Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Partner for Strategic Staffing Solutions
At Amerit Consulting, we believe in the power of people. Founded in 2002 by a service-disabled veteran, our staffing solutions empower employers and job seekers to achieve extraordinary results together. We specialize in customized workforce strategies that prioritize diversity, compliance, and mission-driven talent. With a veteran-led approach, we connect businesses with skilled professionals, including veterans and military spouses, while offering payroll, HR, and compliance services to reduce organizational risk. Our three-part philosophyuncover, unite, and unleashguides our commitment to discovering untapped talent, aligning employers and candidates for shared success, and driving growth through strategic partnerships.As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, we honor our roots by helping clients meet diversity goals and leverage the discipline of veteran talent. Our focus on technological innovation, such as AI-driven staffing solutions, ensures we remain at the forefront of evolving workforce needs across industries like healthcare, IT, and government contracting.
Services
Direct Hire
Temporary Staffing
Veteran Staffing
Payroll Services
BPO/RPO
SmartSource Back Office
HR Compliance
Contract-to-Hire
Executive Search
IT Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Veteran-led partnerships that meet supplier diversity goals
- Compliance expertise covering federal/state labor laws
- 401(k) plans and benefits for temporary workers
- AI-driven staffing solutions for faster placements
- 18+ years connecting military talent with corporate needs
Associations and certifications
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)
What people say
Top 10 suppliers for fill capacity
Excellent service
Flexibility in resolving situations
Veteran hiring programs
Strategic partnerships
Services
Direct Hire
Our direct hire solutions identify top-tier candidates for long-term organizational needs. Leveraging our veteran network and industry expertise, we match specialized skills with company culture to ensure lasting placements. Clients benefit from reduced turnover and faster time-to-hire through our rigorous vetting process. This service supports companies requiring experienced professionals in technical fields like engineering, healthcare IT, and regulatory affairs.
Veteran Staffing
BRAVE by Amerit Consulting connects businesses with disciplined veterans and military spouses. We translate military experience into civilian roles while helping clients meet diversity requirements. Our program includes resume guidance for candidates and compliance support for employers. This service strengthens workforce stability through proven leadership and operational expertise from service members.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee classification risks through our co-employment model. Services include direct deposit, expense tracking, and regulatory adherence for federal/state labor laws. Clients maintain audit readiness while reducing administrative burdens on internal teams. Our solutions cater to businesses needing scalable payroll infrastructure without added overhead.
SmartSource Back Office
This offshore staffing model extends internal teams in IT, finance, and administrative functions. We handle global talent acquisition while clients focus on deliverables. Services include 24/7 technical support coverage, application development, and compliance-ready healthcare IT staffing. The model provides cost-effective capacity without compromising quality control or performance standards.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions address short-term skill gaps across industries like energy, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Clients access pre-screened professionals for project-based work, with conversion options to permanent roles. The service includes PPE compliance, safety training, and regulatory documentation management for high-risk environments such as laboratory and manufacturing settings.
People
Ian Wagemann
President
Amerit's president and Army veteran leads with 15+ years of leadership experience from military airborne operations to executive staffing strategy. He combines combat-tested decision-making with aviation expertise to build client partnerships that drive organizational growth through talent acquisition.
Gary Herbold
Founder
The Purple Heart recipient and Marine Corps veteran established Amerit to create veteran employment pathways. With decades of staffing industry experience, he shaped the company's mission-driven approach to workforce solutions while maintaining its service-disabled veteran-owned status.
Lindsey Aherne
Director of HR Operations
This HR leader with economics expertise specializes in technology-driven workforce solutions. She develops scalable HR infrastructure while balancing compliance needs with employee satisfaction strategies. Her urban planning background informs data-driven approaches to staffing efficiency.
Andy Thoren
Director of IT
25-year IT leader with expertise in cloud migration and cybersecurity. He oversees Amerit's digital transformation initiatives, including AI staffing tools and automated payroll systems. His hands-on management style bridges technical teams with business objectives to enhance staffing solution delivery.
Tyler Cook
Business Development Manager
Veteran staffing expert with decade-plus experience in compliance and vendor management. He leads SLED proposal teams while developing strategic accounts through consultative sales approaches that align staffing solutions with client business goals.
Questions
What industries does Amerit specialize in?
We focus on healthcare IT, engineering, pharmaceuticals, energy, government contracting, and compliance sectors. Our veteran staffing programs particularly benefit technical fields requiring precision and regulatory expertise.
How does the BRAVE program work?
BRAVE connects veterans and military spouses with civilian careers by translating military skills into job-specific competencies. Employers gain access to disciplined talent while meeting diversity goals through our certified SDVOB partnership model.
What payroll services do you offer?
Our payroll management includes tax compliance, direct deposit, electronic onboarding, and regulatory reporting. We reduce HR administrative burdens while ensuring adherence to federal/state labor laws for temporary and permanent placements.
How do you handle compliance risks?
We minimize employment classification risks through proper co-employment structures and independent contractor evaluations. Our compliance expertise covers I-9 verification, wage standards, and industry-specific regulations for healthcare and government contracts.
What staffing models are available?
We offer direct hire, temporary staffing, contract-to-hire, executive search, and offshore back-office support. Each model includes tailored onboarding, performance management, and compliance documentation based on workforce needs.
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Reviews (2)
Kenisha Williams
Jan 29, 2020
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Now Im am really upset this company reach out to me last week regarding a position that they had with conduent they told me to do a drug test and background check I being emailing Lindsay no reply but Singh was very nice I dont know whats going on but it dont take this long for a background or drug test to come back
Shanks Andalu
Aug 17, 2018
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I am a mechanical engineer.... worked under this company for more than 5 years.No Benefits, No Health insurance, once you lost a job they do not even care about finding you another job. They will lie you about doing green card, once the time has come to file and unfortunately you lost a job, they will not care find a job because they have to spend money for GC process. The management do not even care about the employees. All they do is take money from your paycheck and do parties. They are doing absolutely illegal business activity. I will give a "0" star to them frankly. they cheated me like
