Lori Malett, president and owner of Hatch Staffing Services, has been named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year by the American Staffing Association.
The national award recognizes one individual who made outstanding leadership contributions to ASA through a committee, council, taskforce, or working group. Honorees like Malett are nominated by their peers.
Over the last decade, Malett has been a leader in numerous roles within ASA. Having served twice as chair of the direct hire section council, she is currently holding the position of immediate past chair and member of the council’s ASA Central working group. In addition, her consistent involvement as a facilitator and participant on networking calls has strengthened the ASA direct hire section community.
Her leadership is recognized across the industry, including during her standing-room-only direct hire session at Staffing World® 2024.
“Lori Malett’s dedication to giving back to the staffing and recruiting industry has earned her the respect of her peers across the country, along with all of us at ASA,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “Through her selfless leadership, Lori has advanced the interests of our industry and helped countless ASA members embrace a more strategic mindset and make impactful connections that enhance both personal and professional growth.”
Reflecting on her journey with ASA, Malett shared “I wish I had started volunteering with ASA sooner—it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The connections, insights, and professional growth I’ve gained have opened doors, provided valuable resources, and created a supportive network that I now rely on regularly.”
Her nominators echoed these sentiments, saying “Lori’s name is everywhere—and her input is always friendly, valuable, and interesting. She lives by the golden rule; she makes time for everyone and sets the standard for extraordinary customer service. She’s a go-to leader in the industry.”
Malett will be recognized during Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, which this year takes place Oct. 6–8 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
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About the American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit americanstaffing.net.