I am a natural-born networker. I love people, and I love solving problems. Recruiting allows me to build relationships with amazing people while solving my clients’ hiring needs. I love what I do. I am good at it. By recruiting passionate and dedicated talent for my clients, I feel like my contributions trickle down to the end-user, my clients’ residents. It gives me great joy to provide the best quality of services to our aging population.  

• Steffani Adaska joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2019 to expand the Senior Living Division. 

Deciding to join Goodwin Recruiting has been the best career decision I have ever made. I get the opportunity to help people while creating a better work life for them and myself. I feel I have the freedom to be the creator of my success and to be there for my family.

• Erin Alcorn joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2019.

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  

Great vision, without great people, is irrelevant.

• Tracy Boyer joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2019.
• Tracy is originally from Fort Worth, TX.

I joined Goodwin because I truly enjoy helping people. Recruiting gives me the opportunity to help people find their dream jobs. I worked with recruiters throughout my accounting career, and I know what a huge difference it makes to have one who truly cares behind you every step of the way. 

• Lisa Briones joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2020. 

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.  

At the end of the day, “having a vision” and “being a disruptor” are just a bunch of cute buzz words if you don’t have the talent to back them up.

• Rivers Bryant joined Goodwin Recruiting in October 2019.
• Rivers grew up in Sheridan, Arkansas. He played professional golf for a short stint in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is a new dad to a baby girl and a huge Arkansas Razorback Fan. 

I love my job first and foremost because I can help change lives. I have a new challenge every day from the clients and the candidates, as well. Similarly, from when I was in operations, it keeps me thinking outside the box -- I love hearing the stories from my candidates about how I have helped them in their career paths.

• Mike Bucello started with Goodwin in September 2019.

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! 

It’s so rewarding when you find a stranger their dream job and then become a trusted friend during their journey.

• Malia Cappuccio started her new career with Goodwin Recruiting in October 2018.
• Malia is a California native. She was born in Pasadena, graduated from UC Irvine, and now calls San Diego home.

I am fortunate enough to get to help others find a new career—not just another job. Then, when a client comes back and requests that you help find additional employees, you know it’s because they trust you to find another perfect match.   

• Joe Cash joined Goodwin in January 2020. 

I joined Goodwin because I know how it feels to be on a job search and have a desire to make a better life for your family. I get it! Now, I have the opportunity to help job seekers and companies find one another -- the ultimate matchmaker. 

• Hope Charles joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2020.  

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. 

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.  

I love connecting with people. Connecting organizations with top talent help to drive business growth. When I can help to make the right connection, I feel I have made a positive impact on a person’s life.

• Josie Crudo joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2020.
• Josie grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She and her husband have owned a coffee shop and currently own a bar in the Sacramento area. Early in her career, she was a truck driver for FedEx. She then spent 16 

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 

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 Dubrinsky joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2014. He has been ranked as one of the top recruiters on LinkedIn by LinkedIn.

• Steve has worked in business since he was 14. He got his start operating a candy store from his bicycle as well as cutting grass and shoveling snow.

• General Manager and Shareholder: BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant
• Managing Partner: Brinker International / Maggiano’s Little Italy
• Regional General Manager: Southend Brewery and Smokehouse
• Hotel Food and

After spending four decades in restaurant operations, recruiting for Goodwin Recruiting allows me to keep that connection with the industry I love and also continue to impact people and their careers.

• Eric Esterline started working with Goodwin Recruiting in April 2019. Eric says he remembers it well, as it is his brother's (Todd) birthday. Todd has actually been with Goodwin Recruiting for a few years, and due to his great passion for the business, convinced Eric to come on board.

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

I enjoy working with candidates and clients to help create the perfect match, leaving both parties immensely satisfied with long-lasting relationships. 

• Abel Gebremisat joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2020.   
• Abel is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he received a BS in Corporate Finance and Accounting. 

