PTS Advance is led by top industry talent, expediting our efforts to become the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.
Our combined expertise makes PTS Advance a preferred industry leader to source qualified candidates and deliver on your staffing needs as our priority.
PTS Advance provides a full range of staffing solutions, including Contract Hire, Direct Hire, Project Hire, and Payroll & Transition Services.
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Dustin joined PTS Advance in 2020, spearheading various projects and increasing PTS Advance’s operational footprint. These initiatives culminated in PTS Advance becoming the leading provider of talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas, and Chemical industry with established offerings in the Power & Renewables and Life Sciences markets across both Contract and Direct Hire requirements.
Entering the recruitment industry in 2004, Dustin understands the challenges and nuances clients face in finding the right talent for their projects, using his experience to help clients ensure their project’s success and the safety of those supporting it.
Dustin has dedicated his career to helping people reach their personal and professional goals. Whether it’s supporting a client in overcoming a challenge or supporting internal teams to achieve individual or collective team goals, Dustin enjoys working with people towards positive outcomes and celebrating everyone’s success.
Outside of PTS Advance, Dustin enjoys spending time with his family and traveling when he can. As a native Floridian, Dustin takes advantage of the beautiful weather, staying active, finding exercise and the outdoors therapeutic.
Favorite Quote: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan
Since 2005, Kim has supported clients and candidates in Louisiana, and surrounding states across multiple industries which include oil, gas, & chemicals, as well as manufacturing. These industries and the people that Kim has the pleasure to work with in these spaces are deeply rooted and make up a large part of the culture and history of Louisiana, where Kim currently resides.
With Kim’s experience in the Gulf Coast, she has found that the long-lasting professional relationships are a product of her hard work and willingness to always be available for her clients and candidates when they need her.
Outside of her dedicated work time assisting her clients and candidates, Kim enjoys an active lifestyle spent with her family, watching her two boys grow and excel in new activities.
Favorite Quote: “Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti
With over 15 years in the recruitment arena, David joined PTS Advance in 2021 as the Managing Director of People & Culture. David is responsible for the hiring, development, and progression of internal staff to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
David strives to create a people-first culture focused on staff development and well-being. David is driven by the collaboration, innovation, and growth of PTS Advance. He loves the opportunity that he has daily to advance people through our business while developing tailored solutions for our clients and partners.
David is originally from Devon, in the United Kingdom, and moved to the United States many years ago. When he isn’t working, David enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and coaching youth lacrosse.
Favorite Quote: “Be curious, not judgmental.”
With 15 years’ experience in the energy recruitment industry across the UK, Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the United States, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the clients and candidates he serves. Matt loves that recruitment provides him the opportunity to help people and change their lives, elevating their earnings, skills, and career; and clients to find the best fit for their organizations or projects.
When Matt isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Favorite Quote: “Told you so. Sincerely, your intuition.”
With over 15 years of experience supporting the Oil & Gas, Engineering, and Construction sectors, Randy takes pride in being a consultative recruiting expert who takes the time to understand the intricacies of clients’ needs.
Randy is excited by the everyday unknown that the recruitment industry brings, finding enjoyment in helping clients and candidates overcome their challenges. He strongly believes developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and candidates is key to cultivating cohesive, collaborative, and successful partnerships.
Outside of PTS Advance, Randy enjoys playing golf, spending time with his family and friends, and watching his kids compete in their activities.
Favorite Quote: “Strive to grow, avoid mediocrity, never stay content.” – Stanley Johnson
As a Managing Director at PTS Advance, Lindsey brings over 15 years of experience in the industry.
In her role, she is responsible for delivering consultative solutions and talent across the PTS Advance Life Sciences & Technology clients. As a leader in the business, Lindsey also manages a team of subject matter experts in the recruitment space to include quality, compliance, validation and regulatory affairs professionals on both a contract and direct hire basis.
Andy Wright is the Managing Director of Permanent Hire, covering several sectors, including Automotive, Power & Renewables, Aerospace, Manufacturing, and Specialist Materials. An engineer by trade, Andy has spent the last seven years utilizing his knowledge and passion for mechanical engineering to help clients and candidates across the United States with high-level technical recruitment. Andy enjoys celebrating successes with his team, candidates, and clients and loves the sense of achievement that comes from changing a candidate’s future for the better; and delivering on an important need for the client.
Outside of PTS Advance, Andy likes spending time with his family and friends, attempting to play golf (badly), and riding his Peloton.
Favorite Quote: “Better to be someone for a day than no one for a lifetime.”
With 25 years of experience in recruitment, Paul is proud to say he has the same passion and buzz for the industry as he did way back in 1996. Paul is passionate about excellent customer service, striving to provide first-class service to candidates, clients, and co-workers.
When he isn’t working, Paul enjoys spending time with his family (taking vacations together whenever possible) and keeping fit by running or playing golf, tennis, or snooker (one of his favorite sports to play back in the UK!)
Favorite Quote: “You have two ears and one mouth for a reason.”
Since 1977, Ella Marie has dedicated her career to helping clients procure new resources to assist with high-level assignments and necessary tasks to get their jobs done. She also enjoys being a part of candidates’ success stories by helping them secure employment in an environment that relies on their skills, professionalism, and quality of work, enabling each employee to showcase their talents.
When Ella Marie is not working, she enjoys traveling to places of historical significance (which her husband jokingly refers to as “dead men tours”) – especially if there is Spanish moss or a good swamp nearby.
Favorite Quote: “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” – Robert Schulle
Growing up immersed in his family’s business, where dinner conversations revolved around industry-related topics, Joe has a solid foundation in the industry, its nuances, and what it takes to be successful.
With over 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, he loves nothing more than helping clients solve their problems and changing candidates’ lives by helping them land a role they not only love but will be successful in.
When Joseph isn’t working, he enjoys a good night on the town. Joseph also collects vintage cars and goes boating when the weather allows.
Favorite Quote: “Just do it.” – Nike
As one of the longest-tenured employees of PTS Advance, Jenny has seen the company grow from a family-owned business to what it is today: the leading provider of talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas, and Chemical industry with an established offering in Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, and Direct Hire.
Jenny started in recruitment as an intern, working her way up to Customer Success Director at PTS Advance. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, she understands the business and how best to support clients and candidates.
When it comes to recruitment, Jenny is most passionate about helping candidates start their careers and maintaining long-term relationships with them — watching them grow and thrive in an industry that is close to her heart.
Outside of PTS Advance, Jenny enjoys cooking, traveling, and catching a show at the theatre.
Favorite Quote: “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
With ten years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Catie began her career as an Account Manager earning her way through the ranks as a Regional Manager, Operations Manager, and ultimately into her current role as Director of HR Assignment Support. Knowing every level of service delivery has sharpened her understanding of our candidate’s and client’s needs and how to use all her resources to meet them. Catie is known for her sense of urgency and clearly defining top priorities for the best candidate and customer experience.
Catie enjoys the daily challenge of working with people to solve problems and maximize the impact of their careers on their lives. She loves nothing more than celebrating wins with her clients, candidates, and teammates.
Outside of PTS Advance, Catie spends most of her time with her family and friends. Losing her father to cancer last year heightened her awareness that time with the ones you love is the most precious gift you have. She enjoys being “in the moment” with the people she loves the most, including her husband and two daughters.
Favorite Quote: “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the whole world on fire.” – St. Catherine of Siena
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