Leadership Transition Follows the Passing of CEO/Co-Founder Bill Stoller
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Express Employment International announces a leadership transition following the recent passing of co-founder and CEO Bill Stoller.
In alignment with a long-standing succession plan developed by Stoller and fellow co-founder Bob Funk, Sr., the company has appointed Bob Funk, Jr., as Chief Executive Officer, adding to his current role as President. In this expanded capacity, Funk Jr. will also serve as Chairman of the Board.
Bob Funk, Jr.
This transition reflects the vision set forth by Express’ co-founders to ensure long-term strength and continuity for the organization. The company remains steadfast in its mission to help people find meaningful work and connect businesses with reputable candidates, values that have guided Express since its inception.
“This leadership transition reflects the thoughtful planning and shared vision that Bill and Bob built together–one rooted in strength, stability and service,” said Bob Funk, Jr. “We will move forward together, grounded in our mission and more committed than ever to help the entrepreneurs, people and communities we serve.”
Since its founding in 1983, Express has grown into one of the largest privately held staffing companies in the world. As the franchisor of Express Employment Professionals, the company’s flagship brand is the fourth-largest staffing firm in the United States and 13th-largest globally, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, and operates in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Express’ portfolio includes affiliated franchised brands Specialized Recruiting Group, Express Healthcare Staffing and Frontline Recruiting Group. The company reported sales of $3.7 billion in 2024, marking the fourth-best sales year in more than four decades of operations.
“Our founders didn’t just build a company–they built a culture, a family and something that is built to last,” Funk Jr. said. “I have complete confidence in the future of Express, knowing it’s being carried forward by people of incredible talent, integrity and purpose.”
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About Express Employment International
Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and affiliated brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express Employment International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City and a network of sales and support teams internationally. For more information, visit ExpressPros.com.
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