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.