Melanie Theriac, RN - Founder, CEO & Managing Partner

Melanie founded Medical Staffing Solutions in 2001 and has served as CEO since our inception. Before starting Medical Staffing Solutions, Melanie was a floor nurse who took great pride in providing the highest level of patient care.

Melanie’s guiding principles are operating her business in an ethical manner and enhancing our reputation for integrity, which in turn helps us attract and retain both customers and employees. She is responsible for the strategy, management and growth of MSS, and has developed the company into a leader in the healthcare staffing industry.

Joan Reneer, RN, BSN - COO & Managing Partner, VP of Clinical Services

Joining Medical Staffing Solutions 2003, Joanie maintains responsibility for cultivating the relationships with our clients and our employees, and assuring customer success and satisfaction.

Joanie believes integrity is the cornerstone expectation that customers, employees and the public demand of us, and she manages our business with the requirement that everyone associated with Medical Staffing Solutions observe the highest ethical standards. Having obtained her BSN, Joanie brings over 20 years of experience as a nurse and serves as clinical liaison to our employees. She has worked the units and understands what is needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Brent Denbo - Vice President of Business Operations

Brent’s primary objective is to ensure that our customers and our employees achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. His guiding principles are communication, trust, and fairness, creating a challenging environment with opportunity for growth. Leading by example and treating people as individuals, Brent believes in hiring the very best people and emphasizes a focus on goals by communicating expectations effectively.

With over 17 years of experience in the staffing industry, Brent is responsible for providing the overall direction and guidance to MSS business activities with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability. He provides day-to-day direction and management to all business unit operations as well as strong leadership in mentoring and guidance to the MSS team.

Jeremy Wann - Financial Manager

A graduate of Indiana University Southeast, Jeremy brings a structured and organized approach and comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices to the MSS team. His tremendous attention to detail makes Jeremy one of MSS’s most reliable and dependable employees.

Jeremy serves as the primary contact for questions about payroll; and is committed to providing our customers with excellent service on accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and any other accounting issues that may arise.

Christy Birchler - Staffing Specialist

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Oakland City University, Christy spent the next 4 years as an HR generalist in the retail and insurance industries before joining Medical Staffing Solutions as a Staffing Specialist in May 2011.

Bringing a strong work ethic, high level of integrity and professionalism and a tireless approach to recruiting, together with Christy you will find your ideal assignment, discuss your options and explore the many opportunities that are currently available to you. Additionally, she will answer your questions about travel program structure, availability of assignments, licensing requirements and the benefits we offer.

Darlene Fisher - Therapy Staffing Manager

Darlene leads new business development and the implementation of our Therapy and Allied Staffing Services. Tasked with the goals of growing our therapy presence, Darlene brings an outstanding work ethic and excellent ability to build rapport with clients and candidates; taking the time to listen to their needs and offer staffing solutions that work.

Darlene’s role involves the recruitment of talented physical, occupational and speech-language rehabilitation therapy professionals in a variety of regions across the United States; managing a client base that consist of regional and national facilities. Joining the MSS team in November 2011, Darlene brings a well-rounded knowledge of the staffing industry and understands therapy/allied staffing trends and strategies.

Jana Mitchell - Senior Staffing Specialist

After earning her degree from Indiana State University and working in the sales industry, Jana joined MSS in 2005 and has served in various key roles for the company, performing as a “star” in every position she has assumed.

As Senior Recruiter, Jana leverages her vast network of healthcare industry connections to recruit and retain some of the best and brightest travel nurses in the industry. Nurses love working with Jana because of her warm and infectious personality and her ability to listen to the needs of her candidates. Introducing Medical Staffing Solutions services to potential travelers, Jana can answer all of your questions about program structure, availability of assignments, licensing requirements and the benefits we offer.

Melissa Willis - Senior Staffing Specialist

Melissa’s reputation as attentive, experienced recruiter is the number one reason that our employees join us…and stay with us, assignment after assignment.

