About Us

Maryland’s Premier Staffing Agency

Woman-Owned Staffing Firm in MD

Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc., headquartered in the Baltimore Metro Region of Maryland, is a woman-owned business certified as WBE, WOSB, and MBE. We provide comprehensive staffing services to diverse industries across the region, including Harford and Cecil counties.

Our advanced online portals give employees and job seekers 24/7 access to essential resources, reflecting our commitment to efficiency and accessibility. We take pride in cultivating long-term client partnerships, with many organizations trusting us for decades, while consistently welcoming new employers who rely on our expertise.

With a strong foundation in the local community and a contemporary approach to workforce management, Beacon Staffing Alternatives sets the standard for staffing services in Maryland. We remain dedicated to delivering trusted guidance and proven results for both employers and job seekers.

Decades of Staffing Success

Founder and President Sheryl Davis Kohl is synonymous with Beacon Staffing Alternatives.

She launched the company in 1999 along with her mother Patricia, centralizing an office along the vibrant Route 40 business corridor.

Sheryl and her family had established an independent staffing agency in Bel Air, MD. in 1985. Later, she and her mother ran a local franchise of a national staffing operation. Under Sheryl’s leadership, the business expanded with sales reaching more than $4 million annually.

Sheryl maintains strong ties to the community and Beacon Staffing supports local organizations and causes.

Sheryl Davis Kohl – Founder and Principal

Professional Experience

25+ years as owner and manager of staffing agencies
Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 Award (2x)
National Service to Youth Award, Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record (2x)
Volunteer of the Year, Community Action Agency
Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise (2x)
Athena Award Winner for Women’s leadership