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Dixie Beck, Senior Account Manager, Healthcare

djb@vermilliongroup.com

Matchmaking is where Dixie excels. "It is my goal to make certain that our clients and candidates are equally excited about each other and that it's the right fit concerning skill set, chemistry and future goals."

Prior to the Vermillion Group, Dixie was a top producing branch manager for a large mortgage corporation in Southern California. With 22 years experience of matching borrowers with the proper lender, Dixie was in the top 1% mortgage producers in the Nation. As Branch Manager, she knows all about recruiting top talent to grow a company. She also understands the urgency when a position needs to be filled quickly and will go above and beyond the call of duty to find that right candidate. "Bottom line, my goal is to save the manager time and to provide exceptional talent. The extended services that I provide (as a partner in the hiring process) have proven to be very valuable to my clients as far as delivering what they are looking for in a timely manner. (If you're working on the weekend, feel free to call me, most likely I'll be at my desk searching for candidates)."

At the Vermillion Group, Dixie specializes in Healthcare Executives, Pharmacy, and Specialty RN's. She has an extensive network and database of clients and candidates. When it comes to candidates: "Communication is everything; I want to know what you really, really want as far as your career goals and objectives are concerned".

Sheri Begolka, Senior Account Manager, Healthcare

smb@vermilliongroup.com

With 13 years in the staffing and recruitment industry, Sheri brings a tremendous amount of credibility to Vermillion Group's healthcare team. As a recipient of numerous awards including Pacesetter, Account Executive of the Quarter and Salesmeister, Sheri has developed a true insight and understanding of the issues facing companies in the ongoing war of talent acquisition.

Sheri's primary focus is developing key relationships with Pharmacists in the Ohio River Valley region, with the goal of bridging the gap between their current state of employment and where they ultimately would like to be. This consultative approach to the business allows her to truly understand what each individual pharmacist considers to be an opportunity.

"It's foolish for a recruiter to think they know what any particular individual would consider an opportunity unless they've told you specifically what an opportunity looks like to them," she says. "Most people I talk to aren't looking for jobs, they're open to or looking for an opportunity to take advantage of. If I don't know their current situation, and don't ask them to articulate what they consider to be something better, I'm essentially asking them if they need a new job - and again, most of them don't."

Sheri takes the same consultative approach with clients. "Most recruiters only qualify candidates based on a set of skills…that's not my goal. I've found it crucial to qualify candidates based on skills, chemistry and motivation. Therefore, I partner with my clients to get a complete understanding of what the opportunity is, and craft a message that is accurate and clear enough for potential candidates to see it for what it is."

Setting Sheri apart is her understanding of the issues facing companies in the ongoing war of talent acquisition. This unique perspective was gained first-hand during 8 years as a search consultant, 4 years as a buyer with a Fortune 100 retailer, and 4 years as a marketer for a $200M manufacturer.

Sheri graduated with a BS in Fashion Merchandising from Iowa State University, and lives in the Des Moines area with her husband and 2 children.

Kenneth Dickerson, Division Manager, Sales Consultants

kkd@vermilliongroup.com

Prior to becoming SC Division Manager, Ken ranked in the top 1 percent of more than 5,500 recruiters in the World. Ken now directs the efforts of Vermillion Group's SC division. Ken has personally placed and continues to work with many of the top companies in the world. Ken is a passionate, yet personable, results-oriented consultant with a very unique approach to recruiting.

Prior to joining Vermillion Group, Ken worked for Pella Windows and later co-founded a company. Ken attended Drake University for Pre-law, and graduated from William Penn University with degrees in Business Management, Accounting and Political Science. As a successful business executive in a start-up operation, Ken has personally recruited top talent, solicited venture capital and built award-winning sales and marketing teams. In addition, Ken has helped many startup companies in the software industry grow from annual revenues of $2mm to annual revenues of more than $30mm in just a few years.

Most candidates and clients who have worked with Ken would all say that he strives to be fair, honest and helpful. He works with his candidates and clients to help them define their needs, eventually introducing the two with similar interests, needs and experiences. This "consultative" approach provides for a better overall match that eventually develops into a longer, more prosperous, relationship for all parties involved.

