Meet Our Team

Sharon Hulce is President/CEO of Employment Resource Group, Inc. (ERG), a nationwide Executive Search firm based in Appleton, Wisconsin. A 27-year veteran of the Executive Search industry, Sharon founded ERG over 20 years ago to change the traditional way search was done. Ensuring ERG would never be the firm that just presents resumes, she has dedicated her company’s mission to providing thought leadership on every level, ensuring successful hires for both the company and the individual. Sharon is proud of her 27 years of “transforming lives”.

A Forbes-published author, Sharon’s book entitled A Well-Done Professional Midlife Crisis is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and SharonHulce.com. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, often sharing her life and professional experiences at countless corporate presentations, national conferences, association meetings and even a TEDx talk.

Sharon is a 2023 Wisconsin Titan CEO 100 honoree and the 2021 recipient of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service Award for her entrepreneurship and vision within the local business community. Prior to leaving the global MRINetwork, Sharon was recognized as Management Recruiters International’s Person of the Year. This award is given to a single member who made the greatest contribution to the network, worthy of recognition as “MVP” of the entire network. She has been a Top Ten Owner of the Decade, having personal billings over $20 million.

Sharon is also an Executive Board Member of The Pinnacle Society, a consortium of the country’s industry-leading recruiters and a Platinum member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), a dynamic collective of women business owners from around the world who share insights to drive game-changing experiences.

Passionate about the community she lives and works in, Sharon has served on numerous boards and was the recipient of the 2019 Walter L. Rugland Community Service Award through the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, which recognizes an individual who over many years has positively impacted the quality of life in the Fox Cities through their leadership. Additionally, ERG’s gift back to the community over its 20+ years as a company has been through its transformation of nonprofit organizations, having conducted over 90 leadership searches pro bono, resulting in over $6 million in donated search fees back to the Fox Cities.

Cal has over ten years of experience in recruiting. His diverse background of working with both the clients and candidates has enabled him to locate the most talented and passionate candidates that align with a company’s mission and culture. He loves meeting new people (always with a smile!) and helping them turn their heart’s desires into reality. Cal never meets a stranger!

Cal is a proud United States Navy veteran, having served our country in various leadership roles.

Outside of work, he and his wife, Amy, have their hands full with three daughters and a son. The family loves outdoor activities, traveling, playing games, and watching movies – popcorn is a must! If he gets personal time, Cal enjoys physical fitness, listening to music – even singing a few notes out loud (we catch him doing this), and trying all kinds of new foods whenever he can, a true foodie at heart.

Allison is ERG’s “Swiss Army Knife”! Responsible for sourcing, IT, metrics, training and culture, she spends her days working hard behind the scenes to ensure the entire team has what they need to be successful. Whether it’s searching for the high quality, professional and qualified candidates that clients have come to expect from ERG, putting together engaging employee trainings, organizing fun team building events, managing spreadsheets or fixing computers, Allison is never short on things to do!

Allison and her husband, Kholten, have both served in the military. She serves as a Lieutenant in the Army Reserves as a Human Resources Officer and appreciates the great opportunity she’s had to serve her country thus far. She takes pride in utilizing her leadership and interpersonal skills to ensure that her soldiers are always trained and prepared for anything.

In their free time, Allison and her husband enjoy hiking, watching movies and spending time with their families!

Throughout his career, Brett has developed a unique business background spanning investments, corporate finance, analytics, operations and continuous improvement. Brett strives to blend advanced analytics and strategic planning to optimize long-term performance with an emphasis on culture and employee engagement.

Continuing a family tradition of military service, Brett served in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Assaultman. This tough decision making and no-excuses environment created the foundation of his approach to leadership: putting the team first and valuing each individual like family.

Brett earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Finance major from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He has also completed a certificate program in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova and executive education from Harvard Business School.

Brett was born and raised in Appleton, and is married to his high school sweetheart, Amy. Together, they have built a wonderful family with three amazing kids.

Brooke has over ten years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and human resources, with an emphasis on manufacturing and technical roles. In addition to recruiting, Brooke has over 5 years of experience in talent marketing and social media management. Brooke is passionate about ERG's commitment to taking the time to fully understand the clients' needs in order to find the best match for a role. She is a firm believer in finding the RIGHT person for the RIGHT job. She enjoys being active in the community by volunteering with Future Neenah, having served as a past member of their Board of Directors.

