Stephen C. Dwyer has assumed the role of chief executive officer of the American Staffing Association effective today. As the fifth CEO in the association's history, Dwyer succeeds Richard Wahlquist, who retired at the end of 2025, bringing extensive senior leadership experience from his prior position as president and chief legal and operating officer.
Dwyer steps into the CEO position with deep association expertise as a longtime senior leader and chief advocate for the staffing industry. His appointment supports continued evolution of the American Staffing Association through strengthened advocacy, research, and community building to accelerate member growth in the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions sector.
"It is my great honor to step into the role of chief executive officer of the American Staffing Association, and I thank the ASA board of directors and Richard for placing their trust in me to lead this amazing organization," Dwyer said. "As we take this next step in the association's evolution, our goal is to make ASA membership indispensable by fueling staffing agencies' growth through data-driven insights, advocacy, and community. I look forward to helping the association seize the future now."
"Stephen is a fierce advocate for the staffing industry who understands the challenges and opportunities our members are facing," said Tom Gimbel, chair of the ASA board of directors. "He is the right leader at the right time and is a forward-thinking and strategic executive. I look forward to us working together to help elevate the association and industry to new heights."
This transition positions the American Staffing Association for enhanced support of members across all sectors, promoting high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices while addressing evolving workforce solutions demands.
About the American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association provides expertise to the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to accelerate member growth. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices.
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