With nearly 20 years of experience in staffing and workforce solutions, Clay Pautz is a dedicated staffing expert. He began his career as an onsite staffing manager at Parallel Employment Group, where he developed a deep understanding of workforce management and customized staffing strategies. Today he is Vice President of Sales for Parallel Employment, overseeing new and existing customers. Clay has been a WASS board member since 2016 and is currently President of the Board of Directors.
Mary Pat recently celebrated 30 years with Celerity in 2024. Although she has performed a wide variety of roles in the course of her tenure, she currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources and Operations for Celerity. Mary Pat is excited about serving as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services. She is passionate about the positive difference that the staffing industry makes in the economy as a whole, and in the lives of individuals. She is delighted to support the forward progress of the industry through participation and service to WASS.
In nearly three decades with QPS, Jeri’s natural ability to build lasting and trusting relationships has allowed her to rise from a sales representative to Executive Vice President of Sales. She’s been involved in every aspect of QPS’ book of business since starting in 1996. She has made a positive impact not just on QPS and her clients, but on the lives of the people she’s helped place while starting and growing QPS’ Professional division.
A graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison, Jeri is also a member of ROW – Recruiters of Wisconsin, and also serves on the board of NAPS – the National Association of Personnel Services and Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services.
Jeri, along with her husband Marty, spend their spare time fishing, camping, gardening, and hanging out with their 5 children. She also has two dogs that love to take her for a walk.
Proudly affiliated with WASS since 2011 and having previously served on the Board of Directors for over a decade, Shelly returned as the Executive Director in 2026. With over 20 years’ experience in the staffing industry and a deep understanding of our members’ challenges and opportunities, she’s committed to supporting growth, education and thoughtful advocacy. Most importantly, she enjoys working alongside our board and members to listen, collaborate and help ensure WASS remains a strong and supportive community for staffing firms throughout Wisconsin.
As a retired member of the TRICOM management team, Shelly was dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals while fostering the growth and development of her team. With expertise in sales management, business development, and partnership cultivation, she is focused on building strong relationships and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. Passionate about mentorship and team success, she is committed to ensuring both clients and colleagues thrive in a culture built on trust, service, and shared achievement.
Eric has been with Hatch for the past 21 years and has built his career on developing strong relationships with our clients. Eric genuinely cares about the customers he supports and will do anything to help them grow their business. He thrives on solving problems, greets challenges head on and takes ownership for failures.
You will never see Eric pass the buck. He spends time to focus on finding a solution to our client’s problems, listening to their challenges and working with our internal team to lay out successful plans.
Eric is a graduate of UW Milwaukee, is a Board member of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services and can be found weekly at different networking events throughout the city. Eric is a lifelong learner and attends several conferences, stays up to date on current events and can be counted on to share the latest trends in the market.
Outside of work, Eric can be found traveling with his wife, Megan to watch his two daughters play sports. They also enjoy time with their one-year-old Bernadoodle, Bertha!
What has driven me all these years is my relationship with the staff and with the clients. It has always been my opinion that it is of the utmost importance to have individual/unique relationships with each person. No one person is the same as another so how you speak to them and how you interact with them needs to be catered to what works for them. I have enjoyed a long career at TRICOM thus far due to the opportunities each day brings. It is never boring, often challenging and always rewarding in the end. TRICOM has been a provider of learning experiences for 25+ years for me. The variety of industries the clients serve, the complexity of the relationships they have with their customers, the pain points of the clients and the needs of the staff…the entire purpose in the end is to assist people and to help them achieve their successes in life. This was the same, shared goal all along.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading and traveling to warm climates with friends and my two goddaughters, who are my pride & joy. I’m not a foodie, per se, but I enjoy experiencing all the fun and new restaurants Milwaukee has to offer, along with the vast array of music festivals in the summer.
