Sara Menke
CEO
Sara Menke is founder and CEO of Premier Inc. Prior to founding Premier in 1998, Sara had a successful career in recruiting, sales and management. With over 14 years of experience in the staffing sector it is Sara's passion for staffing and recruiting that really sets her apart. As a born leader and entrepreneur, building Premier's highly accomplished team has been one of Sara's greatest rewards. Her leadership has guided Premier to its recognition as one of the top staffing companies in the Bay Area, receiving many honors including "Inc 5000 Best Companies", "Bay Area's Top 100 Woman Owned Companies", "Bay Area's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies" and "Bay Area's Top 100 Privately Held Companies". Sara is the mother of three amazing children 5 and under, the wife of a Rock star and the sister to 10 siblings.
CEO
Sara Menke is founder and CEO of Premier Inc. Prior to founding Premier in 1998, Sara had a successful career in recruiting, sales and management. With over 14 years of experience in the staffing sector it is Sara's passion for staffing and recruiting that really sets her apart. As a born leader and entrepreneur, building Premier's highly accomplished team has been one of Sara's greatest rewards. Her leadership has guided Premier to its recognition as one of the top staffing companies in the Bay Area, receiving many honors including "Inc 5000 Best Companies", "Bay Area's Top 100 Woman Owned Companies", "Bay Area's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies" and "Bay Area's Top 100 Privately Held Companies". Sara is the mother of three amazing children 5 and under, the wife of a Rock star and the sister to 10 siblings.
Amanda Anderson
Associate
Amanda Anderson recently joined the Premier Sales Division team as an associate, and is excited to be a part of this leading team. Prior to joining Premier, Amanda worked as a Participant Representative where she recruited and fundraised for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Within this role, she was able to recognize her strength in recruiting and decided to utilize these skills within Premier. She is a bay area local, growing up in Marin County and graduated from University of San Francisco with a Communication degree. She loves international travel, the outdoors and living in San Francisco.
Associate
Amanda Anderson recently joined the Premier Sales Division team as an associate, and is excited to be a part of this leading team. Prior to joining Premier, Amanda worked as a Participant Representative where she recruited and fundraised for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Within this role, she was able to recognize her strength in recruiting and decided to utilize these skills within Premier. She is a bay area local, growing up in Marin County and graduated from University of San Francisco with a Communication degree. She loves international travel, the outdoors and living in San Francisco.
Brian Terrell
Account Director
Brian Terrell joined the Premier team mid year of 2010. His main focus is in the sales division and specializes in digital media, SaaS, software, and technology. Brian and his girlfriend, Ashley, relocated from San Diego, where they were both born and raised. Prior to becoming a professional recruiter, Brian held Account Executive positions in the Advertising Specialty, Alcohol Beverage, and Car Rental industries. Northern California has always been a love of his as he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Sonoma State University. His favorite hobbies are golf and snowboarding, so he's very excited to be close to Lake Tahoe again. When Brian is not in the office or out on the town networking, he enjoys spending time with Ashley and their pug, Jake, and their Shar Pei, Kurtis
Account Director
Brian Terrell joined the Premier team mid year of 2010. His main focus is in the sales division and specializes in digital media, SaaS, software, and technology. Brian and his girlfriend, Ashley, relocated from San Diego, where they were both born and raised. Prior to becoming a professional recruiter, Brian held Account Executive positions in the Advertising Specialty, Alcohol Beverage, and Car Rental industries. Northern California has always been a love of his as he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Sonoma State University. His favorite hobbies are golf and snowboarding, so he's very excited to be close to Lake Tahoe again. When Brian is not in the office or out on the town networking, he enjoys spending time with Ashley and their pug, Jake, and their Shar Pei, Kurtis
Bridgette Loyd Corridan
Partner
Bridgette joined Premier in 2000 as an Account Manager and has been recruiting in the San Francisco Bay Area job market since 1997. In her tenure with Premier, Bridgette has focused on Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Administrative and Finance/Accounting Placements on both the temporary and direct hire side. Prior to Premier, Bridgette worked as a recruiter at a local Fashion company in their Human Resources department, and worked as a Sales Executive for a Fortune 500 Company. Originally from Bakersfield, CA, Bridgette graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1996 and moved to Colorado to be a ski instructor for a year after college. Bridgette lives in San Francisco and spends her free time with her husband, son and German Shepherd.
