See the Express difference

Steady leadership and support, a commitment to helping others find meaningful work, and a track record of excellence set the Express staffing franchise opportunity apart.

Driven to succeed from day one

William H. Stoller and Robert A. Funk founded Express Employment Professionals in 1983 and began franchising two years later. With 800+ locations throughout the U.S, Canada, and South Africa, we are the #1 flexible staffing franchise for people, communities, and businesses.

Our Milestones

From a humble storefront in Spokane, Washington to more than 860 global locations, we know that hard work earns great rewards.

The story behind our success

Our history makes us who we are today

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The faces of Express

Our Founders provide ongoing support

William H. Stoller

Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board

William H. Stoller is Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Express Employment International. Prior to co-founding Express, Stoller began his career with Acme Personnel Services in 1973 as a placement consultant and subsequently held positions as branch manager, group manager, district manager and regional manager for Oregon and Utah. Stoller is president of The Stoller Group, owning 27 Express offices in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado. He also owns Xenium, a professional employer organization as well as the Stoller Family Estate and Chehalem Winery and Vineyard, both located in Oregon.

Professional Memberships and Achievements

Board of Advisors, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, 2018-Present
Leadership Award Honoree, The Oklahoman’s Top Workplaces, 2018
National Association of Personnel Services, Hall of Fame Inductee, 2011
American Staffing Association, past board member and 2009 Chairman
National Association of Personnel Services, past board member and 2001 Chair
National Association of Professional Employer Organizations, Member
International Franchise Association, Member
Oregon Association of Personnel Consultants, Past President
World Presidents’ Organization, former Oregon Chapter Chair

Community Involvement

A-dec Advisory, board member
Pacific University Board of Trustees, Member and Past Chairman
Rotary Club of Portland, Member since 1977 and Past President

Education and Certifications

Associate of Arts, Lower Columbia College
Bachelor of Business and Economics, Pacific University
Master of Business Administration, Portland State University
Certified Staffing Professional, American Staffing Association
Certified Personnel Consultant, National Association of Personnel Services
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association

Robert A. Funk

Founder, President, and Vice Chairman of the Board

Robert A. Funk is Founder, President, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Express Employment International. Prior to co-founding Express, Funk gained experience with Acme Personnel Services, beginning as a personnel consultant, then climbing the ranks to vice president. Funk graduated from Seattle Pacific University (SPU) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and theology. He continued his graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and received a Master of Arts from SPU. He holds three honorary degrees: an honorary Doctor of Public Service from his alma mater awarded in 1995; an honorary Doctor of Law presented by Oklahoma Baptist University in 2000; and an honorary Doctor of Law presented by Southern Nazarene University in 2001. An avid outdoorsman, in his spare time Funk stays active with both Express Ranches and The Express Clydesdales and is an ardent supporter of agriculture and career technical education.

Professional Memberships and Achievements

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee, 2017
Staffing 100 Hall of Fame, Staffing Industry Review, 2017
Impact OKC, Man of the Year, 2015
Oklahoma State University Division of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources Champion Award, 2014
Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) Hall of Fame Inductee
International Franchise Association Hall of Fame, 2010
Chairman of the Conference of Chairmen, Federal Reserve Bank System, 2007
Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, serving the Tenth District, 2006-2007
International Franchising Association (IFA), Board Member
IFA Educational Foundation, Board of Trustees
IFA Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2000
Sales and Marketing Executives International, Board of Trustees and Charter Honoree

Community Involvement

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Board Member and Past Chairman
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Board Member and Past Chairman
Oklahoma Youth Expo, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU), Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Business Affairs Committee at OBU, Past Chairman
President’s Council at OBU, Lifetime Member
Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts, Business Advisory Council
Oklahoma Independent College Foundation, Board Member
Allied Arts Circle Club, Member
Prix de West Society, Past Chairman of the Awards Committee
The University of Edinburgh’s James Clerk Maxwell Patron’s Club, Member

See the Express difference

Driven to succeed from day one

Our Milestones

David Reiff, a Spokane accountant, buys the struggling Acme Personnel Services and enlists his son’s help to turn it around.

Robert Funk and Bill Stoller transform Acme into Express Temporary Services with 8 offices across OK, OR and CO.

Committed to growth despite the recession, Express starts franchising as Express Personnel Services.

Express awards their 500th franchise and helped a record 300,000 employees find work.

Express celebrates 25 years of success and rebrands as Express Employment Professionals to better reflect their range of offerings.

Staffing Industry Analysts ranks Express the #1 industrial staffing provider as well as the fastest growing major staffing company.

Express has 800+ franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, and South Africa.

ClearlyRated honors Express with “Best of Staffing: Client” and “Best of Staffing: Talent” awards.

Express Acquires Frontline Recruitment Group.

On a roll: Express is named the #1 Staffing Franchise by Entrepreneur for 13 consecutive years.

The story behind our success