Who we are...
Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of technical and staffing services. We specialize in engineering, IT personnel, management professionals, and we also offer management consulting services. The clients we serve include: steel, chemical, petro-chemical, wastewater, oil and gas, utility, manufacturing, engineer consulting, high-tech, and information technology. Our customer base is located throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
TSI was founded in 1991, with the primary purpose to become the top locally owned firm in the region. Our staff is comprised of select professionals who represent over ten decades of experience in the technical services industry. We take great pride in the selection and training of our staff members; our employees are well educated professionals who recognize that TSI offers a lasting and successful career. We provide a high level of integrity and loyalty to our clients and candidates alike. We believe that reputation is key, so we go above and beyond industry standards to demonstrate our level of commitment. TSI is a family owned business; we treat our employees like they are part of the family. We are convinced this increases productivity, and enables TSI to hire and retain high quality professionals.
By meeting the needs of both clients and employees, TSI has become the premier technical service provider in the Pittsburgh area. Within 24 hours of receiving an opening, we provide our clients with highly qualified candidates who have been fully briefed on the job requirements and thoroughly vetted, according to the client’s standards. Of course, no candidate is ever presented without their express permission. We conduct the proper screening and interviewing processes to make sure it is a good fit for both client and candidate.
TSI utilizes advanced recruiting technology to retain and match candidates to our clients’ job requirements. We recognize the importance of our employees and provide them with a variety of benefits.
Jan McMaster
President
Jan is Technical Solutions’ other founder. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh for both undergraduate (English and Russian) and post graduate degrees (MBA in Finance and Accounting), long time employees will remember Jan most for her personal connection to them. Since we all wore many hats in the beginning of the company, Jan recruited and played secretary, all while establishing the accounting and payroll systems and procedures, and choosing and administering the benefit programs. Jan and Tom agreed heartily that TSI would offer more to our employees in terms of benefits and honesty, and value-added to our clients by providing a more satisfied workforce.
INTERESTS: Jan enjoys foreign travel, reading, wines and family time.
Dan Crawford
Sales Manager
Dan joined Technical Solutions within 5 months of its inception. He works primarily in sales, but in the beginning, like all of us, he wore a number of hats, including recruiting. Dan graduated from Westminster College with a degree in Business Administration. In 1999, Dan was promoted to sales manager.
Dan’s honesty and sincere commitment to both clients and candidates alike, has earned him a solid customer base, with whom he enjoys relationships that are more like partnerships than traditional customer/sales associations. Dan takes the time to listen to others and satisfies their concerns and needs. Whether large corporation, small shop or candidate, Dan makes the time for them.
INTERESTS: Dan’s interests include coaching youth sports, family, church activities and Pittsburgh sports teams.
Jeff Mauser
Recruiting Manager & Account Executive
Jeff has worked as a Recruiter, then as Recruiting Manager for Technical Solutions for 14 years. During that time, he has built a network of both clients and candidates who rely upon him, and upon whom he relies, to fill the technical positions in which we specialize. Jeff has placed candidates in everything from technician to high-level engineering to management positions, even filling clerical support positions for a client in need.
In addition to recruiting, Jeff has continued to build a base of clients who have found that recruiting expertise translates to excellent and in depth understanding of the clients’ needs. Jeff’s continuing expertise and zealous commitment to honesty have won him a legion of candidates who refer others to our company and who look forward to placement with Jeff and Technical Solutions again and again.
INTERESTS: Jeff serves as a coach for a number of local youth sports teams, and is passionate about his family, these teams and Pittsburgh pro sports.
Shannon Mauser
Account Manager
Shannon joined Technical Solutions in May of 1994, after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. Shannon started her career at TSI as a recruiter, but has since risen to Accounting and Human Resources Manager. Shannon is responsible for the selection and maintenance of all TSI benefit programs, manages the accounting and payroll systems, and is the decision maker for commercial insurance programs. When Shannon began her career with us, everyone at TSI had to learn to do everything, from recruiting to admin duties. So Shannon has a vast knowledge of how everything in our company works.
INTERESTS: Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, whether at home or at their varied and many sports activities.
Kyle Hammer
Account Executive
Kyle joined TSI in December 2018 as an account executive. He is responsible for networking, generating new business, and maintaining great relationships with our current clients. He believes the key to good business relationships is open, honest and prompt communication with his clients. Kyle most enjoys making connections between companies that are looking for great talent and providing great solutions to their staffing needs.
Kyle has earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Indiana University in Bloomington. Prior to working at TSI, Kyle’s background was in sales, hospitality and customer service.
INTERESTS: Kyle enjoys film, history, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Andrea Hart
Payroll & Human Resources Assistant
Andrea joined TSI in May of 2018. She began as an administrative assistant and quickly grew into the position of payroll and human resources assistant. Andrea’s role requires her to handle multiple tasks including payroll, invoicing, employee management, and administrative support. She handles new employee paperwork and helps them with payroll information by answering questions and requests.
Andrea loves the challenge of taking on responsibilities and learning new things. She enjoys working in the recruiting industry and the people she works with. Prior to working at TSI, Andrea worked as an executive assistant, installed business manager, and technical recruiter. Andrea has earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Policy Administration from Penn State University.
INTERESTS: Andrea enjoys riding her Harley, tending to her flowers and gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandson Steele.
Taryn LoPresti
Professional Recruiter
Taryn joined TSI in September of 2021. As a professional recruiter, she is responsible for attracting qualified applicants for our open positions. She enjoys helping people find their perfect job. Taryn works with candidates one on one to assess their knowledge and experience levels. Then, she determines which position they would be best suited for, submits their resume, and communicates with them throughout the entire hiring process.
Taryn has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Development from Indiana State University. Prior to working at TSI, Taryn was an Ultrasound/MRI Technologist, and earned an Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Although she liked working with patients, she wanted to transition from healthcare to a business setting.
INTERESTS: Taryn enjoys spending time with her husband, son, family, and friends. When she’s not working, she likes to watch movies and visit wineries.