Jeane Thorne Promotes Tammy Rockvam to Mankato Manager

August, 2007 – Jeane Thorne Inc is excited to announce the promotion of Tammy Rockvam to
the position of Branch Manager.  Tammy will
manage business development, recruitment, and operations for the Mankato and Southern
Minnesota region.

During Tammy’s tenure with Jeane Thorne she
has demonstrated a dedication and enthusiasm to deliver both employees and her client base Jeane Thorne’s unique brand of “Green Carpet Service”™.  This combined with her tremendous work ethic, professionalism, recruitment talents,
and adaptability, has earned her the appointment
to this key management role.

Tammy commented, "I’ve really enjoyed my
career with Jeane Thorne to this point, and I look forward to taking this branch to new levels in the
years ahead in my management role.  Today, we
have a successful blend of administrative and accounting employment services.  I am excited to
add IT and additional niches for the greater
Mankato area.”

Jeane Thorne Inc. Mankato Manager
Tammy Rockvam

Jeane Thorne Inc. Centralizes its Twin Cities Operations

 On April 30^th, Jeane Thorne Inc., a leading Minnesota temporary staffing and fulltime placement firm, centralized its Twin Cities’ offices. The centralization of both the St. Paul and Minneapolis operations will enhance the ability to recruit a larger pool of employees with accounting, financial, administrative, legal, and customer service skill sets; thus, enhancing the responsiveness to clients ongoing staffing challenges.

Jeane Thorne is now located at 2701 University Avenue S.E., Minneapolis - east of the University of Minnesota and just off I-94 via the Huron Boulevard exit (the University/280 exit also an option if coming from the east metro).

 “Letting go of a 38 year tradition of being headquartered downtown was a difficult decision,” says Mary Marso, Jeane Thorne CEO.  “However, it is important that we respond to preferences of candidates and employees who have long voiced uneasiness about downtown traffic and one way streets.  They also have increasingly voiced a preference for a location with easy access from the freeway along with free parking.  Our new location answers these concerns, preferences, and more.”

 The 2701 University S.E. location offers a hub easily reached from all directions with parking right outside the door.  Bus transportation continues to be easily accessible with the University Avenue bus line and the future light rail line connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul will have a convenient station within two blocks of the office.  With Jeane Thorne staff at one central location, we intend to take advantage of the portability of laptop computers and wireless connections to meet with and interview more candidates at coffee shops and restaurants all around the Twin Cities.

 “Methods to recruit the absolute best talent continue to evolve,” indicates Andrew Schmitz, Jeane Thorne President & COO.  “It is crucial that we conduct face-to-face interviews with our prospective employees and job candidates prior to placing them.  Today, Jeane Thorne has an on-line application which immediately populates into our database, on-line testing, on-line timecards, and of course, direct deposit.  So most of the screening, testing, and paperwork can be done before we even shake hands with the applicant.” 

New mailing address and phone number:

Suite 200
2701 SE University Avenue
Minneapolis, MN  55414
612.904.2930

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Alecia May is now the St. Paul division Manager

 -On July 31^st, 2007, Jeane Thorne Inc. promoted of Alecia May to the position of Manager for the East Metro Twin Cities area.  Ms. May will manage day to day recruitment operations and will spearhead new business development for her division. 

 “Alecia serves a vital role in our organization.  This promotion recognizes her immediate contributions to the St. Paul team and clientele.  It is well deserved and we are excited to see her expand her role and continue to grow here at JTI,” said President/COO Andrew Schmitz.

Alecia joined the Jeane Thorne team in January of 2006 as an Account Coordinator. Since day one she has demonstrated a sincere dedication and enthusiasm to play a key role in providing Jeane Thorne’s brand of “Green Carpet Service”™ to all its constituents – applicants, contract employees, clients, and fellow colleagues.  This combined with her strong work ethic, professionalism, recruitment talents, flexibility and overall people skills, has earned Alecia the appointment to this key management role.

 
 
Jeane Thorne Inc. East Metro Manager
Alecia May

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The 12th Annual Jeane Thorne Inc. 
Golf Invitational
Benefiting St. Joseph's Home For Children  

 WOW!  Our sponsors, golfers, and other contributors outdid themselves again this year!   

Link here to learn about the 2006 event!
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Company Receives Star Company Award at Annual Keystone Program Luncheon

December 2004 - The Minnesota Keystone Program has named Jeane Thorne Inc. as one of this year’s Honored Company Award winners. 

