documentation, disclosure and advertising. In addition, Doug performs several internal budgeting, reporting and organizational activities for the company.

Josh Sturgill
VP Medical Services
jsturgill@atwork.com

Leading up to his position with @WORK, Josh Sturgill played an instrumental role in the development of a medical staffing facility in West Virginia. Josh brings this experience along with prior entrepreneurial experience to assist @WORK’s medical franchise offices in developing their business.

Mike Baumgardner
VP Training and Development
mbaumgardner@atwork.com

Mike Baumgardner has served in a variety of operational support roles since joining the company in 1998. This experience has given him the direct insights as to what on-going education and developmental programs a franchise owner needs in order to be successful.

Kim Baumgardner
VP MIS and Computer Support
kbaumgardner@atwork.com

Since 1995, Kim Baumgardner has served an invaluable role in communications and computer support of @WORK’s state of the art AS/400 computer system and disaster recovery processes, as well as innovative field tools such as @WORK’s biometric remote time clock. In addition to daily computer support and troubleshooting, Kim oversees on-going system expansion, development and functionality.

Robert Mitchell
VP Franchise Development
rmitchell@atwork.com

Robert Mitchell serves as the key contact for individuals interested in franchising with @WORK. From the initial inquiry through the educational process, Robert provides the information candidates require in order to make an informed franchise decision.

Eric Todd
Director of Operations
etodd@atwork.com

Eric Todd provides the vital day-to-day direct support that @WORK Personnel Services offices receive. Through Eric’s expertise and experience in the staffing industry, franchise owners receive the backup and guidance required for success.

Zina Rutherford
Marketing, Training and Development Coordinator
zrutherford@atwork.com

Zina Rutherford utilizes her vast experience and background in staffing, sales and legal administration to assist in the coordination of @WORK’s various marketing, training and developmenal offerings. She is one of the first points of support and contact to new franchise owners and assists each brand leader with the on-going development of the various franchise programs.

For more information contact:
Robert Mitchell
Franchise Sales and Development
800-383-0804 ext 236 or
rmitchell@atwork.com