Spherion Staffing and Recruiting of Utah, the local franchisee of a national employment and recruitment agency, has changed ownership. Businessmen brothers John and Tim Larsen have purchased the five Spherion locations, including offices in Layton, Ogden, Orem, Salt Lake City and Taylorsville, from Ron Zarbock, who has owned the franchise for the past 18 years. Zarbock will maintain the Spherion franchise in Boise, Idaho, and remain as an advisor to the Larsens during the transition.
“John and Tim bring complementary strengths and a shared vision to their new roles as Spherion business owners,” Zarbock said.
John Larsen’s career includes entrepreneurial ventures focused on technology and human resources, as well as executive leadership at Ford Motor Co. At Ford, he developed programs to optimize talent and align resources with the business’s needs.
Tim Larsen has an extensive background in finance and operations that includes more than 16 years working with manufacturing and light industrial companies.
“Tim and I are excited to strengthen Spherion’s role in Utah’s business community,” said John Larsen. “As active board members of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, we help attract companies to the state and support businesses already here as they expand. We’ll continue working with local chambers and community organizations to make a lasting impact.”
The Larsens said they remain committed to giving back to their community, including Spherion of Utah’s partnership with Tifie Humanitarian to match community donations to local nonprofit partners and with People Helping People, a nonprofit dedicated to workforce development and breaking the cycle of poverty for families.
“It has been a true privilege to serve our region for nearly two decades, helping businesses grow and supporting job-seekers in finding meaningful opportunities,” said Zarbock, who opened Utah’s first Spherion office in 2007. “As I transition the business to John and Tim, I am confident they will continue to uphold the values of integrity, dedication and community that have been at the heart of our work. I look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish, and I’m excited for the future of Spherion in Utah.”