The Zelle Story

After working in the industry for more than 20 years, Zelle founder Chad Thies just knew he could be doing more. His love for people and desire to grow businesses encouraged him to find the right talent – people who also love people – and start Zelle: a full-service human resource solutions and recruitment provider. Today, Zelle serves more than 1,000 clients and our motto has always remained the same: a Midwestern work ethic built on sound principles of commitment and loyalty.

Zelle – short for the Gazelle animal – is smart, nimble, fast, and fluid – all the characteristics of our team. Whether we are consulting on an organizational strategic plan or recruiting front-line staff, we lead with humility and deliver results that go beyond your expectations. No pre-made playbook here. Just simple, solid business practices. It doesn’t matter if you’re a startup or running a multinational company – we genuinely listen to our clients and develop tailored solutions that allow your business to flourish.