PrideStaff's Co-CEO Mike Aprile Honored on the 2026 Staffing 100 North America List

PrideStaff, a prominent staffing organization franchised nationally, has announced that its Co-CEO, Mike Aprile, has been included in the 2026 Staffing 100 North America list by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). This marks Aprile's third consecutive year on the esteemed list, highlighting his significant influence and forward-thinking leadership in the staffing industry.

With close to 40 years devoted to PrideStaff, including over 30 years serving as Chief Financial Officer, Mike brings a wealth of financial knowledge and operational insight to his role as Co-CEO. In 2025, Aprile took the lead on several initiatives aimed at bolstering the company’s back-office operations, making strategic investments in technology and streamlining processes. These efforts have positioned PrideStaff for sustained growth in the evolving staffing market.

Moreover, Aprile continued to advance PrideStaff's franchise expansion strategy. This effort has proven essential to the company’s ongoing success, resulting in new franchise agreements accounting for about 20% of the organization’s business units in just the past year. Under his guidance, PrideStaff has cultivated relationships with three new broker networks, which contributed to a 15% increase in the franchise sales pipeline, underscoring the effectiveness of his leadership style.

Tammi Heaton, Co-CEO of PrideStaff, shared her thoughts on Aprile's accomplishments, stating, "Mike's leadership is grounded in a forward-thinking approach and proactive solutions. His ability to blend financial insight with a clear strategic vision has made PrideStaff stronger, more agile, and better equipped to meet the future head-on. This recognition from SIA reflects the extraordinary impact he continues to have on our business and the industry as a whole."

Aprile's contributions have distinctly positioned PrideStaff as a leading performer in a challenging economic landscape. In 2025, the company was recognized as #113 on SIA's list of Largest U.S. Staffing Firms for the thirteenth consecutive year, and held the #46 spot on the Largest Industrial Staffing Firms list. PrideStaff also made its mark by ranking #17 on Forbes' 2025 list of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms and climbing to #210 on Franchise Times' Top 400 list.

Reflecting on this latest accolade, Aprile remarked, “Being included in the Staffing 100 is truly meaningful, and I'm grateful for the remarkable PrideStaff team that makes achievements like this possible. Our success is built on collaboration, innovation, and the dedication of franchisees and staff nationwide. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our foundation and foster new opportunities for growth in the years ahead.”

In addition to his position as Co-CEO, Aprile serves on the PrideStaff Board of Directors and the Brand Advisory Council, where he continually lends his expertise and insight to guide the company’s long-term direction.

About PrideStaff

Founded in the 1970s, PrideStaff began as fully company-owned units and ventured into staffing franchising in 1995. With offices across North America, the company provides staffing solutions to thousands of clients, all while maintaining its headquarters in Central California. With over 40 years of experience in the staffing sector, PrideStaff offers the advantages of a national firm combined with the personalized service of smaller, entrepreneurial firms. Notably, PrideStaff is the only nationwide commercial staffing company in the U.S. and Canada generating over $100 million annually that has earned ClearlyRated's prestigious Best of Staffing 10-Year Diamond Awards for five consecutive years, an accolade that underscores their commitment to exceptional service quality for both clients and talent.