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Connect with AP Professionals to learn more about how we can help find the top-level talent you need, or your perfect job fit, right here in town.
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With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment and staffing industry, Kelly leads the operations of our original flagship office headquartered in the Walker Center. She joined AP Professionals in 2004. In 2016, she became an equity partner of the Advantage Business Exchange, a trusted one-stop venue for all of our consumer, commercial and government clients by enabling direct access to all of our premium resources.
Kelly is a dynamic sales and marketing professional with an extensive professional network. Niche markets include Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Engineering, IT , Administrative and Healthcare. Furthermore, Kelly has made a lasting commitment to serve in the community and serves on several boards and committees. Consistent with AP’s motto, she strives to develop relationships that last a lifetime.
SUNY College at
Buffalo Business Management
With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment and staffing industry, Kelly leads the operations of our original flagship office headquartered in the Walker Center. She joined AP Professionals in 2004. In 2016, she became an equity partner of the Advantage Business Exchange, a trusted one-stop venue for all of our consumer, commercial and government clients by enabling direct access to all of our premium resources.
Kelly is a dynamic sales and marketing professional with an extensive professional network. Niche markets include Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Engineering, IT , Administrative and Healthcare. Furthermore, Kelly has made a lasting commitment to serve in the community and serves on several boards and committees. Consistent with AP’s motto, she strives to develop relationships that last a lifetime.
SUNY College at Buffalo Business Management
Technical Search and Operational Excellence, is a division of AP. Professionals of Western New York. Ron has been with the firm since October of 1997, and specializes in Engineering, CAD Design, Manufacturing Operations, and Organization Performance Excellence. Prior to joining AP., Ron worked as Business Manager for PC Industrial Design, A CAD Design Firm; as Project Manager with the Engineering Firms’ Hatch Associates and Hibbard Engineers; and as Contract Administrator with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority on the Buffalo Light Rail Rapid Transit Project.
Ron earned a Business Management Degree from Canisius College and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University at Buffalo Law School.
University at Buffalo Law School
-Juris Doctor Degree
Canisius College BS, Business
-Management
Technical Search and Operational Excellence, is a division of AP. Professionals of Western New York. Ron has been with the firm since October of 1997, and specializes in Engineering, CAD Design, Manufacturing Operations, and Organization Performance Excellence. Prior to joining AP., Ron worked as Business Manager for PC Industrial Design, A CAD Design Firm; as Project Manager with the Engineering Firms’ Hatch Associates and Hibbard Engineers; and as Contract Administrator with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority on the Buffalo Light Rail Rapid Transit Project.
Ron earned a Business Management Degree from Canisius College and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University at Buffalo Law School.
University at Buffalo Law School
-Juris Doctor Degree
Canisius College BS, Business
-Management
Ron is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Engineering Society of Buffalo and the Technology Advisory Board of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District. Ron is a member of the American Society of Quality.
Carrie has recently joined the APX team as our Director of National Sales, to carry our spectrum of workforce, technology, and business solutions, nationwide! With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the staffing industry, Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for driving impactful solutions. Carrie’s decision to join APX stems from her deep alignment with our company’s mission and vision, relationships that last a lifetime. She describes APX as “finally meeting her match,” a place where her dedication to understanding and driving solutions for our customers’ unique business goals finds full expression. Outside of her professional endeavors, Carrie cherishes time with her husband, two sons, and two beloved dogs. Her interests span from culinary arts and home brewing to outdoor adventures in Clarence’s pitches and football fields, hiking, and tending to her family farm.
BA, Psychology SUNY at Buffalo
BA, Sociology SUNY at Cortland
Carrie has recently joined the APX team as our Director of National Sales, to carry our spectrum of workforce, technology, and business solutions, nationwide! With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the staffing industry, Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for driving impactful solutions. Carrie’s decision to join APX stems from her deep alignment with our company’s mission and vision, relationships that last a lifetime. She describes APX as “finally meeting her match,” a place where her dedication to understanding and driving solutions for our customers’ unique business goals finds full expression. Outside of her professional endeavors, Carrie cherishes time with her husband, two sons, and two beloved dogs. Her interests span from culinary arts and home brewing to outdoor adventures in Clarence’s pitches and football fields, hiking, and tending to her family farm.
BA, Psychology SUNY at Buffalo
BA, Sociology SUNY at Cortland
With over two decades of unwavering dedication to Talent Acquisition and Human Resources across diverse industries, Holly is not just a seasoned professional but a true champion of organizational success.
