Mark Stickle, founded Stickle & Associates in December of 1992. A graduate of Guilford College with degrees in Political Science and History, Mr. Stickle joined Nationwide Personnel Service as a recruiter in early 1980 after working in the Steel industry as a Manufacturers Representative. In 1985, he became the Managing Partner of Nationwide Personnel, a staffing and recruiting firm that specialized in the Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Manufacturing industries. During this period he was top producer in this firm and led the company to record profits and sales.

Mr. Stickle's focus was both in contingency and retained search. He had extensive experience in staffing and recruiting for a variety of industries while concentrating on searches in the Technical, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance fields. Mr. Stickle was a Member of TAPPI and spoke to industry regarding issues that affect long term employee retention and staffing trends.

Mary Winslow Stickle, wife of Mark Stickle, is the owner and President of Stickle & Associates,Inc. She brings management and marketing skills to our team, drawing on her experience in real estate, education, finance and personnel management. She is a North Carolina native and attended Guilford College in Greensboro,NC.

Harrison Stickle joined Stickle & Associates in August of 2007. A graduate of Appalachian State University with degrees in Finance and Risk & Insurance, Harrison spent four years in the financial services industry where he consistently reached or exceeded firm goals.

With Stickle & Associates, Mr. Stickle will be heading up our Financial Services Division. He will be responsible for working with and aiding our candidates in addressing issues regarding the transfer and rollover of their 401k, pension or retirement programs. In addition, he will be able to provide insurance services to help bridge the gap from employers and to address any additional needs.

Mr. Stickle will also be providing recruiting and staffing services to key clients as well as working in financial services.

Robert Stickle joined Stickle & Associates in September of 2005. Prior to joining Stickle & Associates, Robert attended Western Carolina University and worked for Chevrolet for two years as a Sales Representative.

His areas of expertise have been in the staffing and recruiting of Technical, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering professionals for the Pulp & Paper and Building Products industries. He has been able to consistently meet the demands and staffing schedules of his clients while being able to provide one-on-one attention to his candidates.

Robert works diligently, advocating both the interests of the candidate and the client to ensure that the interview process and transition to new employer/employee relationship goes smoothly and in a timely fashion.

Chad Wheeler joined Stickle & Associates in March of 2009. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Psychology, Chad spent two years working for Maxim Health Care Services as Senior Nurse Recruiter. In 2008, he became the Executive Health Care Consultant for Orion Health Professionals. In both roles he was a top producer and an excellent leader that helped drive his companies sales.
With Stickle & Associates, Mr. Wheeler will be heading up our Health Care Division. His areas of expertise have been in the staffing and recruiting of Nurse Practitioner's, Physician Assistant's, and Nurse Manager's/Director's throughout the entire health care industry. Chad prides himself on building long lasting relationships by providing win-win situations for both clients and candidates.