Founded in 1988 as an Employment Assessment firm, Hiring Solutions LLC has grown to offer unparalleled Human Resources expertise.
Since our inception, we have expanded our services in response to our clients’ needs. As economic conditions and Human Resource practices changed, we continue to adapted our methodologies and approaches to adhere to high quality and performance expectations. We keep abreast of industry changes and implement best practices utilizing proven methods and years of industry experience. We look beyond standard solutions to develop new insights and make recommendations that drive targeted results.
We look beyond standard solutions to develop new insights and make recommendations that drive targeted results.
We work with leading organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors to guide them toward strategic ways of leveraging their Human Capital. We assist clients pursue comprehensive Human Resources strategies that integrate talent, leadership and culture with organizational objectives. We offer research-based insights to help clients address their current and future Human Capital needs.
Mr. Todd Surline is President of Hiring Solutions LLC, the 35 year old Human Resources consulting firm specializing in executive search, human resource consulting, and pre-employment assessments based in Okemos, Michigan.
He currently serves part time as an Adjunct Professor teaching Strategic Staffing (MGT 411) and Strategic Compensation (MGT 412) to Junior and Senior Business majors in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.
Todd served as Capitol Bancorp Ltd’s Chief Administrative Officer where he was responsible for leading the Human Resources, Staff Development, Marketing, Communications, Bank Accounting and Risk Management divisions of the $5.6 billion bank holding company with 65 banks in 17 states.
Mr. Surline has also been Vice President – Human Resources for MSU Federal Credit Union where he contributed to making MSUFCU an “employer of choice.” He developed and administered a variety of programs to recruit, retain, reward, motivate, train, and develop outstanding staff members.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.S., Social Science/Pre-Law; Economics, Psychology, and Political Science
Master’s Degree work – School of Human Resources & Labor Relations
He currently serves on the Management Advisory Board for the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and sits on the Board and Finance Committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Todd also was a long serving Board Member with the Mid-Michigan chapter of the American Red Cross.
Todd served as an Executive Committee Member of the Credit Union National Association HR/Training and Development Council from 1996 – 2004 after serving in other leadership roles. He has also served as Treasurer and Director for the East Lansing Rotary Club. He received the Rotary Distinguished Service Award for his involvement and contributions in the community.
Todd was named the Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Human Resources Management Association of Mid-Michigan, an affiliate of the national organization, the Society for Human Resource Management.
Ms. Dione Peña is a Consultant at Hiring Solutions. Her previous role was Vice President Human Resources and Marketing at CASE Credit Union where she was responsible for the oversight, leadership and strategic direction in the areas of human resources, learning & development, marketing, financial education and community development.
With over 20 years’ experience working mostly in the credit union industry, Dione has gained knowledge and expertise in recruitment, employee recognition, leadership development, organizational development and performance management. She has proven success in creating cultures of collaboration and implementing change to achieve workforce excellence.
In her spare time, Dione loves attending concerts, live theater, traveling, spending time near any body of water and exploring new and interesting places in Michigan.
Spring Arbor University,
Spring Arbor, MI
B.A., Management and Organizational Development
Central Michigan University,
Mount Pleasant, MI
M.S., Human Resource Administration
Dione has a passion for volunteering and making a difference in the lives of others and in her community. She takes advantage of any opportunity she can to get involved.
Dione is a member and current Member Relations Chair for the Junior League of Lansing. JLL is a nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community.
She is also a board member of the Greater Lansing Society for Human Resource Management (GLSHRM) and has served in various capacities from Treasurer to Board President since joining in 2003.
Mrs. Devon Klomp-Mao is a Client Services Consultant with Hiring Solutions LLC and possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Art from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI.
During her time at Aquinas College, Devon was highly involved with the Campus Life Office and their Programming Board. She designed advertisements and planned various student events to enrich their experience on campus.
Prior to working for Hiring Solutions LLC Devon utilized her education in business and her marketing experience by working as a Business Consultant and Office Manager at Gadd Business Consultants. She assisted businesses to move to the next level through business assessments, business and financial analysis/forensics, strategic planning, website/social media management.
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
B.A., Business Administration and Art
Devon has prior community involvement working with Aquinas College’s Programming Board, serving on the Executive Board as Marketing Representative. She was honored to speak at her Aquinas College graduation ceremony. Devon has also previously served three years on her church’s council board.
Ms. Riley Vlahakis joined Hiring Solutions, LLC in September of 2022 as an Associate Consultant. She previously worked at a Department of Defense manufacturing company in Lansing, MI as an HR Generalist, where she specialized in employee onboarding, training, and talent strategy.
She was a member of the Dean’s List at Michigan State University, and completed an internship with a manufacturing company in Plymouth, MI in the fall of 2021. Riley is currently working towards becoming a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., Human Capital and Society
While working towards her undergraduate degree at MSU, Riley immersed herself in campus life and her education through volunteering at local humane societies, developmental centers, and schools
Mr. Mark Dobias most recently served as the Superintendent of the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) from 2008-2016 until he retired at the end of the 2015/2016 school year. In this role, Mark was responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the district, including educational leadership, career/technical, special education, finance, transportation, operations and human resources.
Prior to his position at AAESA, Mark was the Superintendent of Fennville Public Schools, leading the district in a successful bond campaign and significantly improving the organizational culture by focusing on students first. In his thirty-nine years in education, Mark has extensive experience as a classroom teacher and as an elementary and middle school principal.
As a Consultant at Hiring Solutions LLC, Mark is responsible for projects relating to talent acquisition, policy and procedure development, compensation, performance management, and employee relations. Mark will be leveraging his K12 expertise to assist school clients and other clients identify and implement best practices in the field of human resources.
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
B.S., Special Education
M.A., Educational Administration
Mark served as President of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators in 2014-2015. He was also a member of the organization’s Board of Directors for four years. Mark was a member of the Allegan County Community Foundations for eight years and has been an active member of the Allegan Rotary Club, spearheading a lawn care project for the local Wings of Hope Hospice home. Mark was named the Educator of the Year by the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce and has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from West Shore Community College.
