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Meet Our Staff
Cheree Love, President
Hello, my name is Cheree Love and I am the president of Response 1 Medical Staffing.
In 2002 I decided to start a staffing company that is based on Christian values, honesty and integrity. My goal is to provide a higher level of nurses and take care of them the way they deserve to be taken care of so that in turn they can give the very best care to their patients. Today I am blessed with a dedicated staff and an excellent group of nurses. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank them enough for their strong work ethics, knowledge, devotion, and loyalty.
Michelle Hoepermans, Director of Recruiting
Howdy!! My name is Michelle Hoepermans and I am honored to be the Director of Recruiting for Response 1 Medical Staffing. Since joining the organization in March of 2004, I have seen our family triple in size yet we have been so fortunate to maintain the closeness and the integrity with which we started. We have been blessed with a great group of hard working, dedicated nurses and I am so proud to represent them to our client partners.
As a native Texan, I started my recruiting career in Dallas 15 years ago and, after spending over 4 years in Chicago, I found my way to the Sacramento area. Before joining R1MS, I worked for a large travel nurse company and soon found myself, as well as the nurses I represented, getting lost in the shuffle. It was at that point that I contacted Cheree to explore new opportunities and I have been at home ever since.
In my spare time, I love hanging out with my Malte-Poo (yes, she is a real dog, not a stuffed animal) Bailey who is an absolute treat! I am also an avid shopper - just ask my credit card companies - and I enjoy working out. I have been known to box an occasional round with a heavy bag, but I am not sure who usually wins that match; it's probably the heavy bag.
Jeffrey Jones, Account Manager
I am Jeff Jones and I am honored to embrace the title of Response 1's Sales Manager of hospital accounts.
With an amassed 15 year history of senior-level experience in the medical industry, my incessant "niche" continues to be functioning as a direct liaison with hospital associations, and developing strategies that lead to solutions. The culture here at Response 1 is one which is congruent with my philosophies of strong ethics and professionalism, and I am always enthusiastic to make contributions to our growth by placing high-level nursing professionals within any of our numerous hospitals.
Insofar as my personal enjoyment and "fun things" are concerned, I enjoy music and the percussive arts; so much so that one might find me occasionally performing, teaching or recording the drums. I also enjoy running and any opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
Michele Laing, Sr. Resource Manager/Housing Coordinator
Hello. My name is Michele Laing and I am excited to join the Response 1 team as a Sr. Resource Manager / Housing Coordinator.
I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Facilities Management and have 15+ years of experience in the Facilities Management industry. I have held multiple positions at Fortune 500 companies as a Project Manager, Space Planner, Planning Manager, Real Estate Manager, and Design & Construction Manager. I am excited to use the management skills I have learned while in facilities and successful apply them to my new endeavor in the Healthcare Staffing Industry. I love working with people and look forward to helping our nurses exceed their goals and live their dreams.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my three beautiful children (ages 3, 5 & 7) and my wonderful husband. Our family loves to spend time together in the outdoors; swimming, hiking, bike riding, camping, or skiing. I am also an avid runner and have completed seven ½ marathons, one full marathon, & one ultra- marathon.
Sandy Bundock, Office Manager
My name is Sandy Bundock and I am very excited to officially become a part of the Response 1 Family. Having worked with Response 1 Medical Staffing through our business partner, Helm Technical Services, for the last two years, this transition is one that I am thrilled to make.
As Project Coordinator, my responsibilities will vary as needed. However, I will be primarily responsible for organizing the new division of Response 1: our housing department. In addition, I will be working with Cheree, as well as the rest of the team, to coordinate medical testing, travel arrangements, or other items that our nurses might require, and acting as a backup resource for our payroll team.
I enjoy spending my 'free time' with my husband, two wonderful children and our menagerie of pets including our new puppy Meeka and our other dog Ross. I look forward to working with you all and the many exciting times ahead.
Tarah Prangley, Sr. Resource Manager
Hi there! My name is Tarah Prangley, and I am so excited to be a part of the Response 1 Team. Since joining in 2009, I have gained experience in a vast array of this wonderful companies’ different components, and have worked my way up to Recruiting. I thoroughly enjoy the new knowledge I gain in this position on a daily basis. I enjoy working with the nurses, hearing about their travel experiences, and helping them pursue more! I would love to hear about your ideal travel assignment, and do all I can to help you acquire it.
On a personal note, I am Cheree Love's daughter. I have watched her build this company up from a room in our home to the successful business it is today. I guess you could say I've been a member of the team all along! Also, I recently got engaged, and I am in the current stages of planning my wedding with my wonderful fiancé Tyler. I have been outside either playing sports, camping, fishing, or adventuring since I can remember! I have an incredible, supportive family that remind me of how blessed I am every day.
Lisa Hoard, Project Manager
Aloha, my name is Lisa Hoard. I’m very excited to be the Project Manager at Response 1 Medical Staffing. I have been with this company for over 2 ½ years now, and enjoy working with this team and nurses.
I have over 20 years of administrative office and managerial experience. I help the recruiters with all their staffing needs, provide support to the recruiters and payroll department, run backgrounds, set-up nurse testing, medical testing and help with quality control. In my leisure time I like to go bike riding, swimming and walking. I have 5 children and have been married to my husband Brian for over 8 years now. We also love to go to The Rock Church in Elk Grove. My children and my family are a very important part of my life
Colleen Simpkin, Director of Nursing
Hello! I'm Colleen and I am a newer member to the Response 1 team; I'm excited to be part of this exceptional group. I'm the Director of Nursing for Response 1 and enjoy every minute of it. I began my nursing career in the Bay Area as an ER nurse. Prior to working as a nurse, I completed paramedic school and also worked in the Emergency Room at Children's Hospital in Oakland. I currently also work part-time in an outpatient PACU.
I spend my spare time with my fireman husband and our 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. I love swimming, boating, shopping and vacations!
Stefani Hottman, Resource Manager
Hello! My name is Stefani Hottman and I am thrilled to be the newest member of the Response 1 team. I graduated from California State University, Chico in December of 2010 with a BS in Health Science. I’m very passionate about health care which is why I am so excited to be part of a supportive team that emphasizes the importance of quality care. I love working with people, and look forward to helping nurses fulfill their dream. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, snowboarding, boating, and shopping! I also love traveling and spending time with my family, friends, and my English bulldog puppy (Lulu). I look forward to working with you!
Kristen Brown-Trexler, Resource Manager
Hi! My name is Kristen and I am proud to be joining the Response 1 family. I have been in the Sacramento area for the past 16 years and attended CSU Sacramento. I come to Response 1 from a sales background and have family in the local medical industry. I am excited to be working with such a motivated team who recognizes the importance of quality health care. I enjoy working with people and am looking forward to helping our valued nurses. Outside of work I am an avid reader and enjoy spending time with my fiancé, Maltese (London) and our wonderful friends. I also seem to be spending a lot of time planning my June wedding! If you are a nurse thinking about making a change, give me a call today. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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