With over 25 years of experience in the staffing industry, Eric Peters has built a distinguished career leading teams and driving strategic growth across multiple verticals, including permanent placement, temporary staffing, and project consulting.
Eric spent 11 years at Robert Half International (RHI), where he held key leadership roles, including Branch Manager, Regional Vice President of Management Resources, and Vice President of Salaries Professional Services. During his tenure, he played a key role in launching new staffing verticals and helped integrate Protiviti, the former Arthur Andersen Risk Consulting Practice, following its acquisition by RHI.
He then transitioned into the healthcare sector, joining Weatherby Healthcare, a CHG company, as Director, where he led the growth and profitability of physician placement in the locum tenens space. Eric later took on a global leadership role as the head of North and South America for Faststream Recruitment Inc., the world’s largest maritime and marine staffing firm, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives across the region.
Since joining BGSF, Eric has played a vital role in expanding business development and optimizing operations. Before becoming President of the Professional Division in 2016, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, strengthening client partnerships and enhancing service delivery.
Eric’s leadership continues to drive innovation and operational excellence at BGSF. His passion for building strong teams, fostering long-term client relationships, and delivering top-tier talent solutions remains at the core of the Professional Division’s success.