Our Team
At Hire Up, we believe a business is only as strong as the people behind it.
We’re proud to be a team driven by passion, innovation, and integrity, dedicated to making a difference.
Together, we pave paths for professionals every day, turning challenges into opportunities and goals into successes.

Our Founder
Rebecca Kirkman
Rebecca Kirkman, the visionary founder and President of Hire Up Staffing, Hire Up Healthcare, and Hire Up Executive Search Services, has spent over 20 years transforming the way businesses and job seekers connect. Her mission is clear: to leave every company client, job seeker candidate, and local community better than she found them. Under Rebecca’s leadership, the company has become a trusted partner to businesses and job seekers across the U.S., offering tailored solutions that empower professionals and foster workplace excellence. She’s not only a problem-solver and creative thinker but also a champion for creating positive, gratitude-filled work cultures where teams thrive.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Rebecca is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. She was a veteran member of the Saint Agnes Women’s Club, where she helped raise funds annually for a homeless shelter. She later became a founding member of The Founders Club, a group that played a critical role in raising funds to open the Neuroscience Center in Fresno. Today, Rebecca is an active member of the Cowtown Ball committee for the American Cancer Society, where she continues to support meaningful causes.
Outside of work and philanthropy, Rebecca enjoys life with her husband and two children on her farm, riding horses through local orchards, tending her seasonal garden, and traveling the world. Whether leading her team, helping her community, or spending time with her family, Rebecca approaches life with energy, gratitude, and a passion for making a difference.
At the heart of our success is an extraordinary group of people who bring their unique talents, energy, and dedication to work every day. Together, we create a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation thrives, challenges are embraced, and goals are exceeded.
Our team isn’t just about individuals; it’s about how we come together to achieve greatness. From seasoned experts to rising stars, each member contributes to the vibrant culture that defines us. We believe in empowering our people, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the milestones we achieve along the way.
Whether it’s connecting clients to their dream teams, using cutting-edge technology to simplify processes, or supporting one another in personal growth, our team is united by a shared purpose and commitment to excellence.
Below, you’ll get to know the people who make it all happen, each one a vital part of what makes us who we are.
ASHLEY BERTSCH
Recruiting Manager
CARRIE BRYSON
VP of Operations
NICOLE DESHONG
Branch Manager
ALISHA GUTIERREZ
Recruiting Coordinator
KALI HANSON
Recruiting Assistant
ASHLEE HARTWICK
Recruiting Manager
EMILY HEBERT
Executive Payroll Coordinator
KRISTY HOLMAN
Branch Manager
KAYLA KANYAVONG
Recruiting Manager
MYRA MEDINA
Recruiting Manager
SHANNON NIX
Accounts Payable Specialist
SARA QUEZADA
Account Manager
MONICA PRUDHUME
Account Manager
RENATA SOTO
Healthcare Account Manager
CATHY WALKER
Recruiting Manager