About Epitec
about epitec
Leaders in Staffing Since 1978
Founded by Jerry Sheppard, under the name Comprehensive Data Processing. As technology evolved beyond mainframes, the company rebranded to Epitec to reflect a more innovative and forward-looking identity.
Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Epitec has grown into one of the largest and most successful diverse-owned staffing firms in the U.S., now certified as a women-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council.
Our Story
One of the largest women-owned staffing companies in the U.S.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Epitec specializes in IT, engineering, and professional staffing. Our team supports a wide range of industries including automotive, finance, tech, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and technology, and partners with Fortune 500 companies nationwide.
EPITEC LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Team

Jerry Sheppard
Founder and Chair

Josie Sheppard
CEO

Rebecca Bray
President

Tony Hollamon
Executive Vice President

Mark Ruma
COO

Ellen Hughes
Head of Marketing

Alecia Yezback
Director of Finance

Lisa Heitzmann
Senior Manager of Human Resources

Scott Farley
Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting

Beverly Simpson
Senior Manager of Sales and Recruiting
Our Values

We believe in solutions.

We believe tenacity wins.

We believe in results.

We believe in the power of discovery.

We believe words matter.

We believe voices matter.
