Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Staffing Solutions
At Epitec, we have dedicated nearly five decades to transforming staffing into a deeply personal experience. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, our journey began with a vision to connect talented individuals with meaningful opportunities. As one of the largest privately held, women-owned staffing firms in the U.S., we combine extensive industry expertise with a high-touch approach to deliver tailored solutions. Our commitment to excellence has earned national recognition, including being named a strategic supplier to Fortune 500 companies and consistently voted a Best and Brightest Company to Work For. We specialize in IT, engineering, and professional staffing, supporting industries such as automotive, finance, healthcare, and technology.Our team operates across the country, from Chicago to San Francisco, driven by core values that emphasize discovery, tenacity, and collective success. By prioritizing listening and understanding client cultures, we ensure every placement aligns with both professional qualifications and organizational values. Our services span contingent talent, employer of record solutions, direct hire placements, statement of work projects, and executive search. This enduring focus on personalized service has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in workforce solutions.
Services
Contingent Talent
Employer of Record
Direct Hire
Statement of Work
Executive Search
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly five decades of staffing expertise.
- Our team provides personalized, high-touch candidate matching.
- We serve Fortune 500 companies nationwide.
- We maintain a certified women-owned business status.
- Our services cover IT, engineering, and professional staffing sectors.
Associations and certifications
- Women's Business Enterprise Council
Services
Contingent Talent
Our Contingent Talent service delivers scalable workforce solutions by connecting businesses with pre-vetted professionals for short-term or project-based needs. This service ensures rapid deployment of skilled workers in IT, engineering, and professional sectors while maintaining compliance and performance standards.
Employer of Record
The Employer of Record service handles payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance for temporary workers. This solution allows companies to focus on core operations while we manage HR responsibilities, reducing administrative burdens and ensuring legal adherence for contract employees.
Direct Hire
Direct Hire solutions identify top-tier candidates for full-time positions, combining industry expertise with cultural alignment assessments. Our process streamlines recruitment for critical roles, ensuring long-term fit and minimizing turnover through thorough candidate evaluation and client consultation.
Statement of Work
Statement of Work services deliver structured project execution with defined deliverables and performance metrics. This model provides cost predictability and accountability for complex initiatives, ensuring transparent management of timelines, resources, and quality outcomes across technology and engineering engagements.
Executive Search
Executive Search specializes in identifying C-suite and senior-level leaders who drive organizational transformation. Our process combines industry knowledge with rigorous vetting to place executives aligned with strategic vision, corporate culture, and long-term growth objectives for Fortune 500 clients.
People
Jerry Sheppard
Founder and Chair
Jerry Sheppard founded Epitec in 1978 as Comprehensive Data Processing, evolving the company into a leading staffing firm. His vision established the core principle of personalized staffing solutions that continues to guide the organization's growth and success.
Josie Sheppard
CEO
Josie Sheppard leads Epitec as CEO with decades of industry experience. She drives strategic growth while maintaining the company's founding commitment to personalized service, ensuring alignment with market demands and client needs across diverse sectors.
Rebecca Bray
President
Rebecca Bray serves as President, overseeing operational excellence and client relationships. With extensive staffing industry leadership, she focuses on expanding service offerings and maintaining Epitec's reputation as a trusted partner for workforce solutions nationwide.
Tony Hollamon
Executive Vice President
Tony Hollamon directs strategic initiatives as Executive Vice President. His leadership emphasizes innovation in staffing methodologies and technology integration, ensuring Epitec remains competitive in delivering high-quality talent solutions to Fortune 500 clients.
Mark Ruma
COO
Mark Ruma oversees daily operations as Chief Operating Officer. He focuses on process optimization and service delivery efficiency, leveraging his extensive experience to maintain operational excellence while supporting Epitec's growth across multiple industry verticals.
Questions
What industries does Epitec specialize in?
Epitec specializes in IT, engineering, and professional staffing across automotive, finance, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
How does Epitec ensure quality placements?
We combine nearly five decades of expertise with personalized assessments to match candidates' skills and cultural alignment with client needs.
Are Epitec's services available nationwide?
Yes, we operate across the U.S. with team members in Southfield, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and other key locations.
What staffing solutions does Epitec offer?
We provide contingent talent, direct hire placements, executive search, statement of work projects, and employer of record services.
Is Epitec a certified women-owned business?
Yes, we are certified by the Women's Business Enterprise Council as a women-owned staffing firm.
How does Epitec support Fortune 500 companies?
We deliver tailored workforce solutions to Fortune 500 clients through strategic partnerships and industry-specific expertise in critical hiring needs.
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