Spherion Appoints Afton Hartung as Vice President of Sales

Award-Winning Staffing and Recruiting Franchise Strategically Grows Executive Leadership Team with New Sales Division

ATLANTA – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the appointment of Afton Hartung, a staffing industry veteran and seasoned sales professional, to the new leadership role of Vice President of Sales. In her role, Hartung will spearhead the development of the organization’s comprehensive sales strategy by collaborating with Spherion’s franchise network to help them drive new business opportunities. She will also help ensure the alignment of business processes with field execution to foster Spherion’s continued growth and evolution.   

“For me, success lies in seeing Spherion’s franchisees reach heights of profitability that exceed even their most ambitious aspirations, ” said Hartung. “It is a challenging time for business owners, but the competitive job market gives our franchisees the chance to redefine success. 

This next step in my career with Spherion will allow me to leverage my expertise to empower our franchisees to grow their businesses and become valued partners deeply embedded in the communities they serve.”

Hartung’s career is grounded in general staffing. She began her professional journey in 2010 with Randstad, the parent company of Spherion, initially working in the field to gain hands-on recruiting experience. She quickly advanced to the role of Vice President of Market Sales for the Midwest Region, a position she excelled in for nearly nine years. During this tenure, Hartung distinguished herself as a dynamic leader, consistently propelling her region to stellar performance and transforming underperforming territories into engines of profitable growth. Following Randstad, Hartung broadened her expertise by taking on a role in the learning and development division with Spherion. She then transitioned to a leadership role at an insurance-focused employment agency before returning to Spherion in this new capacity. 

“Welcoming Afton into our Spherion family to lead our sales division is a true privilege,” said Kathy George, president of Spherion. “Her relentless drive and ambition distinguish her as an exceptional leader, and her expertise will be invaluable in guiding our franchisees and organization to new milestones. Afton’s leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our impact within the industry and our local communities.”

Spherion brandishes the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day—and when they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.