1ST ST - Key Persons


Andy Pietrzak - VP

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Vice President

Aron Hoffman - VP

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Vice President

Kent Welch - VP

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Vice President
  • Sales

Kevin Lillie

Job Titles:
  • Technical Recruiter
Kevin joined 1 st St. NW in 2012 as a Technical Recruiter after graduating from Bethel University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business: Human Resource Management. In 2016, he was promoted to a Senior Technical Recruiter. Kevin enjoys building relationships with candidates and helping them find fulfilling careers with local companies here in the Twin Cities. In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Minnesota Twins, golfing, playing Xbox, and traveling.

Torrey Ernst - President

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • President
  • Sales
Torrey joined 1st St. NW Inc. in 1995 as a Recruiter. In 1996, he was awarded the Recruiting Manager role and moved to the Contracts Manager position in 1998. He was named Vice President in 1999 and was promoted to President in January 2006. Prior to 1st St. NW Inc., Torrey spent six years in the market research industry with Project Research, Inc. He has been featured in the Twin Cities Business Magazine for The Best of Business, a recognition for Best Employee-Of-The-Year Award, and is a Certified Staffing Professional. His duties include client development and day to day operations and activities for the company.