Her passion for nurturing talent and talent sourcing initiatives has consistently set her apart throughout her career. Holly’s expertise in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, and HR policy development is unparalleled. She thrives on managing complex staffing needs, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and implementing initiatives that propel business growth while ensuring employee satisfaction remains at the forefront.
Returning as a boomerang to APX Executive Staffing, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge acquired during her tenure here before embarking on her California adventure with her family. Her homecoming to Buffalo, NY marks a pivotal moment for us as we prepare to elevate our recruitment for both local clients and bolster sourcing strategies to a national level.
Her passion, experience, and strategic vision will undoubtedly drive our continued success and growth. Together, we’re poised to achieve new heights and exceed expectations in the dynamic world of staffing!
Amy has over 20 years of experience as a Professional Recruiter, specializing in IT placements. She joined the AP team in September 2017 as Placement Director for the IT Division. Amy is an accomplished, ambitious professional with full life cycle recruiting experience and a strong passion for helping people. With her proven ability to network she is able create and maintain long-term partnerships, building relationships that last a lifetime.
Information Technology Placement Director
Amy has over 20 years of experience as a Professional Recruiter, specializing in IT placements. She joined the AP team in September 2017 as Placement Director for the IT Division. Amy is an accomplished, ambitious professional with full life cycle recruiting experience and a strong passion for helping people. With her proven ability to network she is able create and maintain long-term partnerships, building relationships that last a lifetime.
Information Technology Placement Director
Molly Kinkel has joined APX Executive Staffing as our Wellness Program Lead. In this role, Molly will help us design and implement a wellness series, called “Work Well”, with our first workshop focusing on breathwork, a powerful tool for reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall performance in the workplace.
Molly brings a unique perspective on the evolving nature of work. With two decades of digital strategy and marketing experience, Molly has engaged and inspired diverse teams across multiple verticals. She has spent most of her post college years exploring health and wellness solutions to support her personal health. In 2020, she found an effective way to manage stress and improve mental health for employees and their leadership teams across all organizations, large and small with breathwork.
Molly has been passionate about bringing this accessible and transformative tool to organizations, helping teams achieve greater resilience, focus, and productivity.
B.A. Speech Communications Ithaca College
Pause Breathwork Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator
Molly Kinkel has joined APX Executive Staffing as our Wellness Program Lead. In this role, Molly will help us design and implement a wellness series, called “Work Well”, with our first workshop focusing on breathwork, a powerful tool for reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall performance in the workplace.
Molly brings a unique perspective on the evolving nature of work. With two decades of digital strategy and marketing experience, Molly has engaged and inspired diverse teams across multiple verticals. She has spent most of her post college years exploring health and wellness solutions to support her personal health. In 2020, she found an effective way to manage stress and improve mental health for employees and their leadership teams across all organizations, large and small with breathwork.
Molly has been passionate about bringing this accessible and transformative tool to organizations, helping teams achieve greater resilience, focus, and productivity.
B.A. Speech Communications Ithaca College
Pause Breathwork Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator
Jessica originally started with the AP team in January of 2011 as an Intern in the Rochester, NY office. After she graduated from St. John Fisher College, in 2012, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Concentration in HR and Marketing, and a Minor in International Studies, she joined the Buffalo team permanently. In 2013, Jessica moved out of state. During her time out of state, she gained 5 years of additional staffing experience. She rejoined the AP Buffalo team in 2018 as a Placement Director for the Administrative Division. Happy to be back with AP Professionals and back in Buffalo, Jessica uses her 8+ years of combined experience to connect people with great opportunities and provide clients with the best possible candidates and service.
St. John Fisher College
BS, Business Management, Concentration in HR & Marketing
Jessica originally started with the AP team in January of 2011 as an Intern in the Rochester, NY office. After she graduated from St. John Fisher College, in 2012, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Concentration in HR and Marketing, and a Minor in International Studies, she joined the Buffalo team permanently. In 2013, Jessica moved out of state. During her time out of state, she gained 5 years of additional staffing experience. She rejoined the AP Buffalo team in 2018 as a Placement Director for the Administrative Division. Happy to be back with AP Professionals and back in Buffalo, Jessica uses her 8+ years of combined experience to connect people with great opportunities and provide clients with the best possible candidates and service.
St. John Fisher College
BS, Business Management,
Concentration in HR & Marketing
My husband and I remain busy spending time with our three young children! We enjoy being active by running and getting outside as much as possible with the kids. Our weekends are now filled with t-ball games and dance classes, and we love it.