If you are a candidate considering a career move, or a hiring manager who needs help finding the right candidate, and you are tired of the "typical" recruiting approach, call Ken Dickerson. If for some reason you can't get in contact with Ken please don't hesitate to call Linda Lehman. Linda is Ken's personal assistant. If you can't talk during the day feel free to call Ken on his cell phone (anytime) at (515) 988-4058.

Bob Erickson, Senior Account Executive, Financial Products Distribution

bre@vermilliongroup.com

With nearly 25 years experience as a highly successful professional in the financial services industry, Bob Erickson brings a tremendous amount of insight and credibility to the Vermillion Group's Insurance and Financial Services practice.

Bob focuses his attention on investment and insurance company sales and distribution officers, divisional managers, and regional sales managers. Along with his deep industry insight, Bob utilizes his natural consultative approach to gain a complete understanding of the specific goals and pending issues each client and candidate faces on a case-by-case basis. Truly partnering with his client companies has been a key to Bob's success when assisting his clients develop dynamic and top performing wholesaler divisions.

"Most sales organizations have challenges that are fairly common to others in their field," Bob comments, "However having an understanding that no two companies, sales teams, or people are exactly the same is the first step towards helping them achieve their goals. There is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' solution; it's my job, as a consultant, to have a true understanding of what the real issues are so I can make an accurate evaluation and present appropriate recommendations."

Prior to joining the Vermillion Group, Bob spent 20 years with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines where he held the roles of Manager - Group Operations, Asst Director of New Business Development, Asst. Director of Individual Sales Development and Asst. Director Key Account Sales within their Financial Institutions Markets.

Bob also served as Vice President of Sales for Vision Investment Services, a third party marketing firm specializing in developing retail investment centers within community banks.

Nathan Evans, Executive Healthcare Recruiter, Southeastern U.S.

nwe@vermilliongroup.com

With over 15 years of successful sales and teaching experience, Nathan Evans brings a high level of service and customer satisfaction to the Vermillion Group’s Healthcare Recruiting team.

Nathan specializes in helping outstanding pharmacists to find new careers in pharmacy, pharmacy management, and other pharmacy-related industries. As a former educator, Nathan helped hundreds of students find their way to success in school. These days he uses that same care and expertise to assist pharmacists in finding their ideal career path. In addition, Nathan has a wonderful knack for searching for the right pharmacist for his clients to make their facilities run smoothly.

Duane Fauser, Executive Recruiter, Sales Consultants

def@vermilliongroup.com

With over 20 years of success in sales, management, and marketing, Duane brings great insight and broad based selling knowledge to the Sales Consultants team at the Vermillion Group. Duane ran his own small business for five years, developing the demanding sales, marketing, and finance strategies of a start-up operation. He utilizes this knowledge to offer a broad based consultative approach to get a better understanding of the specific goals and pending issues of each client on a case by case basis. This then provides him the ability to understand the perspective of clients and candidates to create and fulfill the needs of both parties.

Duane values integrity and genuinely cares about the people he works with. With his belief that clients and candidates are looking for a lifelong relationship, Duane’s number one goal is to make outstanding matches for each party. His ability to leverage the resources of the Sales Consultants team enhances his success with clients and candidates alike. If you are a client looking to fill a demanding sales position, or a candidate looking for a fabulous career opportunity, Duane is ready and willing to utilize his experience and caring personality to help you.

David H. Fink, CSAM, Regional Manager, Information Technology

dhf@vermilliongroup.com

"I target, recruit, and deliver high-impact talent for my client's critical needs. My mission is to be your preferred provider of Information Technology Human Capital Solutions."

David specializes in delivering highly qualified candidates for your open positions (Professionals, Managers, Directors and Executives) on a retained or contingency basis.

He will present and sell your company's specific opportunity according to your firm's specific needs at that particular time.

His practice is Midwest focused and has a primary emphasis on the Information Technology industry.

His goal is to identify, recruit, and place the most qualified candidate in the shortest amount of time. The ability to leverage the resources of the Vermillion Group and marshal those resources into a cohesive search team is paramount to his success.

Tyler Glasgow, Managing Director, Local Business

tag@vermilliongroup.com

Since joining Vermillion Group in early 2002, Tyler has been an integral part of the overall success and strategic direction the firm.

