I understand the struggles that come with being in the job market, and I love helping people excel in their careers.  

• Hunt Archbold joined Goodwin Recruiting in 2015. 
• Hunt was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. 
• His first hospitality management job was at the legendary Mr. C’s! 

Recruiting allows me to stay in the hospitality industry that I grew my career in, but not have to be in operations. 

• Started with Goodwin Recruiting in September 2008. 
• Began in the industry as a bartender and progressed into management.  
• Director of Restaurants, Omni Hotels; Director of Food & Beverage, Crowne Plaza Hotels; Director of Catering Operations, Sodexho Marriott Services. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business from Florida Atlantic University
• 7+ years as a TGI Friday’s Trainer
• 5 years in Beverage Sales with National Distributing
• Owner of Cruiting.com

I enjoy recruiting because it allows me to stay in the industry I love, but out of operations. The feeling of finding someone their perfect position is just as exciting today as it was when I first started. It’s very gratifying.  

• Joined Goodwin in May 2012.
• Training courses while managing hotels include:  
  • Vast I & Vast II   
  • Various Hilton and Marriott training, 2006-2011  

I enjoy working with candidates and clients to help match people to the culture and professional opportunities that will guarantee success. 

• John Broker joined Goodwin Recruiting in May 2018. 
• John is from New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Marist College where he received a BS in Political Science. 
• John has been a recruiter for 6 years, starting in the hedge fund and private equity space. John also has manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, and leadership experience.  

Recruiting allows me to continue to serve and help hard-working professionals in an industry I know from the ground up and find opportunities for growth and happiness they didn’t know existed. Lives change because of what I do, and it’s my privilege to be a part of those experiences!  

• Kevin Burbine joined Goodwin in June 2018. 
• He’s from Texas and North Carolina and loves his Tarheels, Longhorns, Cowboys, and Stars! 

Recruiting is awesome! It enables me to stay close to the hospitality business (which I love), serving both my guests and clients. I enjoy that wonderful feeling of knowing you have provided excellent, above-and-beyond service.  

• Larry Chesner joined Goodwin Recruiting in March of 2017.  He grew up in New Jersey as a latch-key kid with two working parents and thus learned to cook at an early age.  
• Larry went on to attend Johnson and Wales College in Providence, RI. He earned an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Food Service Administration.  
• Much of Larry’s career was with Interstate Hotels, where he started in F&B, then migrated to rooms operations and General Manager. He helped open several properties during his tenure and worked in Boston, MA; 

One of the things I loved most about being in hospitality operations for over 30 years was building relationships and helping people. I have always been very passionate about the success of others. One of the many reasons I love recruiting is because it allows me to stay connected to the Hospitality world and allows me to continue to build strong and congruent relationships, both with my clients and my candidates. On a daily basis, I get to be a part of changing someone's life, and it is a wonderful feeling. 

• Trish Cram joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2018 and operates with a very high level of integrity and transparent communication. 

Nothing sounds better than the excitement of a candidate finding their perfect job/company or a client finding just the right person for the job.  I feel like less of a “headhunter” and more of a matchmaker!  I thoroughly enjoy our team here at Goodwin, and knowing that we stand firm on integrity, congruent relationships, and transparent communication makes me proud to be a part of this brand.  

• Jason DeSpain joined Goodwin Recruiting in the summer of 2017 and has been successful in learning the business, the companies, and the operators.   
• Growing up in the deserts of Arizona where agriculture was one of the primary sources of income, Jason understood the importance of producing food for the community.  Having a hands-on appreciation for farming in 

I became a recruiter as a way to give back to people who haven’t been as fortunate as I have been in my career. At this stage in my life, it’s about connecting with people and helping them out when they are searching for their next move and not about status anymore. 

• Simon de Swaan joined Goodwin Recruiting on April 1, 2019.  
• Simon wanted to be a chef, gravitated to the Front of the House, and made a career of working in restaurants and hotels. When he’s not working, he spends hours cooking, traveling, and being with his family.  

It’s exciting to see people getting jobs, companies hiring, and knowing I’ve helped both sides find what they seek. Knowing that I've helped change someone’s life for the better is a fantastic feeling, and the satisfaction I get from this doesn’t get much better.  

• Nino Divanovic joined the Goodwin Recruiting Team in March 2017.  
• Nino firmly believes his grandma, who raised him, was the best chef in the world. "I’m not biased and not exaggerating at all:),” says Nino.  

I enjoy partnering with our clients and candidates to ensure a perfect fit. 

