The most trusted name in event staffing.

Nationwide Reach. Experienced, Vetted Brand Ambassadors, Managers and More.

Celebrating 25 Years

The staffing company that set the standards—in service, accountability and results. The industry’s largest staff database ensures you’ll get the people you need. Our strategic selection process guarantees they’ll be fabulous. Comprehensive insurance provides the protection you demand. And our “all-W2” model keeps every Brand Ambassador on our books—not yours.

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Staff for B-to-C and B-to-B Events

Brand Ambassadors, Event Managers, Tour Staff, Trade Show Ambassadors, Street Teams, Product Specialists, Emcees, Registration Staff, Samplers, Costume Characters and More.

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Logistics staff and back-end support

CDL Drivers, Load-in/out Teams, Warehousing, Tour Routing, Vehicle Leasing, Shipping, Fulfillment, Equipment Set-up. And So. Much. More.

Our Team = Your Team

  • Jen Clines

    Jen Clines

    VP-Client Strategy

  • Heather Gowrie

    Heather Gowrie

    VP-Marketing

  • Larry Hess

    Larry Hess

    CEO

  • Dina Tamborello

    Dina Tamborello

    Staffing Director

  • Tom Gowrie

    Tom Gowrie

    CFO

  • Ashley Rucker

    Ashley Rucker

    Account Manager

  • Diana Alejos

    Diana Alejos

    Staffing Administrator

  • Chris Hughes

    Chris Hughes

    Senior Operations Manager

  • Tammy Rauh

    Tammy Rauh

    Talent Relations Manager

  • Jeff Rauh

    Jeff Rauh

    COO

  • Hannah Arthur

    Staffing Coordinator

  • Charina Alug

    Charina Alug

    Accounting Coordinator

  • Kayla Duncan

    Kayla Duncan

    Client Support Specialist

EVENT STAFFING CASE STUDIES

  • “The best designed experiential program, with brand-wrong brand ambassadors, will fail. Encore is the solution.”

    — KEVIN ADLER, ENGAGE MARKETING

  • “I have used Encore for 15+ years and have benefited from our partnership. Encore is one of the “top-notch” staffing agencies in the industry.”

    — SHAWN HUGHES, MARKETING WERKS

  • “The Encore team is wonderful, they always put an extra foot forward to assist in any way possible. I love working for them, and they are always my go-to when it comes to event work.”

    — CHRISTINA LEIGH, ENCORE MARKET MANAGER

  • “Encore’s outreach to brand ambassadors includes instruction with personable but professional demeanor. At the end of a promo I always look forward to the next opportunity with Encore.”

    — SUZANA MUELLER, BRAND AMBASSADOR TESTIMONIAL

  • “Encore provides unconditional and outstanding performance at all levels. Without your cooperation, the show wouldn't be possible.”

    — HARRY BARZILAY, ZUMBA

  • “Encore has been an excellent partner. Both the customer service and event teams are professional—and reliable.”

    — ADRIENNE STRANGE, GSD&M

94% of clients give Encore Nationwide a five-star rating