Account Representative
Sara is a Business Development and Recruiting professional at Launch NW, where they focus on connecting businesses with reliable talent while building strong, lasting partnerships with clients. With a background spanning account management, sales, and staffing recruitment, Sara brings a well-rounded approach to understanding workforce needs and delivering effective staffing solutions.
Known for a relationship-driven mindset, Sara enjoys working closely with both clients and candidates to create successful long-term matches that support business growth and career development.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time hiking in the outdoors and relaxing with a good book.
Business Development Manager
Communication, persistence, and a growth mindset are key to Meralee’s ability to meet the needs of her clients. They have shaped her character as a person who values people above all else. After graduating college with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Meralee dedicated a year of service to Americorps working in two inner city schools. She went on to earn a master’s degree in education and had a 16-year career in teaching and educational program development. Over the last few years, she’s transitioned to the business world, including human resources, advising, and recruiting, and looks forward to building new partnerships in the Portland area.
In her free time, Meralee enjoys cooking, golf, skiing, hiking, and travel. She and her husband parent a blended family of 5 children ages 12 to 20 and reside in Newberg, Oregon.
Branch Manager
Bryan manages our westside location in Tigard, Oregon and is one of our company’s co-founders. With over 20 years experience in staffing, recruitment, and management specific to the employment placement industry, he has fostered strong, enduring relationships with local businesses. Bryan is focused on helping clients find a great place to call home where they can develop their skills even further!
Inspired by the relationships he builds and the lives he affects every day, Bryan’s goal is to provide superior customer services for his clients and candidates and the lives that they touch.
Bryan enjoys all his local community has to offer, but most relishes his time with his wife, son, and dog.
