EPCglobal appoints Robin Wappler

operations manager for Houston office

EPCglobal, an international recruitment and staffing-solutions firm focused solely on the engineering and construction industries, is pleased to announce that Robin Wappler is the new Operations Manager for the companyís Houston office.

Wappler brings to EPCglobal 14 years of experience in staffing, with extensive background in the recruiting of engineers, designers, industrial business managers and construction/craft personnel. She was formerly employed by Skillmaster Staffing Services, Inc. for eight years; her most recent position there was Director of Sales and Operations. While with Skillmaster, Robin helped generate millions of dollars in sales, grew an engineering staffing division and won ìSales Person of the Year.î Robin also spent five years with Advantage Temporaries, Inc.; she helped launch the start up of a clerical/administrative affiliate for this company.

Robinís work with EPCglobal will focus on developing the business in the national petroleum/chemicals and civil infrastructure markets, as well as the local market. She will also be employing best practices in screening, qualifying and recruiting job candidates; working directly with EPCglobalís client companies; and managing the Houston Operations staff.

Wappler is excited about her new position with EPCglobal. Itís wonderful to be a part of a company with cutting-edge technology, and to have a true opportunity for self-actualization, she said.

EPCglobal is also pleased about Robinís joining the team. ìRobin has a great track record and high-energy approach. Her ability to sell, develop and implement staffing solutions in the technical sectors will significantly enhance our potential for creating new business opportunities and servicing current accounts,î said Richard Hoare, US Managing Director for EPCglobal.