OUR TEAM

Meri + John

John Jr.

What do you enjoy about the Staffing and Recruiting industry?
Everything! I have been with Emerald Staffing since 1985 – During this time, I have been able to help countless clients find their dream employee or the candidate find their dream career!

Share your favorite hang-out spot in Oregon?
Love the Oregon Coast!

It’s pizza time… What kind of pizza do you order?
Pepperoni

What are your favorite dancing shoes?
Easy, Flip Flops!

Your spirit animal is?
Squirrel!

Need an energy boost, what’s your go-to song?
Watch Tower – Dave Matthews Band – live concert version.

Any hidden talents we should know about?
Standup Comedy!

Dream vacation destination
I love to drive, so anywhere I can drive to!

Rock, paper, or scissors?
I need a third hand, too hard to decide! In an emergency, I would pick Rock.

Nick

Margaret

What do you enjoy about the Staffing and Recruiting industry?
Recruiting is like a giant puzzle. Our clients have their picture and to be able to find the right person to fit their opening gives me the satisfaction of putting that last piece of the puzzle together.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
I caught and ate a raw jellyfish straight from the ocean!

Which pets are yours on the website?
Jager, Maz and Sasha!

What’s your favorite time of year? Why?
Spring! I love getting to see all the flower’s bloom. That is also when we start seeing the sun a little bit more and you are excited for summer to start. Always has great vibes.

Share your favorite hang-out spot in Oregon?
During the summer I enjoy hanging out at the Duniway Lilac Garden with my dog

It’s pizza time… What kind of pizza do you order?
Pepperoni, black olive, & jalapeno

What are your favorite dancing shoes?
Fuzzy socks! Slipping and sliding around the floor makes it that much more fun!

Your spirit animal is?
Hawk

Dream vacation destination?
Iceland. Hiking, hot springs, waterfalls, good food. What more could a gal that’s in love with the PNW want?

Molly

What do you enjoy about the Staffing and Recruiting industry?
I love to chit-chat and talk to people all day!

Share your favorite hang-out spot in Oregon?
Por Que’ No? on Mississippi Ave. They have the best margaritas and really great vibes.

It’s pizza time… What kind of pizza do you order?
Meat Lovers

You are the biggest fan of what game or sport?
Oregon College Football

Your spirit animal is?
Lemur, aka King Julien from the movie Madagascar

Need an energy boost, what’s your go-to song?
3AM by Drama

Favorite Color?
Purple

It’s movie night, what do you watch?
Any comedy that will make me laugh!

Dream vacation destination?
The Alps in Switzerland

Mady

What do you enjoy about the Staffing and Recruiting industry?
The comradery and teamwork aspect is super rewarding. You get to help clients find the missing puzzle piece for their team, and you get to help candidates find their perfect position. You create great relationships along the way.

It’s pizza time… What kind of pizza do you order?
Right now, mushroom is my go-to!

What are your favorite dancing shoes?
Barefoot dreams socks!

Your spirit animal is?
Dobby

Need an energy boost, what’s your go-to song?
Anything ABBA

It’s movie night, what do you watch?
Pirates of the Caribbean

Katy

What do you enjoy about the Staffing and Recruiting industry?
The variety! Every day is different at Emerald – we work across a variety of industries with our clients in Portland, many who are also locally-owned businesses. It’s the best feeling to watch your community grow and succeed!

Share your favorite hang-out spot in Oregon?
Gleneden Beach!

It’s pizza time… What kind of pizza do you order?
Hawiian pizza!

You are the biggest fan of what game or sport?
Hockey! Hockey! Hockey!

Your spirit animal is?
Manatee! I’m an investigator and enjoy interacting with others to problem-solve and navigate the details.

Need an energy boost, what’s your go-to song?
Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye

Any hidden talents we should know about?
My hidden talents will remain hidden, but I am a good team member at Trivia nights!

It’s movie night, what do you watch?
I love a good comedy or action movie – Ace Ventura, Three Amigos, Austin Powers, Happy Gilmore, Anchor Man, Point Break and Road House are always on my list!

Dream vacation destination?
Anywhere in the Mediterranean, Italy, France or Scotland!

Frank

FRANK: I’m a tortoiseshell feline, and invincible!

Goose

GOOSE: I’m a forever-young 9 year-old Bernese Mountain dog that enjoys the beach life.

Poppy

POPPY: I’m new here, and the sweetest, floppiest, moppiest puppy you’ll ever meet!

Auggie

AUGGIE: I’m the floofiest Golden Retriever in all the land, and you’ll always find me next to mom and dad.

Leche

LECHE: I’m a barn kitty turned city-slicker, and you’ll find me roaming the neighborhood with all my friends.

Watson

WATSON: I’m a double Goldendoodle that cannot help but hold your hand and be a cuddle-puddle for hours on end.

Barney

BARNEY: I’m a Golden Shepherd and 100% good boy, who enjoys playing fetch for hours… Can’t stop, won’t stop.

Sookie Mae

SOOKIE MAE: I’m a feisty Snowshoe Siamese cat that will find and eat the butter on the counter, look out!

Daphne

DAPHNE: I’m the sweetest Russian Blue girl – once you’re home, we’ll talk for hours after a long day of sunbathing.

Rosemary + Jobe

ROSEMARY: I’m very engaging Australorp-mix hen and enjoy activities to provide positive communication – let’s talk until the sun goes down!

JOBE: Don’t let my morning call surprise you, I’m a Brahma rooster and love getting up in the morning to assess any possible risks before the work day starts!

Yankee

YANKEE: I’m the teeniest tiniest terrier, full of love and want – I’ll take all the attention you have!

Sasha

SASHA: I’m the prettiest long-haired calico queen, filled with all the sass and love!

Maz

MAZ: What are you looking at? I’m a Devon Rex sweetie that enjoys exploring and hanging with my human in public. Please stop and say, Hi!

Jager

JAGER: I’m the puppiest of puppers, a German Sherpherd X Retreiver love bug who enjoys hiking and all the snugs!