Meet Our Team
The people behind our success.
Sandy Abi-Abdallah
Controller Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationPeter Adlerberg
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Washington (Seattle) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Information TechnologyNanny Aguirre
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Florida (Orlando) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Executive Search, Human Resources, Information Technology, OperationsMira Ahmad
Accountant Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationRachael Alexander
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information TechnologyJay Arcand
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: South Carolina (Greensville) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Search, Operations, SalesHeinz Bartesch
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: California (Novato) Specialization: Information TechnologyMarsha Beckford
Junior Recruiter Location: Head OfficeLuis Borjas
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: North Carolina (Charlotte) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, SalesPat Boyle
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Specialization: Administration, Information Technology, Marketing/CreativeLance Branford
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Arizona (Phoenix) Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)Mark Broadfoot
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Houston) Specialization: Construction, EngineeringJacob Danley
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Arizona (Phoenix) Specialization: Construction, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/CreativeMark DePari
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Massachusetts (Boston) Specialization: Engineering, Information Technology, SalesTim Dillon
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) Specialization: Construction, Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Operations, SalesJohn Dolan
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Massachusetts (Boston) Specialization: OtherLori Dorcis
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Arizona (Phoenix) Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)Carlton Eaton
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Georgia (Atlanta) Specialization: Accounting/FinanceGinny Edwards
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Information TechnologyLisa Foy-Martin
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: New Jersey (West Orange) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Executive Search, Healthcare, Human Resources, Operations, Supply ChainLisa Freeman
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: North Carolina (Greensboro) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing/CreativeAdan Gutierrez
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Florida (Miami) Specialization: Construction, Engineering, Information TechnologyChuck Hennemann
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Michigan (Ann Arbor) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Information TechnologyRyan Hmielewski
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Florida (Orlando) Specialization: SalesMichael Huling
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: New York (New York) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Information TechnologySean Kogan
Co-Founder Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationPatile Kolandjian
HR & Talent Acquisition Manager Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationKendal Kraushaar
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Michigan (Kalamazoo) Specialization: EngineeringJohn Large
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Illinois (Chicago) Specialization: Engineering, Information TechnologyTricia Lucas
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham) Specialization: Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, SalesKezia McDougald
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Georgia (Atlanta) Specialization: Engineering, Information TechnologyRon Miller
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: New Jersey (Northern/Central) Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply ChainJoshua Miller
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Illinois (Chicago) Specialization: Information TechnologyMarissa Ogden
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Arizona (Phoenix) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Construction, Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing/Creative, Operations, SalesTiffany Ogden
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, SalesTina Pellegrini
Manager of Operations and Training Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationKathy Pinter
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: New York (Buffalo) Specialization: Administration, Operations, Skilled TradesKathleen Prince
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: California (San Francisco Bay Area) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, SalesAna Puig
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Houston) Specialization: Engineering, Information TechnologyJennifer Rader
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Tennessee (Franklin) Specialization: Administration, Healthcare, Information TechnologyYvonne Rainwater
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Oklahoma (Tulsa) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Information TechnologyAldrick Rich
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Dallas) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Operations, OtherCarrie Russell
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Austin) Specialization: Information TechnologyAnthony Stephens
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Houston) Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), SalesEben Stuart
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Massachusetts (Boston) Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information TechnologyTiffany Tate
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Kentucky (Lexington) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human ResourcesGia Trionfo
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Virginia (Herndon) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human ResourcesPaul Vendittelli
Co-Founder Location: Head Office Specialization: Executive / AdministrationMike Walters
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Georgia (Peachtree Corners) Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/CreativeAlison Weis
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Dallas) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Operations, OtherLynda Weiss
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Illinois (Glenview) Specialization: Information Technology, OtherMichelle Wilkins
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Illinois (Chicago) Specialization: Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)Paul Wolff
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Florida (Tampa Bay) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Construction, Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), OperationsGary Wood
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Texas (Houston) Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply ChainMark Woody
Independent Director, Placement Services Location: Michigan (Detroit) Specialization: Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply ChainSandy Abi-Abdallah
Controller
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Sandy is RIM's Controller and manages the finance, accounting, payroll and tax functions for the entire organization. Sandy is a designated accountant and she holds both a CPA and CA designation. She has been part of the RIM family of companies since January, 2017. Prior to RIM, Sandy has worked for mid to large size companies in progressively senior positions over her career.
