Jared DeRuby
Motto: Do what you say you’re going to do.
Jared is a 4th generation electrician, construction staffing expert, and U.S. Marine. After nine years in leadership roles with some of the nation’s largest workforce companies, he started Talent Corporation in 2017 with a vision to create a staffing business where people come first. He has worked hard to grow the company ever since. Away from the office, Jared plays ice hockey, golf and practices yoga.
Eric Waite
Motto: Being humble is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.
Driven by a tireless work ethic and blue-collar background, Eric’s ambition led him from work as a golf caddy at 12 years old to bartender and cook by 15. He started in the staffing industry in 2006 and over the years has become a staffing master, leading recruiting, operations, and sales teams across the country. Eric joined Talent Corps in early 2018 where he leads the executive team and day-to-day operations. Eric and his wife recently relocated to Texas and are proud parents of their son, Ollie. In their spare time, they love travel, adventure, and sports.
Bob Brandon
Motto: Process removes emotion.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business from New England College where he played hockey, Bob spent five years competing in the minors chasing his passion. He began his professional career and spent 17 years in the financial services industry where he held regional leadership roles across the United States. He was attracted to Talent Corporation in 2018 when Jared introduced the company vision and high growth potential. Away from Talent Corporation, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children.
Richard Webb
Motto: Let me show you the why.
Richard has spent his career in the people industry, progressing from recruiter to senior operations positions over the last 22 years. He recently joined the Talent Corporation executive team in a C-level operations role that is the capstone of his career to date. Richard, Big Dog to his friends, is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned an executive certificate in leadership/management from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife are the parents of three-year-old twins.
Ed Reusch
Motto: Ability is important. Dependability is critical.
Ed is an experienced leader with a broad skill set including extensive financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, banking, and contract administration. He brought his proven track record to Talent Corporation in 2018 following 23 years with the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars. Ed earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA from The University of Dallas. His competitive drive and will to win are an ideal fit with the culture and spirit of Talent Corporation.
Martha Hernandez
Motto: Life is what you make it.
Martha was the second employee to join Talent Corps in 2017. She started as a field associate and was recruited as Corporate Office Manager in 2018. Her promotion to Human Resources came in 2020. She has watched the company grow over the years and enjoyed working on building the HR policy and process infrastructure. Martha’s background in construction and her passion for work shine through to her coworkers, field associates and customers.