Our Staff
Cindy Dhuey - Partner
What's your idea of humor, keen intuition and quick thinking? We find it all wrapped up in Cindy Dhuey.
Cindy hails from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Education. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 before settling in Tucson in 1987. Cindy went to work for a brokerage firm where her responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training and supervising the support staff - a perfect entree into the employment industry.
Cindy's responsibilities include the overall internal operations of the Temp Connection. Cindy is an active member of the Key Group. Cindy and her husband Joe keep busy with their cute children who are both in grade school and keep busy with family activities such as boating, skiing, and bicycling.
Ellie Patterson - Partner
Where does all the energy come from? The human dynamo named Ellie Patterson.
Ellie has been in the temporary help industry for twenty years in capacities ranging from sales representative to branch manager to co-owner. With her reputation and solid knowledge of the industry, she has managed major staffing programs for multiple companies. She earned her graduate degree from Eastern Washington University completing her thesis work on Women In The Workplace. Ellie brings both a theoretical focus and practical experience to each business setting. Ellie is responsible for sales and business development for the Temp Connection.
Ellie currently serves as Past President of the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation which keeps her very busy. She also served on the WIB (Workforce Investment Board), is a founding Board member of the PHASE agency, and is the President-elect of the the businesswomen's networking organization, TIEMPO. She also enjoys her weekly networking group of the Old Pueblo Alliance Association and currently serves as President of this 50-member organization.
Jennifer Mix
Jennifer recently joined the Temp Connection team as the payroll coordinator and recruiting assistant. Jennifer worked the last 7 years at the Fox Tucson Theatre in various executive capacities from Executive Assistant, Bookkeeper, to Operations and Assistant Theatre Manager. She brings a high level of efficiency and customer service to the Temp Connection and we're glad she's staying with us here in Tucson and not moving to Florida as originally planned.
Tina Hagen
Tina Hagen joined the Temp Connection team three months ago and currently serves as our front office assistant and payroll specialist. Her voice is usually the first one you will hear when you call our office and she is readily available to assist with any questions a current employee or prospective employee may have. Tina’s office background reflects twenty years in education in the state of Washington serving as the attendance coordinator for a large and busy school district. Tina’s experience with students and teachers translates well to the staffing service industry and her friendly and helpful manner extends to all who come in contact with her. Tina made her move to Tucson when her husband had a job transfer and they love the sunny Southwest even if it’s far from their grandkids whom they miss very much.
Joanne Sherrill
Joanne comes to the Temp Connection with over 10 years experience in the staffing industry and enjoys the role of staffing recruiter and coordinator. She brings lots of experience from both national firms and a local firm to our locally owned and managed company and applies the best from all. Joanne keeps busy with her grandchildren as well as her other family members and seems to be the energizer bunny when all around her grow weary. Joanne always has a warm greeting and a great sense of humor.
Anne Sommers
Anne Sommers has just celebrated her second year of employment with the Temp Connection and holds the combination title of Office Administrator and Staffing Coordinator. Anne’s rapport with our employees as well as clients is second to none. Her ability to make people feel special is one of her many strengths. Anne and her husband, Mark, moved from Indiana over two years ago and both are enjoying their new careers here in Tucson as well as being able to spend time with their lovely daughter who resides in Phoenix. Anne currently serves as our SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Representative.