Meet Our Team
Tanner Gesell
Tanner Gesell is a seasoned manufacturing recruitment and staffing specialist with over a decade of industry experience. His passion for placing highly specialized technical personnel began in 2012, while attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
In 2024, Tanner co-founded Valley Mountain Staffing. He is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of recruiters and cultivating new business relationships.
When he's not immersed in the world of recruitment, Tanner enjoys spending time with his dog, Penny, and staying active with any competitive sporting event. An Arizona transplant, Tanner is deeply connected to his midwestern values.
Ryly Haughton
Ryly Haughton is a seasoned manufacturing recruiter with a proven track record of placing exceptional talent. His career began in 2019 while studying at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
In 2024, Ryly co-founded Valley Mountain Staffing, where he has dedicated himself to building enduring relationships with clients and candidates. His areas of expertise include recruiting for CNC Machinists (programmers, setup, operators), CMM Programmers, Calibration Technicians, Quality Engineers, Welders, and Mechanical Engineers.
When not focused on recruiting, Ryly enjoys spending time with his fiancé, Autumn. On Friday nights, he can often be found cheering on his father's high school football team in a small Nebraska town. Want to break the ice with Ryly? Just mention anything about football, country music, or fishing… and good luck getting him to stop talking!!