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Jefferson brings a strong background in sales, operations, and workforce development to her new role. Originally from Chicago, she began her career working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities through workforce programs like Project Search and Ticket to Work at Milestone in Memphis. There, she helped connect individuals to meaningful employment opportunities – an experience that continues to shape her people-first approach to staffing.
Since joining HireQuest Direct in 2019 in Nashville, Jefferson has steadily advanced through the organization. Starting as a coordinator, she quickly moved into a sales role before being promoted to Regional Operations Manager, where she successfully oversaw 15 branches across multiple markets from her base in Memphis.
Now, as a franchise owner, Jefferson is excited to focus her energy on a single market – Indianapolis – where she can make a deeper, more localized impact.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about connecting people to opportunity,” said Jefferson. “Owning a HireQuest Direct office allows me to focus on one community and make a meaningful difference for both the businesses we serve and the people we put to work every day.”
Her transition from regional leadership to ownership reflects both her proven performance and her commitment to the HireQuest Direct mission: being the first call for temporary job opportunities and on-demand staffing solutions nationwide.
Rick Hermanns, President and CEO of HireQuest, shared his enthusiasm for Jefferson’s next chapter:
“Latrese has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a genuine commitment to the communities she serves. I’ve seen the impact she’s had across the markets she’s led, and I’m confident she will bring that same level of excellence to Indianapolis, a key market for our continued growth.”
As a proud locally owned and operated HireQuest Direct franchise, Jefferson’s Indianapolis office will deliver flexible staffing solutions across industries such as construction, warehousing, events, and hospitality providing businesses with dependable, work-ready crews while creating accessible job opportunities throughout the community.
About HireQuest Direct
HireQuest Direct is a leading on-demand staffing franchise with over 130 locations nationwide. Built on a promise of service and safety, HireQuest Direct connects businesses with reliable talent while creating job opportunities that strengthen local communities.
About HireQuest
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) is a franchisor of staffing and workforce solutions operating across the U.S. and international markets. Its primary divisions – HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, DriverQuest, Snelling, and TradeCorp – provide temporary, direct-hire, and contract staffing services across diverse industries, including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering.
The company’s integrated platform supports clients from on-demand labor through executive search, while maintaining a strategic investment in MRINetwork.
