Mike Meitus leads Barnett Management as Owner and President, bringing a wealth of experience from senior roles in financial services at William Blair, Thomas Weisel Partners, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Since acquiring the company in 2019, Mike has guided sustained growth, strengthened client partnerships, and advanced operational efficiency. His hands-on leadership spans strategy, finance, and customer success, ensuring Barnett delivers reliable, high-quality workforce solutions. Under Mike’s direction, the company has achieved consistent year-over-year gains and expanded its market presence while elevating safety and service standards across all operations.

With more than 14 years in staffing, Josh Lerner oversees Barnett Management’s multi-office Florida operations. His experience spans sales, recruiting, client relations, and dispatch, giving him a comprehensive, 360-degree view of service delivery. Josh has built long-standing partnerships with leading clients, including Doral Golf, Trump National Jupiter, and Floridian National Golf Club. Known for hands-on leadership and process discipline, he focuses on consistency, efficiency, and outcomes that strengthen Barnett’s reputation for reliability across the state.

Based in Tampa, Rita Mendoza brings over 20 years of staffing experience to her role leading Northwest Florida operations. She has managed teams across branch leadership, sales, client relations, and recruiting, earning a reputation for dependability and results. Rita oversees Barnett’s Tampa and Riverview offices and partners with clients such as Versatile Packagers, DiMare Fresh, and Truscapes Landscaping. Her relationship-driven approach and commitment to service excellence continue to power Barnett’s growth and performance across the region.

Charles Meitus drives growth through client-focused strategy and disciplined execution. Since joining Barnett Management, he has helped deliver over 30% revenue growth, strengthened sales processes, and reduced both losses and workers’ compensation costs. A former entrepreneur who founded and operated a solar company at age 20, Charles brings a results-driven mindset and a passion for innovation. He partners closely with clients to understand their needs and build scalable solutions that advance Barnett’s market position and long-term success.

Joining Barnett Management in 2024, Brandon Kay leads sales and operations for the newly established Southwest Florida branch. He brings extensive experience from his tenure as Vice President at Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Bank, with strengths in client engagement, business development, and team leadership. Brandon is focused on expanding Barnett’s footprint while upholding the company’s high standards of service and reliability, helping to launch a dynamic new chapter of growth across the region.

Brian Gleeson has been integral to Barnett Management since 2015, serving in roles across billing, banking, payroll, client onboarding, and system integrations. Promoted to Vice President of National Operations in 2019, he leads day-to-day execution across all markets, coordinating closely with internal teams to ensure efficiency, consistency, and outstanding service delivery. Brian’s collaborative leadership and process expertise strengthen Barnett’s nationwide operations and client experience.