Peter Adlerberg
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Washington (Seattle)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Information Technology
Peter Adlerberg is an experienced recruiter, manager, mentor, and business professional with over 17 years of experience in the staffing industry assisting both job seekers and employers in meeting their career and staffing objectives. He prides himself on building relationships along the way and helping people get to where they want to go, while making the process as enjoyable as possible.
Please contact Peter for assistance in your personal job search or to improve and/or augment your current team.
Nanny Aguirre
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Florida (Orlando)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Executive Search, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations
It has been said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. RIM Recruitment Professionals (Orlando) has embraced this philosophy and ensures that all our team members are specialists in the areas for which they recruit. We have an amazing laid-back office culture where we love what we do and are passionate about recruiting the best candidates for their ideal jobs. We are unique and creative in our approach to recruiting and enjoy meeting clients and candidates while building strong and lasting relationships with both.
Here at RIM – Orlando, we specialize in direct-hire, contract and contract-to-perm staffing in the following areas:
- Accounting / Finance / Tax
- Administrative
- Operations
- Executive Search
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
Mira Ahmad
Accountant
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Mira is a professional accountant with an undergraduate degree from Western University with a specialization in Accounting, Management & Organization Studies. Mira provides accounting, payroll and analytical support to the RIM team throughout US and Canada.
Rachael Alexander
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information Technology
Jay Arcand
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: South Carolina (Greensville)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Search, Operations, Sales
Hiring Authorities:
I’m a seasoned professional recruiter with over 10 years’ experience and a proven track record of successfully delivering some of the best talent available in the marketplace. I’m trustworthy and take pride in adding value to my clients.
My focus for the past 10 years has been working with many of the top companies in the Industrial Automation/Motion Control, and Robotics industry across the U.S.
My clients value my strong and established nationwide network of professional salespeople such as: Application Engineers, Sales Engineers, Territory Sales Managers, Regional Sales Managers, and up to VP of Sales/C Suite, just to name a few.
If you’re tasked with finding the best talent in your industry to join your team, I know how to maximize your ROI and get the results you’re looking for to make you look good at what you do; and isn’t that the bottom line?
Career Seekers:
If you’re a candidate open to seeking the next best thing in your career, I have a consistent track record of matching your skills and abilities to some of the best companies in your space. If you’re ready to take the next step now, or maybe in the near future, let’s start a conversation.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu. So, let’s take the first step together.
Heinz Bartesch
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: California (Novato)
Specialization: Information Technology
Marsha Beckford
Junior Recruiter
Location: Head Office
Luis Borjas
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: North Carolina (Charlotte)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, Sales
Luis Borjas is an Independent Director with RIM Recruitment Professionals, bringing extensive experience and insight to executive meetings and strategic planning. Previously, he served as a Managing Associate in Korn Ferry’s Technology Officers Practice for the North American Professional Search business.
Prior to his tenure at Korn Ferry, Luis held the position of Director at a boutique staffing and consulting firm in the greater Charlotte area.
Luis acknowledges the dynamic nature of technology and various other industries. He is deeply committed to understanding the evolving cultures and skill demands across these sectors. With a relentless dedication, Luis actively seeks to align top-tier talent with the unique requirements of clients, fostering enduring partnerships, and driving organizational excellence.
Pat Boyle
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Specialization: Administration, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative
Patrick is an experienced Staffing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry for both Permanent and Contract positions. Skilled in Business Development, Full-Cycle Recruitment, Account Management, and Interviewing, he focuses on backgrounds within the fields of Creative, Marketing, IT, and Administrative.
Lance Branford
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)
Mark Broadfoot
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Houston)
Specialization: Construction, Engineering
Mark Broadfoot is a proficient talent acquisition leader with over 25 years of experience in executive, corporate, and university program development. Mark built his career from the ground up, from hourly placements to his most recent role leading a global headhunting team filling senior-level consultants in STEM-related fields.