Michael R. Gotzler is a shareholder with Littler Mendelson, P.C., the world’s largest management-side labor and employment law firm. He has focused his entire career, including 10 years as an in-house General Counsel, representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters. Mike relies on his wide-ranging practice experience, exceptional client service, and enthusiasm to identify and develop practical and real-world solutions. Mike works with employers of varying sizes and industries to focus on balancing business realities with legal compliance and risk management.
As Co-Chair of Littler’s Contingent Workforce Practice Group, Mike has particular experience and skill in responding to claims and issues surrounding joint and co-employment, the use of third-party workers, independent contractors, and outsourced HR services. He has presented at national conferences, represented businesses at White House briefings, participated on panels and has been regularly interviewed and quoted as a result.
Anne Jabusch has been with QPS Employment Group since 2006. She has spent her career at QPS, growing her legacy in the department from Marketing Assistant to Assistant Marketing Manager.
Anne has a passion for customer service, ensuring that each internal QPS employee has the best experience possible, allowing them to focus on our customers and associate employees. She strives to find a way to say yes and strongly believes in a “work hard, play hard” mentality.
Anne is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and serves on the board of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services.
Outside of work, Anne enjoys spending time with her family, being an avid reader in two book clubs and working out with her friends.
“As a seasoned professional in the light industrial staffing industry, Mike brings over 2 decades of experience to the table. His journey began in 2004 as a payroll clerk, and has since taken on increasingly complex roles, ultimately leading to his current position as President of Staff On Site. Alongside his brother, he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s focus on light industrial staffing in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Their commitment to providing top-notch services has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses in Winnebago, Boone, Rock, and Walworth Counties.
Before entering the staffing industry, Mike honed his technical skills as a PC Technician at Rockford Health System and as an Instructor at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. He held various certifications, including A+ Certified, Network+ Certified, and MCSE before entering the staffing industry. In addition to his technical expertise, he possesses a strong foundation in finance and economics, having earned a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University with a remarkable GPA of 3.99. Outside of work, he is deeply committed to his family and community. As an active volunteer at his church in Rockford, IL, he strives to make a positive impact on those around him. When not working or volunteering, Mike cherishes time spent with his loved ones, including his wonderful wife, children, and the best grandchild ever. He also stumbles on pickleball courts when given the chance! With a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and personal values, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and building lasting relationships with clients and partners alike.”
Scott Ravanesi is entering his 10th Year as Senior Vice President at Marsh McLennan Agency, who focuses primarily on the staffing industry. He’s dedicated to providing clients with long-term risk management strategies that support a healthy company culture and deliver measurable results. Scott’s prompt response time, ethical approach, and willingness to go the extra mile helps staffing agencies minimize risk and maximize the health of their organization.
Prior to joining Marsh McLennan Scott was a Marketing Representative for an A+ rated federated insurance company where he worked directly with business owners to implement risk management programs, estate and business succession planning, specialized business insurance packages and employee benefit programs.
“I enjoy being able to effectively advocate for my clients, so they can focus their time and attention on what matters most – growing their staffing business.”
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing/Management and completed a one year federated insurance program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He was a member of the Missouri Valley Football All-Conference and All-Academic Teams, as well as the Business Dean’s List.
David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the UW Madison School of Business in 1979. He joined the family business, QualiTemps, in 1980 and became owner in 1985. Under his leadership, the company expanded its services to include professional placement, HR consulting, and PEO solutions, evolving into The QTI Group in the 1990s.
David has been an active member of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS) Board since 2001 and has served on numerous professional and volunteer boards throughout his career. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, fishing, hiking, golfing, boating, and spending time outdoors.
As the Executive Director for WASS, Michelle brings experience in association management, recruiting, sales & sales leadership, consulting and various aspects of human resources, training and organizational development. She previously served in management at MRA, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Career Solutions Inc. and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Michelle served on the WASS Board for over 10 years prior to taking on the Executive Director role. Additionally, she has been involved in various professional associations throughout her career to include the American Marketing Association, Society of Human Resource Professionals and others.
Michelle earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. When not working, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
