Charles Tews
President
Charles Tews is President and Founder of Tews. Prior to establishing the firm, Tews spent five years with General Mills/Darden Restaurants. Charles is heavily involved in the Central Florida community having served as Board Chair For The Coalition For The Homeless, Board of Trustees for Lake Highland Preparatory School, and President Of The Country Club Of Orlando. Tews has also served as a Board Member for The Orlando Health Foundation, PACE Center For Girls and The Central Florida Committee Of 100. Tews holds a BS in Finance from Florida State University and an MBA from the Gouizueta School of Business at Emory University.
Robin Elkins
Vice President - Operations
Being in the staffing and recruiting industry for nearly a decade, Robin has built a strong network nationwide and in the Central Florida community. The first seven years of her career, Robin specialized in clinical and non-clinical recruitment for healthcare companies across the country, but her true passion is being able to see her talent change lives in the city she calls home with Tews Company. She takes pride in building relationships, growing teams and developing strategies across organizations. Robin is driven by helping pair talent to shape the future of the great city of Orlando. Robin is a proud Seminole, Leadership Orlando alumnus, and an active participant in GOSHRM, CFMA, CFA and CFEC. Robin’s biggest accomplishment is being Mother to her one-year old daughter. She also loves spending time with the rest of her family, live music and traveling.
Missy Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
Missy Wilson serves as Vice President/Controller of Tews Company. Before joining the Tews staff, she operated as the Business Manager for a local law firm. Wilson received Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University and the University of South Florida. Missy was born and raised in the Orlando area and has served on the Board of Directors of The Christ School.
Whitney Saylor
Managing Director — Administrative/Human Resources/Corporate Services
Whitney Saylor joined Tews in 2004 and currently serves as Practice Director where she is responsible for managing Tews’s Corporate Support Recruiting Division. Whitney finds great satisfaction in matching the right talent with the right companies in Central Florida. Building relationships with both client and candidate has been her success factor. A native of the Orlando area, Whitney is active in the Central Florida community and her church. She holds a BA in Mass Communications from Carson-Newman University.
Jacob Fessler
Managing Director — Technology
Jacob Fessler joined Tews Company in 2008 and serves as Practice Director in the Information Technology Division. Prior to working at Tews Company he worked as a Technical Recruiter for an Orlando based consulting firm specializing in Engineering and Information Technology solutions for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Jacob grew up in the Orlando area and holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Central Florida. He has enjoyed being active in his community as a Job Counselor for Jobs Partnership of Central Florida and a Board Member for the Central Florida Information Technology Society (CFITS).
Mark Williamson
Managing Director - Finance & Accounting
Mark has been in the staffing/recruiting industry for six years. Prior to his recruiting career he worked as a Financial Analyst for several fortune 500 companies and brings a wealth of knowledge in the accounting space. He has his Masters of Accounting from Gardner-Webb University and is a North Carolina native. Mark enjoys watching sports, spending time with family and international travel. He recently returned from India where he set up water filtration systems and delivered food and clothing to local villages in Rajasthan.
Julie Caruso
Senior Recruiter - Administrative/Human Resources/Corporate Services
Julie Caruso is a Senior Recruiter in Tews’s Corporate Support Division, with a focus on Marketing and Human Resources. She is responsible for successfully managing key client accounts as well as sourcing, screening and interviewing talent to fill client needs. After attending Florida State University, Julie came to work at Tews in March of 2000. In 2006 she took a five year hiatus to work for a Public Relations firm in New York City and an Interactive Media company located in Orlando. Julie returned to Tews in 2011 and hit the ground running! As a native resident of Orlando, Julie believes in keeping things local and supporting the community. When Jules isn’t in the office, there is a very good chance she is adding stamps to her passport.
Donna Shore
Senior Recruiter - Administrative/Human Resources/Corporate Services
Donna Shore has been in the recruiting industry for the last six years. She loves finding the right match when it comes to clients and candidates. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University, but as a Florida native, she enjoys connecting with people in the Orlando community. When she is not helping candidates find the next steps in their career, you can often find her on the tennis court or hanging with her family by the pool.
Fred Engel
Senior Recruiter - Technology
Fred Engel has been in the staffing and recruiting industry for over twenty years. He specializes in Full Life Cycle Technology Recruiting for Defense, Aerospace & Commercial Sectors, as well as Hospitality, Entertainment and Construction. Fred is a father of three and avid sports fan. Most evenings and weekends he can be found at the baseball and softball fields coaching or watching games. Fred is dedicated, loyal and motivated; he believes that successful recruiting starts with building enduring relationships with both candidates and clients.
