When Michael Townsend made the decision to start a staffing & recruiting business in 1999, his goals were simple and modest: to match employers with the best candidates, and candidates with the ideal employers.

Now 12 years later, Townsend & Associates, Inc., is a nationally recognized staffing & recruiting firm providing cutting edge staffing solutions to Fortune 500, small- and medium-sized companies alike,

Doing business in 16 states nationwide (and growing), Townsend & Associates is a leading supplier of nationwide personnel to the fortune 500, while also focusing on the following industries:

• Accounting/Payroll

• Automotive

• Banking/Finance

• Bio Technology/Medical Device

• Consulting

• Information Technology

• Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences

• Physical Therapy

• Quality Management

• Risk Management

• Telecommunications

"We couldn't have imagined the growth and impact we've witnessed with our services over the past 12 years," said Townsend, who is an entrepreneur with a vision to build high standards in the industries he serves. "This is a testament to our hard-working staff, which works diligently in listening to our clients, then drilling down to find out what exactly it is they need, then presenting them with the ideal fit. It's a process we've been laser focused on since they day we opened our doors."

And Townsend & Associates is committed to serving equally both the employer and the candidate.

For employers, Townsend & Associates recognizes that building a staff with qualified and accomplished professionals is crucial to the success of any business. Thus, its goal is to make sure to understand the precise needs of any position needing to be filled. Townsend researches, screens and interviews each and every one of its consultants, so as to provide employers with the industry's finest talent.

"This is why more and more companies are deciding to partner with us," noted Townsend.

For candidates, Townsend & Associates offers the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies for full-time or contract positions, working with both candidates and employers to develop the ideal match for both parties. Townsend & Associates recruitment process is rooted in thoroughness and a straight-forward approach to cut through the many challenges that arise in job hunting.

"Candidates also recognize that in today's hyper-sensitive job market," we are going to cut through the overwhelming process and match them with the perfect job and employer," added Townsend."

In addition to its home state of New Jersey, Townsend & Associates is doing business in the following states and growing everyday:

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Minnesota

• Missouri

• New York

• North Carolina

• Pennsylvania

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Virginia

About Townsend & Associates

Townsend & Associates is a nationally recognized staffing/recruiting firm, providing cutting edge staffing solutions to Fortune 500, small- and medium-sized companies alike. Understanding the culture and needs of its client, and matching that criteria with the perfect candidate, is what makes Townsend & Associates, Inc., the staffing firm both clients and professionals turn to first. Diversified in a variety of industries, Townsend & Associates understands its clients business practices are paramount to performance and staying ahead of the competition, and is able to offer employers instant access to high-caliber talent.

Founded in 1999 by Michael Townsend and headquartered in Morris Plains, N.J., Townsend Associates is now registered to do business in 16 states - and growing.

For more information, visit www.Townsend-Associates.com, call (973) 984-7900, or e-mail hr@townsend-associates.com.