Leadership Team

Mike joined Cornerstone Staffing Solutions in February 2023. He is a 40-year staffing industry veteran – commercial, logistics/transportation, and outsourcing – who has grown the companies and regions he’s been responsible for, all the while maintaining a culture of “people matter.”

Mike brings a well-rounded business acumen as he leads the next stage of the company’s growth. His in-depth experience in business development, operations management, strategic planning, profit and loss management, relationship building, and coaching and performance management have all contributed to his success and the strong achievements of the companies and divisions he’s led. He loves to see a company grow but more importantly, he has executed that growth and profitability by building people, teams and a strong culture mindset.

Mike has delivered models of profitability in his previous roles and shaped teams and organizations to work smarter. While Division President at ProDrivers, he took the company from $100MM to over $200MM in four years, with the last two years of record EBITDA. While at Norrell/Spherion as the Area VP – Outsourcing, Mike was known for solving problems. He has also owned/co-owned transportation companies and helped launch the startup of another company. Mike has undertaken many challenging assignments with integrity, honesty, simplifying complex processes and procedures, and enabling people to see what is possible.

Mike is a leader who empowers people and who wants to make a difference – both operationally for the company and to support people in their professional goals. He has managed organizations as large as 450 employees where he has developed training programs and provided performance management coaching within all levels of the organization.

Mike received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with heavy Accounting academics, as well, from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

Mike has been married to his wife, Cindy, for 42 years. They have three children and eight grandchildren. Besides his family, there are two things that he says thrill him: people and the opportunity to build and grow. He considers leadership, more specifically servant leadership, a privilege not a right, and is something that must be earned every day.

Brenda Massey, Chief Financial Officer, joined Cornerstone Staffing Solutions in 2023. She is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and client-related financial matters.

She has nearly 30 years of experience in finance and works with leadership on forecasting, reporting, and resource planning. She helps ensure financial information is clear and accessible for teams across the organization and supports staff through guidance and development.

Brenda is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Kara Morrison, director of human resources for Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, is an executive leader with diverse experience managing people teams, company-wide HR compliance, talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, and training/development programs for domestic and global brands. A natural listener and connected business partner, Kara is well known for building personal relationships with all to ensure organization mission and people goals are aligned for maximum culture expansion and business growth.

Blending an MBA in HR Management with a rich background deploying connected talent management processes, Kara creates smart, simple programs and leverages technology to transform the work. Prior to Cornerstone, Morrison worked at AMN Healthcare where she participated in a variety of HR center of excellence functions including talent acquisition, learning and employee development. She also brings additional staffing industry experience from Randstad, Aerotek and TRC Staffing.

Kara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master of Business Administration degree, with a concentration in human resources, from Purdue University.

David Bishop, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, joined Cornerstone Staffing Solutions in 2023. He is dedicated to supporting Strategic and Onsite Partnerships, ensuring clients receive exceptional value for their staffing investment. Over time, his responsibilities have evolved to include oversight of onsite locations in Southern California, Arizona, Utah, South Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey.

With more than 25 years of staffing industry experience, David is committed to maximizing the colleague, associate, and client experience. His guiding principle is to leave people better than when he first met them—building lasting, relationship-driven partnerships rather than transactional interactions. He meets people where they are, listens first, and delivers solutions aligned with their goals. David helps clients save money, improve safety awareness, reduce turnover, and enhance quality and throughput, all while fostering durable, trust-based partnerships.

David resides just outside Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife, Cathi, and their youngest daughter, Kalia. His older children are married and live in California and South Carolina with his three grandchildren.

Joan Van Donge, Vice President, West, joined Cornerstone Staffing Solutions in 2022. She oversees Commercial Staffing and Healthcare across the western region, driving operational efficiency, revenue growth, and exceptional client service.

Joan is a tireless mentor and advocate for colleagues and associates. She builds winning teams, inspires others to achieve their best, and creates a supportive work environment. She makes clients and employees feel valued, pays close attention to detail, and drives success through her relentless work ethic.

She leverages more than 20 years of leadership experience in both public and private staffing services, maximizing both client and associate outcomes. Joan is committed to fostering relationship-driven partnerships, operational excellence, and a culture where people thrive.

A native Californian, Joan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from San Diego State University and enjoys spending quality time with her family and extended family.

Denise Young, director of recruiting & sales, joined Arlington Resources in 1997 and has been the top producing professional in the company for more than a decade. She has more than 20 years’ experience making professional HR placements both locally and nationwide. Along with business development responsibilities, Young oversees the coaching, training, development, and performance for the recruiting team, including all aspects of daily operations.

Well known for her high integrity, Young builds strong working relationships with candidates and clients alike to design strategic initiatives that produce strong outcomes for both. Prior to Arlington Resources, Young was a Manager of Human Resources for Pinkerton Security & Investigation Services where she gained valuable experience in a Generalist role supporting more than 600 employees in both union and non-union environments. As a dedicated HR professional, she is a Certified Placement Consultant and subject matter expert on HR compliance.

Young holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Young is an avid horseback rider, spends time at her second home in Upper Michigan, and enjoys boating on the Fox River.