Mark’s approach to recruiting is to build on candidate experience through personal outreach, relationship building, and internal trust. Mark’s background includes building talent acquisition departments from inception, incorporating the hiring process, talent evaluation, hiring metrics, and executive leadership guidance. Mark’s leadership style emphasizes creativity by developing, coaching, mentoring, and encouraging new ideas and approaches. In his free time he enjoys sharing his passion for scuba diving as a PADI scuba diving instructor.
Jacob Danley
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
Specialization: Construction, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative
Jacob has 14+ years in the staffing and recruiting industry. Beginning his career in the competitive Chicago, IL technical-staffing market, later moving into the Detroit, MI market, to now running his own independent staffing service out of Phoenix, AZ. Jacob brings a holistically minded methodology to the staffing and recruiting world. With our world moving at blinding speeds, Jacob makes it a practice to find a calm and balanced approach, while still maintaining a high sense of urgency towards exceeding the demands of both his clients and candidates.
Throughout his career, Jacob has partnered with everyone from small start-up incubators to large multinational, well-known Fortune 500 corporations. His diverse background has given him a wide range of experience within I.T., Executive Search, Advertising/Marketing, EV/Automotive markets, as well as dabbling in Construction, Manufacturing, and Hospitality among others. A highly energetic, passionate, and intuitive recruiting partner, Jacob is guided by a deeply measured set of personal values aimed at delivering results. He tends to be a solutions-based visionary striving to achieve what’s never been achieved before and isn’t willing to settle with the status quo. In Jacob's mind, there's always a solution.
When he’s not connecting quality talent with his clients, you’ll find Jacob spending time with his wife and two kids and when he’s lucky, out on the golf course wondering why he still plays the game at all.
Mark DePari
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Massachusetts (Boston)
Specialization: Engineering, Information Technology, Sales
Tim Dillon
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)
Specialization: Construction, Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Operations, Sales
My number one goal is to help each Client / Employee partner improve by being in their Operating Reality - First by Understanding, then Supplying Professional, Reliable, Skilled People with the Character to meet the challenges and demands in the Industrial, Engineering, IT, Logistics, Operations, Skilled Trades, and Construction Sectors. Ultimately saving time and $$$!
With over 25 years success in Staffing and HR Outsourcing, I will be your Best Resource / Consultant. You get a Highly Accomplished, Energetic Visionary with proven ability to effectively Lead, Manage / Recruit Teams, Develop New Markets and drive Company Profits while enhancing Market Share and Client Satisfaction.
John Dolan
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Massachusetts (Boston)
Specialization: Other
John has been working in the Contract Staffing Industry for over 18 years and he has a proven track record of success in providing his clients with exceptional consultants for contract assignments.
He is focused on providing the following specialized consultants.
- Technical Writers
- Editors
- Copywriters
- Instructional Designers
- Proposal Writers
- Medical Writers
- Grant Writers
Lori Dorcis
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)
Carlton Eaton
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Georgia (Atlanta)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance
I am currently an entrepreneur and business owner with experience in recruiting since Feb. 2013 and an MBA with 20+ years of business and management experience. I wish to serve as your Talent Acquisition Manger and expert adviser. I specialize in Finance and Accounting, but I am very happy to help with any of your professional search needs for current or future job openings.
PRIMARY SKILL SET:
Specialized experience in recruiting, management, and strategic management. Planning, organizing, and directing activities related to strategic issues, process improvement, workforce efficiency, communications, procurement, and, financial and human capital management in a complex organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Master level expertise in analysis of organizational and operational problems
with development of solutions.
• Strong ability to lead innovation through collaborative relationships internally and externally to the organization.
• Skilled at integrating business processes with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Accomplished ability to communicate verbally and in writing to multi-level audiences.
• Expert capability in providing consistent customer service to all levels of an organization.
TEAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
• Managing and motivating employees
• Owning my performance and its contribution to company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time-management skills
• Detail oriented
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
Ginny Edwards
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Information Technology
Lisa Foy-Martin
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: New Jersey (West Orange)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Executive Search, Healthcare, Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain
Lisa Foy-Martin is a staffing and executive search consultant with a deep and diversified background of leading collaborations supporting clients across multiple industries. She is an innovative, consummate professional who has mastered bridging the gap between corporate talent acquisition needs and career goals through relationship management, resulting in organizational and individual success.