• Ryan Donnelly joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2018. 
• He is originally from Corning, NY. 
• Ryan has over 15 years of hospitality experience, with 13 years as Director of Operations for Ignite Restaurant Group, Brinker, and Al Copeland Investments. 

I LOVE what I do! This isn’t a job for me. It had been a long time since I went to bed at night and couldn’t wait to get up in the morning to start working again; I have this energy and passion again as a recruiter. The bonus is I work with a great group of people at Goodwin Recruiting, and every day I get to speak with other hospitality professionals, so I still feel connected with the industry. I feel like I have the opportunity to have a positive effect on someone’s life when I work with them to find a new career opportunity or have the chance to help a client find a leader for their operation.  Being a recruiter gives great personal satisfaction in helping people.  

• Rick Duarte started with Goodwin Recruiting on February 14, 2017.

I love helping people move their lives and careers forward and helping owners and operators find great people. Only a life lived serving others is a life worth living. 

• Steve joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2014. He has been ranked as one of the top recruiters on LinkedIn by LinkedIn.   
• Steve has worked in the hospitality business since he was 14. He got his start working for his father who owned a Holiday Inn.  
• Steve has over 30 years of multi-unit franchise ownership. Concepts he has owned include: Little Caesars -19 units, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Buffalo's Café, plus he created his own concept!  

There is no better feeling than being a part of changing people's lives for the better. Hospitality recruiting provides me just that, and I wake up daily feeling that way. 

• Brad Eberle joined Goodwin Recruiting in May 2018 and is thrilled with having done so.  
• Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Brad got his start in a family-owned and operated restaurant at an early age. He has spent 25-plus years in Restaurant management operations, marketing, and training. Having opened over 50 locations throughout his career and operating his own concept, he feels helping others recognize their aspirations a real calling. 

There is nothing more satisfying than connecting great people with great hospitality companies. 

• Jon Edwards joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2018 
• Jon is originally from San Diego, CA 

I absolutely love helping candidates and clients alike! 

• Todd Esterline joined Goodwin Recruiting in June 2017 and has been happily recruiting ever since.  
• Todd is from Ohio (Go Buckeyes, Browns, Indians, and Cavs)! Prior to joining Goodwin Recruiting, he was in the restaurant business for 42 years.  
• Todd received his degree in business attending Ohio State and the University of South Florida.

I love being able to find companies the right candidates and managers find their dream job! 

• Natalia Figueroa-Garcia joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2019. 
• Natalia is originally from Puerto Rico and has had a passion for cooking since she was a little girl. 
• She went to the Hotel School at Cornell and worked in the restaurant industry as a general manager for 12 years. 

• Michael Forgione joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2018. Michael was born in New Jersey and "ran away" to Florida when he was 18.  
• Michael’s experience includes: Chef, wine sales, Sommelier, ultra-fine dining, and being a Food and Beverage Director of the 2nd largest private club in Florida.    
• Michael played a lot of sports growing up but now enjoys cycling the best. He sometimes participates in cycle racing.  
• Michael earned his degree from Lynn University in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

• Vince joined Goodwin in May 2018. He loves the industry and is very happy for people’s successes. He thinks it is an awesome feeling to tell someone that they got the job.  
• He grew up in Philadelphia and relocated to Atlanta with his wife and children in 2012. Restaurants are not part of his family history, but hard work, perseverance, and managing relationships is.  
• He attended Temple University for business management, but his true training occurred in the real world, on the job. 
• He was most recently a Director of Operations for an eight-location restaurant group here in Atlanta, but the bulk of his experience came with his 14 years of owning six restaurants in the Philadelphia market, as well

• Rob Goebel is a 14-year veteran with Goodwin Recruiting specializing in direct placement recruiting for hospitality-related businesses across the United States.  
• Rob has an extensive hospitality background.  
• Rob is a true partner, committed to matching top talent with top clients and bringing southern hospitality to a new level.

I genuinely love my job because every day is a new challenge as every client and every candidate are unique. It is fascinating to hear the stories and backgrounds of industry professionals from all around the country.  

• Samantha joined Goodwin in September of 2017.  
• Samantha grew up critiquing restaurants with her Dad from the age of 5. They always checked to see if there were fingerprints on the door, if the salt and pepper shakers were full, if their server checked back when their food was delivered, and if someone thanked them as they exited. It was a passion for the guest experience that led Samantha to work in restaurants throughout college and manage restaurants post-college.   

I love the hospitality industry — it is all I have ever done. I have a passion for developing leaders in an industry that they love. There is nothing more exciting than leading a team in executing a great guest experience. The gratification of hospitality is immediate! 