Ashley started her career in the fashion industry as early as 15 which has inspired her to fulfill her passion for individuality and creativity. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge in the industry, she has harnessed her organizational, customer service, and leadership skills. That experience combined with obtaining her BA in Psychology in 2017 has led to her current role with AP Professionals of WNY where she is a passionate HR professional dedicated to understanding the psychology of people and what motivates them, to best help them into the right careers.
SUNY Buffalo State BA,
Psychology
Ashley started her career in the fashion industry as early as 15 which has inspired her to fulfill her passion for individuality and creativity. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge in the industry, she has harnessed her organizational, customer service, and leadership skills. That experience combined with obtaining her BA in Psychology in 2017 has led to her current role with AP Professionals of WNY where she is a passionate HR professional dedicated to understanding the psychology of people and what motivates them, to best help them into the right careers.
SUNY Buffalo State BA,
Psychology
Amy joins the APWNY family as Director of Recruiting in our Administrative Division. Amy is a self-motivated, organized, and ambitious leader who prides herself on strong communication skills and relationship building. Her background is in administration, marketing, and organizational leadership. Amy graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Walden University with a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction and has a B.S. Degree from Fredonia University in Education. The positive energy and work ethic she brings to the AP team is monumental. With her education and successful life experiences she has a multitude of transferable skills that make her the ideal recruiter for businesses and candidates alike.
BAS, Fredonia University
MAS, Walden University
Amy joins the APWNY family as Director of Recruiting in our Administrative Division. Amy is a self-motivated, organized, and ambitious leader who prides herself on strong communication skills and relationship building. Her background is in administration, marketing, and organizational leadership. Amy graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Walden University with a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction and has a B.S. Degree from Fredonia University in Education. The positive energy and work ethic she brings to the AP team is monumental. With her education and successful life experiences she has a multitude of transferable skills that make her the ideal recruiter for businesses and candidates alike.
BAS, Fredonia University
MAS, Walden University
Phil has been with the Advantage Company since 2012, but in July of 2019, joined AP Professionals of WNY as a staffing professional specializing in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Phil brings relationship development and leadership as a Placement Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, an Associate’s in Criminal Justice and a Paralegal Degree, all of which contribute to outstanding knowledge of compliance, customer service, and strong communication skills. Phil also has a background in competitive sports, both hockey and baseball, and is passionate about giving back to the community by volunteering his time for various non-profit organizations. Phil is motivated to help people build a career and does so with care, concern, and empathy.
Bachelor of Arts From SUNY Buffalo
Phil has been with the Advantage Company since 2012, but in July of 2019, joined AP Professionals of WNY as a staffing professional specializing in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Phil brings relationship development and leadership as a Placement Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, an Associate’s in Criminal Justice and a Paralegal Degree, all of which contribute to outstanding knowledge of compliance, customer service, and strong communication skills. Phil also has a background in competitive sports, both hockey and baseball, and is passionate about giving back to the community by volunteering his time for various non-profit organizations. Phil is motivated to help people build a career and does so with care, concern, and empathy.
Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Buffalo
David Drabinski is a Placement Director for the Engineering & Information Technology Division. He focuses on business development and recruiting for mid to executive-level contracts and direct hire engineering and information technology placement. David recently moved back to his hometown of Buffalo, New York, after 14 years in California. I am glad to be back in Western New York. Helping people find their dream jobs and companies hire the perfect candidate. I truly believe in making relationships that last a lifetime.
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts – 2005
California State University at Bakersfield
Single Subject Teaching Credential – 2010
Concordia University at Irvine
Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration Credential – 2016
University of San Diego
Career Technical Education Credential in Engineering and Marketing- 2020
David Drabinski is a Placement Director for the Engineering & Information Technology Division. He focuses on business development and recruiting for mid to executive-level contracts and direct hire engineering and information technology placement. David recently moved back to his hometown of Buffalo, New York, after 14 years in California. I am glad to be back in Western New York. Helping people find their dream jobs and companies hire the perfect candidate. I truly believe in making relationships that last a lifetime.
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts – 2005
California State University at Bakersfield
Single Subject Teaching Credential – 2010
Concordia University at Irvine
Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration Credential – 2016
University of San Diego
Career Technical Education Credential in Engineering and Marketing- 2020
I have two wonderful kids, an 11-year-old named Chase and an eight-year-old daughter named Dailyn. I love to coach both of my kid’s soccer teams. I am super active whether it’s playing sports, hiking or going on any adventure. In the summer I love to be on the lake in any shape or form and in the winters at my cabin in Ellicottville.