Partner
Bridgette joined Premier in 2000 as an Account Manager and has been recruiting in the San Francisco Bay Area job market since 1997. In her tenure with Premier, Bridgette has focused on Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Administrative and Finance/Accounting Placements on both the temporary and direct hire side. Prior to Premier, Bridgette worked as a recruiter at a local Fashion company in their Human Resources department, and worked as a Sales Executive for a Fortune 500 Company. Originally from Bakersfield, CA, Bridgette graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1996 and moved to Colorado to be a ski instructor for a year after college. Bridgette lives in San Francisco and spends her free time with her husband, son and German Shepherd.
Jaimie Lynn Craig
Managing Director
Jaimie Lynn Craig joined Premier as an Account Director in the Summer of 2007. Here she specializes in placing Administrative and HR candidates in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Finance, Technology, Biotech, Architecture, and Startup Environments. Prior to joining Premier, Jaimie Lynn worked for another recruitment agency and also freelanced in commercial and residential real estate leasing. Originally from Bakersfield, CA by way of Portland, Oregon and Incline Village, NV, Jaimie Lynn received her B.S. degree from CSU, Chico in Instructional Design and Technology with an emphasis on "R.O.I." and "Retaining Top Talent." In addition, she is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta, and fittingly enough held the position of VP of Recruitment.
Managing Director
Jaimie Lynn Craig joined Premier as an Account Director in the Summer of 2007. Here she specializes in placing Administrative and HR candidates in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Finance, Technology, Biotech, Architecture, and Startup Environments. Prior to joining Premier, Jaimie Lynn worked for another recruitment agency and also freelanced in commercial and residential real estate leasing. Originally from Bakersfield, CA by way of Portland, Oregon and Incline Village, NV, Jaimie Lynn received her B.S. degree from CSU, Chico in Instructional Design and Technology with an emphasis on "R.O.I." and "Retaining Top Talent." In addition, she is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta, and fittingly enough held the position of VP of Recruitment.
Jill Groudan
Office Manager
Jill joined Premier as Office Manager in the Fall of 2004. Prior to joining Premier, she worked in an administrative capacity for a Chiropractor/Acupuncturist. While attending school, she performed a variety of support duties at the St. Francis Yacht Club. Originally from Los Angeles, Jill received a B.S. in Health Education from San Francisco State University.
Office Manager
Jill joined Premier as Office Manager in the Fall of 2004. Prior to joining Premier, she worked in an administrative capacity for a Chiropractor/Acupuncturist. While attending school, she performed a variety of support duties at the St. Francis Yacht Club. Originally from Los Angeles, Jill received a B.S. in Health Education from San Francisco State University.
Justin Hobbs
Account Director
Justin Hobbs comes to Premier after seven years in the accounting industry including four years with the Big 4. He brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Justin is an Account Director specializing in placing entry to executive level professionals within accounting and finance.
Originally from Montana, Justin moved to San Francisco after receiving his Accounting degree from Montana State University. He is now on his tenth year in the big city and enjoys every day it brings. He is an active mentor in City of Dreams and enjoys all types of activities from sailing to mountaineering. His most recent achievement was the summit of Aconcagua in six days time.
Account Director
Justin Hobbs comes to Premier after seven years in the accounting industry including four years with the Big 4. He brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Justin is an Account Director specializing in placing entry to executive level professionals within accounting and finance.