With over 18 years of dedicated experience in Healthcare Recruiting, Melissa is your partner and industry expert. Together with Melissa, you will find your ideal assignment, discuss your options and explore the many opportunities that are currently available to you. Additionally, she will answer your questions about program structure, availability of assignments, licensing requirements and the benefits we offer.

Beth Schnell, LPN - Lead Scheduler

Beth served as an LPN for 16 years before joining MSS as Lead Scheduler. Beth and her scheduling team are the front line for Medical Staffing Solutions PRN business, and deal extensively with our customers and our employees 24 x 7 x 365, coordinating schedules for our clients and the placement of our employees at healthcare facilities.

As an LPN who has worked the floors for over 15 years, Beth has a unique understanding of what is needed to provide exceptional customer service and candidate relations. Beth and her team are extremely professional and client focused; and they strive to satisfy every customer and employee while achieving the highest level of customer service. Beth’s relentless pursuit towards scheduling every shift makes her one of the best schedulers in the industry.

Amanda Busch, LPN - District Manager, Central Indiana

Amanda continues her successful career as a staff LPN for Medical Staffing Solutions, joining the MSS corporate team in October 2011 as a District Manager for our Central Indiana region. With a proven reputation for being an outstanding caregiver, Amanda embraces the goal of providing outstanding customer service to our employees and clients throughout Central Indiana. She maintains responsibility for customer & employee relations, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring nurses, CNA’s and allied professionals for our Central Indiana client base.

Amanda’s extensive experience in the field as a nurse brings insight and knowledge to her daily duties, allowing her to understand and work closely with the needs of both our customers and our employees.

Linda Hutson, RN - District Manager, Hawaii Region

After Linda earned her nursing degree at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, she served as an RN at Hilo Medical Center for 10 years before starting her own medical health equipment company. Joining Medical Staffing Solutions in January of 2011, Linda is responsible for providing outstanding customer service to our employees and clients across the Hawaiian Islands. Working out of Hilo, Hawaii, Linda maintains responsibility for customer & employee relations, coordinating housing, and recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Nurses and Allied professionals for our Hawaii client base.

A lifelong resident of Hilo, Linda truly defines the “Aloha Spirit”, bringing an attitude of friendly acceptance for which the Hawaiian Islands are so famous. She is very familiar and sensitive to the various cultural and ethnic diversities in Hawaii, and strives to make our travelers experience in Hawaii both a memorable and successful one.

Renee’ Voorhees - Accounting / Human Resource Assistant

Renee’ brings a strong work ethic and detail oriented approach to handling the day to day operations of the accounting department. Serving as the accounting assistant , Renee’ is responsible for processing payroll; and is committed to providing our customers with excellent service on accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and any other accounting issues that may arise.

Renee’ also maintains responsibility for on-boarding and compliance paperwork of our clinical professionals, serving as the primary contact for questions about company policy, benefits, personnel records, grievances, licensing, or any other HR related issues.

Trish Wilson – Administrative Assistant, Logistics Coordinator

Trish joined the Medical Staffing Solutions team in June 2011, bringing an extensive background of providing high level administrative support to executives in the healthcare industry. Through her outstanding organizational abilities and her compassion and dedication to customer service, Trish provides an integral role in coordinating the activities of our busy office. She not only ensures that the day to day job of supporting our team is on task, she plays a pivotal role in connecting our employees and staff with the resources they need to best serve our clients.

Trish also serves as Logistics Coordinator for MSS. Responsible for setting up housing as well as coordinating rental cars and airfare for our travelers. Whether you’re traveling with your spouse, your friends, your entire family or your pet, Trish will provide you with excellent housing options to suit your lifestyle. No matter where you go, Trish is always available to help you get settled into your new home.

Christina Nolan – Administrative Assistant

Christina’s professional background includes experience in administrative support, human resources, and employee relations. She is the friendly voice that will regularly answer the phone when you call in, and is tasked with leading the day to day administrative demands of the office. She believes that providing exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of a successful business, and will happily answer any questions you may have, or assist you in directing your call to the appropriate person. Christina’s positive and friendly demeanor makes her a pleasure to work with during interviews and with the new employee on-boarding process.