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Staffmark Group CEO Stacey Lane Named to ASA Board of Directors
Cincinnati, OH, July 16, 2025
Staffmark Group is proud to share that chief executive officer, Stacey Lane, has been named to the Board of Directors for the American Staffing Association (ASA), the premier organization representing the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry.
Lane’s appointment to the ASA board is a reflection of her deep commitment to advancing opportunity, innovation, and equity in the world of work. With decades of leadership experience, she has shaped Staffmark Group into a forward-thinking, people-first company, earning national recognition from Newsweek, Forbes, and Military Friendly® for our efforts to create inclusive, empowering workplaces.
“Stacey’s talent for cultivating cultures of inclusion and data-driven growth is well-known in the staffing industry,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “Her commitment to enriching the lives of the millions of people our industry places and employs along with her track record of advancing innovation makes her a fantastic addition to the board of directors.”
“Stacey’s ability to foster high-performing teams and drive achievement makes her a tremendous asset,” said Janette Marx, chief executive officer at Airswift and chair of ASA’s board of directors. “We look forward to the insight, energy, and thought leadership she will bring to the board.”
Under Stacey’s leadership, Staffmark Group has consistently pushed boundaries, using data to drive smart growth, empowering high-performing teams, and staying true to our purpose of connecting people with life-changing work. She received a Silver Globee Award for Women in Business and named a Veteran Champion of the Year for her advocacy of those who have served.
“I’m honored to represent Staffmark Group and contribute to ASA’s mission,” said Lane. “I believe in the power of our industry to uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and shape the future of work. I look forward to working with my peers on the board to drive progress for our entire industry.”
About Staffmark group
Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and is a portfolio company of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions that is transforming the world of work, with annual revenue of $23.62 billion*. For more than 55 years, Staffmark Group has delivered the industry’s widest range of tailored workforce solutions through its family of specialty brands, including Staffmark, Advantage xPO, Advantage Technical, Hunter Hamilton, and Digital People. Operating across a network of over 400 branches and 250 onsite locations, Staffmark Group places over 175,000 talented individuals annually.
* The USD equivalent of Recruit Holdings’ FY2023 consolidated revenue of ¥3.41 trillion, calculated using the average exchange rate of 144.59 JPY/USD for FY2023.
About RGF STAFFING
RGF Staffing is a leading global HR services provider with activities in Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan, and North America. Every day more than 300,000 people work for businesses and institutions via the RGF Staffing network. RGF Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. For further information, please visit www.rgfstaffing.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Amy Carter
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
Phone: 501.235.1221
Email: amy.carter@staffmarkgroup.com