Experience

GForce Life Sciences

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  - Ranked #8 for Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies of 2018 & #90 in 2019 - 5 Time "Best Places to Work in Illinois" 2018-present - Diamond award winner: “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Clearly Rated 2018-present Responsible for strategy and direction of all business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Candidate Delivery, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. GForce Life Sciences connects highly targeted professionals to… Show more - Ranked #8 for Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies of 2018 & #90 in 2019 - 5 Time "Best Places to Work in Illinois" 2018-present - Diamond award winner: “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Clearly Rated 2018-present Responsible for strategy and direction of all business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Candidate Delivery, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. GForce Life Sciences connects highly targeted professionals to executives’ needs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics industries (life sciences). Leaders in divisions such as R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and more turn to GForce when they need an executive, a team, or a subject matter expert to support their projects and deliverables. GForce Life Sciences works with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies to address a never-ending list of challenges by providing consultants and management to assist our clients in delivering on the promises they have made to their clients (internally and externally). GForce recognizes there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to achieving growth and battling industry-wide challenges, therefore we begin with our client's specific needs first and work from there to identify the professional or team that is the best fit for that specific need. Unlike larger, “factory firms,” our boutique approach allows us to hand-pick and closely monitor the best consultants for your company and projects. Show less - Ranked #8 for Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies of 2018 & #90 in 2019 - 5 Time "Best Places to Work in Illinois" 2018-present - Diamond award winner: “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Clearly Rated 2018-present Responsible for strategy and direction of all business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Candidate Delivery, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. GForce Life Sciences connects highly targeted professionals to… Show more - Ranked #8 for Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies of 2018 & #90 in 2019 - 5 Time "Best Places to Work in Illinois" 2018-present - Diamond award winner: “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Clearly Rated 2018-present Responsible for strategy and direction of all business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Candidate Delivery, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. GForce Life Sciences connects highly targeted professionals to executives’ needs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics industries (life sciences). Leaders in divisions such as R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and more turn to GForce when they need an executive, a team, or a subject matter expert to support their projects and deliverables. GForce Life Sciences works with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies to address a never-ending list of challenges by providing consultants and management to assist our clients in delivering on the promises they have made to their clients (internally and externally). GForce recognizes there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to achieving growth and battling industry-wide challenges, therefore we begin with our client's specific needs first and work from there to identify the professional or team that is the best fit for that specific need. Unlike larger, “factory firms,” our boutique approach allows us to hand-pick and closely monitor the best consultants for your company and projects. Show less



The Evanston Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2013 - 2015

  Recruited by founder/owner to help lead The Evanston Group to transition into a boutique leader in the life sciences consulting field. As President and a member of The Evanston Group Leadership Team, responsible for directing all functional business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Delivery & Operations for an "Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company". • Profitable change management: introduced, messaged, and rolled out new compensation plans annually… Show more Recruited by founder/owner to help lead The Evanston Group to transition into a boutique leader in the life sciences consulting field. As President and a member of The Evanston Group Leadership Team, responsible for directing all functional business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Delivery & Operations for an "Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company". • Profitable change management: introduced, messaged, and rolled out new compensation plans annually that contributed to a per contract average of 33% increase in Gross Margin % and $$ & over 100% increase in Net Profit % and $$. • Increase in billable headcount of over 50% in a business that has 85% annual turnover. • Increase in concurrent billing clients by 67%. • Created and rolled out 1st ever Account Distribution & Territory Management Policy. • Leader of enterprise-wide culture shift that embraced interdepartmental collaboration and respect among colleagues by providing clarity and support for all business units. Show less Recruited by founder/owner to help lead The Evanston Group to transition into a boutique leader in the life sciences consulting field. As President and a member of The Evanston Group Leadership Team, responsible for directing all functional business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Delivery & Operations for an "Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company". • Profitable change management: introduced, messaged, and rolled out new compensation plans annually… Show more Recruited by founder/owner to help lead The Evanston Group to transition into a boutique leader in the life sciences consulting field. As President and a member of The Evanston Group Leadership Team, responsible for directing all functional business units including Business Development, Strategic Account Management, Delivery & Operations for an "Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company". • Profitable change management: introduced, messaged, and rolled out new compensation plans annually that contributed to a per contract average of 33% increase in Gross Margin % and $$ & over 100% increase in Net Profit % and $$. • Increase in billable headcount of over 50% in a business that has 85% annual turnover. • Increase in concurrent billing clients by 67%. • Created and rolled out 1st ever Account Distribution & Territory Management Policy. • Leader of enterprise-wide culture shift that embraced interdepartmental collaboration and respect among colleagues by providing clarity and support for all business units. Show less