Originally from Montana, Justin moved to San Francisco after receiving his Accounting degree from Montana State University. He is now on his tenth year in the big city and enjoys every day it brings. He is an active mentor in City of Dreams and enjoys all types of activities from sailing to mountaineering. His most recent achievement was the summit of Aconcagua in six days time.
Kelli Melchiore
Partner
Kelli joined Premier in Spring 2004 as an Account Manager. Kelli focuses on Administrative Staffing and works with a large variety of companies in the Bay Area. Prior to working at Premier, Kelli worked for another local staffing agency in a similar role. Before moving to San Francisco, Kelli lived abroad in Italy for over two years, where she worked in Sales, Management, and English Instruction. She also lived in Los Angeles for several years, where she worked for a top dance/commercial agency recruiting for dance and commercial talent. Kelli is originally from Carson City, Nevada, and received her B.F.A. degree from Arizona State University.
Partner
Kelli joined Premier in Spring 2004 as an Account Manager. Kelli focuses on Administrative Staffing and works with a large variety of companies in the Bay Area. Prior to working at Premier, Kelli worked for another local staffing agency in a similar role. Before moving to San Francisco, Kelli lived abroad in Italy for over two years, where she worked in Sales, Management, and English Instruction. She also lived in Los Angeles for several years, where she worked for a top dance/commercial agency recruiting for dance and commercial talent. Kelli is originally from Carson City, Nevada, and received her B.F.A. degree from Arizona State University.
Krista Scarborough
Managing Director
Krista Scarborough joined the Premier temporary staffing team in the fall of 2008. Prior to moving to San Francisco, she lived in San Diego while completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of San Diego. She recently obtained her Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a specialization in career development. While in San Diego she worked with college students as a career counselor, as well as recruiting for several university departments. Her interests include international travel and snowboarding.
Managing Director
Krista Scarborough joined the Premier temporary staffing team in the fall of 2008. Prior to moving to San Francisco, she lived in San Diego while completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of San Diego. She recently obtained her Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a specialization in career development. While in San Diego she worked with college students as a career counselor, as well as recruiting for several university departments. Her interests include international travel and snowboarding.
Lacy Thibodeaux
Account Director
Lacy Thibodeaux joined Premier's Temporary Staffing Team in August 2010. She is an Account Direct for our Temporary Department with a focus in Business Development. She has been a resident of San Francisco since July 2009 and is originally from South Louisiana. Lacy obtained a Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Her interests include dancing, hiking, and public speaking. This is her second season dancing for the Golden State Warriors and she is looking forward to her very busy schedule.
Account Director
Lacy Thibodeaux joined Premier's Temporary Staffing Team in August 2010. She is an Account Direct for our Temporary Department with a focus in Business Development. She has been a resident of San Francisco since July 2009 and is originally from South Louisiana. Lacy obtained a Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Her interests include dancing, hiking, and public speaking. This is her second season dancing for the Golden State Warriors and she is looking forward to her very busy schedule.
Lauren Locke
Account Director
Lauren Locke joined Premier as an Account Director in the Spring of 2010. Lauren joined the Administrative team focusing on candidate management. Prior to Premier, Lauren worked for Carolyn Betts Recruiting. Originally from Ashland, Ohio, Lauren received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University of Ohio. Lauren lives in the city and in her spare time enjoys playing tennis at the George Moscone Park.
Account Director
Lauren Locke joined Premier as an Account Director in the Spring of 2010. Lauren joined the Administrative team focusing on candidate management. Prior to Premier, Lauren worked for Carolyn Betts Recruiting. Originally from Ashland, Ohio, Lauren received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University of Ohio. Lauren lives in the city and in her spare time enjoys playing tennis at the George Moscone Park.
