WHO ARE WE? WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
What is HIRE NW?
HIRE NW is dedicated to finding quality sustainable employment for adults with developmental disabilities. Our qualified team is excited to be part of your transition into employment.
Your strengths and attributes will be showcased to carefully chosen, local employers that match the needs of both employer and employees. It is our goal create not only a lasting employment setting but also a sense of community for all!
MEET OUR STAFF
Garon Primmer
Program Director
An East County Native, Garon attended David Douglas High and Mt. Hood Community College before completing his Bachelor’s at Portland State University. He brings to Hire NW 10 years of field experience working with vulnerable adults where he has gained valuable skills, has become an expert in interpersonal relationships and community networking and is tremendously excited to now take a lead role in helping to guide individuals on their paths to meaningful employment.
In his spare time, Garon enjoys anything outdoors- with kayaking, camping, and hiking topping the list. He also loves spending time with his family and four-legged friends.
“Having the ability to change people’s lives is a humbling experience.” – Garon Primmer
Jessica Baker
Lead Discovery Specialist
Born and raised in East County, Jessica has been working with Hire NW and our sister programs since 2014, when she was an intern during her Mental Health and Human Services program at Mt. Hood Community College. After being hired in 2015, Jessica played a key role in helping to develop several programs during various company expansions before settling in with Hire NW in 2017.
Away from the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her friends, pets, and a family she holds very close to her heart.
Brady Hardy
Job Coaching Coordinator
Originally from California, Brady has called Oregon home since 2014, and comes to Hire NW with close to a half decade of social service experience. Along with a deeply rooted passion for serving others, she also has a strong belief that there is a job out there for everyone. Brady has dedicated herself to helping individuals discover what drives them as well as the impact that employment can have on their lives.
Away from work you can usually find Brady in the great outdoors or spending time with her family.
Brittny Stevens
Employment Specialist
A native Pacific Northwesterner with infectious enthusiasm and a genuine passion for uplifting everyone she meets, Brittny has become a cornerstone of the Hire NW team. Her varied academic and professional background ranges from science to sales, and she offers unique perspectives which have been tremendously helpful in guiding clients through the occasionally daunting process of finding a job that’s just right for them.
Outside of the office, Brittny treasures time spent with her son, daughter, and two cats, and finds endless joy in playing guitar, singing, roller skating, rock climbing, and embracing life’s diverse passions.
Amanda Sedwick
Employment Specialist
A treasured member of the Hire NW team since 2023, Amanda has tirelessly devoted herself to helping people reach their employment goals. She is both fluent in ASL and a strong advocate for the deaf community, which has been instrumental in helping us bridge the communication gap while serving clients living with developmental disabilities in addition to hearing impairments. The impact Amanda has made upon the lives of those around her is felt every day, and Hire NW has been much stronger since she came aboard.
When she’s not helping clients, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and staying active.