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Happy 11th Anniversary, Tara Robinson!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

To celebrate Tara Robinsons’s 11th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q: What is on your bookshelf?
A: The Bridgerton Series, Outlander and the Beastie Boys Book

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: It’s tie between You’ve Got Mail, Sweet Home Alabama & Tombstone

Q: What’s your favorite song?
A: Purple Rain

 

Tara is in Business Development and works in our Monroe, MI branch.  Happy Anniversary, Tara!

 

Happy 8th Anniversary, Dan Haller!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

To celebrate Dan Haller’s 8th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with him for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

 

Q: What brings you the greatest joy?
A: Being a dad!

Q: What’s your favorite band?
A: Van Halen, this is the only correct answer to this question

Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: Don’t spend too much time worrying – most things aren’t worth the time and agony you put yourself through.

 

Dan is a Staffing Specialist and works in our Sylvania branch.  Happy Anniversary, Dan!

Welcome The Newest Members of The Advance Group!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

The Advance Group is proud to introduce our two newest members – Crystal Wyatt and Jamie Center!

Crystal Wyatt –

Crystal joins The Advance Group as a Staffing Coordinator in the Monroe branch.  She began her career at La-Z-Boy in customer service working in the call center and most recently worked in the finance department at Backyard Products.  Here is a fun fact, before becoming part of the Advance “staff”, she worked as a contract employee through us and was hired in by 2 of Monroe’s top employers! When Crystal called us looking for her next opportunity, we knew we would be lucky to have her as part of our internal team!

 

Jamie Center –

Jamie Center joined The Advance Group bringing more than 20 years of experience in various Accounting and Leadership roles. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies. Prior to joining The Advance Group, Jamie was a member of the executive leadership team of a small manufacturing company where she directed the Accounting, Human Resources and Information Technology functions. She is an avid runner and health nut and is currently training to run a half-marathon later this year.  We are so excited to have her part of our Leadership Team!

Want to work with these or any members of The Advance Group team? Contact us today!

 

 

Preventive Care – It’s Time to Get Back on Track

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Has the Pandemic Paused Your Focus on Preventive Care?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made plenty of recommendations and offered guidance regarding COVID over the past year. Did you know that they also track statistics related to preventive care? According to the CDC, 7 out of 10 Americans will die each year from chronic diseases (https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/), many of which are preventable.

Preventive care is used to detect illnesses and diseases early. This can help you avoid or better control your health problems by catching them early. Preventive care is all about maintaining wellness and good health. We all want that, don’t we? Your primary care physician (PCP) will perform services, such as a physical exam, screenings, laboratory tests and immunizations. But your wellness initiatives should not stop there. A healthy lifestyle also includes exercise, diet and sleep quality.

What Can You Do to Get Started?

  • Contact your PCP to get that annual physical and blood work completed.
  • While you are scheduling appointments, contact your dentist for a cleaning and your vision provider for an eye exam. Sometimes, these providers can detect underlying health concerns.
  • Incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. Start with a 30-minute walk. Getting outside will improve your emotional wellness in addition to physical wellness.
  • Pay attention to what you eat. Make sure that you are getting enough fruit and vegetables daily. Avoid eating too close to bedtime.
  • Get a good night’s rest. Be cautious of blue light exposure. (https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-health)

Most health plans must cover a set of preventive services at no cost to you. Lists are available for adults, women and children (https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits/).

What are you waiting for? Take steps today to improve your overall wellness and get those preventive care visits.

 

 

Happy 5th Anniversary, Niki Schroeder!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

To celebrate Niki Schroeder’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 is the best advice you’ve been given?
A: If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it.

Q: What charity do you support?
A: Acoustics for Autism. This is a great organization that provides scholarships to local families in need of funding for various therapies for their children with autism.

Q: What quote do you live by?
A: And though she be but little, she is fierce.

 

Niki is in Client Services and works in our Sylvania branch.  Happy Anniversary, Niki!

Happy 9th Anniversary, Mindy VanAcker!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

To celebrate Mindy VanAcker’s 9th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session. Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

 

Q: What should everyone try at least once in their life?

A: Dancing in the rain!

Q: What quote do you live by?

A: “The Secret, is to surround yourself with people who make your heart smile. Its then, only then that you’ll find Wonderland”

Q: What’s your favorite song?

A: Eagles – Hotel California

 

Mindy is a Michigan Branch Manager and works in our Southgate and Monroe branches.  Happy Anniversary, Mindy!

Happy 7th Anniversary, Heather Fisher!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

To celebrate Heather Fisher’s 7th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

 

Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given?

A: My dad taught me that every person in the world is unique and has something special to offer. It’s my choice as to whether I take the time to discover that in people or miss out. When I was younger, I used to tease my dad that he would talk to anyone. Now, my husband says that same thing about me. Some of my best conversations have been with complete strangers. I have gained some great wisdom through the years. This picture is the last one that I took with my dad. It is a constant reminder to keep being me and looking for the good in others.

 

Q: What brings you the greatest satisfaction?

A: Checking items off of a task/to do list. If I complete a task that wasn’t on the list, I write it down just so I can check it off.

 

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: Go hiking with my husband, Jeff, and our 2 dogs, Thane and Beatrice. It always relaxes me and provides time to connect.

 

Heather is a Human Resources Coordinator and works in Corporate.  Happy Anniversary, Heather!

Happy 7th Anniversary, Renee Trombly-DuBois!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

 

To celebrate Renee Trombly-DuBois’s 7th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session.  Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q:What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: Travel , read, walk ,being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends


Q: What quote do you live by?

A: Being negative only makes your journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it.


Q: What’s your favorite holiday?

A: Christmas. While I love giving spontaneously throughout the year, there’s something extra special about the Christmas season. I love the joy and spirit of giving that surrounds this holiday.


Q: What would you like remembered about you?

A: My sense of humor, generosity, love of animals, and being someone who works hard but makes family and friends a priority

 

Renee is a Staffing Specialist and works in our Sylvania branch.  Happy Anniversary, Renee!

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