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The Advance Group Hired Janet Johnson as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Johnson brings with her nearly 30 years of staffing industry experience from the Midwest markets. She has worked with both government and the private industry. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Public Relations and Advertising from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

In her role prior to joining The Advance Group, Johnson helped grow a family-owned firm to become the premier staffing, consulting and PEO services firm in Wisconsin with 120 employees, 1100 temporary staff and 1500 PEO employees. Johnson serves on the board of directors for Affiliated Staffing Group (ASG) and Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services.

Stacey Bigelow, President and CEO of The Advance Group, said, “We’re very excited to have Janet on board. Her depth of experience, knowledge and leadership capabilities will highly complement our growing team of staffing professionals.”

More information about Janet Johnson can be found at advanced-group.instaging.io/.

The Advance Group specializes in providing staffing services to the Ohio and Michigan markets, with a focus in manufacturing, skilled trades, direct hire and administrative/clerical roles. They are proud to be a woman-owned and operated staffing agency that understands the business needs and challenges of the communities they serve. For more information, contact The Advance Group at 419-882-7646.

 

 

Happy 5th Anniversary, Ryann Francis!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

To celebrate Ryann Francis’s 5th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

 

Q: What’s your favorite holiday?
A: Halloween is my absolute favorite time of the year. The weather is beautiful & it’s a time to eat a lot of candy. I am also extremely creative and love to decorate so this is the time to be silly, dress up however and make the family dress up as a group.

 

Q: What pet would you love to have?
A: I would love to have a finger monkey or some short of monkey. If I were to have a pet that was more cost efficient though I would have a ferret.

 

Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: I would tell my younger self to focus more on the things that make you happy instead of always trying to make others happy first. I would also tell my younger self to keep going and keep your head up because there are great things out there that you will accomplish, never give up. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t because you absolutely can.

 

Ryann is a Staffing Specialist and works in our Monroe, MI branch.  Happy Anniversary, Ryann!

Congrats to The Advance Group Grads!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

The Advance Group wants to offer a sincere “Congratulations” to all our graduating friends, family and associates. Below are some of our own grads from The Advance Group family.

Tyler VanAcker graduated from the JC/LISD Academy.  This a middle college program with Jackson College and Lenawee County public schools that offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credits in a post-secondary learning environment. Tyler graduated with his high school diploma and associate’s degree in Science/Mathematics. Tyler will be attending University of Toledo in the fall with a major in biology as a pre-med student. (Pictured above with his proud mama Mindy VanAcker, the manager of our Michigan branches.)

Ryan is a 2021 graduate of Ida High School in Ida, MI. She is in the process of applying to work for the National Parks in Arizona for a few seasons. After that, her goal is to complete her certification as a Veterinary Assistant at Monroe County Community College. Ryan’s mom is Renee Trombly-Dubois, a Staffing Specialist in our Sylvania branch.

Refer a Friend and Enter to Win One of Four Exciting Prizes!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Know anyone looking for work?

Click to visit our “Refer a Friend” page! You will be eligible for our referral bonus AND entered into a drawing for their choice of the following:

  • 2 pack of Cedar Point tickets (plus parking)
  • 4-person Mud Hens package
  • Detroit or Toledo Zoo 4-person package
  • $100 Visa giftcard

Want to enter today? Click here!

The prize drawing will be held live on Facebook at 4 p.m. on July 16.

You can receive 1 entry per person you refer who registers and interviews with our team.

 

 

Happy 10th Anniversary, Linda Roth!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

To celebrate Linda Roth’s 10th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q: What brings you the greatest joy?
A; Spending time with family! There’s nothing better than when all of my kids are in town and I can see them all together. Lately I’ve also been blessed to also get to spend time with my first grandson!

Q: What quote do you live by?
A; Life is short, be happy. You are in charge of your own happiness, so if you’re not happy, you need to make a change!

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I like to keep busy! I like running, biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, just about any kind of travel! I also love going to sporting events and concerts

 

Linda is a Recruiting Operations Manager.  Happy Anniversary, Linda!

Happy 2nd Anniversary, Nick Hughes!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

To celebrate Nick Hughes’s 2nd year with The Advance Group, we sat down with him for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q: What is on your bucket list?
A: Remote fly in fishing trip in Canada

Q: What charity do you support?
A: St Jude Children Hospital

Q: What is the one thing you wish you knew when you were younger?
A: Everyone is trying to figure “it” out. No one is born with experience.  You don’t know if you like something or are talented at something until you try. Even the best scientists, doctors, actors and actresses, musicians, parents and athletes are still learning as they go.

 

Nick is a Staffing Specialist at our  Sylvania, OH branch. Happy Anniversary, Nick!

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