Working Fields, a mission-based staffing agency headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, has hired Joe Vadnais as a business development manager at its western Massachusetts office.

Vadnais, who has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management, was hired in March. In this position, Vadnais will foster relationships and more opportunities for fair chance employment throughout Massachusetts. Vadnais will also lead Working Fields’ expansion into Hampden and Hampshire counties.

Prior to joining Working Fields, Vadnais was a founding member and program manager of My Father’s House, a men’s transitional living home offering care, support and counseling to individuals who are displaced or without housing and seeking life change.

“Having worked in direct service for over a decade, I’m proud to join Working Fields and continue to utilize my experience to serve individuals who may be marginalized because of their past,” Vadnais said in a statement. “I look forward to supporting engaged employers in helping their employees overcome any challenges they may face. Many businesses may not be equipped with tools to help new or existing employees through difficult barriers. This is where we can come in with the resources needed to provide this support.”