Meet the Team

Samantha has over 8 years of experience in the staffing industry. She thrives to provide the best service possible not only to our clients but also for each and every one of our employees. She is enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and a hard-working person. Samantha is a team player, quick learner and adaptable to ALL challenging situations. You’ll love working with her!

Steven is a seasoned Staffing Specialist with an impressive track record spanning 6 years in the industry. His passion for connecting top-tier talent with career-defining opportunities has cemented his reputation as a trusted partner in the recruitment landscape. Throughout his career, Steven has honed his skills by successfully placing candidates across a diverse range of industries and roles. His keen understanding of industry trends and his ability to adapt to changing market dynamics have consistently resulted in exceptional hires.

Brittany Lord joined AUE Staffing in 2011 with two years of previous experience as a Staffing Coordinator. Brittany quickly took on the role of Staffing Specialist with clients in Orange and Volusia County placing staff in light industrial, clerical, food service and janitorial positions. Brittany has built lasting relationships with clients because of her prompt attention to new job order requests and her employees’ needs. Brittany enjoys her role at AUE Staffing because she has the ability to help others be successful. One of Brittany’s successes was in early 2023, where she earned the title of Certified Staffing Specialist through the American Staffing Association. The certification brings additional knowledge and skills to her role as a Staffing Specialist, making her a valuable resource for clients and employees.  

Working in a small business, everyone where’s many hats and that is true for Brittany. She is our workers‘ compensation liaison between host employers, employees, and the insurance carrier.     

In her free time, Brittany enjoys the beach, cooking, exercising, and spending quality time with her husband, children, and two dogs.  

Karen Morris has been employed with AUE Staffing for 16 years as a Staffing Specialist for Red Apple Dining Services with Seminole County Public Schools. Karen has over 25 years of recruiting experience in many different fields and believes her success is because of the relationships she has made with clients as well as employees. The key to success in any business is to focus on your clients’ needs and hire employees that are qualified for the job, but also the employee needs to be a good fit for the client’s team as well.  

Her professionalism, honest communication, diligence, and dedication have been acknowledged by clients who continually request she provide temporary employees year after year. Karen believes in teamwork to get the open positions filled and feels that the reward of putting people to work is why she loves her role as a Staffing Specialist for AUE Staffing!  

Emilee Ridgway has a deep passion for helping organizations find the best talent and empowering job seekers to find fulfilling careers. She is known for her expertise in talent acquisition, employer branding, and employee engagement. She has a proven track record of building strong relationships with clients and candidates, resulting in successful placements and long-term partnerships. Emilee is committed to staying up to date with the latest recruitment trends and technologies, ensuring she delivers the most effective solutions for her clients. 

In her free time, she enjoys avidly following the Iowa Hawkeyes, reading, and spending time with her family.  

Darcy is a Staffing Specialist Assistant who has been with AUE Staffing since 2021. In addition to the staffing support she provides, she also handles front office duties in the Altamonte location and is often our applicants’ first impression. Recently Darcy has taken on the Seminole County Public Schools Custodial client and has successfully been putting people to work.  

Darcy has worked in a variety of customer service, sales, office, hospitality, and administrative roles throughout her 24 years as a working woman in Central Florida. This gives her a fresh and unique perspective, and allows her to be comfortable handling, maintaining and balancing a variety of tasks simultaneously. She can quickly pivot or redirect as the day dictates. She is happiest and, in her element, when she is exceeding expectations and working to the absolute best of her abilities each day. She is easily adaptable and can comfortably work with a myriad of personality types and work styles. 

Traci Powell has over 20 years’ experience in temporary recruiting. Traci has obtained her SHRM certification and is continually attending CEU to stay up to date on the latest strategies and insights to assist in selecting appropriate candidates for employment. Traci’s extensive experience and knowledge with employee onboarding and monitoring will assist her in building relationships with clients and temporary employees.