Matt Ruport
Partner / Finance and Operations
Matt joined Premier in May 2000 as the Operations Assistant. He contributed to Premier's success as a Temp recruiter for three years, Direct Hire recruiter for two years. Matt joined Premier's Management Team in June 2006 as the Vice President of Operations and Finance. Prior to Premier, Matt was an Associate for 3 years for 3D Design & Construction in San Anselmo, CA, spent 3 years in hospitality at The Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride, Co, and one unbelievable summer in Kenai and Sitka, Alaska. Matt attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga for Business Administration. Originally from the Central Coast of California, Matt moved to San Francisco in 1994. Matt enjoys all of his time away from the office with his wife and four kids.
Partner / Finance and Operations
Matt joined Premier in May 2000 as the Operations Assistant. He contributed to Premier's success as a Temp recruiter for three years, Direct Hire recruiter for two years. Matt joined Premier's Management Team in June 2006 as the Vice President of Operations and Finance. Prior to Premier, Matt was an Associate for 3 years for 3D Design & Construction in San Anselmo, CA, spent 3 years in hospitality at The Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride, Co, and one unbelievable summer in Kenai and Sitka, Alaska. Matt attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga for Business Administration. Originally from the Central Coast of California, Matt moved to San Francisco in 1994. Matt enjoys all of his time away from the office with his wife and four kids.
Mike Mayeri
Managing Director – Executive Search
Mike Mayeri joined Premier in April 2008 as an Account Director. Prior to joining Premier Mike has held a variety of Sales and Sales Management for the last 15+ years. Mike was the VP of Sales for Touchbase and Cityfeet.com, he was the National Sales Director at Rentals.com and the Director of Sales & Marketing for InterActive Corporation's TicketWeb (Nasdaq: IACI). He also was the Regional Sales Director for Northern CA for The CoStar Group (Nasdaq: CSGP). Mike is the Co-Founder & President of the First Thursday Networking Club founded back in May 2000 and has a degree in Economics from UCLA. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three sons.
Managing Director – Executive Search
Mike Mayeri joined Premier in April 2008 as an Account Director. Prior to joining Premier Mike has held a variety of Sales and Sales Management for the last 15+ years. Mike was the VP of Sales for Touchbase and Cityfeet.com, he was the National Sales Director at Rentals.com and the Director of Sales & Marketing for InterActive Corporation's TicketWeb (Nasdaq: IACI). He also was the Regional Sales Director for Northern CA for The CoStar Group (Nasdaq: CSGP). Mike is the Co-Founder & President of the First Thursday Networking Club founded back in May 2000 and has a degree in Economics from UCLA. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three sons.
Molly Cutler Burke
Partner
Molly joined Premier in September 2001. After three years in a management role in Premier's temp department, Molly moved into Premier's direct hire division. Mollys focus is in the Administrative, Human Resources and Executive Support realm. Molly has had the privilege of working with many of the Bay Area's leading companies and talent! She works across a range of industries that include Green Technology/Solar Energy Companies, Financial Institutions, Executive Search Firms, Consulting, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Destination Management and Meeting Planning, Start-up Technology and New Media Companies, Law Firms, PR Firms, Ad Agencies, Architecture Firms and more!
A rare native of San Francisco, CA, Molly graduated from University of Washington Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She lives in the city now with her husband and has been an avid traveler since the age of three.
Partner
Molly joined Premier in September 2001. After three years in a management role in Premier's temp department, Molly moved into Premier's direct hire division. Mollys focus is in the Administrative, Human Resources and Executive Support realm. Molly has had the privilege of working with many of the Bay Area's leading companies and talent! She works across a range of industries that include Green Technology/Solar Energy Companies, Financial Institutions, Executive Search Firms, Consulting, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Destination Management and Meeting Planning, Start-up Technology and New Media Companies, Law Firms, PR Firms, Ad Agencies, Architecture Firms and more!
A rare native of San Francisco, CA, Molly graduated from University of Washington Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She lives in the city now with her husband and has been an avid traveler since the age of three.
