Aug. 20–21, 2026
Q Center
1405 N. 5th Ave.
St. Charles, IL 60174
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Cost to Attend
Membership
ASA or NAPS Member $565
ISSA, MASS, and WASS Members $490
WASS Board Member $415
Nonmembers $615
Who Should Attend
Staffing firm owners, managers, and human resource executives
Highlights
The 2026 Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat is hosted by the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, and the Michigan Association of Staffing Services. Join for two days of networking, learning, and fun on the bank of the Fox River at the beautiful Q Center in St. Charles, IL.
Speakers
Annette Wehrli, business adviser and founder, Effectivity Consulting
Bruce Ebel, director and client portfolio manager, Great Lakes Advisors
Erin Ramirez, chief executive officer, Real Change Studio
Lia Elliot, co-managing partner, Staffing GC
Mike Graney, vice president, United Service Cos.
Monica Guillory, fractional chief human resources officer, Back Pocket Wisdom Consulting
Peter Kippes, president, The Hege – Strategic IT Professionals
Tiffany Ingram, change management specialist, founder, and principal, Luxe Link Business Solutions
Vanessa Hughes, chief executive officer, Hughes Recruiting and Consulting
Will Bowen, speaker, author, certified speaking professional, Lamplighter Bowen Inc.
This event qualifies for 6.5 hours of CE toward maintaining your ASA credential.