Ms. Foy-Martin is an accomplished strategist and persuasive communicator with demonstrated expertise in establishing standards of excellence across all aspects of staffing and recruiting, including the building of client and candidate relationships based on trust, respect, and transparent communications. Her ability to identify the most passive and highly specialized professionals has made her a valuable resource for both Fortune 500 companies and smaller family-owned businesses.
She can reach consensus with stakeholders from the most diverse backgrounds creating win-win situations for all involved. She would like to put her skills to work for you whether you are looking for that needle in a haystack employee, with the rare skill set and dynamic personality or that perfect job opportunity to give you a better work life balance. Let her help you identify and secure your next great hire or position.
Lisa Freeman
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: North Carolina (Greensboro)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative
Lisa Freeman, Workforce Management Architect, has worked in human resource management for over 20+ years in the regional area of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, supporting a diverse collection of clients in Engineering, IT, Telecom, Finance, and Life Science. This has provided exposure from small business to Fortune 500 companies to optimize their talent acquisition, business process operations, and project management through executive search and contingency based placement.
Lisa’s goals reflect linking talent, creating conversations that build value as a trusted advisor, and providing solutions that save time by allowing you to invest in the right people.
Lisa is an active board member of Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro and a member of SHRM National Association for Human Resources. Lisa enjoys staying active and creating a healthy life with walking and cycling and loves the adventure of travel!
Adan Gutierrez
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Florida (Miami)
Specialization: Construction, Engineering, Information Technology
Chuck Hennemann
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Information Technology
With two decades of full life cycle recruiting experience encompassing sales, recruiting, and account management, Chuck brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Throughout his extensive career, he has collaborated with companies across diverse industries and sizes, consistently delivering top-tier talent, streamlining recruitment processes, and cultivating enduring partnerships.
His core value centers on putting people first and fostering strong partnerships between the company and the candidates they engage with. They firmly believe that successful recruitment goes beyond mere matching of skills and qualifications, viewing each hire as an opportunity to build lasting relationships that transform both organizations and individuals.
Ryan Hmielewski
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Florida (Orlando)
Specialization: Sales
With two decades of proven leadership and management across multiple industries, Ryan is passionate about utilizing his network to help people advance their careers and drive growth for businesses. In 2020, he founded a recruiting business that enables him to combine his passion for people and his professional skills to create powerful connections and turn opportunities into success stories.
Having worked in commercial real estate with a broad range of clients, Ryan understands the challenges hiring managers face. Ryan adopts a holistic approach to recruitment, considering the company culture, inclusivity, and the specific skill set needed to ensure the perfect fit. He specializes in Commercial Real Estate, Sales and Marketing roles, and Executive Search. Whether focused on entry-level positions or C-suite roles, Ryan delivers best-in-market talent.
Ryan is committed to building trusted relationships with clients and candidates, allowing him to make the ideal match.
With the team at RIM, Ryan provides full-service recruiting, including:
- Cross industry expertise
- Direct hire
- Temporary staffing
- Contract consulting
- Payroll services
Michael Huling
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: New York (New York)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Information Technology
Sean Kogan
Co-Founder
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Sean Kogan is co-founder of RIM Recruitment Professionals and Recruiting in Motion. Prior to RIM, Sean was a Director and top producer at an international recruitment agency and worked in senior roles at various Fortune 500 companies. He also co-founded a successful travel and marketing company and holds an MBA degree, with a specialization in Accounting, from the University of Toronto, and an Undergraduate Economics Degree from McGill University in Montreal.
Feel free to connect via confidential email: sean@recruitinginmotion.com
Patile Kolandjian
HR & Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Patile is HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist at RIM. She joined the fast growing team in 2016. RIM is currently seeking qualified recruiting industry professionals to assist with its growth. If you are (or want to be) an entrepreneur, have North American recruiting industry experience and are interested in being part of a true success story with an amazing corporate culture, please reach out to her directly for additional details. She look forward to hearing from you!
