AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing’s two business owners, Chris Peterson and Lynda Stammer have spent their  careers proving that employment is a two-way street, and when both sides find the right match, everybody wins.

Following Lynda and her husband Bill’s move to Northwest Arkansas in 2022, Chris and his wife Suzie traded the Central Valley of California for Northwest Arkansas two and a half years ago, drawn by the region's quality of life, outdoor opportunities, and the chance to be more centrally located for the companies he co-owns. Between them, they have three adult children, a dog named Peaches, and a cat named Elvis. The couple enjoys golf, travel, and exploring everything their new community has to offer, from scenic trails to a thriving local culture that feels worlds away from the bureaucracy and challenges they left behind.

The move also positioned Chris to bring AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing to Northwest Arkansas. Founded in 1966 in California's Central Valley, the firm has built nearly six decades of trust in professional staffing and executive recruiting, serving cities from Modesto to Fresno. Chris became a partner in 2011, helping to grow the company through a commitment to service, training, and genuinely putting clients and candidates first. When his business partner Lynda Stammer and her husband relocated to Bentonville, their enthusiasm for the area was contagious. In 2022, Chris, Lynda, and a third partner launched APS Home Infusion Nursing Services, a venture that brought them closer to clients across Central and Eastern time zones. The decision to expand AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing to Northwest Arkansas in 2025 was a natural next step.

"At and within APS, we know that 'Your Success is our Success,'" Chris explains. "So service to others, helping others is our key. We approach the candidate and client relationship from a direct perspective of what is truly best for you."

That philosophy sets AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing apart in a competitive field. The firm specializes in professional placements across all industries, from finance, human resources, and administration to customer service, operations management, and healthcare front and back office roles. Whether a company needs a medical assistant or an executive director, the team takes pride in finding what Chris calls "the needle in the haystack," that just-right top talent who will make a real difference. Clients in California have trusted the firm for years, awarding it Best of Modesto honors for 16 consecutive years. The company recently earned a Best of NWA Gold award, a recognition Chris attributes to the loyalty of clients, candidates, and team members alike.

What drives that loyalty is the firm's refusal to settle. Chris sees two major issues facing the working world today: employers struggling to find and retain top talent, and candidates struggling to find great companies. AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing bridges that gap with rigorous standards and a relationship-centered approach. The firm invests heavily in training and developing its own team, ensuring that every search is handled with care, diligence, and a commitment to long-term success rather than quick placements. Employment, after all, is about fit, and the company's track record reflects its ability to create matches that last.

Businesses and job seekers in Northwest Arkansas can now benefit from our expertise in connecting the right talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're an employer looking to build a stronger team or a professional ready to make a meaningful career move, AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing serves Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and surrounding areas with the same service-first philosophy that has defined the firm for nearly 60 years. Learn more by visiting their website or call directly.