Natalie Stones
Account Director
Natalie Stones joined the Premier temporary staffing team in the Spring of 2010. She is originally from the Bay Area but moved to San Diego while completing her undergraduate degree at Cal State San Marcos. Soon after, she earned her Masters Degree in Counseling with a specialization in career development from the University of San Diego. While in San Diego she worked as a career counselor with a 4-year university and spent 4 years as an agency and in-house recruiter. Her interests include planning her yearly international trips and getting re-acquainted with the Bay Area's hidden splendors.
Account Director
Natalie Stones joined the Premier temporary staffing team in the Spring of 2010. She is originally from the Bay Area but moved to San Diego while completing her undergraduate degree at Cal State San Marcos. Soon after, she earned her Masters Degree in Counseling with a specialization in career development from the University of San Diego. While in San Diego she worked as a career counselor with a 4-year university and spent 4 years as an agency and in-house recruiter. Her interests include planning her yearly international trips and getting re-acquainted with the Bay Area's hidden splendors.
Rachel Wogensen
Account Director
Rachel Wogensen joined Premier as an Account Director in the Summer of 2010. Prior to Premier, Rachel worked for Yelp in the sales department. Rachel is a graduate of Santa Clara University with a Bachelor in Science in Commerce with an emphasis in Finance and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She is a Southern California transplant but loves San Francisco while still keeping the Dodgers in her heart.
Account Director
Rachel Wogensen joined Premier as an Account Director in the Summer of 2010. Prior to Premier, Rachel worked for Yelp in the sales department. Rachel is a graduate of Santa Clara University with a Bachelor in Science in Commerce with an emphasis in Finance and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She is a Southern California transplant but loves San Francisco while still keeping the Dodgers in her heart.
Shannon Nolde
Account Director
Shannon Nolde joined the Premier team in early 2010. Her main focus is in the sales division and specializes in digital media, SaaS, software and technology. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, she lived in San Diego for 7 years where she recruited students for a private college. Originally from Sacramento, she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico. She loves to travel and most recently spent some time in France, Italy and Greece. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her husband and their yellow lab.
Account Director
Shannon Nolde joined the Premier team in early 2010. Her main focus is in the sales division and specializes in digital media, SaaS, software and technology. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, she lived in San Diego for 7 years where she recruited students for a private college. Originally from Sacramento, she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico. She loves to travel and most recently spent some time in France, Italy and Greece. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her husband and their yellow lab.
Summer Frundel
Partner
Summer joined Premier in 2003 as an Account Manager on the Direct Hire Team. Summer has achieved great success working with many of the Bay Area's top companies in the following industries - Online Advertising, SaaS, New Media, Online Solutions, and Web 2.0. Her focus is recruiting for Sales, Business Development & Account Management professionals. Prior to Premier, she was a Sales Representative at Abbott Laboratories and received several promotions to become a Regional Sales Trainer. An avid traveler, in 2001 she hit the road to explore 6 different continents and over 20 countries. After returning to the place she calls home, San Francisco, Summer easily transitioned her skills into recruiting. Originally from Venice Beach, CA she received her BA from University of California, Santa Barbara. Summer keeps herself extremely busy in San Francisco and still loves to travel to new places!
Partner
Summer joined Premier in 2003 as an Account Manager on the Direct Hire Team. Summer has achieved great success working with many of the Bay Area's top companies in the following industries - Online Advertising, SaaS, New Media, Online Solutions, and Web 2.0. Her focus is recruiting for Sales, Business Development & Account Management professionals. Prior to Premier, she was a Sales Representative at Abbott Laboratories and received several promotions to become a Regional Sales Trainer. An avid traveler, in 2001 she hit the road to explore 6 different continents and over 20 countries. After returning to the place she calls home, San Francisco, Summer easily transitioned her skills into recruiting. Originally from Venice Beach, CA she received her BA from University of California, Santa Barbara. Summer keeps herself extremely busy in San Francisco and still loves to travel to new places!
