Our Staff

Shastina Young - Branch Manager

"My career with Express Employment Professionals began the Summer of 2000. I was home for Summer Break and as a broke college student and I needed to find a job & make some money quickly! I was given the opportunity to temp as a Front Office Coordinator at the Milwaukie Express office and really enjoyed what I did. In May 2002, I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and contacted my friends at Express to help me find employment. A Staffing Consultant position was available and I couldn’t pass it up. Over the last 6 years, I have held a variety of roles within the organization-Front Office Coordinator, Staffing Consultant, including Onsite Manager, Office Manager and for the last 3 years Branch Manager of the Gresham location. When asked what I love about my job, I say it’s the challenge to connect companies with job seekers & see the partnerships that come out of those connections. It’s exciting to see companies grow & evolve and it’s always ever-changing! I am a member of the Gresham Chamber, West Columbia Gorge Chamber, Metro East Economic Council (MEEC) and in 2009 will become a “Big” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia NW program."

Random factoid: I REALLY don't like it when cardboard rubs together!

Michelle Behr - Business Developer

"I bring 10 years of experience in sales, human resources, recruiting and office management to my position as Business Developer with Express Employment Professionals. I’ve worked with both nationwide and local companies in all facets of the sales and recruiting process, utilizing advanced sales and recruiting techniques to facilitate a great match between client companies and their ideal employee, whether temporary or longer term. I love what I do and attack each day with positive energy, skills, and a motivating attitude, which makes me an integral part of Gresham Express Team.  Outside of my position at Express I have my own book club, enjoy camping and being outdoors, and am talented at fly fishing."

Random Factoid: My eye makes a weird noise when I’m tired.

Jessica Merly - Staffing Consultant

"Greetings and Salutations! I’ve worked with Express for creeping up on 2 years now. I started as an Associate in 2007, have served as a Business Developer, and find that my real passion within Express is as a Staffing Consultant. I love my job because I get to go home every day knowing that I made a positive impact in people’s lives, both to find jobs and to aid business’s to be more successful. I bring to the table years of experience in sales, management, and property management, each in a field that allows me to help people. I’ve been in Portland for 2 years now by way of Arizona and feel I’ve really found my home, both with Oregon and Express Employment Professionals. When I’m not in the office I spend my time enjoying the great food and outdoors that Oregon has to offer as well as performing for fun in a dance troupe."

Jennifer Small - Staffing Consultant

"My name is Jennifer Small and I am recent Washington State University Graduate in Human Resources and Psychology. I now serve as a Staffing Consultant for the Gresham Office. As the new girl in the office, I am very excited to work diligently to market each associates skills and potential to clients in order to meet their individual employment goals. It is very important to me to be able to provide unparallel HR services that create satisfaction for clients and rewarding opportunities for the associates. My goal is to be committed to making a substantial difference in the Gresham Community by attending the Lower Columbia Gorge City of Commerce weekly and volunteering for both Big Sisters House and Relay for Life Events. A fun fact that you wouldn’t guess about me is that I am a die-hard Green Bay Packer fun. Cheese-Head for Life! My dream is to go to Lambeau Field where I would meet my hero Brett Favre. When I’m not watching football I enjoy running and spend time with my amazing family, Darren and Landon."

Cedar Palazzo - Front Office Coordinator

"I am relatively new to the Stoller Group and have already held more than one postition. I started as an on-site HR Account Manager in September 2008 and I am now the Front Office Coordinator.I have worked in the staffing industry for 3 years. I graduated from University of Oregon in 2004. I started in medical staffing and made the move to general staffing in 2007. I love what I do because I help people find what they are passionate about in life. I moved to the Portland area, from Sacramento, in 2003 and will remain here for life. I am an avid runner and enjoy all things outdoors. I am a huge sports fan, especially football, and a die-hard Duck fan. Go Ducks!"

Random Factoid: I can't say the word "rural".