Our History

Over 60 years of excellence in technical staffing

ESPO's Origination

Gene Esposito Sr. was born in Chicago in 1938. After graduating from Tilden Technical and serving in the military, he enrolled at Illinois Institute of Technology, studying Engineering. Once he earned his degree and worked as an independent contractor, Gene founded ESPO Engineering Corporation in 1965, helping other technical contractors find employment.

In 1985, after several years of successfully serving contractors and clients, Gene moved ESPO's corporate office to Willowbrook, IL, where it currently resides. With years of growth, ESPO Corp expanded to include an in-house design and drafting center and dedicated IT staffing and technology divisions.

Gene Sr. retired in 2000 and Gene's son, Gene Esposito Jr., succeeded the role of President and CEO of ESPO Corporation. Today, Gene Sr. enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and fishing.

Our Journey Through the Years

Key milestones in ESPO's history of excellence

1965

ESPO Founded

Gene Esposito Sr. founded ESPO Engineering Corporation, helping technical contractors find employment after graduating from Illinois Institute of Technology.

1985

Corporate Office Expansion

After years of successful growth, ESPO moved its corporate office to Willowbrook, IL, where it currently resides, to accommodate increasing client and internal staffing needs.

1994

Drafting & Design Department

ESPO purchased the building adjacent to HQ to house its very own in-house Drafting and Design department, expanding service capabilities.

1995

IT Staffing Division Launched

ESPO expanded into IT staffing in response to growing technology needs, establishing a dedicated division for the technology staffing market.

2000

Leadership Transition

Gene Esposito Jr. assumed the role of president, opening new branches throughout the Chicagoland area and modernizing operations.

2009

IT Security & Software Division

ESPO established a technical division specializing in IT security solutions and custom software development, responding to increasing cybersecurity and automation needs.

2014

National Expansion

Our new ATS, Job Diva, was initiated. ESPO expanded its recruiting efforts nationally, leveraging technology for broader reach.

Today

Specialized Divisions, One ESPO

ESPO Corporation is the home for staff augmentation, HR, and VMS services — powered by specialized divisions: ESPO Engineering for utility permitting and design, ESPO Dev for software and automation, ESPO Automation for industrial automation, and ESPO Bio for biomedical technical services.

Leadership

Two generations of commitment to excellence

Gene Esposito Sr.

Founder

Born in Chicago in 1938, Gene graduated from Tilden Technical and served in the military before enrolling at Illinois Institute of Technology to study Engineering. After earning his degree and working as an independent contractor, he founded ESPO Engineering Corporation in 1965. Gene Sr. retired in 2000 and enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and fishing.

Gene Esposito Jr.

President & CEO

Gene Jr. succeeded his father as President and CEO of ESPO Corporation in 2000. Under his leadership, ESPO has modernized operations, expanded nationally, and maintained the company's commitment to excellence in technical staffing while embracing new technologies and market opportunities.

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