The Minnesota Keystone Program was launched by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce in 1976 to recognize companies that are enhancing the quality of life in our state through corporate philanthropy. Jeane Thorne Inc. has been a member at the 5%+ level since 1989. 

Governor Pawlenty speaks at the 
2004 Keystone Award Luncheon

Jeane Thorne Inc. CEO Mary Marso
receives the Star Company Award
from David Latta of U.S. Bank

Chosen from among the 248 companies being honored by the Keystone program for their community giving, Jeane Thorne Inc.  received the 2004 Star Company Award, which is presented annually to one small company that exemplifies the spirit of the program and is considered a small business.  

Jeane Thorne Inc.'s giving efforts have been broad and far-reaching over the company's 35 year history in Minnesota, from a 10-year tradition of holding a golf benefit event for St. Joseph's Home for Children, to awarding scholarships to Jeane Thorne employees and other students for post-secondary studies.

The company's focus has been not only to contribute monetarily to community needs, but to focus on awareness of community needs, and the development of relationships between business, community, and education.  For example:

• the minority student scholarships at St. Thomas University, and scholarships awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, require that the recipient meet some specific community service time commitment.  
• The 10-year history of the St. Joseph's Home for Children benefit event has had a great impact in increasing community awareness of the needs of the children served by St. Joseph's Home for Children.  
• Additionally, when Jeane Thorne Inc. staff are awarded a month-long sabbatical after seven-years of service, a community service project is required as a part of the leave time. 

Read the full press release from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce here>>

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July 2003 -  On Thursday, July 24, Mary Marso, our CEO, was one of 50 women leaders honored by The Business Journal for “exceptional intelligence, creativity and motivation” at The Business Journal's 6th annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon.  This year, The Business Journal honored 25 Women Changemakers and 25 Women to Watch.   

Mary was selected among the Top 25 Women Changemakers in the Twin Cities, and given the honor of being selected as a Woman Changemaker because of her professional achievements, leadership qualities, and her ability to influence positive change within her company and her industry.

This marks the third significant recognition awarded to Jeane Thorne Inc. and its senior management within the five months, with the firm receiving the Quality of Life Award in March of 2003, and Andrew Schmitz, President/COO, recognized as one of the Twin Cities “40 Under 40” Professionals; attesting to the degree of commitment to professionalism and community involvement and giving that gives this staffing firm its reputation for truly being “a cut above the rest”.

Said Mary, “This award is a tribute to all of Jeane Thorne.  I couldn't do the things that are being recognized if it weren't for a committed team of professionals working with me”!   JTI’s Staff are very proud of their CEO.  She carries quite a legacy, and should serve as a model to "women in business". 

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President/COO Named in 2003 40 Under Forty

March 2003 - The Business Journal’s prestigious "40 Under Forty" Awards is a highly anticipated annual project that honors 40 Twin Cities professionals under the age of 40 whose business accomplishments and community contributions impress and amaze.

Schmitz and the other honorees were profiled in the 10^th annual 40 Under Forty, published in the May 16 issue of The Business Journal.  He was also be honored at a special awards reception program highlighting each award winner on May 15 at the Blaisdell Manor in Minneapolis.  More >

Jeane Thorne Inc. President/COO
Andrew Schmitz

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 Jeane Thorne Inc. is a 2003 recipient of the 'Quality of Life Award'

January 2003 - Jeane Thorne Inc. is one of six Twin Cities companies who received a Quality of Life Award from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Since 1991, the Chamber has annually presented its Quality of Life Awards as a way of recognizing the role businesses play in enhancing the region's quality of life. Winners are selected by a panel of representatives from the Twin Cities' business, public and non-profit sectors. Jeane Thorne’s award is in recognition of sustaining it’s eight-year tradition hosting a golf invitational to benefit St. Joseph's Home for Children. In 2002 Jeane Thorne staff, clients, vendors, and friends of the company spent the afternoon with over 50 residents of St. Joseph's playing miniature golf on St. Joseph’s grounds. More than a dozen companies contributed to the event through corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, and silent auction items, and nearly $27,000 was raised to support St. Joseph's Home, bringing the eight-year total to close to $300,000. Jeane Thorne received its award at the Quality of Life Awards dinner Tuesday, March 18 at the Hilton Minneapolis.  More >

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