A company founded on values
1948 |
Westaff was founded in San Francisco under the company name, Western Employers Service. |
1982 |
David and Fran Mount started their own independent staffing company. |
1990 |
In November, the Mounts decided to associate themselves with Western after deciding to seek national affiliation. |
1996 |
The company acquired its first expansion office in Plattsburgh, NY by partnering with a well-known local couple, Gary and Estella Wagoner. |
1998 |
After Western grew to over 425 offices throughout the world, they decided to change the company name to Westaff, to better reflect their international reach. |
1999 |
The Mounts continued to expand throughout New England by opening up new markets and by 2009 they operated 13 offices throughout the region. |
2008 |
Fran Mount retired from a very active role within the company and transitioned ownership over to their son James Mount and daughter-in-law Karen Mount. |
2009 |
Westaff was acquired by The Select Family of Staffing Companies whose brands now include Westaff, Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Select Staffing.As a result of this acquisition, the Mounts acquired five of Select Staffing’s offices and converted them over to the franchise model that has been so successful in New England. |
present |
The Mounts operate as the Mount Family Group Ltd. and are headquartered in a beautiful, historical building in Burlington, VT. |