About Us

Our History

Founded in 1999, Atlantic Staffing Consultants embarked on a mission to connect job seekers with employers. Initially, our Founder operated independently, concentrating on temporary placements and direct hires. Over time, we have transformed into a robust organization with multiple team members and offices, maintaining our headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, and extending our regional reach across the Southeastern United States.

In the span of two decades, ASC has become synonymous with innovation, offering solutions to address the most intricate challenges faced by employers. We have earned a reputation for our expertise in workforce management, establishing enduring partnerships with some of the most esteemed companies in the United States. Our commitment to excellence not only solidiﬁes our existing relationships but also fuels our continuous growth, driving us to forge new, impactful partnerships.

Vision, Mission & Values

Empowering Our Team for Collective Excellence

Our mission at Atlantic Staffing is to be the bridge that transforms career aspirations into reality. For candidates, we are dedicated to discovering opportunities that resonate with their innate talents, ensuring a fulfilling and purpose-driven professional journey. For our esteemed clients, we stand as a beacon of safety, equitable compensation and unwavering commitment to employee well-being, fostering environments where both success and well-being thrive.

For our internal team, we commit to fostering an environment of continuous learning, growth, and collaboration, where every individual’s unique talents and perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated. Our focus is on providing internal staff with opportunities for professional development, personal growth, and a supportive community that encourages innovation. By prioritizing the well-being and success of our team, we aim to create a workplace where everyone thrives, feels valued, and contributes to the collective excellence of ASC.

We believe that by nurturing these three pillars – candidates, clients and our own team – we craft a future where every individual finds their role, businesses flourish and our team thrives in success.

Our Values

These values guide our actions, decisions and interactions, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted and experienced staffing provider.

At our core, we embody the values of reliability and responsiveness. Our commitment to being both client-centric and candidate-centric drives our efforts to foster long-term partnerships. We measure our success by the achievements of our clients and prioritize building enduring relationships.

Our Executive Team

Chad Rassette

CEO & Founder

Chad, a native of Raleigh, NC, has been the driving force behind Atlantic Staﬃng for more than two decades. With a degree in Philosophy from East Carolina University, he honed his sales skills during college summers, selling books for the Varsity Internship Program under Thomas Nelson Publishing Company in the Southeastern United States. Inspired by both his sales acumen and familial ties to the staﬃng industry, Chad founded Atlantic Staﬃng in Raleigh in 1999, transforming it from a local venture to a regional powerhouse, now serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

His secret to success lies in the art of fostering enduring relationships. Chad attributes the growth of Atlantic Staﬃng to the invaluable bonds cultivated with clients and employees alike. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chad’s passions include active outdoor activities like mountain biking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and boating. For over two decades, he has been involved in Bible Study Fellowship and has served on the Administrative Leadership Team. He also finds joy in the rhythms of live music and the thrill of Carolina Hurricanes hockey games, yet his greatest love remains spending quality time with his family.

Martin Straley

Vice President

Martin joined ASC in 2022 and currently serves as the organization’s Vice President. He boasts an impressive professional background, holding the titles of Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI) and Certified Physician-Provider Recruitment Professional (AAPPR).

Martin’s career spans the aviation, healthcare, and technology industries, where he has demonstrated his expertise in various operational and human resources capacities, working with a broad spectrum of entities, from pioneering startups to established corporations.

He has a unique vision for the role of human resources, seeing it as a catalyst for growth and innovation within organizations rather than merely an administrative function. Martin is equally dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their career objectives through continuous learning and development. His enthusiasm for collaborating with ASC’s candidates, clients, and staff reflects his commitment to forging strong and enduring partnerships.

Outside of his professional life, Martin is an avid traveler. His travels have taken him far and wide in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. He has an insatiable curiosity, taking pleasure in acquiring knowledge on diverse topics, no matter how seemingly trivial. He values quality time spent with friends and family.