The Cuda Crew
At Barracuda Staffing & Consulting, we call our team the Cuda Crew. It’s a fun name, and it’s also a badge of honor. We believe that belonging to the Cuda Crew is about being part of something bigger than yourself. We don’t measure ourselves by others, but by how far we can raise our own bar.
Meet the team of passionate, dedicated professionals who work to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Kevin Burr
Leadership Team – President and CEO
Kevin is the owner of Barracuda Staffing & Consulting and has built the company on the principles of building relationships on every level. His main objective, whether it is with his clients, applicants or staff, is to put people in the right position to succeed. He prides himself on being able to come up with custom hiring and recruiting solutions for every client. His goal is to have everyone experience and notice the “Barracuda Difference”. The company under his direction has had substantial growth year over year and continues to get noticed as a strong growing staffing company. Kevin is most interested in developing leaders on his team and knows the strength of his business is when he has everyone pulling on the same rope. He is a family man who enjoys watching his kids compete in sports and in life. Being lucky enough to be married to his soulmate, who has stuck with him in good times and in bad, makes him motivated to do nothing but his best. They enjoy the little things together and aspire to see the world. He is here to serve the candidates and clients, and will do everything he can to provide the best service for both.
Ashley Beck, SPHR
Leadership Team – Vice President of Operations
Ashley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and quickly moved into a recruiting role with Barracuda Staffing & Consulting which is where she found her passion for people, process, and strategic leadership. She has been instrumental in process development and implementation ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. Ashley enjoys developing out teams and organizational structure along with creative branding from digital and print marketing to innovative training materials and exercises. She received her Senior Professional of Human Resources certification in 2022 and currently serves on the board of directors for Dress for Success Tulsa. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her daughter, cooking, music of the 70’s and 80’s, but 90's country is where it's at!
Jeff Faust, SHRM-CP, SWP
Leadership Team - Vice President of HR Consulting
Jeff has been in the Human Resources field since graduating from The University of Oklahoma in 1998. Throughout the years, he has had the opportunity to work in most areas of Human Resources: Recruiting, Payroll, Benefit design, Compensation, Employee Relations, and formation of policies and procedures.
Jeff received his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation in 2006 and his SHRM-CP in 2016. In addition to his commitment to the HR field, he has also served on boards for the Tulsa Area United Way and Roger’s County United Way.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, singing in the church choir, and traveling.
Cassie Carriger
Leadership Team - Business Development
Cassie is passionate about people and has been helping organizations in the Tulsa and Mississippi area gain efficiency, improve culture, and increase enterprise value. She takes an enormous amount of pride in the partnerships she builds with executives. She has a track record of providing solutions that produce an immediate impact and contribute to an organization’s long-term success. In her free time Cassie loves any and all things outdoors, boxing, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Cody Haddox
Staffing Specialist
Cody is passionate about people and developing lasting relationships with individuals by pursuing honest conversations and figuring out where we can get the most out of our people! He thrives on competition and the ability to engage with individuals on any level, as well as the capacity to relate with people from all walks of life. He is cemented in his Faith and Family, especially when it comes to his role as a husband, father, servant, and leader. He enjoys playing guitar, piano, and singing, as well as any activity that involves his family (just a big kid at heart!). His mentality: “Do work son!”
Benjamin Cron
Staffing Specialist
Kendrell Thompson
Staffing Specialist
Kendrell is passionate about people and sincere in his approach. He enjoys developing long lasting relationships through honesty and hard work. His competitive background in sports has taught him many skills which include leadership, teamwork and accountability. Kendrell's family and son play a major role in his life when it comes to keeping him grounded. He enjoys live music and friendly competition when given the opportunity.
Tanisha Fisher
Administrative Coordinator
Tanisha doesn’t believe in dreaming and waiting for success, she likes to take charge and make it happen. She loves working at Barracuda Staffing, because she is passionate about helping people provide for their families by starting lasting careers they will enjoy. Her goal is to learn all she can about the staffing industry and grow with the company. Outside our busy office, Tanisha enjoys lending a hand to anyone in need by volunteering her time. She spends her weekends and vacations traveling, spending time with family and enjoying friends.