Tyler's current role as Managing Director for the Local Business practice puts him squarely in the middle of the fastest growing segment of the human capital industry. His group alignes permanent placement with contract staffing, which allows a truly "full suite" of staffing and recruitment services to their client base.

For his initial two and a half years, Tyler was a member of Vermillion Group's Sales Consultants division placing high performing sales professionals with dynamic and growing software companies. During that time he learned the importance of value-based selling, and started helping others in the firm develop a consultative, process-oriented approach to their business.

As a part of the firm's overall growth strategy, in 2004 Tyler was promoted and tasked with developing, then leading a formal training and development program for the entire office. During that time he established an On-Boarding Program designed to introduce the business to rookie AE's in a systematic and replicable manner that would also bring them up to speed more efficiently and effectively. Along with that program, Tyler was responsible for offering continuing education opportunities for tenured AE's on a regular basis. Through heavy and constant interaction with the MRI Corporate Performance Development staff, his influence and insight was utilize in developing new development programs that have since been rolled out to the entire Management Recruiters franchise office population. He continues to be an influence beyond the Vermillion Group with input in to corporate driven development programs designed for the MRINetwork.

Tyler's background includes success as a player and coach for the NCJAA Division 1 men's basketball All-Time Wins Leader, Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. During his tenure on Southeastern's staff, Tyler was instrumental in recruiting a team that went on to win the NJCAA Division 1 National Championship in 2000. Players that he helped bring to SCC went on to earn full ride basketball scholarships with major collegiate programs such as UCONN, University of Iowa, Florida State, DePaul and Grambling to name a few. He is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College with a BS in Law Enforcement and Investigation.

John Haluska , Account Executive, Contract Staffing

jwh@vermilliongroup.com

John Haluska brings over 30 years of Information Technology experience to the Vermillion Group’s Local Business having worked in the Des Moines area within the Insurance, Financial, and Manufacturing arenas. John’s technology background includes deep experience within data center operations, mainframe and PC programming, business analysis and project management.

Having designed, developed and supported computer systems for the public and private sector along with selling custom programming and IT solutions throughout the country, John has a true understanding of the real world issues within Information Technology that only a person with his background can have. His technological insight brings tremendous value to the process of matching candidate skill sets to client requirements as an IT Staffing Specialist.

In John’s spare time he races sports cars and is an avid tennis player.

Mark Hardy, Account Executive - Sales
meh@vermilliongroup.com

Mark brings 15 years of successful sales, marketing and management experience to the Vermillion Group. Mark's experiences, coupled with many accomplishments, demonstrate his ability to set and achieve goals, interact with customers and build long term relationships.

Some examples of Mark's achievements are: four straight years as an Award winning Sales Executive maintaining a $1million revenue average per month. Mark developed a training program designed to better service his customers resulting in increased sales and profits. This training program was later adopted as the company standard. Mark prides himself on his ability to build strong relationships with clients and candidates, as well as his ability to mentor others.

Mark is an ex-United States Marine who was promoted meritoriously many times throughout his military career. After his participation in Desert Shield / Storm, Mark was decorated and honorably discharged from the Marines at which point he began a very successful career in the mortgage industry.

Mark's free time is spent with his wife and two children, Liam and Padrig.

Emiley Hickok, Senior Solutions Partner, Contracts/Subcontracts Management

egh@vermilliongroup.com

Emiley began her recruiting career in 1996 after 12 years of award winning sales management performance in which she set records that still stand today. Her background in college includes high academics, campus and house leadership councils, and sports at a championship level.

Emiley brings her long history of success with her in both performance and confidence. She listens to her clients and candidates to provide win-win-win situations. She values high integrity, and she genuinely cares about the people she works with. She enjoys assisting hiring managers and candidates both to get to the next level. She actively recruits to accomplish the goals of all parties.

"It's not enough to listen, you have to hear what is being said…and more importantly, what is not being said if you want to be a great recruiter." Emiley investigates to portray an accurate and thorough image of both clients and candidates. She takes the responsibility of affecting lives personally and seriously. She'll help you build for where you are going…not for where you've been.

Emiley is the Senior Solutions Partner for the Contracts Management Team at Vermillion Group. Emiley and her team focus on contract/subcontract executive, management and administrative personnel working with the FAR. The team is generally working on a minimum of 50 different searches at any given time for various companies around the United States and Internationally.