• Patrick joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2018. 
• After college, (which had nothing to do with hospitality, BTW), Patrick found his love for the restaurant business. He worked his way into leadership at a very young age. 

I enjoy mentoring and working with people around the country grow their career. 

• Jeremy Hamon joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2019. 
• Jeremy currently lives in Austin Texas. He attended the University of Arizona with a major in Business Administration. 

I enjoy helping others find new opportunities! 

• David Harris joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2018. 
• He grew up in Raleigh, NC. 
• David attended NC State, where he became HR Generalist certified.

Recruiting enables me to stay connected with the industry that I have been involved with my entire life. I remain connected with hospitality without being involved with operations.   

• Scott Harrison joined Goodwin Recruiting October 2016.   
• He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University.  
• Scott started in the restaurant industry after graduating, while interviewing for the job he thought was aligned with his college education. He fell in love with the hospitality industry and decide to stay. His experience 

I have loved every moment of helping others find employment!  Recruiting is self-fulfilling when someone finds a better employment match or a growth opportunity.  

• In March 2015, Matthew Henderson joined Goodwin Recruiting.  
• Matthew worked within the restaurant field his whole life.  After attending college and culinary school, he knew that it was for him. Prior to joining Goodwin Recruiting, he was a partner with P.F. Chang’s.   
• Matthew attended Sacramento State School of Business.  

I enjoy recruiting because I get to help candidates with their careers — it’s not just about helping them find a job; it’s about helping them make their next career move. I love being able to assist my clients in finding the right type of candidates for them, and when I see a right fit for them, it makes it worthwhile. The reason I love working with Goodwin is the support, the diversity in client profiles, and working with other recruiters to help clients and candidates!   

• Peggy Hong joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2018.  

• 10+ Years in Beverage Operations
• 7 years in Beverage Sales Consulting
• AS in Culinary Arts from Sullivan University
• BS in Criminal Justice from University of Louisville

I get enjoyment out of helping others find their next great career opportunity, which could potentially be life-changing for them and their families.   

• Chuck Jaloski started working at Goodwin Recruiting in January 2018.   
• Chuck was born and raised in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and still lives only about 15 minutes from the hospital where he was born. He started working in restaurants at the age of 15 and owned his own small restaurant by the age of 21.   

I enjoy many aspects associated with recruiting but consider helping people find new opportunities and sometimes life-changing positions as the most rewarding part of the job.  

• James Kinder joined Goodwin Recruiting in May 2017. 
• James grew up in the Midwest (Ohio) and through the restaurant industry was fortunate enough to experience and live in multiple parts of the country. He was placed by Goodwin Recruiting as a GM in “the Hamptons, NY" in 2005, where he eventually met his wife and laid down permanent roots. 

Being the best version of ourselves includes elevating those around us. I love to help people reach their goals.  

• Carl Koebel joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2019 and strives to Be the Best.  
• Carl has over 30 years of restaurant experience working in Fast Food, QSR, Casual, Upscale Casual, and Fine Dining concepts with both Corporate and Independent brands. 
• He is blessed to be the father of three beautiful children. 

• Stephanie Logan joined Goodwin in August of 2018 for the chance to combine her love of hospitality and of helping people find the next step in their career. 
• After growing up in Malaysia and France, Stephanie moved to the US where she started her career in hospitality by accident but never looked back. Coming from a family of French hoteliers and having spent her childhood hearing the stories of what it was like growing up in the family hotel, it probably should not have been a surprise. 
• Having spent 14 years in operations, Stephanie mainly worked for independents where she loved the challenge of making each guest’s day brighter through the team’s interaction with them. She understood that 

Since working with Goodwin, I have been able to help candidates and clients further their careers and businesses. The best part is watching the progress and growth.  

• Ryan Marino joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2016.   
• Ryan grew up in Chicago in an Italian immigrant family. Ever since he can remember, he was always surrounded by food and hospitality, which set him on track to be a Chef and Restaurateur. 
• Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management from the Culinary Institute of America. He earned a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management from Roosevelt University. He 

I joined Goodwin Recruiting because the culture is second to none and the company core values align with mine. Although I loved every minute of my time in hospitality, here at Goodwin, I have the opportunity to change candidates’ lives in a very profound way. There is no greater feeling than placing a candidate in that perfect position that will afford them professional development and happiness. 