• Over 25 years of Hospitality Operations Experience within Restaurants, Casinos, and Private Clubs
• Micros Property Expert
• General Manager - The Chicago Chop House, The Palm Restaurant
• Multi-Unit F&B Operations Manager - Caesars Entertainment

• Corporate restaurant General Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Executive Chef- restaurants, hotels & facilities internationally
• Hotel and Restaurant Management degree

• 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.

• 15+ years of experience in the restaurant industry
• Managing Partner for Outback Steakhouse
• University Of Michigan Graduate
• Bachelors of Business Administration; Management; Marketing; Finance

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 

Building high-performance teams and advancing people's careers has been my career focus for over 20 years. Being persistent is how I have achieved it. 

• Dee Holland joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2020. 
• A native of Pennsylvania, Dee has spent most of her adult life in Atlanta, GA, where she attended Spelman College and Georgia Tech, achieving 

• Assistant General Manager & Wine Director: The Capital Grille Phoenix
• General Manager of restaurants at professional sporting venues
• General Manager of independent and corporate restaurants

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.  

I love guiding people to find that next amazing career opportunity. 

• Gene Judge joined Goodwin Recruiting in June 2019. 
• Gene was born and raised in Philadelphia, has lived in New York and Hawaii, and is now living in King of Prussia, PA. 

• 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 love recruiting because it is rewarding to find someone their dream job or to help make a client’s company stronger because of the candidates we’ve presented to them.   

• Mike Kimble joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2019. 
• Mike grew up near Binghamton, NY. He played high school lacrosse and football for one of the premier programs in NY state (Chenango Forks High School). Mike took his first restaurant job as a dishwasher while he

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 35 years of business experience and is a results-oriented and compassionate professional

I absolutely love recruiting! I love meeting new people, building relationships, and assisting individuals in finding their next career! With that, I stand by my reputation in the industry with my candidates and my clients. My favorite quote is: "You can't build a reputation on what you could have done, so always go the extra mile!" 

• Tina Lillard joined Goodwin Recruiting on May 2020 in the Manufacturing & Engineering Division. 

• 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 

Recruiting allows me to stay connected to the industry that I love while helping to provide exceptional clients and candidates opportunities for brand and career growth. I love it when a candidate is placed and is moving ahead on their career path — when a client is truly excited about the new team member that I placed with them. There’s nothing better!

• Susan Lumb joined Goodwin Recruiting in August 2019.

There is nothing quite like the feeling when you’ve made just the right match.  

• Fred Lutz joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2019. 
• Originally from Troy, Ohio, Fred has called Houston, Texas home since 1981. 

Recruiting for me is all about making meaningful connections and helping people achieve their personal career goals.

• Lynne Mandiola joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2019. 
• She is originally from New York, NY, and has over ten years of staffing and corporate recruiting experience for all levels of staff.

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

Business success is based on hiring quality employees, with recruiting being the number one most critical impact on the bottom line. Making that perfect match, no matter the level, is what I love most. 

• Lisa McCrabb joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2020. 
• A native of Pennsylvania, Lisa has lived and worked in the Midwest and the Western United States. She currently resides in the Central Oregon Coast area, where she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and taking her cat, Ruby, 

I enjoy working with candidates who take an active role in their search, learning about them, and helping them find their ideal opportunity. I also enjoy working with clients to support their growth and business needs and am truly excited when they find that perfect fit! 

• Jim McGahey joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2019. 

• 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 what I do because, after 40 years in Business Operations, I still get to impact people’s lives in a positive way, as well as partner with great businesses to help them grow their companies.

• Gary Rumpp joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2018. 
• Gary grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho, and entered the business world when he was 14. He was immersed within the Manufacturing business, as his family owned a Leather Goods company for 125 years. Throughout his

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.  

I love my job because I have the opportunity to be the creator of my own success. I get to be a part of changing people's lives while helping clients with their search. It is truly rewarding.