Emiley's favorite saying is, "Believe you can. Believe you can't. Either way, you are right."…and, by the way, she can!

Dan Larson, Certified Senior Account Manager, Insurance and Financial Services

dll@vermilliongroup.com

Dan Larson has been with Vermillion Group since 1996. Dan qualifies and recruits Field Agency Managers, General Agents, Sales Managers, and Regional Managers in the career and brokerage distribution channels for our client life insurance companies and agencies.

Dan further specializes in searching for insurance executives that wholesale disability insurance, and worksite/voluntary benefits.

Matthew Lemons, Executive Recruiter, Sales Consultants

mjl@vermilliongroup.com

“I target our industries Top Talent and match them with Competitive Companies. I do it quickly and I do it well, while maintaining the utmost amount of respect and discretion.”

I work on a team that specifically works with Healthcare IT Salespeople. For the past ten years our healthcare vertical as successfully partnered with hiring authorities all around the country to establish which types of sales executives are going to take your company to its desired level.

We represent candidates of many statures that are looking to run to something, rather than run from something. Meaning, they are that 20% of the market that is happily and successfully employed, but if contacted at the RIGHT time, with the RIGHT opportunity, would gladly join the RIGHT team.

My goal is to earn a business conversation with your company to unlock a deeper understanding into your product, service, and sales initiative.

I look forward to increasing your company’s revenue.

Jeff Livingston, Account Executive, Healthcare

jwl@vermilliongroup.com

Jeff Livingston joined the Vermillion Group after a very successful career in the automotive industry. After starting out as a Sales Consultant, he quickly worked his way into management. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, his sales department consistently ranked high in owner loyalty and customer satisfaction, winning many awards.

Jeff brings that commitment to customer satisfaction into his current role as a Healthcare Recruiter. His area of concentration is in the Southwest, serving the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah. Jeff has been wonderfully successful in assisting his clients to find talented pharmacists for various positions in the healthcare industry.

"My goal is to listen to my client's needs and then be able to quickly assist them in finding outstanding pharmacists who exceed their criteria." He has been able to recruit outstanding pharmacists with expertise in management and clinical specialties such as oncology, pediatrics, nuclear pharmacy, home infusion and compounding.

Prior to the automotive industry, Jeff graduated from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a BS in Business Administration and served in the Marine Corp Reserves. While in the reserves, he proudly took part in Operation Desert Storm. An avid outdoorsman, Jeff especially enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Gregg Lynes, Account Executive, Sales

gll@vermilliongroup.com

Gregg came to the Vermillion Group after a long, distinguished career as an officer in the Marine Corps and then at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter as a Financial Advisor. Gregg was a highly respected Marine Officer during the 1st Gulf War where he was responsible for doubling the size of the Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle School at Camp Pendleton,CA. Subsequently, as a Financial Manager, Gregg became one of the most successful Rookies earning awards for his work with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

After meritorious promotions throughout his life, community activism and volunteering, Gregg brought his talents to the recruiting industry. Gregg’s success throughout his career can clearly be attributed to his diligence in serving the needs of his clients and candidates who choose the Vermillion Group as their executive search firm.

Gregg and his wife, Sue Ann, are both proud to be native Iowans.

Zac McGregor, Senior Account Executive, Healthcare

zjm@vermilliongroup.com

Zac McGregor brings a tremendous work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude to the Vermillion Group's Healthcare division.

Zac's ability to consistently identify top notch Pharmacists in a short time frame makes him a key asset in the success of the Healthcare team. His ability to build rapport and establish a comfortable working environment with people he touches allows him access to high impact players that others cannot attain. Zac does a tremendous job at asking the right questions, but more importantly listening to the response and making sure he's putting the right people, in the right opportunity, at the right time!

Zac graduated from Moody College in Chicago, IL with a major in History. Since graduating he's held sales positions in various retail and service organizations.

Michele Moore , Account Executive, Engineering and Construction

mmm@vermilliongroup.com

Michele got her recruiting training by listening to her first managing director market on the phone in 2003, a week later she was making her own calls. Since then she has built successful relationships with both clients and candidates in the construction sales and engineering fields nationwide.

