PSU - Key Persons


Alecia Ford

Job Titles:
  • Client Relations Manager
Alecia joined PSU in May 2014 as a Client Relations Manager. In this role, she develops and maintains business accounts within the surrounding Gaston, Cleveland, and Rutherford, NC counties. Alecia loves the business relationships she creates and being the liaison that helps companies find great employees. She feels these work opportunities help our local communities find meaningful employment-possibly even a better way of life -it's a Win-Win for all. Alecia enjoys meeting new people, traveling, and learning new things. She is passionate about working hard and helping provide service to our community. When not in the office, Alecia loves to cook, journal, garden, and spend time with family and friends. She also likes to paint, antique shop, and sing; and has been in several choirs through the years. She has one dog and four cats and is the "Snow White" friend to many birds and wildlife creatures.

Carmen Bridges

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Manager
Carmen has been a part of the PSU family since 2022. As the Accounting Manager, she processes payroll, performs accounts payable/receivable, and oversees the daily operation of the Accounting Department. She has 20 years of experience and received her BS in Business Administration from East Carolina University. Carmen enjoys spending time with her family and teaching yoga when not in the office.

Connie Blackwell

Job Titles:
  • Communications Specialist

Jill Leonard

Job Titles:
  • Personnel Assistant, Forest City Branch
Jill joined PSU in August 2020 as a Personnel Assistant. When you call or visit the PSU office in Forest City, Jill will most like be the first person you meet.

Marie Ruppe

Job Titles:
  • Service Manager, Forest City Branch
Marie joined Personnel Services Unlimited in 2017 and is currently the Service Manager for the Forest City branch office. She is passionate about making connections with both our clients and candidates and ensuring the experience with PSU is one to remember. In her position, Marie feels great fulfillment in building valuable partnerships and providing excellent customer service. Marie is a Certified Staffing Professional, accredited through the American Staffing Association. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, photography, and working on craft projects.

Marsha Hollifield

Job Titles:
  • Service Manager, Shelby Branch
  • Shelby Office Service Manager
Marsha is the Shelby office Service Manager who oversees daily recruiting and staffing operations. In 1996, she came to Personnel Services Unlimited seeking temporary employment. After completing several assignments, she joined the PSU Staffing team and found her dream job helping others, just like her, find great jobs and meaningful careers. Marsha has her CTS certification from the National Association of Personnel Consultants.

Melony Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Service Manager, Gastonia Branch
Melony began her career with Personnel Services Unlimited in 2006, starting as a Personnel Assistant, then Staffing Specialist, and moving into her current Service Manager role. She is a business graduate of Gaston College and a Certified Staffing Professional accredited through the American Staffing Association. She is passionate about making connections with clients and candidates to ensure their experience with Personnel Service Unlimited is one to remember. A local since 1994, she enjoys thrifting, finding unique vintage and antique items, and spending time with her family.

Michael J. Haydon

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Recruiter
Michael began his career as an Executive Recruiter with Personnel Services Unlimited in 2019. He is passionate about connecting top employers with highly skilled and well-qualified individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to move their companies forward. Michael has created long-lasting and successful relationships through his local presence, national networking, in-depth candidate screening, and understanding of his client's needs. The industries he serves include but are not limited to human resources, manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, sales and marketing, accounting, and finance positions.

Pam McCurry

Job Titles:
  • Staffing Specialist, Shelby Branch

Pamela Parker

Job Titles:
  • Staffing Specialist, Gastonia Branch
Pamela joined PSU as a Staffing Specialist in 2021. Her background is in Criminal Justice, and she has previously worked in property management. As a staffing specialist, Pamela is passionate about helping others and is glad to have a career that allows her to do just that. She loves finding the best fit for companies and our PSU candidates; she says, "It's like finding a missing puzzle piece." Pamela enjoys spending time with family, friends, and beloved pets.

Tim Blackwell - President

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • President
  • President and Owner of Personnel Services Unlimited
Tim is the President and Owner of Personnel Services Unlimited. He joined the family business in 1983 as a sales representative and became President after his mother's retirement in 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has his CTS certification from the National Association of Personnel Consultants. In addition to leading PSU, Tim is active on numerous committees and industry-related associations and has served on many local community boards. Tim has dedicated his career to helping companies solve their staffing and HR challenges by providing flexible staffing solutions. He is continually inspired by connecting great people with great jobs.

Wendy Cope

Job Titles:
  • Staffing Specialist, Forest City Branch
Wendy joined Personnel Services Unlimited, Forest City branch office, in 2017. As a Staffing Specialist, she is passionate about placing people in jobs and watching them thrive, especially those who have been desperate to work and need a second chance. Wendy has previously worked as a CNA and an office manager. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys family vacations to the beach, snuggling with her grandchildren, and attending concerts to see her favorite 80's rock/hair bands.