Meet the people who are changing lives every day.
Vice President – Business Solutions & GSG
Location: Austin, TX
Keith originally came to GSG in August of 2012 as Business Development Manager for the launch of private industry recruiting. Under his leadership, private business grew from $50,000 to more than $2.7 Million by 2016. Keith rejoined GSG in December of 2017 as Senior Director, where he is responsible for strategically building relationships and exploring revenue-based opportunities within GSG staffing services for both the private and State divisions.
Keith holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Texas Tech University. He began his career as a Sports Anchor, however he soon moved to sales, sales management, and operational management. Keith spent more than 12 years of his TV career in Abilene, TX and Missoula, MT with media company Lamco Communications. He held multiple roles with Lamco, including Vice-President and General Manager, National and Local Sales Manager roles, and General Sales Manager. He also worked for the CBS Television Network as a National Account Director.
Keith is a former Board Member on the Leander Excellence in Education Foundation and has volunteered his time in the Leander Independent School District (LISD) as the Chairman of the Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) program. In addition, he has been the emcee of LISD’s annual convocation for two years, hosting more than 5,000 attendees.
Director of Operations
Location: Austin, TX
Brian Nixon joined GSG Talent Solutions as Director of Operations in February of 2022. With 11 years of experience in staffing operations and sales, Brian brings valuable industry knowledge, a fresh perspective, and a thorough understanding of our regional market.
Brian is a self-taught staffing expert. His experience began in San Diego, California in 2009, where he joined a nationwide staffing franchise as Office Manager and fell in love with the industry. From there, Brian transferred back to Texas and rose through the ranks, exceeding growth expectations within both startup and established staffing agencies in Central Texas. Throughout his career, Brian has held the titles of Office Manager, Branch Manager, Regional Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Recruiting Manager, and now Director of Operations. In Brian’s own words, his biggest accomplishment is “connecting thousands of people to jobs and providing them with stable income”.
Brian was raised on a farm near Brownwood, Texas, where he developed a passion for animals and family game nights. He went to a small school in May, Texas, with a graduating class of 11 students. When Brian isn’t hard at work, he enjoys DIY projects, video games, live music events, and doing arts and crafts projects with friends. He has never walked past a dog without hugging it.
Senior Branch Manager – Austin
Location: Austin, TX
As the Senior Branch Manager, Garrett oversees the recruiting teams that are focused on staffing qualified professionals for State agencies and private companies. Garrett is passionate about hiring top talent and developing his employees to reach their professional goals.
Garrett graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Government and a Business Foundations Degree. He also completed an interdisciplinary degree in business and ethics. During his career, Garrett completed a data analytics certification through The University of Texas’s Extended Campus program, where he learned how to manage big data and machine learning.
Living in Austin for over 20 years, Garrett and his wife enjoy exploring with their son the many outdoor options that Austin provides and the ever-changing restaurant scene.
Administrative Support Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Administrative Supervisor
Location: Austin, TX
A Southern California native, Nina moved to the Austin area in 2008, and brought her talents to GSG in 2012 as an Administrative File Clerk. After playing a vital role to GSG operations for many years by improving processes, establishing new systems, and supporting the staff in countless ways, she learned a lot about the staffing industry along the way and was promoted to recruiter in 2017. In July of 2021, Nina was promoted to Administrative Supervisor. Nina is passionate about helping people overcome obstacles to sustainable careers and has an affinity for bringing people together — whether it be her own team or candidates to employers. Nina enjoys dancing, attending her children’s football games, and cheering on the Las Vegas Raiders. Nina is a dedicated mother to three beautiful children and is a grandmother to2 beautiful babies.
Recruiting Supervisor
Location: Austin, TX
A native Austinite, Lamesia is a Certified Staffing Professional with over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting off with GSG as a recruiter in August 2019, Lamesia helped to connect many people in the community to jobs that they love as a core part of the private recruiting team. Always willing to take lead and provide a helping hand to her team mates, Lamesia was promoted to Recruiting Supervisor in March 2022, and has been guiding our team of dedicated recruiters ever since. Lamesia loves serving the community by connecting people to meaningful employment.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, and is a mother to 3 beautiful children.