Kendal Kraushaar
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Michigan (Kalamazoo)
Specialization: Engineering
John Large
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Illinois (Chicago)
Specialization: Engineering, Information Technology
John brings over 30 years of experience in recruiting of engineers and certified professionals nationally and internationally in the A/E/C, Manufacturing/RPC and IT markets. John started his career with 14 years at MRI/Sales Consultants as an Executive Recruiter. From there he went on for 8 years as the President and Executive recruiter of Construction & Engineering Search, with offices in Honolulu, HI and Johannesburg, SA for the A/E/C heavy civil, utility and mining markets. After moving back home to Chicago and prior joining RIM, John has been Executive Recruiting Manager in A/E/C heavy civil, buildings, manufacturing and IT markets for 12 years.
Understanding the importance of building relationships with both clients and candidates is the cornerstone of creating the trust, to insure long lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Direct hire search, contract and temp to hire.
A/E/C: Heavy Civil & Buildings. PE, SE, ME, EE, RE, CM, PM/E, AIA, LEED, Environmental, Utilities, water/waste water, HVAC/MEP/FP, Forensics, Telecom, BIM, Business Development
Manufacturing: Plant/Manufacturing, Engineering, Controls, QA/QC, IIOT/Hyper-Automation, RPA, Developers, Architects, robotics, controls, management.
IT: IIOT, Engineers, Developers, Architects, RPA, AI, ML, .Net, Data Science/Analytics, Blockchain.
Tricia Lucas
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham)
Specialization: Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, Sales
Tricia’s career includes leadership roles at IBM, SAS, and nine technology startups before starting Lucas Select, a recruiting and consulting firm specialized in sales and marketing for technology startups and advertising/marketing agencies. Tricia has built an extensive diverse network of top performing professionals and leaders that can scale organizations for growth and success.
Tricia is Founder of Alliance in Tech Leadership, a Triangle Business Journal 2018 Women in Business Award recipient, former TiE Board Member, former Board member and Job Bank Director of the Triangle chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), and Co-Chair of The Triangle Transitions Mastermind. She is a published author and featured commentator in The Huffington Post, CBS Small Business Pulse, Fox News, Inc., Mashable, Dice, Recruiter.com, SheKnows.com, Jobvite.com, Bust.com, Ellevate.com, CareerCloud.com, FitSmallBusiness.com, and Career S.L. She also writes for GrepBeat, a media startup covering the tech community and a devoted supporter of Animal Welfare issues.
Kezia McDougald
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Georgia (Atlanta)
Specialization: Engineering, Information Technology
Ron Miller
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: New Jersey (Northern/Central)
Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain
Ron Miller is an experienced Recruiting Director and Servant leader with over 28 years in the staffing industry, providing guidance to Candidates and Company leaders to achieve win-win solutions together. A staunch advocate for exceptional recruiting practices, he is passionate about the candidate experience and connecting candidates with the right opportunities, Ron prides himself on listening to and helping individuals navigate their career journey and find their next great career adventure
Joshua Miller
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Illinois (Chicago)
Specialization: Information Technology
Mr. Miller is an Army Veteran and West Point graduate. He was also a team captain of the men’s basketball team at West Point. He comes with a diverse background in B2B IT sales, non-profit board membership leadership, and genuinely connects with people from various experiences.
Mr. Miller is an honest, thoughtful, and versatile Senior Sales Recruiter with 5 years of experience. He has placed elite engineering talent with startups and enterprise companies in Fintech, Professional Services, and Healthcare, among other industries. He takes pride in representing talented IT professionals who develop products and applications that people use daily. Mr. Miller’s approach to Staffing is to build credibility and mutually beneficial partnerships with both talent and clients alike.
Born in Long Beach, California but raised in Chicago, Mr. Miller grew up a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan. He is a foodie (Spanish, Indian, and Mediterranean are his favorites), enjoys the arts (drawing, museums, Broadway plays), and has an eclectic taste in music (Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Country, Rock & Roll, and Blues).
