TempNet 2026 is built around a hard truth: the staffing firms that will lead in the years ahead are not the ones competing on speed or price. They are the ones building something more durable—deeper client relationships, stronger internal teams, and the kind of market positioning that doesn’t erode when conditions shift.
To dig deeper into what that looks like in practice, Jeff Pelliccio will be onsite at TempNet alongside two trusted colleagues from his network—Jon Davis and Sheri Tischer. Each brings a distinct perspective on what it takes to move a staffing operation from transactional to genuinely differentiated.
PILLAR 1: Recruiter Development and Performance
One of this year’s keynote sessions makes the case that top staffing professionals win relationships, not just deals—and that emotional intelligence is what separates them. But knowing that in a session and actually building it into how your team operates are two different things. The real work happens after the keynote, inside your organization, with the people doing the recruiting and selling every day.
That’s where Jon Davis comes in. He has spent over 25 years in the recruiting industry, with the last 15 focused specifically on helping recruiters and salespeople build the skills that move the needle. He works with both new entrants finding their footing and experienced professionals who are ready to break through to a new level. His approach is practical, direct, and built on what actually works in the field—not theory.
PILLAR 2: Growth Funding and Business Infrastructure
TempNet 2026 will give attendees a clearer picture of where demand for staffing solutions is heading—by sector, region, and workforce type. But understanding where the market is going only matters if your firm is structured to act on it. Growth requires more than a strong pipeline. It requires the financial infrastructure to support that growth without overextending.
That’s the conversation Sheri Tischer is built for. She serves as Vice President of Scale Funding’s Staffing Practice, where she helps staffing businesses grow through innovative funding solutions. She also serves on the Board of Directors at MNRSA, where advocacy, education, and industry connections are central to her work. Sheri brings a business-building perspective that goes beyond the placement and into the structural decisions that determine whether a staffing firm can sustain and scale its growth.
PILLAR 3: Sales and Marketing Alignment
This year’s conference will also make clear that the external environment isn’t getting simpler. Regulatory complexity, workforce compliance, and ongoing policy shifts are creating real pressure for staffing owners. In that kind of environment, firms can’t afford marketing that looks good but doesn’t connect to revenue—or sales and marketing teams that aren’t working from the same playbook.
That’s exactly the gap Jeff Pelliccio has spent 25 years closing. As the founder of Allied Insight, he works with staffing firms to build marketing that integrates with their sales infrastructure—creating positioning that is not just visible but executable and measurable. His focus is on alignment that produces results.
Three Perspectives Worth Seeking Out
The staffing industry is at an inflection point. The firms that recognize this shift early and build accordingly will be the ones setting the pace in the years ahead. Together, they offer a practical, multidimensional look at what that actually requires—from the sales floor to the boardroom.
Jon, Sheri, and Jeff will all be onsite and ready to get into the realities staffing leaders are navigating every day.
Schedule time with us at TempNet.
TempNet runs March 11–13 at the Hilton Arlington Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia. If you want to connect with Jon, Sheri, or Jeff directly, reach out now to set up time before the event. Let’s make the most of three days in Arlington.