Open Systems Technologies

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Managing Director & Regional Vice President, Central US

  • 2009 - 2013

  Open Systems is one of the largest ($300M), privately held, staffing companies in North America specializing in IT & Non-IT Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent, and Payroll Services. **Awarded 1st ever National “Manager of the Year” in 2012** • Recruited by Open Systems’ Managing Partners to return in 2009 to turn around the Chicago division. • Inherited a branch with approximately $5M in annual revenue and within 2 years, built that branch to annual revenues of $20M… Show more Open Systems is one of the largest ($300M), privately held, staffing companies in North America specializing in IT & Non-IT Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent, and Payroll Services. **Awarded 1st ever National “Manager of the Year” in 2012** • Recruited by Open Systems’ Managing Partners to return in 2009 to turn around the Chicago division. • Inherited a branch with approximately $5M in annual revenue and within 2 years, built that branch to annual revenues of $20M. • Along the way asked to lead branches in Ohio, and Texas and to deliver to 14 state territory from Ohio to the Rockies from the Central US team with P/L responsibilities for a $40 M region. • As a selling Director, tasked with delivering to existing enterprise accounts along with the growth of new client opportunities focused on Mid-Market and Fortune 500 organizations. • Senior member of national team responsible for development of the following: creating a repeatable sales and recruiting training program, corporate website, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) selection, Recruiting, Sales and Management task forces, software license negotiation, compensation plan development, enterprise-wide key metrics and KPI tracking, lead program, consultant care program and more. Show less Open Systems is one of the largest ($300M), privately held, staffing companies in North America specializing in IT & Non-IT Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent, and Payroll Services. **Awarded 1st ever National “Manager of the Year” in 2012** • Recruited by Open Systems’ Managing Partners to return in 2009 to turn around the Chicago division. • Inherited a branch with approximately $5M in annual revenue and within 2 years, built that branch to annual revenues of $20M… Show more Open Systems is one of the largest ($300M), privately held, staffing companies in North America specializing in IT & Non-IT Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent, and Payroll Services. **Awarded 1st ever National “Manager of the Year” in 2012** • Recruited by Open Systems’ Managing Partners to return in 2009 to turn around the Chicago division. • Inherited a branch with approximately $5M in annual revenue and within 2 years, built that branch to annual revenues of $20M. • Along the way asked to lead branches in Ohio, and Texas and to deliver to 14 state territory from Ohio to the Rockies from the Central US team with P/L responsibilities for a $40 M region. • As a selling Director, tasked with delivering to existing enterprise accounts along with the growth of new client opportunities focused on Mid-Market and Fortune 500 organizations. • Senior member of national team responsible for development of the following: creating a repeatable sales and recruiting training program, corporate website, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) selection, Recruiting, Sales and Management task forces, software license negotiation, compensation plan development, enterprise-wide key metrics and KPI tracking, lead program, consultant care program and more. Show less



Open Systems Technologies, Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development, Account Manager, Senior Technical Recruiter

  • 1998 - 2005

  Original roots as an Executive Recruiter with roles of increasing responsibility including Account Executive, Business Development Manager, Recruiting Manager & Sales Manager. Original roots as an Executive Recruiter with roles of increasing responsibility including Account Executive, Business Development Manager, Recruiting Manager & Sales Manager.