Welcome to our team at ATC Healthcare Staffing, where the charm of Charleston’s beaches meets the energy of Atlanta’s skyscrapers. Our mission is simple: we’re here to make careers thrive, promote wellness for patients, and spread positivity far and wide. Get to know our wonderful team better – a group fueled by genuine passion. Our focus is on aiding you in finding the right staff or taking that crucial next step in your career.
Judi Tompkins
Regional CEO and Franchise Owner
Judi has over 30 years business experience in the accounting and healthcare industries. Helping people to find jobs in these times is incredibly satisfying for her. Judi is an avid hiker, and hopes to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail someday. Judi lives with her family in the Atlanta area.
Sara McBride
Regional COO and Franchise Owner
Sara brings over 20 years of diverse experience to her role as the Director of Operations, where her expertise enriches her approach to operational excellence and staff management. Based in Atlanta, her leadership is characterized by innovative problem-solving, a commitment to driving efficiency, and meeting the complex needs of healthcare providers and professionals.
Trisha McDuffie
Director of Human Resources and Milledgeville Branch Manager
Trisha joined ATC in 2010 and brings 40 years of human resources experience. While she was born in Tokyo, Japan, she has called Georgia home for most of her life. She is a lifelong Clemson Tigers enthusiast. Trisha is a strong advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness and Lyme Disease Awareness and she uses her voice to raise awareness about these important causes to make a genuine impact.
Elizabeth Brewer
Business Development Director
Elizabeth hails from Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on healthcare management. Elizabeth has extensive experience in the staffing industry, encompassing both operations and sales, having progressed from administrative roles to Business Development Management in her previous positions. In her spare time, she enjoys beach trips, hiking to waterfalls, and reading thrilling novels. She is eager to enhance her expertise and help ATC achieve new milestones.
Kara Brown
Charleston Branch Manager
Kara has been with ATC since 2017 doing payroll and human resources. She has an extensive background in hospitality and restaurant management. Kara attended college at the University of South Carolina Upstate and graduated with a BA in Psychology. Living in Charleston, South Carolina, Kara enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys at the beach or outdoors as well as reading in her spare time.
Adam Christenson
Credentialing Specialist
Adam, with a background as a Healthcare Credentialing Specialist, brings two years of experience to the table. While originally from Southern California, he now calls middle Georgia home. When he’s not dedicated to sourcing top-notch healthcare professionals for Georgia, Adam enjoys indulging his artistic side through drawing and painting. Adam greatest joy comes from spending quality time outdoors with his four amazing children.
Bobbie Jean Goodman
Charleston Recruiter
Bobbie Jean has been working for ATC Charleston since 2019. She returned to ATC after a 15-year hiatus in teaching. Bobbie Jean taught elementary school in Dorchester District Two and loved every minute of it. During that time, she learned to multi-task, become a good communicator, and work together as a team. Bobbie Jean is a Charleston native, graduating from College of Charleston in 2004. She lives in Charleston with her husband and two incredible children. Bobbie Jean enjoys spending time with them at home and out around town. They keep her very busy with all their many interests! Bobbie Jean looks forward to meeting your needs and helping you find the perfect opportunity! “Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it”.
Nakia Heyward
Atlanta Recruiter
Nakia Heyward was born in North Charleston South Carolina but was raised in Goose Creek South Carolina, where she currently resides. For over 27 years, Nakia’s professional background has been in healthcare. She joined the ATC family in August of 2021 as an On-Call coordinator and she recently transitioned to her new role as a recruiter and staffing coordinator. Nakia is married with four beautiful children (three boys and one girl) and has two granddaughters and one fur baby. Nakia enjoys spending time with family and hosting and catering parties in her free time. Nakia enjoys meeting new people and being able to work with all the different healthcare professionals that have chosen this rewarding profession. She is a firm believer in, “If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life”.
Ryan McBride
IT Manager
Ryan McBride brings his 20-plus years of experience in project management and IT to the table. His skills in programming, automation, and workflow optimization are all part of his professional toolkit. At work, Ryan is known for his ability to enhance processes and introduce efficient solutions. When not immersed in the tech world, he enjoys reading and spending time with animals. Ryan’s approach to both his professional and personal life showcases a commitment to excellence and a love for continuous learning.
Elma Ocasio
Atlanta Recruiter
Elma Ocasio comes from a small town named Derventa in Bosnia and Hercegovina. During the Ex-Yugoslavian war in 1992, Elma and her family immigrated to Germany where she lived for 7 years. In 1999, Elma and her family settled in Georgia and have called it home ever since. She now lives in Acworth with her husband (Joe) and 2 kids (Daris and Jayla). Elma enjoys spending time with her family, working on small DIY projects around the house, and loves weekend trips to go sightseeing.
Sonia Pennell
On-call Agent
Sonia, a Charleston area native, is a life-long member at Highland Park Baptist Church in Hanahan, SC. She currently lives with her father, Michael 72yo, in Moncks Corner, SC with the Cooper River as their backyard. Sonia would love to say she cares for her father, but he still thinks he is young and does what he wants! Sonia raised her daughter, Faith, as a single mom. Faith is now an adult and living on her own. But Sonia and Faith keep their childhood alive by being passholders at Disney World, their home away from home. Sonia dreams of one day going to Israel to visit Jerusalem to walk where Jesus walked.
Abigail Prater
Credentialing Specialist
Abigail Prater has worked in the Healthcare Staffing industry for almost 10 years. She began her career in college while obtaining her English Literature degree. She resides with her family in Georgia, and enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and animal rescue.
Christy Richard
Milledgeville and Atlanta Human Resources Associate
Christy Richard grew up on a farm in Jones County, with her parents and brothers. In her early 20s, she moved to Wilkinson County, where she currently resides with her husband and pets. She loves and enjoys anything outdoors: lake days, camping, fishing and just enjoying time with her loved ones. On cold and rainy days, she enjoys crafts and making things with her Cricut and Sublimation printer. Her and her husband dream of one day, buying land, building their dream home and raising farm animals.
Jane Torres
Payroll Manager
Jane has over 20 years of experience hiring, building teams, and processing payroll for multiple hospitality groups. Jane grew up in Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Biology where she was also an ASU Cheerleader. She currently resides outside of NYC with her husband, son, daughter, and four fur babies.
Valarie Yarborough
Charleston Senior Recruiter
Valarie Yarborough moved to beautiful Charleston in 2013 but is a North Carolinian at heart! Valarie’s professional background has been in the recruiting and healthcare industries for the past 17 years. She joined ATC Healthcare in September of 2015. Valarie loves the challenges of the healthcare staffing industry. In Valarie’s free time you can find her at the beach, outdoors, spending time with friends and her dog, traveling, and listening to live music. If you are looking for the next step in your career, Valarie would love to provide any help that she can, especially if you are looking for full-time work or Travel contracts. Reach out to her for your next opportunity!