Hi! I’m Jeff Weller. My background is in hospitality industry. I truly understand the perspective of both the employee and the employer. You could say being of service is a passion for me. I bring this passion with me as a Patrice & Associates Franchisee and Executive Recruiter. Here’s my story so far…
I am originally from a small suburban town in northern Kentucky and am one of nine children. When I was 13 years old, our family moved to Eastern Iowa. There was kind of a culture shock as we were now living in a rural setting.
After graduation, I joined the US Army Reserves with hopes of attending college when I came back from basic training. As soon as I returned home, something happened that would shape my life in a big way: I applied for a part time job at a Wendy’s in Cedar Rapids, IA. I made 2 attempts to start and attend college but was working so much and moving up rapidly at work. My college days were soon over.
In my time at Wendy’s, I moved up to Crew Chief, Assistant Manager and then to Co-Manager. I was responsible for hiring and among many hires, I also hired a beautiful lady named Eva, who would later become my wife.
In 1988, my Director of Operations at Wendy’s bought 6 Wendy’s locations in Beaumont, Texas. I moved down to Texas with him and a few other people to take over and operate the stores. I recall the group of us driving 20 plus hours to get there. This move gave me the opportunity to become a General Manager. It was difficult to leave Eva in Iowa to finish college, but I had to make something of myself before we could settle down. I became the Training Manager for the Market. One of my fondest memories was getting to meet Wendy’s Founder, Dave Thomas and be recognized, along with my operator for our sales building achievement.
Seeking professional growth, I interviewed and was hired on with the McDonald’s Franchisee in Beaumont in 1991. In the span of 2 years, I attended Hamburger University, became a Store Manager and was promoted to an Area Supervisor position.
Now, it was finally time to settle down. In 1993 I returned to Iowa to marry Eva and she moved to Beaumont with me. In 1996 we welcomed our only child, Abigail Clair.
In 1999, the McDonald’s Owners I worked for bought out 2 multiple-units McDonald’s Franchisees in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. I became Operations Manager over half of the 17 stores. In time, we opened more restaurants building to a high of 32 units. A few years later, I became the Director of Operations for all 30 of my Franchise Owners locations in the Market. I continued in this role until 2019.
Now, I am part of the Patrice and Associates family. I am proud to join this amazing group of professionals who find the best candidates to fill the best jobs for our awesome clients. Business owners, I know how hard it can be to find the right people to grow your business. Let me serve you by sourcing and vetting the best candidates for your open leadership positions. Job Seekers,
I know what it means to find the right opportunities and to have the desire to move up. Allow me to serve you by connecting you with the best opportunities in the business.
Our family has enjoyed living in thriving McAllen, TX for the last 20 years. We love the warm and wonderful people we live with, in the Rio Grande Valley. I look forward to serving my community as an Executive Recruiter by helping local businesses find the best key people they need to operate successfully and helping my friends and neighbors find their dream jobs.
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Richard L. is grateful to Jeff Weller for his outstanding support!I’m incredibly grateful for the outstanding support Jeff Weller at Patrice & Associates provided in helping me secure my position as Human Resources Manager with Roto-Rooter South Texas. His service truly went above and beyond.
Having worked with three different staffing agencies, including two that are ranked in the top 10 worldwide, I can honestly say that Jeff’s level of service exceeded even the highest industry standards. He was thorough in preparing me for interviews, kept me well-informed throughout the process, and showed a genuine commitment to ensuring I was set up for success. I know I wouldn’t have landed this role without his assistance.
I highly recommend Jeff Weller and Patrice & Associates to anyone seeking professional staffing support. The professionalism and dedication he provided made a huge difference, and I am incredibly thankful.
Best Regards,
Richard L.
Marina L. says that it was a pleasure working with Jeff Weller!I recently had the pleasure of working with Jeff Weller, a dedicated recruiter who played an instrumental role in helping me secure a position as an HR Manager. From our first interaction, Jeff demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of the job market.Jeff took the time to understand my career goals and strengths, and he matched me perfectly with an opportunity. Throughout the entire process, he provided invaluable guidance, from refining my resume to preparing me for interviews. His insights into the company’s culture and expectations were spot-on, making me feel confident and well-prepared.What impressed me most was Jeff’s commitment to keeping the lines of communication open. He was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns, ensuring I was never left in the dark.I highly recommend Jeff Weller to anyone looking for a top-tier recruiter who genuinely cares about his clients’ success.—Best Regards,Marina L.
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Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