• Trish Nutter joined Goodwin Recruiting in July 2019.
• Coached by her dad, Trish grew up playing sports. She enjoyed school sports and was also on a competitive basketball team. Her dad’s coaching style and leadership skills helped Trish, not only as a player but also in

• 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 enjoy recruiting because it gives me the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Every day brings new opportunities and the ability to interact with people and make an impact on their lives and form lasting relationships. 

• Natasha Ottley joined Goodwin in February 2020. 

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. 

From CEO in the manufacturing and engineering field to a recruiter, to give back to the very field that allowed me to raise a family, educated me as a mentor, trained me as a leader, and allowed me to unite countries to fight sickness, starvation, and beyond. To have the ability now to recruit and educate those who will take our mission and carry it forward is a passion and why I became a recruiter.

• John Paul joined Goodwin Recruiting in January 2020.

“When you’re green, you’re growing” – Ray Kroc 

• Mike Pavlechko began his career with Goodwin Recruiting in June 2019. 
• Mike was born and raised just east of Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his restaurant career. 

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 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. 

My goal is to cultivate long-term client and candidate relationships founded on trust, respect, and commitment; ultimately, helping great companies hire exceptionally talented people.    

• Doug joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2020.   
• Prior to partnering with the Goodwin Team, Doug held leadership positions in sales management and marketing in the North American Automotive Aftermarket & Original Equipment business sectors 

The thing I like about recruiting is helping people get where they want to be. 

• Ken Rosado joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2020. 
• Ken grew up in Chicago and traveled all over the Americas, Far East, and Europe, with a dip into Russia. Most of his family is divided into Law Enforcement or Healthcare, but they do have one absolutely brilliant chef in the family. 

I have always enjoyed recruiting because of the satisfaction a quality hire brings to both the candidate and their new company. It’s rewarding to help companies become more successful by finding them quality employees who are driven to improve themselves and the organizations they represent. 

• Bryan Rowe joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2020.

• 25 years in the Hospitality Industry
• 6 New Restaurant Openings
• 12 Years as General Manager/Managing Partner

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 absolutely love my job because I get to work with people, but even more rewarding, I get to help them. I can significantly improve their lives with the right placement. Happiness and satisfaction are not only contagious but very fulfilling. The other part is working with an organization with tremendous culture. The support and relationships are epic.  

• Michael joined Goodwin in March 2019.

I enjoy having the opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives through recruiting.

• Marilyn Turner joined Goodwin Recruiting in November 2019.
• She is a Brooklyn, NY native and now lives in Houston, TX.

I love matching talented and motivated restaurant professionals with great opportunities. 

• David Valdez joined Goodwin Recruiting in October 2018 after a successful career in restaurant operations. 
• A profitable operator and talent identifier, David has led restaurant operations in both Southern California and South Florida with some great brands, including California Pizza Kitchen, Bloomin Brands, and Buffalo Wild Wings. 

I believe that as a recruiter, the most important beginning of a successful partnership with a company is truly understanding their culture and needs to find the best fit.

• Heidi Vargas joined Goodwin Recruiting in March 2020.
• Heidi was most recently a restaurant owner/operator for four years but has been in that industry for the majority of her life, with her parents owning a restaurant for over 20 years that she assists with, as well. Heidi 

I joined Goodwin Recruiting in January of 2018, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! 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. It brings me great satisfaction to provide incredible talent for my clients and help 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. If you’d like to collaborate with me on your job search or have me 

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.    

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, so I keep my eyes peeled for both my clients and candidates for great opportunities! 

• Kimberly Whitestone joined Goodwin Recruiting in April 2019 to offer her family the flexibility in schedule that recruiting can provide, all while remaining in the industry she has dedicated her career to and is so very passionate about. 

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.  

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” -John Holmes

• Natalie Williams is excited to have joined Goodwin Recruiting in February 2020.
• Natalie has spent her life in the beautiful Pacific NW in Idaho and Washington States. She comes from a family comprised of successful entrepreneurs, and the seed to follow in their footsteps was planted at a young