Our Company
PresidentPaul@wetzelservices.com
Paul Wetzel, M.Ed., is an experienced classroom teacher and the President of Wetzel Services. He has been working with foreign business leaders since 1996. Paul received his Masters in Education from Clemson University in 1991, where he researched methods of teaching English as a Second Language.
Vice-PresidentValerie@wetzelservices.com
Valerie Wetzel joined Wetzel Services in 2002 with over 14 years experience in manufacturing, human resources, training, quality assurance, customer service, and supply management in the textile industry. Valerie graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1987 with a degree in Industrial Management.
Relocation DirectorTracy@wetzelservices.com
Tracy Smoak received a BA degree in German Language and Secondary Education from Clemson in 1993. During her studies she also received a Certificate of International Study from the University of Trier in Germany. Tracy joined Wetzel Services in 1999 as the Language Director. Her experience working with international clients led Tracy to her role as Relocation Director.
Office ManagerAngelika@wetzelservices.com
Angelika Kiff is a native of Tuebingen, Germany and has lived in the US since 1989. She received her business degree from the Kaufmaennische Berufsschule in Tuebingen. Angelika joined Wetzel Services in 2005 with experience as an Executive Assistant in manufacturing and as a Human Resource Assistant in software and consulting.
Realty AssistantAnna@wetzelservices.com
Anna Neeser has received her degree in business administration from the IHK in Augsburg, Germany. She worked as an executive assistant in the automotive industry and later as a materials coordinator. She also has two years of college education in French language and literature and speaks both Romanian and Hungarian fluently.
Office AssistantChristine@wetzelservices.com
Christine Ritter joined Wetzel Services in 2006. She holds a degree as a secretary for foreign languages and translation in English and French and is one of two native German speakers on our staff.
RealtorGee@wetzelservices.com
Gee is a licensed Realtor in the states of South Carolina and Florida. He attended the Wyatt Institute of Real Estate in 2001 after relocating to the Greenville area. Gee has been with Wetzel Realty since 2008 and has assisted in the successful placement of dozens of international clients into executive homes in the Greenville area.
Language Director
Rebecca@wetzelservices.com
Rebecca Strickler began her language-teaching career in China in 1997 and has been hooked ever since. She holds a BA in English from Bob Jones University -- where she also studied Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish --and a Masters in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina. Her linguistic studies focused on Second Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics. She also holds a graduate certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from USC. She joined Wetzel in 1998 as a teacher and later became Language Director. She’s been teaching advanced ESL, American culture, and business writing for over 11 years - and looking forward to many more.
Language Manager
emily@wetzelservices.com
Emily Ledbetter joined Wetzel Services as Language Manager in 2009. She received a BA in Public Relations from North Carolina State University where she also studied German Language and studied abroad in Vienna, Austria. Emily is TEFL certified (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and most recently taught in Prague, Czech Republic. As a native of Simpsonville, she is excited about her return to the area and looks forward to her involvelment with the Upstate's international community.
Office Assistant
bitsy@wetzelservices.com
Bitsy Cazel re-joined the Wetzel team in 2009. She holds a BA in English from Florida State University. Her previous experience includes sales, technical support and customer service management.
