Get To Know Us

We are a small team of staffing professionals with a blue-collar background. Our size allows us to really get to know our candidates, and gives us the flexibility to set up systems and rates specific to our client's needs. 

What makes us different? Each of us has worked our way up through the ranks, and we've got the real-world experience to show for it. We have the common sense, intimate knowledge of our employees, and personal networks to find the right employee to fill the position and fit your business.

Jeff Alvey | President | jeffa@dakotastaffing.com Jeff bought Dakota Staffing Inc. and Fair Tax, Inc. in 2007 after serving as the Vice President for three years. As President he drives the strategy for both organizations, oversees client relations, manages collections & billings, serves as our “technology guy”, changes the outdoor sign, plunges the toilet, shovels snow and mows the grass. HOMETOWN:   Born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD EDUCATION:   Lincoln High School, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD (’88) BA, Cum Laude, Major in Business Administration & Accounting INTERESTS:   Running, Biking, Reading FAMILY:   Married 28 years, 3 (adult) children and the world’s cutest & smartest granddaughter. JEFF'S BUCKET LIST:   To make a presentation before a crowd of at least 1,000 people COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & ASSOCIATIONS:  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  Singing Boys of Sioux Falls – BOD              President St. Mary Parish Council - President Sioux Falls Area Running Club – Treasurer Junior Achievement Volunteer for the last 18 years School Based Mentor for about 8 years Prison Ministry Volunteer Eucharistic Minister at Avera  Mckennan Hospital Optimist Lifetime Member (Past President of the Southwest Club) American Staffing Association (ASA) Certified Staffing Professional

Hope Schuldt | Vice President | hopes@dakotastaffing.com Prior to joining Dakota Staffing in 2004, Hope spent several years in banking, most recently overseeing the loan department at Security Bank. As Vice President of Dakota Staffing Inc./Fair Tax, Inc., she’s responsible for the daily operations for both companies, including managing internal staff, client management, overseeing staffing placements, coordinating payroll, invoicing, and keeping Jeff on-task and in line. HOMETOWN:   Born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD EDUCATION:   Washington High School University of South Dakota INTERESTS:   Watching softball, riding motorcycles FAMILY:   Married 20 years, 2 children (daughter in HS, son at SDSU) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & ASSOCIATIONS:  •  •  •  President's Bowl Committee WHS Booster Club American Staffing Association (ASA) Certified Staffing Professional

Teri Roest | Sales Manager | terir@dakotastaffing.com Until joining the Dakota Staffing team in 2010, the majority of Teri’s professional career was spent doing sales and marketing in the hospitality industry, most recently as the Corporate Group Sales Manager at the downtown Holiday Inn and before that in the marketing department at the Washington Pavilion.  She’s responsible for business development for Dakota Staffing, Inc., including developing and maintaining contact with new and key clients and developing and coordinating the marketing plan and budget.  HOMETOWN:   Born in Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County), grew up in Sioux City, IA, moved to Sioux Falls in 1995 EDUCATION:   West High School, Sioux City, IA SDSU (’92) Brookings, SD B.S., Major: Communication Studies, Minor, Political Science INTERESTS:   Reading, gardening, window shopping in office supply stores FAMILY:   Married COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & ASSOCIATIONS:   •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •    Sioux Falls Business and Professional Women (BPW) - Past President Sioux Empire Society for Human Resource Managers (SESHRM) Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM) - National Sioux Valley (Noon) Optimists Club Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) Women in Networking American Staffing Association (ASA) Southeast SD Tourism Association - Past President