Our History
Following graduation from college, Barbara and Duane Trythall
left their native Rocky Mountains to begin their careers. Duane’s
Chemical Engineering degree landed him a job with a Fortune 100
company. They moved to the steamy Gulf Coast where Duane worked
as an engineer in an oil refinery while Barbara taught second
grade and later kindergarten.
In 1970 on a New York-bound flight, Duane met the President of
Dunhill Personnel Systems, Inc. After a compelling discussion,
followed by a personal visit to the corporate headquarters in New
York,
Duane was convinced a franchise opportunity was worth serious consideration.
Barbara was equally convinced. At age 25, they were the youngest
team to have been approved for the purchase of a Dunhill franchise.
After 19 years, the Trythalls bought out their Dunhill franchise
contracts to create the independent organization now known as Excel
Staffing Companies.
Barb and Duane decided to locate their new executive search business
in Albuquerque after also considering Denver and Salt Lake City.
They selected Albuquerque because of the strong technology base,
superb quality of life, and proximity to the outdoor activities
they still enjoy – skiing, hiking and fishing.
Milestones:
| 1970 |
Barbara and Duane Trythall become the youngest team of Dunhill
franchisees. |
| 1971 |
The first Dunhill office opens in Albuquerque specializing
in executive search and administrative placements. |
| 1975 |
The Trythall franchise is one of the first staffing companies
in the nation to use a computerized search and retrieval system |
| 1976 |
Barb places two employees at Bill Gates’ pre-Microsoft
company in Albuquerque! |
| 1979 |
A second Dunhill franchise is purchased. This adds their
first branch in Uptown Albuquerque, a temporary staffing company. |
| 1983 |
Recognizing the importance of evaluating candidate skills,
the company is one of the first staffing firms in the country
to buy and implement state-of-the-art computerized clerical
testing software.
A mainframe computer is purchased for ultimate efficiency.
Duane is instrumental in starting the New Mexico chapter
of NATSS, National Association of Temporary Staffing
Services, currently known as ASA, American Staffing Association.
Duane
serves four terms as president of the New Mexico chapter.
Barbara also holds officer positions. |
| 1989 |
The Trythalls buy out their Dunhill franchise contracts and
create the independent company now known as Excel Staffing
Companies. |
| 1991 |
Excel adds a new division specializing in technical and environmental
contract services, Excel Technical Staffing. |
| 1992 |
A Novell computer network is installed to run industry-specific
software.
A second branch office opens in Albuquerque. This one is
located on the growing Westside and focuses on staffing
solutions for
manufacturers and those companies needing light industrial
personnel services. |
| 1996 |
After a great deal of dedication and hard work, Excel becomes
ISO certified in October of 1996.
Tactical Staffing Resources (TSR) is formed to address federal
national laboratories’ staff augmentation requirements.
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| 1999 |
Duane is one of the founding members of the United Way Corporate
Cornerstone. This program covers all United Way administrative
expenses ensuring 100% of individual donations go directly
to helping the community. This successful model is now being
utilized by progressive United Way organizations nationwide.
Excel opens a third branch office and locates it in Belen.
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| 2001 |
Grand opening of a fourth branch which is located in Santa
Fe |
| 2006 |
Excel celebrates 35 years in business.
The company receives ISO recertification.
Excel implements a new web-based timekeeping system for
the convenience of our employees and customers.
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| 2008 |
WorldLink program is implemented which allows applicants to apply on-line and employees to update their profile and review their payroll history.
In an effort to provide the best possible benefits to temporary and contract employees, Excel adds an affordable limited liability health plan to our menu of options. |
| 2009 |
Excel Staffing Companies has reached another important quality milestone by passing our recent ISO 9000 recertification audit, which included upgrading to new ISO 9001:2008 Standards.
Excel is awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract for Temporary Administrative and Professional Services (TAPS-Schedule 736), Contract No. GS-07F-0536V. |
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