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.
MANAGEMENT
Epitec Leadership Team
Jerry Sheppard
Founder and Chair
Josie Sheppard
CEO
Rebecca Bray
President
Tony Hollamon
Executive Vice President
Mark Ruma
COO
Scott Farley
Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting
Michelle Rusch
Senior Manager of Sales and Recruiting
Ellen Hughes
Head of Marketing
Alecia Yezback
Director of Finance
Awards and Achievements
2025 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Partner
2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago
2025 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Companies
2025 Crain’s Detroit Business Private 200
2025 Global Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Supplier Excellence
2025 Global Consumer Products Supplier of the Year
2025 SIM Detroit Character Award
2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Iconic and Brilliance
2024 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.
2024 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2024 National Health Insurance Provider Supplier Diversity Achievement Award
2024 Crain’s Detroit Business Private 200
2024 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest Engineering Firms
2024 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest Women-Owned Businesses
2024 Crain’s Detroit Business Nonprofit Board Leaders, Rebecca Bray, President
2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago
2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation
2024 Global Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Supplier Excellence
2023 DBusiness Powered by Women, Rebecca Bray, President
2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest IT Companies
2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Private 200
2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Fast 50
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Brilliance Award
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Iconic Award
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago
2023 Best of the Best Medium-Sized Company in Chicago
2023 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2022 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2022 Crain’s Detroit Business Private 200
2022 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest Staffing Service Companies
2022 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.
2022 Vista Maria Outstanding Board Leader, Tony Hollamon, EVP
2022 Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Services Companies
2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan
2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago
2022 Best of the Best Medium-Sized Company in Chicago
2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2022 Staffing Industry Analysts Diversity Owned Companies
2022 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2022 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.
2021 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2021 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.
2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan
2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2021 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Supplier Diversity Achievement Award
2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2021 Crain’s Detroit Business Crain’s Notable Leaders in DEI, Tony Hollamon, EVP
2020 Staffing Industry Analysts Diversity Owned Firms
2020 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2020 Staffing Industry Analysts Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, Rebecca Bray, President
2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest Minority Owned Companies
2020 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.
2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Fast 50
2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Private 200
2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan
2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation
2020 Staffing Industry Analysts Largest Staffing Companies in U.S.
2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Largest IT Companies
2020 Vista Maria Advocacy Award, Rebecca Bray, President
2019 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Supplier
2019 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2018 National Health Insurance Provider Minority Business of the Year
2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Dallas
2017 Crain’s Detroit Top Staffing Service Companies
2017 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence, Jerry Sheppard, Founder and Chair
2017 Corp! Magazine Salute to Diversity
2017 Staffing Industry Analysts Diversity Focused Company
2017 Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council ACE Award
2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2017 Vista Maria Outstanding Corporate Partner
2016 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2015 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2014 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2013 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2012 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2011 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2010 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2009 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2008 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
2003 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metro Detroit
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.
