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
Best Staffing Firms to Work For
Staffing Industry Analysts
2017, 2023, 2024
100 Best Companies to Work For in Minnesota
Minnesota Business Magazine
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013
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)