AtWork Launches New Professional Staffing Division Names Industry Veteran Nancy Halverson as Vice President of AtWork Professional Services

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- AtWork® is excited to announce the appointment of Nancy Halverson as Vice President of Professional Services. In her new role, she will lead AtWork Professional. Halverson brings more than 30 years of experience in staffing and franchising experience. 

"This is truly my dream role because it allows me to leverage every part of my career," said Nancy Halverson, AtWork's Vice President of Professional Services. "AtWork has an incredible foundation in commercial staffing, and now we have the opportunity to expand into professional services with a fresh, modern, and highly specialized approach. We're building a division where franchisees are true experts in their verticals, and where clients feel they're working with a partner who understands their world."

Halverson joins AtWork with extensive leadership experience across the staffing and franchising industry, where she has spent decades developing operational strategy, supporting franchise growth, and strengthening system-wide performance. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for driving scalable growth, enhancing franchisee success, and elevating professional contract staffing and direct-hire staffing operations.

As Vice President of Professional Services, Halverson will lead the development of the division's franchise model, training programs, operational systems, and market strategy.

"AtWork Professional represents a natural evolution of our brand and the needs of today's workforce," said Jason Leverant. "Nancy's deep industry experience and proven leadership make her the ideal person to build and scale this division. We're confident this new offering will create meaningful opportunities for our franchise owners while delivering high-value talent solutions to clients."

AtWork's Professional launched this year, reflecting the changing dynamics of the modern workforce and the growing demand for specialized talent. Designed as a franchise opportunity, AtWork Professional eliminates the need for a brick-and-mortar location and can be operated independently without the need for additional staff, making it an accessible and flexible franchise model.

Halverson's appointment further strengthens AtWork's executive leadership and reinforces the brand's commitment to cultivating accomplished, high-impact female business leaders.

SOURCE AtWork

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