Thanksgiving reminds us to slow down, take a breath, and be thankful for the people and moments that shape our days. It’s a time to reflect on the teamwork, resilience, and everyday wins that make a difference — both inside and outside the workplace. At iJility, we’re proud to have a team that brings heart, dedication, and purpose to everything they do. As we look back on the year, we asked our team members to share what they’re most grateful for — the experiences, people, and milestones that made this season special.

Tim Sims | CEO & Kelly Sims | President & COO

We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary team we work alongside every day—their drive, integrity, and resilience inspire us constantly.

On a personal note, we’re thankful for our family, whose love and support keep us grounded and focused on what truly matters.

Leading this company is a privilege, and we’re profoundly grateful for the trust and passion that fuel our shared success.

Campbell Diehl | SVP of Engagement & Systems

I’m grateful to be surrounded by such a driven, capable team that truly takes pride in what they do. Watching our people tackle complex challenges and deliver results that exceed expectations reminds me every day why iJility is special. I’m also thankful for my family, my wife, Lauren, and our daughter, Emmy, for keeping me grounded and reminding me what all of this hard work is for.

Luis Leon | CFO

This Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to slow down and truly appreciate the people and blessings in my life. Family, friends, good health, and the simple moments that often go unnoticed — they mean more than words can say.

It’s been a year of challenges and growth, but also one of gratitude. I’m thankful for the support, the laughter, the lessons, and the love that keep me grounded every day.

Wishing everyone a warm, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving surrounded by the people who matter most.

Jason Hunt, Senior Director | People and Culture 

We’re grateful to have the opportunity to create meaningful pathways to work for individuals who may not have had access to them otherwise. Every job we help provide allows someone to support their family, build stability, and open doors to a better future. We’re equally grateful and committed to serving our communities and giving back, ensuring that the impact we make extends beyond the workplace.

Valentine Trent | VP Market Development

This Thanksgiving, I’m deeply grateful for my health, the quiet gift, which gives me the strength to embrace each day. I’m endlessly thankful for my husband, my safest harbor who cheers every wild idea and steadies every stumble. My job is more than work—it’s a chosen family that laughs, innovates, and grows together like siblings, and my children, now radiant adults I never dared dream this perfect, fill every corner of my heart with wonder and pride.

La Toya Laymon | Recruiting Manger

I’m truly grateful for my role as a Recruitment Manager, where I have the opportunity to help people find meaningful employment. Every placement represents more than just a job; it’s a chance for someone to rebuild stability, support their family, and regain hope during challenging times. It’s a blessing to be part of work that changes lives.

Nora McCulloch | Assistant to Kelly Sims

I am grateful to be in such an incredible place of growth in my life both personally and professionally. I continue to grow and learn more about myself every single day. While I am on this journey, I get the support of my family who cheers me on to be a better version than yesterday and I get to work for a woman that shows me the definition of a strong and incredible.

Vera Glagoleva | Accounting Manager

I am grateful for the talented and dedicated people I work with — for their teamwork, positivity, and the way they inspire all of us to do our best every day. I’m thankful for my family, who’s love, encouragement, and the adventures we share through travel give us energy and perspective. I am also grateful for the opportunities this job provides to learn and grow — both personally and professionally.

Scotty Goldfuss | Corporate Safety 

I’m grateful for a 2025 full of growth. My family grew by two granddaughters and a daughter-in-law. Happy Thanksgiving to a growing iJility family as well.

Win Strickland | Jr. Director of Operations

I am grateful for the team of people I have around me that create a success-oriented environment. The associates, leads, supervisors and managers I work with inspire me daily with the hard work and dedication they bring to the table. This is a team that is unmatched in my time in the industry and one that I am very grateful for.

Jennifer White | Regional Payroll Coordinator

I‘m grateful for our Directors of Operation that work tirelessly behind the scenes to train and support the iJility Leadership teams at our client sites. In addition to their normal responsibilities, they thrive on immersing themselves in the client culture and supporting their customer’s challenges. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge! It truly is a pleasure working with you!

Jason Kelley | Senior Director of Operations

I am grateful for my family and the support they always provide me! God has blessed me with a wonderful wife, kids and a few dogs. I have also been blessed with an incredible work family that challenges me to be better daily!

Alicia Cook | Regional Payroll Coordinator

I am so thankful for another Fall season. Something about the smell of the dusty vents when the heat 1st turns on, makes me so happy.

Land Sybounheuang | Recruiting Implementation Manager

I’m thankful for my friends, family, amazing partner, and football season!  Go Vikes!  I’m especially grateful to have a kind and supportive leader like Quita.

LaQuita Ajanaku | Senior Director of Sourcing

I am grateful, favored and blessed to have the best team ever! My team is dedicated, compassionate, considerate, giving, thoughtful, and simply amazing! They make my career a ministry. I couldn’t do anything without them. They are the foundation to our building, and the heartbeat to our company. You can see it in their smiles, and feel it in the voice. I hope and pray, God keep us together!

Eduardo De Ossio Tamez | Jr. Director of Operations

Professionally, I am very grateful that I was given the opportunity to continue to grow with this company. It has really given me further insight on what it takes to manage / build great teams in order to contribute my portion of the business with constant refining  to this well run machine that we call Ijility.

Mitch Gant | Vice President of Engineering

I’m grateful for my amazing family, even though we are spread out across the US we still find time to get together!

Greg Palandech | Director of Operations

I am grateful for the unwavering commitment and support from my family, and the amazing team members families and loved ones that support them, that ultimately support our customer. People like this are almost impossible to find… Even harder to replace and represent the very best of the best.

I am grateful every single day. We are not coworkers, we are more like family ready to make any and all sacrifices necessary to help and support each other.

Peggy Fair | Multimedia Communications Specialist

I am deeply grateful that my siblings and I were able to come together for the first time in 10 years. Reconnecting, sharing memories, and laughing together again filled my heart in ways I didn’t realize I’d missed. I’m also thankful for the precious time I spent in September with my Swiss granddaughter after 15 months apart — those three days together were truly a gift. They reminded me how meaningful family connections are, no matter the distance or time between visits.

Carl Scott | SR Vice President Operations

I am thankful for this team, the loyalty they continue to show, and for being part of a company that keeps growing in the right way. It’s rare to find a group that not only delivers results but does it with commitment and pride in what we’re building together.

Grateful for the trust, the effort, and the shared belief that we’re creating something special here.

Jessica Ovalle | Director of Payroll

Ruth Angel | Recruiting Manager

I’m deeply thankful for the A-TEAM at iJility and our shared commitment to help candidates, especially during the holiday season.

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