Big news out of Texas: Verstela’s Hurst branch has been named “Branch of the Year” for 2025!
The award—based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets—was announced during the company’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Thursday, February 5th.
Under the leadership of Senior Branch Manager Kiara Kennedy, Team Hurst delivered exceptional performance with consistency and care—earning top marks across the metrics that matter most and setting a standard for the entire company.
Verstela CEO Greg Lambert shared, “Winning Branch of the Year doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of focus, accountability, and a team committed to getting the fundamentals right — showing up for their talent and clients every day. When you do that consistently, success follows, and this team proved it in a big way. Congratulations to Kiara and the Hurst team for raising the bar for what great service and strong results look like.”
That dedication is echoed by Michelle Harbarcuk, President of the Western Division, who emphasized the culture Kiara has built and the results the team continues to deliver:
“I am so excited to celebrate Team Hurst and their Branch of the Year win! Kiara has been instrumental in building a team that not only supports their clients and talent, but each other. Her leadership has driven growth and development of each team member, which has led to the incredible growth in results from this team. They won Branch of the Year because they have not only been consistent but excellent in so many areas. They consistently rank in the top of the company for talent satisfaction because there is a genuine culture of caring for and putting our talent first. Kiara has also used her expert sales skills to drive and build a culture of sales and service delivery, the growth and results in this branch speak for themselves. This past year has proved to be a hard market for many, but the Hurst team has shown that growth and exceeding goals is possible in any market.”
Congratulations to Kiara Kennedy and the Hurst team on an outstanding year and a well-earned Branch of the Year win!
About Verstela
Verstela is a premier staffing provider, offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire solutions across a wide range of industries. We specialize in manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, administrative, accounting and finance, and professional and engineering staffing. Beyond simply filling roles, we deliver results that matter by providing customized solutions designed to drive success.
In 2024, TERRA Staffing Group and ASG Staffing united under the Verstela brand, forming a single, stronger entity. With a nationwide reach, local market insights, and expanded service offerings, Verstela has the expertise and resources needed to help businesses achieve lasting success.