Michele's construction and engineering industry experience allows her to provide a unique perspective to both clients and candidates. Her ability to think outside of the box in order to recruit top talent is matched with her ability to partner with established companies and new companies experiencing growth. She has successfully filled positions throughout the United States.

Michele graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids with a degree in Religious Studies. She currently sits on the Advisory Board for Iowa Electrathon and is involved with ProjectLinus.org- a charitable organization that provides quilts for seriously ill children.

Randi Perez, Senior Account Manager, Enterprise Storage

rlp@vermilliongroup.com

In 1997, after a 15 year career in technical sales, Randi started providing recruiting resources to high-technology companies that manufacture enterprise storage products. Hewlett Packard was her first client in their newly formed storage division. The breadth of perspective she gained working with Hewlett Packard as a solutions based manufacturer expanded her contacts of leaders from storage hardware to software and professional services. She became a premier resource for technology companies seeking high impact talent.

Her technical sales career and recruiting experience in this industry has given her keen insight into the competitive environment as well as the market opportunity for new technology products and services. This tenure also gives Randi the knowledge of where the talent is and the type of environment that brings out their best. Her business is focused on Enterprise markets throughout North America and her work is contingency and retained.

James Roth, Division Manager, Insurance and Financial Services

jfr@vermilliongroup.com

Jim Roth leads the Insurance and Investment Division. In addition to his management responsibilities, Jim manages his own very successful recruiting desk. Prior to joining the Vermillion Group, Jim spent 21 years in the insurance industry. He started his career as an agent in 1974, was promoted into field management and finally moved into an executive leadership role. There are very few recruiters who understand the marketplace as well as Jim does. He specializes in placing mid to senior-level executives, across all business channels within the Life Insurance and Mutual Funds industries.

Jim consistently ranks within the top 2% of all Insurance recruiters in the world. He has qualified for more than two dozen inter-office, regional, and national awards, including being the four time recipient of both the "National Billing" and "National Cash-In" leader awards. In 2004, Jim was awarded the highest honor given to any recruiter; he was named "International Account Executive of the Year". Most recently, Jim was recognized as the number one Insurance Recruiter in the MRI corporation for 2007.

In addition to his recruiting skills, Jim is also a published author. His new book "The X-Factor Resume, Reinventing the Resume for the 21st Century" has been hailed as extraordinary and will change the approach from both sides of the fence. One CEO stated "This is a super tool for the employer as well as the job seeker, very well done." You can find the book at: http://www.trafford.com/05-0647

Jim's team of recruiters has more than 60 years experience in the financial service industry. He says, "Every recruiter who is on the team comes from the Insurance, Mutual Fund or Investment Industry. This is rare in the recruiting industry, but this is why we are so successful. We not only understand what our clients are looking for, we have the knowledge and we know where to find the top talent they are seeking."

What are people saying?

I have wanted to drop you a note for quite some time. We have gone through several recruiting firms in my tenure as CEO. I think we found a real home with your particular group. I cannot say enough positives about Jim Roth. He identified a candidate who has become our Vice President of Sales. More recently, he filled our Iowa office with a young man who is going to have a great future with our company. Jim has been on a roll and is helping us turn around a dismal sales picture. With the success he has been having, unless you object, I am going to declare a special "Jim Roth Appreciation Day" - he deserves our highest accolades. - Dan S.

Just wanted to send a short note to thank you for everything you've done. I enjoyed working with you. I appreciate the effort you put into understanding my needs, what I was looking for and focusing in on those things to find the kind of person I need in my organization. Your professionalism and courteousness has helped to simplify this process and make it enjoyable at the same time. - Gordon S.

I gave the interview of my life yesterday. Maybe it was in me all along, but I could never have done as well without your advice and guidance. Even if they do not hire me, you have given me a gift I will be able to apply the rest of my life. Thank you. - Ken M.

Let me say it has been a pleasure working with your firm and in particular Jim Roth. Jim has been the consummate recruiter. He offered guidance and advice was always responsive. I enjoyed the depth to which he requested me to go in interviewing and answering questions. I believe the procedure assisted me as well as the company. - Tom S.

