Kelli Ryan Mergens

About Kelli Ryan Mergens

Executive leader driving national growth through strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and scalable results.With more than a decade of leadership in national accounts and enterprise growth, I’ve built my career around connecting business strategy with operational execution.I partner with organizations to scale effectively, turning growth goals into consistent and repeatable success. My experience spans business development, market expansion, multi-site delivery, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.I’ve led national programs that deliver measurable results, and I believe lasting success comes from aligning purpose, process, and people. I’m committed to:• Leading with integrity and clarity while translating complex client needs into practical, team-focused solutions• Building systems that make operations faster, stronger, and more transparent• Developing talent and culture so teams perform with both agility and accountabilityAt PrideStaff, my focus is on empowering teams and clients through a collaborative national accounts strategy. I work closely with our field and executive leaders to strengthen partnerships, expand multi-site relationships, and build scalable solutions that drive growth and consistency nationwide. My goal is to create a foundation where people, performance, and purpose align.

Experience

1. SVP, National Partnerships

   PrideStaff

   Sep 2025 — Present

   At PrideStaff, I lead the National Account team, overseeing established programs that support clients and drive growth through managed services and national contracts. My role bridges national-level strategy with regional implementation, ensuring that PrideStaff’s core mission—“Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most”—guides every partnership and program execution.I work closely with executive leadership to expand our capabilities and presence at the national level, while supporting our culture of service and delivering results for both clients and associates.

Education

• San Diego State University

  BA, Psychology

Skills

• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Sales Operations
• Executive Search
• Sales
• Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Hiring
• Sourcing
• Building Relationships
• College Recruiting
• Internet Recruiting
• Account Management
• Relationship Building
• Employee Relations
• Temporary Staffing
• Talent Management
• Time Management
• Temporary Placement
• Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Contract Recruitment
• Sales Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Cold Calling
• Training
• Permanent Placement