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Meet the Team

Meet the Industrial Labor Solutions Team

Chief Executive Officer

Colin Douthit

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Chief Operation Officer

Adam Helton

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Business Development Manager

Shannon Stoops

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Colin is a seasoned entrepreneur and professional engineer with a passion for solving complex workforce challenges in America's industrial sector. With three engineering degrees and a background rooted in hands-on experience, he brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and real-world grit to every venture he leads. Grounded in servant leadership and shaped by years of farm work and football, Colin leads with discipline, integrity, and a relentless drive to deliver results. His Christian faith guides the way he leads, makes decisions, and treats people—both in the field and at the executive level. His mission at Industrial Labor Solutions is simple: provide dependable, long-term labor in the toughest industrial environments—so operations never miss a beat.

With over two decades of leadership across the construction, engineering, and industrial sectors, Adam Helton brings a wealth of operational insight and field-tested experience to his role as Chief Operating Officer. His career has been built on a foundation of safety, quality, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction—principles that directly align with the needs of today’s fast-paced manufacturing environments.

 

Adam is passionate about helping companies overcome workforce challenges by delivering dependable, high-performing personnel for temp, temp-to-hire, and direct placement needs. He thrives on finding new ways to add value for clients, ensuring operations stay efficient, productive, and fully staffed—even in the most demanding conditions.

 

Outside of work, Adam finds his greatest joy in spending time with his wife and two children and serving in his local church. His faith and family are constant reminders of the importance of integrity, service, and purpose in everything he does.

Shannon Stoops is the Business Development Manager at Industrial Labor Solutions, bringing over 11 years of experience in the staffing industry. Throughout her career, Shannon has held various business development/recruiting roles, where she focused on building strong client relationships and providing tailored staffing solutions. She specializes in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire staffing for both professional and light industrial roles, always striving to connect companies with the right talent to build effective teams.

Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, Shannon attended Washburn University. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of four. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys attending sporting events, going to concerts, and traveling to new destinations.

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