50+ Years of QualITy Placements
People are the very heart of our business. As the first IT staffing firm in Minnesota, we’re committed to continually investing in our team, our clients, and our community. That’s what makes Placing People First more than a tag line. It’s our mission, and the key to our success.
History of ESP

Leadership

Bob Hildreth
CEO

Aaron Stratman
President

Devin Fischer
Director, Recruiting and Client Services

Shannon Kalynyuk
Recruiting Manager
OUR CORE VALUES
Awards

100 Best Companies to Work For in Minnesota
Minnesota Business Magazine
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013

Best Staffing Firms to Work For
Staffing Industry Analysts
2017

Best Places to Work
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal
2017, 2013 & 2012

Best Small Companies to Work For
Inc. Magazine
1993

Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. Magazine
2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013

Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms
Staffing Industry Analysts
2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013

Fast 50
Minneapolis- St. Paul Business Journal
2015, 2012 & 2011

Business Builder Awards
Upsize Magazine
2012

Top 25 Management Consulting Firms
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal
2015

Top 25 Executive Search Firms
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal
2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011

TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards
TechServe Alliance
2015
Affiliations: IT Placement in Partnership



Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)