Leadership

Stephanie joined Wood Personnel Services in 1998 as an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Search Division. In 1999, she was promoted to Marketing Coordinator and has been the Director of Marketing since 2000. Additionally, Stephanie holds her Certified Staffing Professional and Technical Services Certification from the American Staffing Association.

Stephanie is originally from Madison, TN. She grew up playing basketball and attended Belmont University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She enjoys visiting new cities, trying new food, shopping and spending time with her family.

Nick joined Wood Personnel Services in 2016 and is the Area Manager of our Nashville, Columbia, Gallatin, Lebanon and Murfreesboro branch locations. In addition, he has a Certified Staffing Professional certification from the American Staffing Association.

Nick has a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He is currently working on his Master of Business Administration degree and is on track to graduate in May of 2022. Nick grew up in Murfreesboro, TN playing football and soccer. He is a huge University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and loves going to see live sporting events. He also enjoys spending the weekend with friends and family, playing golf, and finding new things to do in the Nashville area.

Jennifer joined Wood Personnel Services in 2011 as a Human Resource Assistant.  She has since had many promotions including Branch Manager, Account Manager and Regional Account Manager.  Jennifer was recently named the Talent Acquisition Manager and is responsible for our internal hiring and training processes.  In addition, Jennifer has her Certified Staffing Professional designation from the American Staffing Association.

Jennifer, originally from Lebanon, TN, now enjoys the farm life with her family in Dickson, TN.  She is an avid reader and sports fan and enjoys lending a hand wherever needed.

Tonya joined Wood Personnel Services in 1997 as a Human Resource Assistant. In 1999, after exploring different aspects of the company, she found her niche in the role of Systems Administrator. Once she received her bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies with a concentration in Information Technology from Tennessee Tech University, she was promoted to Director of Information Technology. She oversees all aspects of technology at WPS.

Originally from Louisiana, Tonya grew up in southeast Texas where she toured the South singing country music with her family. She moved here to start her singing career, but found her true passion in IT. She enjoys traveling, attempting to visit a new country every year, and trying out new and different cuisines!

Nannette Grooms joined Wood Personnel Services in July 2024 as the Branch Manager of our Nashville location. With a strong background in HR support, operations, and logistics, Nannette brings valuable expertise in talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning. Previously, she served as a Regional Recruiting Manager at Transforce Inc., where she managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, oversaw benefits administration, and trained her team to meet key performance goals.

Nannette studied at Argosy University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree. She enjoys exploring Nashville and spending quality time with friends and family. She’s passionate about her community and always seeks new ways to stay active and engaged.

Megen joined Wood Personnel Services in 2004 as an Onsite Staffing Specialist was then promoted to Sr. HR Specialist. In 2015, Megen became our Compliance & Benefits Administrator and most recently Megen has been promoted to Staff Accountant.  Additionally, Megen has her Certified Staffing Professional designation from the American Staffing Association.

Megen attended Rochester Institute of Technology where she studied Computer Science. Originally from Fort Bragg, NC, Megen grew up as a military brat and has lived all over the United States. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her two dogs, reading, and being crafty.

Jonathan joined Wood Personnel Services in 2016 as a Human Resource Assistant at our Lebanon office, was then promoted to Onsite Coordinator and most recently to Onsite Manager. In addition, he has his Certified Staffing Professional certification from the American Staffing Association.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Originally from Paris, TN, Jonathan grew up playing football and playing music. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors.

Teri joined Wood Personnel Services in 2014 as a Human Resource Assistant out of our Lebanon office. She currently serves as the Branch Manager of our Lebanon office. In addition, she has her Certified Staffing Professional Certification from the American Staffing Association.

Teri has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cumberland University and calls the city of Lebanon her home. She enjoys anything related to outdoors, including spending time at the lake, 3-D archery, tending to multiple flower beds, and acting as side-line coach to any sporting event.

Heather Sullivan-Hough joined Wood Personnel Services in September of 2021 and is the Branch Manager of our Gallatin office, bringing a wealth of experience in community management, customer service, and team leadership. Her background includes managing multiple community associations, overseeing project management, and ensuring effective communication with clients and board members. In addition, she has her Certified Staffing Professional certification from the American Staffing Association.

A graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Heather is known for her organizational skills and dedication to providing exceptional service. Outside of work, Heather enjoys staying connected with her community and exploring all that the Gallatin area has to offer. We’re thrilled to have Heather’s expertise and commitment to excellence on our team.

Bill started Wood Personnel in 1988.  Experienced in all aspects of staffing and recruiting, Bill and his leadership team built Wood Personnel’s reputation on trust, excellent customer service and providing successful results.

Bill’s educational background includes a BS in Business Administration from UT Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from MTSU.

An avid Middle Tennessee sports fan, Bill enjoys attending sporting events of all kinds including the Titans, Predators, Sounds and Nashville Soccer Club. 

Jon Wood serves as Executive Vice President of Wood Personnel Services. Jon began his career with Wood Personnel in 2015 as a Recruiter and later served as Director of Recruiting. With nearly two decades of hands-on recruiting experience, he is passionate about people-first leadership, talent strategy and execution, developing recruiters, and delivering consistent hiring outcomes, backed by deep market knowledge across Middle Tennessee.

A native of the Greater Nashville area, Jon is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he earned a degree in History. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.