A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Matt Owens has been in the recruiting industry for over 13 years. He joined Phoenix Staff in January 2006 and is tasked with helping develop the Technical side of the business. Matt is highly regarded for his ability to cultivate long-term relationships with candidates and his determination to identify […]
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A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Matt Owens has been in the recruiting industry for over 13 years. He joined Phoenix Staff in January 2006 and is tasked with helping develop the Technical side of the business. Matt is highly regarded for his ability to cultivate long-term relationships with candidates and his determination to identify […]
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Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Kyara Smith combines a background in IT and Human Services with a passion for helping people find their next great job. With experience in both tech and recruiting, she brings a well-rounded and energetic approach to every search. Whether she’s sourcing standout candidates or tackling new challenges, she brings […]
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Kyle is a Controller with 15+ years of experience in accounting and finance, mainly in the IT staffing world. He’s all about keeping the numbers clean, the processes smooth, and the team supported. He has a knack for taking complex financial information and making it clear, usable, and stress-free for everyone around him. When he’s […]
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Lauren Hauser is the Director of Operations at Phoenix Staff, where she supports the recruiting and sales teams, keeps internal processes running smoothly, and helps strengthen the experience for both candidates and clients. She joined the company in 2023 and loves building helpful systems, developing people, and making sure the way Phoenix Staff works always […]
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Erin has been with Phoenix Staff since 2014 as a Presentation Specialist, Start Paperwork Wrangler, Recruiter Support Team, etc. She has become the office go-to for all things needing to be-done. Erin graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors in Broadcasting, which she utilized for several years in Los Angeles working in television and […]
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Matthew first started with Phoenix Staff as a summer intern to help with our first-ever big data project. He’s also worked in sports radio and was quicker than Google on random sports stats as the “puter” for F1rst Row 60 talk show. He has a knack for social media promotion and has worked most recently […]
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John Maher is a seasoned technical recruiter in Tempe, Arizona, with a 25-year track record in the field. A graduate of the University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Communications and the University of Phoenix where he studied Business, John brings a wealth of knowledge to Phoenix Staff. When he’s not connecting top […]
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Joy Zhang graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in Environmental Science and Technology and landed in Arizona post-grad. She comes from a mortgage background and moved into the IT space 3 years ago. When she’s not working, Joy can be found at happy hour, shopping, or sculpting/painting ceramics.
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Allen Plunkett launched Phoenix Staff in 2002 with a simple belief: hiring should feel human. For more than two decades, he and his team have helped organizations ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises build stronger technology teams by focusing on relationships, integrity, and long-term fit. Allen has built a reputation for finding exceptional […]
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