Brad Shannahan, Account Executive, Healthcare

bks@vermilliongroup.com

Brad Shannahan utilizes his upbeat personality to serve candidates and clients primarily in the Northeast, specifically Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Brad says, "My goal as a recruiter is to bring the top talent in the industry to my clients and to be a valuable resource in the healthcare arena. I especially enjoy talking with candidates, learning what motivates them and guiding them through the hiring process."

After graduating from the University of Iowa (major Hawkeye fan) with a BA in Communications, Brad worked for Chrysler Finance for six years in customer service and collections. Brad has some interesting stories to tell from his days as a "repo man." Most recently before coming to the Vermilion Group, Brad was a District Sales Manager for a large distributor representing the movie business. He traveled extensively throughout the Midwest for the major studios marketing nearly every major film that has hit the box office in the last ten years. Brad worked closely with independent business owners, helping them to grow their business.

As a recruiter, Brad enjoys providing his clients with the best investment they can make in their business---their people. His focus is on the hospital pharmacy world. He has been incredibly successful recruiting outstanding Directors of Pharmacy, Clinical Coordinators and Clinical Specialists. Brad looks forward to helping candidates to advance their career and helping clients who are in need of talented pharmacists. His goal with clients is to build a long term relationship, becoming their recruiter of choice for all their healthcare needs. His goal with candidates is to help them to find the job of their dreams.

When not working, Brad enjoys spending his time outdoors on the lake with his wife and two children, Chase age 10 and Maddy age 6. Call Brad if you are a client in need of healthcare professionals or a candidate interested in exploring new opportunities.

Jeff Short, Senior Clinical Recruiter, Managed Care & Research

jms@vermilliongroup.com

Jeff Short joined the Vermillion Group after more than a decade in the financial services industry. Jeff quickly established himself as one of the Vermillion Group's top account executives. He is proud to work with a dedicated team of professionals that strive to meet the needs of our clients and bring great opportunities to our candidates.

Jeff's focus is on clinical professionals for clients in the managed care industry including pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals and health systems, health insurance companies, and consulting firms. He works closely with his clients to understand the needs of their organization. Having a true understanding of the clients' objectives allows him to be successful in bringing them experienced professionals that will help them achieve their goals.

Jeff's ability to listen and ask questions that uncover what is truly important to his clients and candidates separates him from the majority of the recruiters in the country. After a very successful start with just clinical specialists, he expanded his business at the request of his clients and has now completed many successful searches for managers, directors, and executives. Jeff believes in The Vermillion Group philosophy that the best candidates are typically currently employed, successful in their careers and not actively looking to make a career change. Experience proves that these types of individuals are the kind of productive, stable employees that companies need to grow and be competitive in today's marketplace.

Libby Sornson , Account Executive, Healthcare Division

lis@vermilliongroup.com

Libby joined the Vermillion Group with over ten years of experience in sales. Her number one priority is to help her clients find the best candidate to fill their staffing needs. As a part of the Vermillion Group’s healthcare recruiting team, she provides employers with top notch pharmacists! She utilizes her prior expertise in career planning to help pharmacists discover what career path will work best for their lifestyle and background.

Libby graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in secondary education and finished her student teaching rotations in Omaha, Nebraska. After returning to the Des Moines area, she has experienced a successful career in the sales arena. Libby fully understands the benefits of finding that perfect job!

“Bringing the right candidate to my client and the right job to my candidate is truly what makes this job fun and exciting!!”

Jeni Staley , Contract Staffing Specialist

jls@vermilliongroup.com

Jeni Staley joined the Vermillion Group immediately upon graduating from Buena Vista University where she excelled as a scholar athlete. Born and raised on a farm in small town Iowa, Jeni learned at an early age the importance of hard work and dedication that propelled her through her athletic career and is certain to play a role in her success as a Technology Recruiter for Vermillion Group’s local business team.

Developing relationships with people has always been a focal point for Jeni, and that mindset sets her apart from others in the recruiting industry. Jeni’s approach to the business is simple: “We must be completely open and do what is in our candidates’ and clients’ best interest if we want to be successful. If our clients and candidates aren’t winning, then we’re not winning.”

Jeni’s outside interests include spending time outdoors, especially on the water, sports, and spending time with her friends and family.