• Mitch Marron joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2017, having previously been placed twice by Goodwin Recruiting.  
• Mitch has over 25 years of experience as a COO, General Manager, and Executive Chef, predominantly for luxury country clubs within the private club industry. He also has extensive experience in opening restaurants

• Patrick McKee joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2015. It’s a move that Patrick wishes he had made a decade earlier.  
• Patrick has lived in every part of the United States and even spent a year in Japan in his mid-20’s. 
• He started off his career working at the original O’Charley’s Restaurant located on 21st Avenue in Nashville, TN.  Over the course of the next 30+ years, Patrick spent the majority of his time at the legendary steakhouses of Morton’s and Ruth’s Chris. He also worked for the PGA Tour for six years as the Director of Food & Beverage for TPC Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, NC.

Being in the hospitality industry since 16, I love working and meeting new people on a day-to-day basis. I am a foodie at heart and devoted to helping others. Recruiting gives me a balance of pursuing my passion professionally and personally. 

• Charilynn McKennedy joined Goodwin Recruiting in January of 2016.    
• Charilynn grew up in a small town called Albion and started her career in the restaurant industry as a bus-girl at the age of 16. While attending college, she became a Food and Beverage Manager at a Ramada. 

I enjoy learning about each person I speak with, helping them realize their potential, matching them to a new career, and changing a life — it’s why I love recruiting!  

• Anita Moren joined Goodwin Recruiting in June 2017. 
• Anita has extensive international and national experience within the hospitality environment – Five-star luxury hotel openings, training in customer service and revenue maximization, call center management, spa operations, audits, openings, management on the local, international and regional level, and development of today’s leaders in hospitality.

I love recruiting because I get to help others achieve their goals, and I find that very rewarding.  

• Jim Newcomb joined Goodwin Recruiting in 2013.    
• Jim is a second-generation Southern California native. Though his family comes from an equestrian background, Jim chose a professional path that led him to the hospitality industry.   
• Jim studied Architecture and Communications.  

• Jessica Newton Smith joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2017. 
• She is an accomplished and self-motivated Business Managing Partner. Jessica has over 19 years of high-quality experience in the fast-paced and demanding corporate restaurant business sector.   
• She has extensive expertise in areas of operations, revenue expansion, marketing, business development, troubleshooting, recruiting, training and client relations.   
• Jessica is passionate about achieving high-impact results and continuously conquering new goals and business targets. This background has provided her with a successful transition to full-time recruiting.  

• Bob Otey joined Goodwin Recruiting in May of 2017. 
• Bob grew up in the hospitality business literally starting at 14 years old. His operations career spanned 37 years. 
• He has been blessed to work for some of the best brands in the industry including Jimmy John’s and Outback Steakhouse.  
• Bob has experience in corporate environments, franchise, family business, and ownership in all areas. This background makes it very easy for him to relate to any client’s and or candidate’s needs.  Bob is married to a beautiful wife,

I have a passion for service.  Always have.  As an operator for 20+ years in the hospitality industry, I’ve learned that service must be part of your DNA to be successful.  I take that same approach to recruiting.  I treat my candidates as if we’re on the same team striving to achieve a common goal.  For my clients, they will never receive a candidate from me that I wouldn’t hire for my own restaurant.

I enjoy recruiting because I love to offer advice while creating a perfect match that suits both the candidate and the client perfectly.  It's important to me that a candidate finds their ideal company.                   

• Adam joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2018. 
• Adam has been in the restaurant industry over 31 years. He attended a 2-year culinary school in NYC. Adam trained and worked around NYC in many high-profile restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, and corporate dining. Adam worked at The Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Plaza, where he ran the private club (The Rockefeller Club). There, he prepared menus and cooked for many famous celebrities. 

Great work is to love what you do! 

• Tiffany Patterson joined Goodwin in December 2018. 
• Tiffany grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania and has lived in Northern Virginia for the past 25 years. 

You were born with the ability to change someone’s life -- don’t ever waste it. 

• Tony Pizzola joined Goodwin Recruiting in May 2019.   
• Tony is a native Washingtonian and is fortunate to this day to be surrounded by many family and friends. He fell in love with the hospitality industry as a teenager. His first job was washing dishes at Uncle Tony’s 

I love being able to build the bridge between candidates and clients that are looking for one another. The hospitality industry has long been my passion; it’s amazing to be able to recruit for an industry I truly love! 

• Andrea Pollack joined Goodwin Recruiting in May 2015. 
• Andrea attended Florida State University and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a major in Public Relations/Advertising. She also double-minored in hospitality and sociology. 
• After spending ten years in hospitality, Andrea took a recruiter role for IT and medical positions. She then decided it would be amazing to marry her love of hospitality to recruiting and found Goodwin Recruiting. 

I love helping people find their dream job. 

