Matern Staffing’s Larry Charity Named a Finalist for the 2026 National Staffing Employee of the Year Awards

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, September 2, 2025 – Matern Staffing is proud to announce Larry Charity, a Kitchen Lead from Fredericksburg, VA, has been named a finalist for the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year Award.   When his food manufacturing employer of 26 years closed, Larry leaned on Matern Staffing to bridge him to a new opportunity that fit his skills and values. Now serving as Kitchen Lead, he has embraced change with resilience and positivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Beyond his own success, Larry stands out as a mentor and ambassador, fostering teamwork, respect, and encouragement among employees. His story reflects the staffing industry’s ability to provide access to new careers and transform challenges into growth. The National Staffing Employee of the Year program recognizes the most outstanding temporary and contract workers in the country. In 2023, U.S. staffing companies employed 2.2 million temporary and contract workers; Larry Charity is one of just nine finalists to be recognized in the country. “As a small, locally owned staffing agency, we’re honored Larry has been selected as a finalist,” said Ginni Matern, President of Matern Staffing. “When his long-time employer closed, Larry faced a major transition, yet he remained patient and positive while learning new processes, equipment, and colleagues in his current role. He truly loves his work, and it shows in the way he’s built a strong sense of teamwork.” "I’m honored to be selected as a finalist for this award,” said Larry Charity, Kitchen Lead. “I take great pride in my work and in who I represent, because at the end of the day, what matters most is teaching others and doing the job well." As a National Staffing Employee of the Year Finalist, Larry Charity and Matern Staffing will be recognized at the 2025 Staffing World Convention and Expo, held on Oct. 6-8, in Orlando, FL.