Payden Sibson graduated from Colorado State University in 2020. Before moving into recruiting, he worked in logistics and carrier sales, where he built a fast-paced, relationship-driven approach that now shapes how he works with candidates and clients alike. During his time at Phoenix Staff, Payden has focused on connecting technical talent with opportunities across infrastructure, […]
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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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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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As Phoenix Staff’s Onboarding and Placement Care Coordinator, Zayra Kanno helps keep the employee experience organized and running smoothly from onboarding through placement. With 10 years of experience in HR, operations, and onboarding, she enjoys being the person people can count on, keeping track of the details, and finding ways to make processes easier for […]
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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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Stephon Bland graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Psychology, where he was also a student‑athlete. He’s built a relationship‑driven career across recruiting and sales development, bringing strong communication skills, a team‑first mindset, and a natural ability to connect with people. Outside of work, Stephon enjoys hiking, going to sporting events, and traveling to […]
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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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