SUCCESS IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT.
Stephanie Howard
President and Owner
Stephanie Howard started with Snelling Staffing Services in Savannah, Georgia in 1995 and opened the Birmingham, Alabama office in 1998. She specializes in the placement of professional, administrative and office positions on a temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire basis. Stephanie has been recognized nationally throughout her tenure as a Snelling Recruiter of the Year, Staffing Specialist of the Year, member of the Staffing Team of the Year, and Account Manager of the Year. She is a Certified Personnel Consultant and member of the Alabama Staffing Association. As President of Career and Staffing Solutions, Inc. dba Snelling Staffing Services, Stephanie gained certification as a Woman Owned Business by WBENC in 2009.
Stephanie serves on the AOM Advisory Board for Virginia College in Birmingham and the Family Self Sufficiency Program Committee for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District. She is a frequent speaker on job search techniques for the Department of Human Resources, Easter Seals, local colleges and other programs. Stephanie is a 1989 graduate of Auburn University with a Business/Marketing Degree.
Email Stephanie at [email protected]
David Howard
General Manager
David has been with Snelling Staffing Services since he and Stephanie opened the Birmingham, Alabama office in 1998. He specializes in the placement of Professional, Office Clerical and Light Industrial positions on a temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire basis. David has been recognized nationally throughout his tenure as a Snelling Recruiter of the Year, Staffing Specialist of the Year, Manager of the Year and Regional Manager of the Year in the Snelling Network. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and member of the Alabama Staffing Association. David is responsible for staff development, strategic planning, operations and implementation of company goals and objectives. David is a 1987 graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. Email David at [email protected]
Ben Howard
Branch Manager
Ben has been with Snelling since 2007, initially working as a Staffing Manager and Light Industrial Division Manager. He has extensive experience recruiting, screening, placing, and managing temporary and temp-to-hire candidates. As Branch Manager, Ben oversees the overall Operations while handling all Accounting, Payroll, Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Technology, Client Safety, and reporting functions. Email Ben at [email protected]
Sonya Ellis
Business Development Manager
Sonya Ellis joined Snelling Staffing Services of Birmingham, Alabama in 2011. She has over 14 years in the staffing and recruiting industry. In fact, she worked for Snelling Staffing Services in Akron, OH in the early 90’s. Her background includes sales and management. Sonya also has 7 years of retail management and sales experience. Her goal is to build new client relationships and well as to service and grow existing clients in the Birmingham area. Email Sonya at [email protected]
Jamie Howard
Operations Manager
Jamie has worked with Snelling since 2007, and joined the Birmingham team in March 2015. She specializes in temporary and permanent placement of light industrial and administrative positions. Jamie is a Western Kentucky University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources which has helped her excel with interviewing techniques and recruiting qualified candidates. She is passionate about the variety of clients and candidates she works with and is committed to creating a strong, long-term bond between them both. Email Jamie at [email protected]
Joni King
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Joni King joined Snelling in July 2016 as our Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. She serves as our first point of contact for candidates and handles all paperwork in addition to assisting our team with projects and all things creative. Joni is a graduate of Brown Mackie College and stays busy in her spare time consulting for various non-profit organizations in Birmingham. Email Joni at [email protected]
Whittney Taylor
Staffing Manager
Whittney Taylor started with Snelling in 2017 as a Staffing Assistant and recently moved up to a Staffing Manager role. She specializes in office and industrial placements and also assists with the pre-employment/onboarding process for our candidates. Whittney is a graduate of Stillman College with a bachelors in Psychology and also holds a graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from Walden University. She enjoys everything related to the HR Management field and her favorite motto is “treat people the way you want to be treated”. Email Whittney at [email protected]
Alecia Fox
Recruiting Assistant
Alecia Fox started working with Snelling in 2020, initially as a temporary office employee on various assignments, and joined the team permanently in 2021 as a Recruiting Assistant. Prior to working with Snelling, she worked 18 years for a local Auto Insurance Company as an Administrative Assistant/Call Center Rep in the Claims/PIP Departments. Alecia is a graduate of Herzing College with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Office/Business Administration, and also a graduate of West End High School in Birmingham. She enjoys helping and serving others. You may reach Alecia at [email protected].
Whitney Preston
Staffing Manager
Whitney Preston is a highly accomplished Staffing Manager with a strong background in clerical, warehouse, and professional placements. Whitney skillfully navigates candidates through the hiring process, effectively communicates with clients, and manages onboarding procedures. Whitney’s commitment, positive demeanor, and proactive approach allow her to establish meaningful connections between candidates and clients, ensuring an impeccable match. Email Whitney at [email protected].