Marissa Ogden
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Construction, Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales
Tiffany Ogden
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales
Tina Pellegrini
Manager of Operations and Training
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Tina is responsible for the coordination, on-boarding, training and goal-based coaching to new RIM team-members. She also manages many back-office functions such as the procurement and distribution of hardware, software, and phone systems. Additionally, she often acts as first-level IT support for the team in Canada and the US, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing email and ATS accounts. Tina works closely with the Co-Founders on special projects and is responsible for the coordination of corporate events; scheduling venues, entertainment, and catering.
Kathy Pinter
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: New York (Buffalo)
Specialization: Administration, Operations, Skilled Trades
For 23 years, Kathy has made a lasting impact in the Staffing Industry. Throughout her career she has worked with a multitude of agencies, from startups to large corporations.
One of Kathy’s many strengths as a professional is building relationships, on the client side as well as the candidate side. Her ability to develop and build these relationships has provided her with a vast network.
Kathy believes in giving back and stays active in not-for-profit groups where she has created lasting partnerships with affiliates, such as Dress for Success. She also advocates for strong relationships with School Systems to help grow our future successors.
Kathy’s concentration and strengths are in Operations, Administration, and Skilled Trades, and will be servicing the New York (Buffalo) areas. Go Bills!
Kathleen Prince
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: California (San Francisco Bay Area)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Sales
Ana Puig
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Houston)
Specialization: Engineering, Information Technology
Ana is an experienced Independent Director, Placement Services at RIM, who is passionate about connecting great talent with great organizations. With a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry, she is skilled in Talent Acquisition, B2B Sales, team building, executive coaching, mentoring for skill development and job search strategies within the US, Mexico, and Latin American territories. Founder of KPI Search Consultants, Ana is committed to contributing to the construction of a better world for the generations to come.
Jennifer Rader
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Tennessee (Franklin)
Specialization: Administration, Healthcare, Information Technology
Results-driven, accomplished Talent Acquisition Executive with progressive leadership roles for world-class private and publicly traded companies. Demonstrated success at building corporate cultures that are client centric, accountable, and highly collaborative. Possesses strong business acumen with ability to influence management at all levels. Strategic and innovative thinker, who leads by example.
Inclusive and solution-oriented leader with a focus on teaming to drive business strategy to achieve results. Proven record of developing, motivating, and leading diverse teams with a focus in leadership and employee development, retention approaches, hiring best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Self-starter with an extreme sense of urgency and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a changing, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Yvonne Rainwater
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Oklahoma (Tulsa)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Information Technology
Yvonne Rainwater earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Oklahoma State University. She has more than 20 years of experience in the recruiting, staffing, and human resource industry in Oklahoma and surrounding states and has served as Oklahoma’s Regional Vice President for the world’s largest specialized staffing firm.
Her ability to identify, develop, and motivate people to succeed is key to the success of many Oklahoma employers. Yvonne is an advocate for many non-profit organizations in her local Tulsa community and volunteers her time regularly.
Aldrick Rich
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Dallas)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Operations, Other
Aldrick is an experienced recruiter and consulting manager with over 18 years in the recruiting industry. He has supported small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, he partnered with MSP and RPO programs delivering consistent large scale staffing support. Aldrick’s recruiting background consists of administrative, customer support, human resources, non-clinical healthcare, finance, project management, sales, IT, management and strategic roles. Aldrick loves to travel and may answer your call from the middle of nowhere (with cell coverage). He also enjoys playing tennis with his son, skiing, camping, and scuba diving.
Carrie Russell
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Austin)
Specialization: Information Technology
Carrie's tenure as a Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at LogicMonitor speaks volumes about her leadership skills, where she managed a team of four GTM recruiters, acted as a domain expert, and drove strategy for sales and marketing recruitment. Her influence in the field is showcased by her role as the Women@LM Ambassador at LogicMonitor and being featured in Built In Austin for diversity hiring in "Women in Tech".
At Planview, Inc., Carrie contributed immensely to talent acquisition across product, engineering, and sales. Managing a high volume of requisitions, she showcased her adaptability and utility by pivoting to meet diverse recruiting demands. Carrie also spearheaded strategic initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion.
Her earlier stint at SailPoint Technologies as a Senior Contract Recruiter illustrated her proficiency in diverse recruiting methodologies, including resume search portals, passive techniques, and cold calling. She was on a team of 4 recruiters where she helped double the size of the company from 750 employees to ~1500 employees.
