Benjamin advances from staffing and sales into franchise ownership, bringing a passion for connecting people with meaningful work and helping local businesses meet workforce needs.
ROANOKE, VA. – HireQuest Direct, a leading provider of on-demand staffing solutions for construction and light industrial industries, is pleased to announce Brittney Benjamin as the new owner of its Roanoke, Virginia, franchise. Her journey from staffing specialist to franchise owner reflects her commitment to connecting people with opportunities and building strong customer relationships.
Benjamin began her staffing career at Express Employment, spending three years interviewing candidates and learning the workforce needs of industries ranging from skilled trades and warehousing to office positions and equipment operations. She later moved into inside sales, successfully bringing in new and returning customers each week.
Seeking a new challenge, Benjamin joined HireQuest Direct in outside sales, with support from fellow franchise owner Laurie Martin. She quickly found success and developed a passion for construction staffing and placing general labor workers in temporary and temp-to-hire positions.
For Benjamin, the most rewarding part of the business is seeing how employment can change someone’s life.
“The best part for me is the success stories,” Benjamin said. “Knowing I got someone a full-time position, when someone comes in with nothing and they leave us happy and moving up in the world.”
Now, as the owner of HireQuest Direct Roanoke, Benjamin looks forward to helping local businesses meet their workforce needs while connecting job seekers with opportunities to build better futures.
“We’re always excited to welcome new owners to the HireQuest Direct network, and it’s especially rewarding when someone who has worked within our organization takes that next step into ownership,” said Dave Gertsner, VP of Operations at HireQuest. “Brittney understands our business, values strong customer relationships, and has a genuine passion for helping people find work and advance their careers. We’re thrilled to see her take this next step and look forward to watching her grow the Roanoke operation.”
For Benjamin, franchise ownership is an opportunity she once thought was beyond her reach.
“Having the opportunity to become a franchise owner is something I never thought would be possible for someone like me. HireQuest has created a rewarding path for me to grow professionally and take the next step from team member to business owner,” she said.
Her journey highlights the opportunities for professional growth and business ownership within the HireQuest Direct network. Through franchising, individuals can build their own staffing businesses while serving local employers and creating opportunities in their communities.
To learn more about HireQuest Direct’s staffing solutions, visit HireQuestDirect.com. For franchise ownership opportunities, visit HireQuest.com.
About HireQuest Direct
HireQuest Direct is a leading on-demand staffing franchise serving construction, light industrial, and other industries with flexible workforce solutions. Its locally owned and operated franchises connect businesses with workers to meet changing labor demands while creating job opportunities in the communities they serve. HireQuest Direct is part of HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI), a global staffing and recruiting organization.