Rick Tabor, Senior Account Manager, Information Technology & Healthcare Informatics

rlt@vermilliongroup.com

Rick joined the Vermillion Group in 1998 after a successful career in engineering and sales. He has been a consistent performer throughout his tenure as a recruiter. The key to his success as a recruiter is his commitment to bringing successful candidates together with successful clients, while applying the highest standards of business and professional ethics.

Rick works exclusively in the Information Technology and Healthcare Informatics field and strives to bring "A" class talent to his clients. He is an exceptional listener and genuinely cares about understanding the needs of both the client and candidate in providing excellent matches. Rick has a proven track record of developing long term relationships with his client companies. Rick thrives on the satisfaction of knowing that he has helped make dynamic changes in the companies and candidates with whom he works.

Russ Tessman, Division Manager, Information Technology and Healthcare

rjt@vermilliongroup.com

Russ Tessman, Information Technology and Healthcare Division Manager, leads his team while maintaining impressive personal production. Russ specializes in working with key accounts, software companies, managed care organizations and healthcare providers throughout the nation. In addition, Russ is developing a strong relationship with many Chief Medical Officers and other healthcare executives. His team works a wide variety of healthcare specializations with an emphasis on working with pharmacists and nurse anesthetists.

Russ believes that a recruiter's job is to be a matchmaker, providing exceptionally talented professionals for clients who provide tremendous career opportunities. Russ considers himself to be a "player / coach", leading by example while mentoring a great group of recruiting professionals.

The Information Technology/Healthcare division of the Vermillion Group has consistently been one of the most successful recruiting teams in the nation. One of the main reasons for the team's success is the teamwork and synergy that results from having sixteen highly experienced recruiters dedicated to finding talent within these industries.

Russ believes that integrity, teamwork and communication are the keys to building a better recruiting team. At least once a week, all of the team's recruiters meet to discuss candidates and clients. This not only allows for better communication between the team members but also provides for a more effective service relationship between our recruiters and their clients.

Russ is quite often heard reciting the Vermillion Group's motto, "People don't care what you know until they know that you care." Those who have worked with Russ know that these are not just words, but the driving force behind him and his team. This is one team that is always willing to go the extra mile to help clients resolve their need for talent.

Jerry Van Horn, Senior Account Manager, Healthcare

jvh@vermilliongroup.com

"What made working with you folks such a pleasure was that you really listened to me when I described our position, the culture of the hospital, and the type of skills/person we were looking for in order to make a successful match. I would highly recommend you to any of my colleagues."
That's just one client's compliment to Jerry's ability over the years to fulfill the expectations of clients and candidates alike. And it accurately mirrors his consistent approach to each new opportunity to serve: "Ask, listen and hear, in order to determine each other's wants, needs and possibilities."

Jerry specializes in recruiting clinical and staff pharmacists, pharmacy directors, and other pharmacy professionals for positions throughout New England. He also serves The Vermillion Group's Healthcare team as search coordinator for other healthcare careers in the same region.

A former HR executive with over three decades' experience in diverse industries, he's also a Rhode Island native with an intimate knowledge of the region's history, culture and local geography. He cherishes his family ties to some of the area's earliest settlers, and says this personal background helps him connect quickly with the people he's serving. He has a passion for helping people identify their worth and potential in the workplace, and he invests heavily in building relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

Here's what others say about the results of his special blend of personality and professionalism:

"I feel I owe my happiness to you - you've made a dream come true! I absolutely love my new job in Vermont. Thank you so much for your guidance and advice. You have been extremely helpful." (Candidate)

"We often use search firms, but the questions you've asked me about our staffing needs are twice as thorough as I've ever experienced before." (Hiring authority)

"I used to think I'd be uneasy working with an executive recruiter. You've made me feel very comfortable right from the start. I trust you." (Candidate)

"Without doubt, the best I've worked with. I've been thoroughly delighted with his service and professionalism." (Hiring authority)

"I just want to thank you again for helping me land that position. You really worked hard for me. Some other recruiters rarely followed up, but you were on top of things from day one." (Candidate)

"Jerry did a very nice job with contact and helping through the process for the candidate. But it has to be the follow-up after the candidate made the job change that has been great. This has been a very professional transaction, and we'll use Jerry again if the need arises." (Hiring authority)

"Being in healthcare, I've had many a recruiter contact me about opportunities. Jerry has been exceptionally professional and honest…truly a person who knows his job and business well." (Candidate)

Donna Williams, Contract Staffing, Customer Relations Specialist

dmw@vermilliongroup.com

Donna joined the Vermillion Group team following an 18 year career with a Fortune 100 retailer working in such capacities as sales, Human Resources and Vendor Relations. This experience has allowed her to understand the qualities it takes to be successful in today's changing world. Donna has a proven ability to develop successful and lasting relationships with clients and candidates.

