Meet Our Team


Our 4 locations are staffed with highly experienced, bi-lingual, and very caring employees who love what they do, helping people get employment and improving the quality of their lives. We know that when we help our employees get a job, that it creates much more than a steady paycheck. It instills a sense of self esteem and pride knowing they are taking care of themselves and their family. The Nine2Five staff in North County, South County, St Charles, and Fairview Heights are busy helping people and changing lives every day!

Steve Shortland

President


I was born and raised in St Louis. I was educated by the sisters and the brothers.

I am married to my wife, Lynn with grown children. My special interests are playing golf, traveling and having fun. I’ve been in the staffing and recruiting business for 30 years; it’s still fun to me, or I wouldn’t still be doing it. 

Since I opened Nine2Five in 2008, I can still say the things I like best are talking to new people and turning them into long time friends.

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Mark S. Faller

General Manager

 

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo. My experience includes Management, Human Resources, Data Entry, Sales,  Customer Service, Collections, Training, Payroll, and Inventory Control. I am widowed and was married 44 years.

I enjoy golf, reading, bowling, watching sports, and playing cards.

I have been with Nine2Five for over 9 years and I really enjoy working with everyone because it’s like working with friends.

Mariana Rodriguez

Recruiter


I was born in South America, and studied in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have 25 years experience in the hotel industry. I am bilingual in Spanish/English. My hobbies are geography, history, traveling, cooking and knitting. What I love the most about my job at Nine2Five is helping people become successful!

Brenda Craig

Office Manager/Recruiter

 

I was born in St. Louis, Mo. and raised in Southern, Illinois. I am bi-lingual in English and Spanish. I have three children and two granddaughters. I have over 23 years of experience as a Director of Human Resources, Safety Manager, Payroll Specialist and Recruiter. I enjoy DIY home improvement projects, gardening, cooking, and spending time with my family. What I like most about working at Nine2Five is that my co-workers are such team players. Building relationships with customers and helping a diversity of people establish employment is very rewarding.

 
 

 

Mary Holstein

Administrator

 

I was born and raised in south St. Louis. 

I have 2 grandchildren, Brittini and Joey.

My special interests are adding to my St. Louis Cardinals collection. 

For over 7 years I have been working at Nine2Five, and the thing I like most is I enjoy working with the people and also having a great boss.  It makes you feel good to help people out who are trying to make it on their own. 

 
 

Nelly Garcia

Recruiting Manager

 

I have 8 years of experience in the staffing and recruitment sector. I first worked for Nine2Five in 2015, years after I left for other opportunities in the recruiting industry. In 2022, I returned to NIne2Five, assuming the role of Recruiting Manager. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career is the opportunity to assist others in their professional journey. I take great pride in offering guidance in resume writing, conducting mock interviews and providing comprehensive career preparation. This enables me to empower individuals and support them in achieving their career aspirations. Outside of work, I cherish the wonders of nature through activities like kayaking, hiking, camping and traveling with my 15-year-old Bichon Frise.

 

Dennis Crump

Consultant

 

I have 35 years experience in the staffing industry, and have enjoyed working at Nine2Five at all locations for over 8 years. I am married and have 3 grown sons. My special interests are dancing and performing in community theater. What I like most about working at Nine2Five is that everyone tries to do their job well, and you can depend on them, which is so important in the staffing business. 

Terri Shortland

Recruiting Manager

 

I was born in Paterson NJ and grew up in Totowa Boro, NJ.

I have 2 grown children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson.

My special interests are spending time and enjoying my family.

In 2012, I began working at Nine2Five at the south county office.

I love my job. I never get tired of helping people. It can sometimes be challenging, but always rewarding. And Steve gives us the latitude to step outside the box when needed to help someone. We deal with all types of people, and I enjoy working with all of them.

Fabio Dorado

Recruiter 

 

I was born in Colombia and am bilingual, which helps me to effectively communicate with our Spanish speaking employees. With more than 15 years of experience in customer service, I have developed exceptional skills in listening and understanding customer needs, by being patient, courteous, and always seeking effective solutions to resolve issues. I pride myself on providing exceptional customer service and making sure that every customer feels valued and satisfied. 

Juan Martinez

Recruiter   

 

I was born in Colombia, and raised in St. Louis/Belleville, Illinois.  

Being bilingual, I can effectively communicate with spanish speaking employees.  

I am married to my high school sweetheart, and I actively collect video game consoles and love to ride motorcycles. 

What I like about working at Nine2Five is we give everyone an opportunity to work and make a living.