Mr. Megonigal founded Kimco Staffing Services in 1986 at the age of 33, after a successful 10-year career in the staffing industry. In just twelve years' time, he grew Kimco from a one-man operation to a $75 million corporation with three specialty practices, an affiliate Professional Employer Organization, 231 employees and 25 branch offices. In 1999, the company reached a landmark $100 million in sales.
Prior to starting his own company, Mr. Megonigal worked for Thomas Temporaries, learning the staffing business from the ground-up. He performed sales and management functions in branch offices throughout Northern California and Denver, and was instrumental in Thomas' eventual expansion to 40 offices in 15 states. At the age of 28, he was made President of Thomas Temporaries.
A graduate of Claremont Men's College, Mr. Megonigal was nominated for Ernst & Young's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award for two consecutive years, and was recognized as an Orange County finalist in 1999. |