Outside of the office, Brooke enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves traveling, jet skiing, listening to music and hanging out with her dog, Bella.

Jessica has spent most of her career in the education sector and is a true people-person at heart. Never afraid to strike up a conversation with anyone, she prides herself on being fully approachable and transparent. She truly enjoys meeting and learning more about people from every walk of life and where their true passions lie. As a recruiter, Jessica's number one focus is to learn everything she can about her clients' workplace culture, as well as their "must-haves" so she can perfectly match candidates with similar goals and desires to ensure her placements are a win-win for everyone!

Outside of the office, you can find Jessica involved in a number of creative endeavors, most likely sculpting or throwing pottery on her potter's wheel. She also enjoys traveling, gardening and building large-scale LEGO models/cities with her husband, Alan.

Anne has enjoyed a very successful career in the manufacturing industry, serving in roles that provided extraordinary customer service and delivery of key messages through marketing. Her desire to make lasting connections, get to know people as individuals and continually transform lives is what inspires her as a recruiter.

She is an active member of the community, volunteering her time with groups focused on assisting those in housing crisis, Angel Tree Prison Ministry and as a lay member of her church.

Outside of the office, Anne enjoys gardening, hiking park trails and visiting wineries with her husband, John.

Prior to joining ERG, Jolene enjoyed a successful career in retail leadership and sales. After quite some time in that space, she is happy to share she is finally living out her dream job as an executive recruiter helping others grow and achieve the pinnacle of success in their careers. One of Jolene's greatest achievements during her career has been through her networking, which has allowed her to build meaningful long-lasting relationships with hundreds of professionals throughout the Fox Valley and beyond.

When she is not helping others achieve their dreams, Jolene is extremely active as a Wisconsin Patient Ambassador for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. As an Ambassador, Jolene helps newly diagnosed patients and their families find the resources necessary to help them get the best care and support possible.

Jolene is also very active with several animal rescue groups and she enjoys gardening, crafting and spending time with her best friend researching genealogy.

Jeremy is a seasoned recruiting and career counseling professional with over 10 years of experience in the field. He is passionate about helping others realize their maximum potential and is energized by the important work ERG does in transforming lives.

Unlike others who may prioritize paperwork over people, Jeremy believes that building strong relationships and aligning values between clients and candidates is the key to success. His approach has proven effective, and he takes pride in his ability to connect individuals with fulfilling and rewarding opportunities.

Jeremy holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and has proudly served in the United States Army for 25 years. He continues to serve in the Army Reserve as a Command Career Counselor, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to helping others achieve their goals. As a result of his military and educational experiences, Jeremy has held numerous leadership positions and considers effective leadership as one of his core values.

When he's not working, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife Janelle, and their three children. They are a busy family, often driving their kids to various activities, traveling, attending theatrical and sporting events, and relaxing at home with their pets. Jeremy is an avid golfer and enjoys coaching his kids’ sports teams whenever possible.

Ashlynn has spent the majority of her career as the creative mind behind an NCAA Division III athletic program, leading the social media, video and multimedia operations for more than a dozen different sports. She also brings a wealth of marketing knowledge and innovative storytelling thanks in part to her time with a Minor League Baseball team and traveling golf organization.

Ashlynn has a strong background in creating visual content for social media and developing brands across platforms. She firmly believes in building connections through the digital landscape and is passionate about bringing to life the stories of each client and candidate.

Outside of the office, you can find her playing a round of golf or hiking the local trails. She enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

As ERG's HR Research Specialist, Ari assists our awesome team of recruiters with discovering top talent from across the country. She is a 2022 graduate (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, with a degree in Human Resource Management. During her time at UWO, Ari made the Dean's List several times and was an inductee to the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Hailing from Northern Minnesota, Ari has enjoyed walking, biking and hiking around the Fox Cities with her husband, Matt. They are constantly looking for new places around the area and new delicious restaurants to try. When not at the office or enjoying the outdoors, she enjoys baking, reading and playing video games with friends.