Who We Are
Welcome to a brighter future with Sirius Talent, where excellence meets opportunity!
Mission
To transform the workforce by harnessing innovation that matches empowered workers with world-class organizations
Values (ARISE Culture)
- Autonomy with authority and accountability
- Results that are recognized and rewarded
- Innovation that is energizing and efficient
- Service that is unparalleled and uncommon
- Execution with excellence and empathy
Sirius Talent represents the next generation of workforce solutions providers. We unite the flexibility of a scalable operating platform with the diversity and breadth of a national ecosystem of service providers and suppliers. The Sirius Talent platform and ecosystem are offered to clients and partners via a single, simplified, and integrated delivery model.
Sirius Talent Group is the leading minority-owned, veteran-owned national workforce solutions company driving the economic engine of commercial, industrial, and government organizations. We serve clients in 30+ states and maintain a broad alumni network of 50,000 professionals from the past 15 years. The remote company is headquartered in Mobile, AL and is supported by robust, secure, and integrated technology platforms to integrate our staff and their work.
Our full-suite talent solutions enable customers to scale their mission-focused operations on an innovative, integrated platform. From project-based services to outsourced HR, we innovate solutions that ensure clients achieve a competitive edge through talent. Our highly personalized process and our national reach will help you control costs and improve the quality of your workforce.
Sirius Talent is the comprehensive source you need for talent acquisition and workforce management solutions. Whether you are standing up a vendor management program, recruiting talent, optimizing your supplier diversity office, or conducting an executive search, Sirius Talent delivers best-in-class services and robust compliance driven solutions.
Leadership Team
Michael G. Bruce
Chairman and CEO
Mr. Bruce is responsible for the architecture and execution of Sirius’ Total Talent Management strategy. Mike is a grateful and patriotic first-generation American who witnessed firsthand the link between economic opportunity and generational stability. As a result, his career has focused on mission-driven solutions that drive national security, social advancement, and personal empowerment. His passion is first and foremost in serving the underserved and ensuring that all voices are represented wherever he has influence.
Mike specializes in expansion-stage opportunities, growing early-stage organizations through team building, capital formation, and corporate development activities. He has run corporations, non-profit associations, and educational institutions, raising over $100M in capital and leading over a dozen acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Bruce’s companies are consistently ranked within the 100 largest African-American owned firms in the US. He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Bruce holds a joint MS/MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and did his undergraduate studies at MIT and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. A staunch advocate of "giving back as you grow,” Mr. Bruce is very active in the community and his church. He sits on numerous boards, including Carnegie Mellon's College of Engineering, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, and Guyana Outreach! Mike is an avid pickleball player having medaled in several regional tournaments and now serves as the Managing Director of the Grey Gables Pickleball Club.
Kristina Minyard
Chief People Officer
Kristina Minyard, Chief People Officer at Sirius Talent, leads the Recruiting, HR, and Onboarding functions, bringing over 18 years of comprehensive expertise in the human resources and recruiting industry. She excels in developing and executing customized recruiting strategies tailored to each client’s unique requirements. With a strong emphasis on data analysis and process optimization, Kristina enhances the quality of hires and boosts employee retention rates.
Kristina's HR expertise extends to employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and organizational development. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Athens University. She collaborates closely with HR teams, hiring managers, and executive leadership to implement efficient and effective recruiting and HR processes. Her deep understanding of HR practices ensures that Sirius Talent provides the right talent for every client.
Jim Sylvester
Chief Financial Officer
Jim Sylvester has over 30 years of experience working with manufacturing, distribution, and staffing companies. He has management experience in Accounting, Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Systems, Quality Control, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance.
This broad base of experience makes him uniquely qualified to evaluate business operations to assess strengths and weaknesses, develop strategic action plans, and, when required, to lead the selected project teams to execute the strategic action plans.
Mr. Sylvester joined the Sirius team in 2021 as Chief Financial officer responsible for financial reporting, banking relations, funding, and providing financial oversight of business operations.
Mr. Sylvester holds Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees from Youngstown State University. He is also a graduate of the Cornell University Executive Development Program. He is licensed CPA in the State of Ohio and a member of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Society of CPAs.
Susan Ward
Senior Advisor
Susan Ward is a strategic management consultant and writer with over 30 years of experience at management, executive, and governance levels in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. She has experience in health care organizations, staffing companies, trade associations, and non-profits at both management and board levels.
Her skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, process optimization, project management, policy and program development, mentoring, and writing/editing. She excels at synthesizing the views of a variety of stakeholders and developing innovative solutions and organizational models.
Ms. Ward joined the Sirius team in 2021 as Senior Advisor.
Ms. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree from William and Mary and a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.
Augustus Peal
Chief Technology Officer
Augustus Peal is the Chief Technology Officer at Sirius Talent, where he drives the company’s technology strategy and enhances its overall technology posture. With over a decade of experience in IT leadership and project management, Augustus leads initiatives in infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity. His expertise spans IT management, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, enabling him to develop and implement innovative, impactful technology solutions. Augustus is dedicated to fostering team collaboration and aligning technology advancements with the strategic goals of Sirius Talent.
Kym Gunderson
General Manager, Sirius Staffing
Kym Gunderson is the General Manager of Sirius Staffing, holding a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Alabama, and SHRM-CP Certification. With 15 years of experience in the staffing industry, Kym has focused primarily on Sales and Client Services, providing talent to sectors such as energy, power, oil and gas, refinery, chemicals, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and shipbuilding.
As an experienced account manager, Kym has a proven track record in the staffing and recruiting industry. She possesses a diverse skill set, including advertising, sales, sales management, Human Resources, Safety, Compliance, Event Management, and Team Building.
Angela Rothermel
General Manager, Sirius Workforce
Angela Rothermel oversees all aspects of the Sirius Workforce division, including revenue, operations, and P&L management, while leading a team to meet key objectives. With a background in HR management, she has expertise in developing training programs, ensuring compliance, and selecting insurance brokers. Angela holds a B.S. in Human Resources Management, an M.S. in Leadership and Human Resource Development, and is SHRM-CP certified. When not working, you will find her reading, gardening, painting, or working on a renovation project with her husband.
Jill Herrin
General Manager, JD Resources
Jill Herrin is a Top 40 LinkedIn recruiter and Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) with over 15,000 direct connections. She is an executive search and placement professional with over thirty-five years of successful recruiting and consulting background, along with thirty years of business ownership. Jill is the founder and CEO of JDResources, Inc.(JDR). Originally from London, England, Jill became a citizen of the US in 1995 and brings the best of both cultures together.
Tony Fischetti
President and COO, Premier Pharma
Tony Fischetti is a seasoned executive recruiter with 30 years of exclusive focus in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Early in his career, he founded a nationally recognized life sciences search firm and later continued with Premier Pharma, leveraging his extensive network and deep industry insights to place top talent in pivotal roles. Known for his strategic approach and strong relationships with C-suite leaders, Tony consistently delivers results that drive growth and innovation. Passionate about his work, he believes each placement contributes to developing life-changing drugs that enhance patients’ lives. Trusted by both established and emerging pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Tony aligns client needs with exceptional candidates to deliver transformative leadership.
