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Kenneth Dickerson, Division Manager, Sales Consultants

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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.

Tyler Glasgow, Managing Director, Local Business

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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.

Amanda Rehberg, Executive Administrative Assistant, Office Manager

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Amanda came to the Vermillion Group in 1996, and now manages the Administrative team as well as functioning as Executive Assistant to Mike Vermillion. In that capacity, she supervises and facilitates daily operations, project management, sales support and statistics. In addition, Amanda compiles and maintains corporate reports and financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, commissions and collections. Amanda handles all administrative aspects for the Vermillion Group. She provides ongoing training for all of the account executives and administrative staff. Her team coordinates and administers all correspondence to provide ultimate professional employer relations.

Amanda's skills in management make her a vital member of Vermillion Group. As the Executive Assistant, her keen sense of detail enables her to provide the thorough management process necessary for keeping operational support running smoothly. Amanda attended the same MRI University courses and sales training required of each of our recruiters. Her certification as an Account Executive enables her to better understand the entire search and placement process ... an absolute asset to Vermillion Group.

James Roth, Division Manager, Insurance and Financial Services

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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 that understand the market place 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 industry.

Jim consistently ranks within the Top 1-2 % of all Insurance recruiters in the World. He has qualified for more than two dozen office, regional and national awards, including being the four time recipient, of the "National Billing" and "National Cash-In Leaders" award. Most recently, Jim was awarded the highest honor given to any recruiter; he was named "International Account Executive of the Year".

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 extra ordinary 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 that 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 looking for."

What are people saying?

I have been wanting 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 that 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 Appreciations 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.

Russ Tessman, Division Manager, Information Technology and Healthcare

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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.

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 thirteen 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.