DeMerchant, who has worked in the human resources and staffing industry for more than 30 years, now serves as President and Owner following the acquisition of her former partners’ interests. The transition formalizes a role she has effectively held for decades and positions the firms for continued growth with an expanded focus on direct hire, executive placement, and HR consulting services.

“This transition is about building on what we already do exceptionally well,” said DeMerchant. “We’re a small team, but we’ve always had an outsized impact for our clients because we take the time to understand their people, their culture, and the real challenges they’re facing.”

Founded more than two decades ago, Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc. and Bangor Area Staffing Solutions have earned a reputation for high-quality placements across a wide range of industries.While they continue to offer temporary/contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire staffing, DeMerchant is expanding the focus to include executive placement and advisory services for employers navigating complex workforce and HR issues.  

That advisory role is not new for DeMerchant. Over her career, she has worked closely with organizations on sensitive workplace matters including leadership transitions, internal conflict, policy compliance, and organizational culture — often serving as a trusted, neutral resource during high-stakes situations.

“Many employers need guidance,” DeMerchant said. “They’re dealing with regulatory changes, return-to-work challenges, or internal dynamics that affect retention and performance. Our experience allows us to step in, assess the situation, and help them move forward with clarity and confidence.”

Operating out of offices in Augusta and Bangor, they serve employers throughout Central and Eastern Maine. Their intentionally hands-on, process-driven approach emphasizes quality over volume — a model that has resulted in thousands of successful placements over the years and long-standing relationships with Maine businesses.

As a 100 percent woman-owned business, DeMerchant also sees the ownership transition as an opportunity to reinforce their commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and people-first decision-making. “At the end of the day, this work impacts people’s livelihoods,” she said. “That responsibility matters to us, and it always will.”

For more information about Capital Area Staffing Solutions or Bangor Area Staffing Solutions, visit www.capitalareastaffing.com