Essential Pros Headquarters
Industries Served
Our job openings include production, assembly, administrative & professional careers, accounting and much more. Our Grand Island staffing agency has you covered!
what makes us unique
At Essential Pros, you will be treated like the individual you are. Unlike some staffing agencies, we don’t force you into any job, we work with you to find jobs that are right for you. And even after you’ve started an assignment, we keep in touch to make sure you’re satisfied.
About the Franchisor
Travis Powell launched Essential Pros in 2009 with a vision of providing exceptional customer care to local businesses and an unparalleled experience for job seekers. With a background in business and the support of his family, he opened the first branch in Grand Island, NE. Shortly after he expanded to Kearney, and later Columbus, Fremont and Norfolk, all Nebraska locations.
Travis believes in community involvement and using evolving technology as part of his leadership style. He sees the positive impact that Essential Pros has on the lives of those they connect with a great career as well as the companies that Essential Pros partners with.
Contact Essential Pros headquarters
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1828 N. Webb Road, Suite 1
Grand Island, NE 68803 - (308) 381-4400
- (308) 381-4401
- grandisland@essentialpersonnel.com
Leadership Team
Travis Powell
President
Division: Corporate
Travis Powell is the President and Founder of Essential Pros, where he is responsible for creating strategies to maximize the growth of all corporately owned offices and franchise locations. In addition to this, he evaluates systems and processes, oversees business operations, performs financial analysis and provides guidance to his team. With over 15 years’ experience in the staffing industry, he has become a leader and resource for many companies. Under his leadership, the company has experienced steady growth in new and existing markets since the company was established.
Nicole Powell
Vice President
Division: Corporate
Nicole Powell’s role as Vice President of Essential Pros is to focus on staff development and strategic planning of the company. She works closely with the management team to develop staff training to grow each franchisee and staffing professional within the organization. She is also responsible for strategically developing methods to effectively market and promote the services of Essential Pros. Nicole enjoys collaborating with team members to develop effective strategies for growth.
Nicole Kennedy
Director of Operations and Training
Division: Corporate
Nicole develops and teaches teams on system operations and staffing procedures. She is also responsible for developing training materials, outlines and managing the (LMS) Learning Management System for franchise locations. She previously worked as a Branch Manager for the organization for 7 years. Nicole graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, with bachelor’s degrees in Business Management – Marketing and Political Science. Prior to working at Essential Pros, Nicole worked as a Corporate Recruiter throughout the states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. Nicole is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) through the American Staffing Association.
Rodney Christensen
Regional Risk and Sales Manager
Division: Corporate
Rodney Christensen is the Regional Risk and Sales Manager for Essential Pros. He is responsible for supporting franchise offices by evaluating sales strategies, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and evaluating risk obstacles. He also works with managers and franchisee’s on operational items to ensure processes are implemented effectively and market opportunities are being identified. Prior to his current role at Essential Pros, Rodney worked in business development, sales and recruiting for several years, learning the industry with a hands-on approach.
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