97 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition BUSINESS SERVICES, CONSULTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES Since 2019, Ryan Thorpe has excelled as the president and chief executive officer of Performance Personnel, a staffing company serving several United States regions. He attributes his interests in business and business ethics to his father, an AT&T executive reputed for demonstrating integrity, industriousness and respect for others. Likewise, he credits his commitment to service and innovation to his grandfather, a recipient of the U.S. Army Air Corps’ Distinguished Flying Cross and a contributing engineer to the calculations and launch sequences used in NASA's space shuttle program. Mr. Thorpe lived abroad during part of his childhood, studying at the American School in London. There, he explored a range of educational opportunities, which first catalyzed later interests in multiple disciplines. In addition to his formal education, Mr. Thorpe holds an Emergency Medical Technician certification, Post-Crisis Leadership certification, and numerous SCUBA certifications. He champions the value of developing skills through both formal and independent study. He correlates his success in the staffing industry directly to the diversity of his interests, upbringing, and approach. As the leader of Performance Personnel, Mr. Thorpe’s mission is to create healthier, more productive workplaces. He promotes customized staffing models for the company’s clientele and customized screening and selection models for all job candidates. For the benefit of both employers and employees, each model adopts modern practices from the field of industrial and organizational psychology aimed at optimizing alignment and overall results, which are then validated through the application of data science. Under Mr. Thorpe’s leadership, Performance Personnel has earned numerous industry awards and distinctions. Mr. Thorpe credits many of his accomplishments to his determination, stating that his work is too important to fail. To remain at the forefront of industry developments, he remains active in the American Staffing Association and several business groups. Outside of his vocational endeavors, Mr. Thorpe most enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, their children, and their other family members and close friends. RYAN THORPE PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Performance Personnel Tampa, FL
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