"I believe that building relationships is "key" in this business. I am no stranger to hard work, sweat, and long hours. Through my commitment, honesty, and integrity, you will soon realize that my sincerity runs deep and there are no barriers that I cannot overcome in finding exceptional talent for our clients."

Todd Wilson, Director, Managed Care

tpw@vermilliongroup.com

Todd is the Director of Vermillion Group's Managed Care Division and a nationally recognized recruiter having been awarded the prestigious "Pacesetter Award" for ranking in the top 2% out of over 7000 recruiters worldwide four consecutive years. In his first full year of recruiting he was recognized as the Midwest Regional Rookie of the Year and Account Executive of the Year in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Todd has also been recognized with two"Top Ten" awards for his solo production and consistently ranks among the top recruiters in the world for his individual production.

Todd himself was recruited to join Vermillion Group's highly successful Healthcare team and brought with him over fourteen years of management and award winning sales experience. Todd's professionalism is evident throughout the entire recruiting process beginning with the level of detail gathered from his clients at the time of the initial search assignment through the post placement follow up to ensure all parties are pleased with the final results.

Recruiting in the Healthcare arena has become increasingly difficult as the pool of qualified candidates for most professional positions continues to shrink. Todd has successfully built relationships with employers and candidates throughout the country making him a valuable asset to those looking for top employees and those seeking employment with exceptional organizations. Todd recruits to fill positions throughout many healthcare fields and consulting companies with a focus in Health Management. He specializes in recruiting senior level executives for clinical, operational, account management and analytical positions. His promise to you - "I will bring an unsurpassed level of integrity and professionalism to your search!"

Todd differentiates himself from other recruiters by continually asking questions and listening to the true needs and wants of his employers and candidates. He feels this is the only way to truly facilitate a match and build successful, long-term relationships that benefit all parties. In addition, Todd is a true recruiter, who specializes in finding the very best talent available. These individuals are typically currently employed, successful in their careers and not actively looking to make a career change. Experience proves that these types of individuals are the kind of productive, stable employees whom companies need to grow and be competitive in today's marketplace. Simply put, Todd is a true professional and his mission "is to build companies and careers - not just make placements."

Brian Zegers, Manager, Contract Staffing

bdz@vermilliongroup.com

Brian Zegers is the Manager for Contract Staffing with the Vermillion Group. Within two years, Brian has become a key player within the Contract Staffing arena, gaining national recognition by earning the prestigious “Pacesetter” Award which recognizes the top 2% in a network of 7000 Recruiters. He has also achieved the coveted Account Executive of the year honors for 2007. He has also been recognized as a "Top 3 Performer" within the MRI Contract Staffing Network, as well as playing a key role for The Vermillion Group and their recognition as a "Top 3 Office" within the MRI Contract Staffing Network.

Brian brings the hard work, professionalism, and strong business sense needed to thrive in the fast-paced environment of Vermillion Group's Contract Staffing division. Brian collaborates with independent contractors who specialize in technology systems implementation by leveraging his network to place them with his client organizations.

The Philosophy is simple in Brian’s eyes. Simply put, it is to put the needs of Clients and the needs of Candidates first. Coupled with ability to attentively listen to the needs of those he works with, as well as over 15 years of relevant professional experience, Brian is able to become a valued partner of clients, and an essential adviser for candidates.

Brian’s professional background includes 9 years with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a Territory Manager and Technical Sales Manager, as well as time as an Independent Consultant. He is a 1990 graduate from Midland College in Fremont, NE, where he earned a degree in Journalism and a Minor in Business. He will earn his Masters in Counseling Studies from Capella University in 2008.