Before her corporate ventures, Carrie founded Top-Notch Recruiting, where she helped clients of all sizes across various industries find the best talent nationwide. The range of roles she focuses on is wide, spanning from software and product management to sales, C-level executives, marketing, channel development and product engineering.
Moreover, her experience as an Independent Executive Recruiter at Point-Blank Recruiting emphasized her ability to navigate high-level placements in sales and IT, reinforcing her position as a prominent figure in the industry.
Throughout her career, Carrie Russell has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in relationship management, innovative sourcing, leadership, and a track record of placing top-tier and top-notch candidates.
Anthony Stephens
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Houston)
Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Sales
With 15 years of experience in the Human Resources and recruiting industry, complemented by my service in the U.S. Air Force, I bring a unique perspective to diverse industries including government, healthcare, non-profits, and the corporate world. My military experience has imbued me with a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and a commitment to service—values that I seamlessly integrate into my professional life, particularly in the realm of recruitment consulting.
I specialize in talent acquisition and process enhancement, with a laser focus on delivering sustainable results. This includes achieving impressive retention rates and consistently high levels of client satisfaction. My proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics allows me to leverage data-driven insights and stay abreast of current industry trends, thereby offering comprehensive and actionable recruitment solutions.
However, my approach transcends mere numbers and tactics. I delve into the unique technical and cultural nuances of each organization I collaborate with. My goal extends beyond merely filling positions; I strive to establish lasting partnerships that contribute to the enduring success of the organizations I serve.
The pillars of my professional ethos are effective communication and collaboration between Human Resources and hiring managers. I focus on clear communication and teamwork between these two key groups. When they work well together, we find the right people for the right roles—faster and more efficiently. This kind of partnership makes the whole recruiting process smoother and helps everyone succeed in the long run. It's a win-win approach that I bring to every project, and it's at the core of what I do in HR and recruiting.
If you're interested in elevating your organization's talent acquisition and retention strategies, I invite you to contact me for a consultation. Let's work together to achieve unparalleled success in your HR and recruitment endeavors.
Eben Stuart
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Massachusetts (Boston)
Specialization: Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information Technology
Tiffany Tate
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Kentucky (Lexington)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Human Resources
Tiffany has over 25 years of experience in the HR services industry encompassing multiple segments, including Business Administration & Operations, HR, Finance & Accounting, Engineering, Non-Clinical Healthcare, and Manufacturing & Logistics. Her diverse background ranges from the start-up operations of a locally owned staffing company, to working for several years in a progressive leadership role for the largest global talent solutions provider. She’s had the opportunity to lead, coach, and mentor some of the most highly recognized and successful teams in the country.
Her career has been highlighted by her ability to cultivate long-term partnerships by providing timely, consultative-based solutions to many locally-owned, mid-sized, and Fortune 500 company leaders with various industry backgrounds. By understanding her clients’ priorities and operating reality, she’s been able to provide a number of solutions to meet the true needs of many organizations.
Gia Trionfo
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Virginia (Herndon)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human Resources
Gia Trionfo Hooper brings 15 years of knowledge and success in Staffing and Recruiting helping Companies, Clients and Candidates find their most aligned matches. She excels in assisting Hiring Managers find staffing solutions that save them money, time, energy and resources. Gia strives to support Candidates in finding roles that connect them with their passion and expertise. Her goal is to create an efficient and enjoyable experience for all parties. Gia's practice is centered around transparency, authenticity, kindness and ease.
Paul Vendittelli
Co-Founder
Location: Head Office
Specialization: Executive / Administration
Co-Founder of RIM Recruitment Professionals and Recruiting in Motion. Paul joined the recruitment industry in 2004 with a multinational staffing firm where he specialized in placing mid to senior level Finance and Accounting professionals and other senior level executives.
Paul’s success in the recruitment industry can be attributed to his strong technical accounting skills, proven understanding of the functional needs required by clients, as well as the ability to accurately assess candidates' skill sets and backgrounds. He has a proven ability to make and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with both his candidates and clients. Ultimately, Paul believes that his ethical and honest interaction with clients and candidates is the true key to his success as a recruiter.