Business Solutions Placement Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Maria is a Business Solutions Placement Specialist who enjoys working with a dynamic team passionate about helping others. Most recently, Maria worked for the Department of Disability Determination Services with Health and Human Services of Central Texas where she gained vital experience working with individuals with disabilities. Prior to HHS, Maria worked for both Bank of America and Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker where she gained ten plus years of financial, sales and operations experience. She also worked for M. Tucker, a Division of Singer, where she was a Key Account Representative for Compass Group USA, Restaurant Associates, one of the six largest foodservice distributors of wholesale restaurant supplies and equipment in the Metro NY area and along the East coast.
Maria grew up in New Jersey where she received her B.A. in Psychology from New Jersey City University. Growing up in the inner city herself, she learned to appreciate the opportunities around her, was inspired to follow her passion of helping others.
Business Development Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Recruiter
Location: Austin, TX
Recruiter
Location: Austin, TX
Jennifer Cortinas is a professional recruiter for GSG Talent Solutions, with many years of professional experience. Starting in 2021, Jennifer’s expertise is working with people with disabilities with the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. With extensive experience as a Job Placement Specialist, Job Skills Trainer and Director of her own company, Jennifer’s passion is helping people to find meaningful, purposeful work, and she could not ask for a more rewarding position and profession. Business attitudes are shifting toward social impact and inclusivity, and Jennifer is right there championing the many talents of people with disabilities and how they can add real value to not only the workforce, but the economy as a whole– part of a new vision for the future of work. She looks forward to continuing to bring employer partners and talented, qualified candidates together to create meaningful, purposeful work for our clients and give hope to those who might not have it. “The only disability in life, is a bad attitude.”
Employee Support Specialist
Payroll Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Business Solutions Placement Lead
Location: Austin, TX
Business Solutions Placement Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Business Solutions Placement Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Business Solutions Placement Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Business Solutions Administrative Coordinator
“GSG is one of most outstanding and successful places I’ve ever had a chance to be a part of. The programs, academics, including job placement and assistance. Highly recommended for anyone who has motivation and needs team support. Absolutely outstanding employees motivated and driven to help anyone in any situation.”
“I have loved my experience thus far. I have had no real hiccups or issues in the onboarding process and have really enjoyed all of my interactions with the staff that helped to get me set up with my employer. I know that all representatives are just a phone call or email away and each and every one of them has a service-oriented heart.”
“I already have and will continue to recommend GSG Talent Solutions to anyone looking for a job. They have been very helpful to myself and a couple of friends, they put us in good-paying jobs that have stability and assisted with other needs until I was on my feet and able to support my family. Thank you GSG for being there for us in our time of need”
“My recruiter was absolutely amazing. She was helpful and high-touch. We suffered a catastrophic energy grid failure on my first day of work, and she helped me communicate with whomever I needed. She performed as part of the team, not simply someone sticking an applicant in a role.”
“I feel great with all of your help in finding me employment so fast. I can’t thank you enough! Keep up with the good work on serving the community.”
“I am challenged with the job that I am doing through GSG. I also get paid each week that really helps with budgeting. Thank you.”
“I enjoy the opportunity to work for a company that cares about people especially with disabilities.”
“Outstanding working culture and GSG’s staff is always on the lookout for its employees and their satisfaction.”
“Rikki Santaella is a great recruiter that kept me in mind for several months and continually submitted my resume to multiple positions over the months. Even though I didn’t get those offers she stuck with me and continued to push until I finally landed an offer. She was fantastic to work with and her dedication got me the job I really wanted and fit my skill set. Thank you Rikki!”
“I feel that your staff has equipped me with the tools that I needed to get where I am now.”
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