• Brett Rainwater joined Goodwin Recruiting in June 2018. 
• Brett is from La Jolla, California and grew up in the family restaurant business. 
• He spent 15 years with Famous Dave’s of America in multiple positions and over 40 years total within the industry. 

I love recruiting because it allows me to stay on trend in the industry while working with our clients to find amazing individuals to add to their growing teams. I enjoy meeting with new candidates across the country every day. It feels so impactful to have the unique opportunity to change peoples’ lives.  

• Marcia Recks joined the Goodwin team in August 2018, after nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry working in operations. She started as a server and eventually worked her way up into a Director of Operations role. 

I am passionate about helping people find that perfect fit in their career. Work comprises such a large portion of the day that people should love what they do! 

• Keturah Roberts joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2018. 
• She spent 20 years in various finance and accounting roles, primarily in banking and nonprofit. 

I love what I do because, after 40 years in the Hospitality industry operations side, I still get to impact people’s lives in a positive way which is why I stayed in the industry for as long as I did. 

• Gary Rumpp joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2018. 
• Gary grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho and entered the restaurant business when he was 14. Over the course of his career, he owned eight restaurants that he ran for more than 15 years. He also has a strong corporate company background. 

• 25 years in Hospitality Industry
• 6 New Restaurant Openings
• 12 Years as General Manager/Managing Partner
• 2 Restaurant of the Year Awards and 4 nominations

• Angela Scopelianos joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2017 with passion and love for the hospitality industry.  
• Angela has a lifetime of management and operations experience gained through her family-owned, classic Italian restaurants in Kansas City.  
• Her culinary passion led to the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University’s Hotel and Management School in Ithaca, New York, followed by a culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.  

It’s the best feeling in the world when you’re able to connect a client and a candidate, and both parties are super excited because it’s a great match. 

• Julia Shaffer joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2018. 
• She is from Mississippi and has lived in San Diego the last 12 years. She started in restaurants at age 15.  
• Julia graduated from Louisiana State University. 

I enjoy helping people in the growth of their careers along with the challenge of finding the right candidates for our clients. This career also allows me to stay involved on the operations side of the business I love without having to run the day to day! What’s better than that?! 

• Bill Shea started with Goodwin Recruiting in March 2017.   
• Bill grew up in Pittsfield, MA. His first job was as a dish washer at 15 years old for Bonanza Restaurant. He was there for 18 years, eventually becoming a part-owner for four years.

I enjoy helping people grow their careers in the Hospitality business! And, I love to match Clients with great candidates! My tenure in operations and training has given me an excellent ability to identify those with a talent and passion for our business. There are some awesome people out there, and it is exciting to see them succeed in an industry that was so good to me.  

• Ann Sheahan joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2018.   
• Ann grew up in NH but moved South after high school for warmer weather and sunshine. 

I just had my one-year anniversary (January 2019) with Goodwin Recruiting, and I couldn’t be more excited about my career change! When I was job searching, I found it to be a long, stressful process, and I received little to no feedback about my interviews. I now choose to see those struggles as a blessing and give clear feedback to my candidates and work to make the process an encouraging one.  I also LOVE providing incredible talent to my clients and helping their businesses grow. I have a great sense of humor and work to make the process a fun one for both my candidates and my clients.  

• Amanda Weedman joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2018.  

I have found my career as a recruiter especially fulfilling because I am constantly able to help people better themselves professionally. 

• Gordon Weiner joined Goodwin Recruiting in December of 2015.   
• Gordon’s experience as a Restaurant Owner, Managing Partner, and Corporate Supervisor with brands like Bonefish Grill, Hops Restaurant Bar and Brewery, and Beefsteak Charlie’s helps him better understand both candidate and client needs.    

I’ve always loved helping to shape careers as a leader in the restaurant industry.  I’m thrilled to be able to do the same without the rigors of day-to-day restaurant operations.  

• Jeff Wilk’s career with Goodwin Recruiting began in January of 2016.    
• Jeff grew up on a large family farm in central Michigan. He fell in love with the restaurant industry while working at a restaurant in high school.    
• Jeff is a graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Management.  

Recruiting allows me to be active in the industry I love while helping to change candidates' lives, matching them with our great clients. 

• Bill Wingereid joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2018. 
• Bill has lived in Ohio for most of his life and started out early in the hospitality industry. At the age of 14, Bill was already bussing tables in a hotel restaurant. 
• Bill graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. 

I love helping people find new opportunities. 

• Jay Wright joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2018. 
• Jay is originally from Montgomery, Alabama.  
• He attended Auburn University where he received a BSBA in Accounting.  
• Jay was a Controller for ten years in the Manufacturing and Food Service Industry.