Paul’s prior work experience as a finance professional has provided him with a unique industry perspective to the hiring process. Prior to recruiting, Paul gained 13 years of progressive accounting and finance experience holding various senior finance and accounting positions in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector and the Manufacturing sector in both fortune 500 companies and mid size entrepreneurial organizations. This experience enables Paul to understand the technical needs of clients, as well as assess the ‘fit’ between clients and candidates.
Mike Walters
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Georgia (Peachtree Corners)
Specialization: Engineering, Executive Search, Information Technology, Marketing/Creative
Alison Weis
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Dallas)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Operations, Other
Alison began her career in recruiting 8 years ago at a small agency in Dallas, TX. Here, she quickly moved up to a Senior Recruiter and garnered several awards for most placements in the temp/contract space. Her recruitment skills span a variety of industries such as Operations, Human Resources, Administrative/Customer Service, Finance and Accounting, and Light Industrial.
She advanced to Recruiting Manager, then Branch Manager and successfully lead a team of 15 recruiters to meet daily, weekly, and quarterly goals. In November of 2019, she joined RIM along with her partner Aldrick Rich to form the first Dallas office for RIMRP.
Alison has a Bachelors of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University. She is an avid poker player, and loves traveling, completing the New York Times crossword puzzle, and spending time with friends and family while enjoying a nice Cabernet and putting them to shame at Trivial Pursuit. In addition to continuing success at RIM, Alison is currently pursuing her goal of learning to play the ukulele.
Lynda Weiss
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Illinois (Glenview)
Specialization: Information Technology, Other
Michelle Wilkins
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Illinois (Chicago)
Specialization: Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices)
Paul Wolff
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Florida (Tampa Bay)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Construction, Engineering, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Operations
Paul Wolff is an experienced recruiter, client partner, and business professional with over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry, assisting both job seekers and employers in meeting their career and staffing objectives. He prides himself on building relationships along the way and helping people get to where they want to go, while making the process as enjoyable as possible.
It has been said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. RIM Recruitment Professionals (Tampa Bay) has embraced this philosophy and ensures that all our team members are specialists in the areas for which they recruit. We have an amazing laid-back office culture where we love what we do and are passionate about recruiting the best candidates for their ideal jobs. We are unique and creative in our approach to recruiting and enjoy meeting clients and candidates while building strong and lasting relationships with both.
Here at RIM – Tampa Bay, we specialize in the following areas:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- Executive Search
- Sales
- Accounting / Finance / Tax
Gary Wood
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Texas (Houston)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain
Highly effective, meticulous, and driven - Gary has both his CPC and CTS and brings an amazing 20+ years of experience of highly focused recruiting in Direct Hire, Strategic Staffing and Consulting experience to a wide range of mid-tier to Fortune 500 corporations, forming strategic, mutually beneficial relationships.
Gary is focused on creating a client-centric consultative experience and being the best partner to his clients and candidates. and form true partnerships providing perspective and an insight driven service.
With a proven history of success working on a national basis you will find he is a consultative and passionate professional that is tenacious in finding those candidates that are not only the most qualified in experience, technical skills, academic achievements, and business acumen but identifying the best candidates with the right “FIT” for the company and its culture.
He attributes his success to a never-ending effort of building mutually beneficial relationships and networks as well as his commitment to delivering value to his clients and the best opportunities to his candidates. Gary is recognized for his results in business and his unwavering standards of ethics.
When not focused on building connections and partnerships, Gary is active on several philanthropic boards and loves traveling, movies, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Mark Woody
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Michigan (Detroit)
Specialization: Executive Search, Healthcare (Biotechnology), Healthcare (Medical Devices), Information Technology, Marketing/Creative, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain
Mark is a well-versed business development professional with over 15 years of experience in business-to-business sales, account management and operations management. His dedication to cultivating relationships has helped him establish a wide network of connections to some of the most recognized companies worldwide.
Mark has spent a large part of his career in the food service industry where he has managed clients such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, University of Michigan, Fed-Ex and Trinity Healthcare Systems. Since then, he has been able to utilize his network as he has transitioned into the staffing and recruiting industry.