Savannah McLaughlin
Recruiter - Administrative/Human Resources/Corporate Services
Savannah McLaughlin joined TEWS in 2021 as an Administrative Recruiter. Continuing her career in the city where she was born, raised, and attended college, Savannah is a true Orlando native. She holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Mass Communications from the University of Central Florida. Savannah enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Bethany Kegeris
Recruiter - Administrative/Human Resources/Corporate Services
Bethany was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended California Polytechnic State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. After graduating, she served with Cru, a global nonprofit ministry, for 14 years. Her care for people and desire to help others live out their purpose and passions lead her to the industry of Talent Acquisition. She loves to dream big and think strategically. Recruiting brings her joy because she can help others reach their own goals and dreams by matching them with the perfect job. When she is not at work, she is probably going on some adventure, or at the beach with her husband and three children. She loves to travel, run, and is very involved with her local church located in downtown Orlando.
McKenzie McMellon
Recruiter - Accounting & Finance
McKenzie joined Tews Company in 2023 as an Accounting and Finance Recruiter. She was raised in North Carolina where she graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Strategy. After college, she pursued a marketing and sales career until she found her passion in recruiting. She finds a lot of joy in connecting qualified candidates in the Orlando area with their dream jobs. As it can often be dark and sad, this is her way to bring light and joy into the world. McKenzie enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, and anything involving being outside.
Kelsey Maurer
Recruiter - Technology
Kelsey Maurer has been a Recruiter since 2016, and she joined Tews in January 2018 as an Administrative Recruiter before transitioning to a Technology Recruiter in July 2020. She is a Missouri native but has called Orlando home since 2015. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University, she worked for three major league sports teams in Missouri, Kansas, and Florida. She also enjoyed a stint in Massachusetts working as a Human Resources Administrator for a prestigious golf club. Most of her experience in Orlando has been connecting candidates to their next career opportunity, but she still loves a round of golf and rooting for her favorite teams. She spends her time exploring new cities, showing family her favorite Florida locations, running, and enjoying the Florida sun!
Susan Howells
Business Development Director
Susan Howells joined Tews Company in 2002 and currently serves as Director of Business Development. In her current role she is focusing on the Information Technology sector. Susan has over twenty years of experience in the recruiting and placement industry. Prior to joining the organization, Susan spent six years with a national recruiting and placement firm where she managed two Orlando offices. Susan devotes much of her time to the Orlando community. She currently serves on the Boards of the Society for Information Management and the Central Florida Employment Council. She is involved in the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission and serves on their Investor Relations Committee. Susan holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Central Florida. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Josh Purdy
Business Development Manager
Josh has been in the Staffing/Recruiting business for almost 10 years. He has a passion and drive for helping others; whether assisting a company with finding that special talent to fill a gap on their team or helping someone find their dream job. He goes above and beyond to connect and understand how to make both sides happy. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. Josh enjoys spending his free time with his family, loves to travel and spend time outdoors enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather. Go Knights!
Saxsen Norton
Account Manager
Saxsen Norton joined TEWS in 2023 and supports the Accounting & Finance division. Having been in the industry for five years, she has experience in staffing both internally and externally. Prior to joining Tews Saxsen’s career included working all over the east coast as Talent appearing in different TV shows and marketing campaigns for notable companies. She is a Florida native growing up in Ocala and has called Central Florida home for the last ten years. Saxsen is a double UCF alum, where she earned her Masters in Integrated Business, and Bachelors in Communication. Saxsen enjoys traveling abroad, volunteering in the community, cultivating relationships, and spending time with friends and family.
Stephanie Casey
Business Development Manager
Stephanie Casey has a rich history with Tews Company, which began over 10 years ago when Tews placed her in a contract role with one of their clients. This placement alone led to a decade of marketing, sales, and account management experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in the areas of nuclear medicine and specialty pharmacy. Prior to this, she was a talent agent at a Central Florida talent agency, placing talent in film, commercials, and print projects. When not engaging with her clients, Stephanie can be found teaching acting classes at a local acting school in Winter Park. Stephanie has a love for people, is relationship driven, and is always seeking opportunities to connect with others in impactful ways. She holds a BA in English Literature from Rollins College. Originally from Georgia and an avid college football fan, Stephanie loves cheering on her UGA Dawgs on football Saturdays.
Lacy Whitman
Office Administrator
Lacy Whitman joined Tews Company in September 2018 as the Office Administrator, where she helps candidates, clients, and her Tews Family with whatever they need. She gained her experience as an office administrator in a few different industries, most recently in radio where she got to lend her voice on-air with her hometown morning radio show. She is a native of Missouri before transplanting to Orlando in 2018, where she is currently finishing her degree for History. Outside of work, Lacy enjoy going to the movies, visiting the Disney and Universal theme parks with her friends, and exploring her new home.
Kathy Amundson
Front Desk Assistant
Kathy Amundson joined Tews Company in November 2021. Prior to joining the company Kathy spent 13 years as an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for a property management company. Kathy is also a licensed Cosmetologist and spent the early part of her career as a hair stylist. Outside of work Kathy enjoys theatre, theme parks, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.