Our Staff

  • Our Team

    Leslie
    Leslie Matthijs, CSP

    Senior Employment Specialist (Light Industrial/Skilled Trades)

    Leslie Express back in December of 2014. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching from East Carolina University and taught for the Fulton County school district in Atlanta, GA for 8 years before moving to Nashville.

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    Dana Hayden, CSP

    Director of Staffing Industrial and Skilled Trades

        Dana specializes in Sales and Portfolio Growth for the North/West Industrial and Skilled Trade Team. She graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a BA in Communications, BS in Psychology and minor in Broadcasting, World Religions and Sociology. Dana uses her education, sale experiences, and management skills to help grow the North/West team. All while helping to positively change the lives of the associates being welcomed to the office each day.

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    Rob
    Rob Atkins

    Sales Development Representative for Nashville North and Nashville West

        Rob has been a part of Express since 2017 and has been a TOP 50 sales rep the last 2 years. Finishing #4 overall in 2022. He has a bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling and is a certified Life Coach. He has lived in various cities but is one of the few born in Nashville, TN. Rob has been married to his wife Robin for 32 years. His daughter Madison, and her husband Jared, live in Franklin. Optimistic, outgoing and considerate are just a few words that describe Rob best.

    “I believe it’s all about connection and developing relationships both in business and in my personal life”

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    Claire
    Claire Jones

    Business Development Representative for Nashville West & Downtown

        Claire has been a part of Express since 2019. She has a bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications with a minor in Graphic Design from the University of Mississippi. Since coming to Express, she has been recognized as one of the top Account Managers within 800+ Express offices for 2 years! Outside of work she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends, family and her dog Ziggy. 

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    Jodi
    Jodi Evans

    Administrative Assistant

        Jodi Evans has been a Payroll and Administrative Assistant with Express since 2017. She has a bachelor's degree in education, and an associate degree in accounting. 

    "When I am not at work, I enjoy reading, music, traveling and spending time with my husband and cat."

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    Jonathan
    Jonathan Gross

    Front Office Coordinator and Industrial Recruiter

        Jonathan is passionate about delivering exceptional engagement experiences.

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