IRVINE, California, April 27, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Mark Augustine as Sales Director, Americas with Accuride International, global experts in movement solution design and supply.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Stu Leibach, Principal Consultant, as well as the fit Team at McDermott & Bull, which includes Jeff Black, Partner; Jason Pinegar, Associate Principal Consultant; Trey Mullen, Associate Consultant; and Kelly Nguyen, Executive Search Coordinator.  According to Leibach, “Accuride is a company with an outstanding reputation for providing its customers with quality engineering and innovation like no other.  It has been a privilege to work on this critical search and we are very excited to bring Accuride and Mark together.”

Augustine has over 25 years of sales executive leadership success within the industrial automation and electronic component industries.  Prior to joining Accuride International, he served as Business Development Manager for the Embedded Computer Division of Sanmina Corporation in the Southwest U.S. and as Vice President of Sales at IMI Precision Engineering, where he led the North American sales team.

About Accuride International

Accuride is a multinational, privately owned and profitable company with an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability, with operations centered in Asia, North America, and Europe.  Accuride has more than 1MM square feet of manufacturing space globally and is dedicated to the innovative design and manufacture of products that provide movement, access, positioning, and security for applications across multiple markets and industries.

About The fit Team

We’re the fit experts.  We believe creating relationships that truly fit makes a powerful difference in our world.  We love placing top leadership and have developed a comprehensive approach to executive search that provides optimal outcomes by ensuring functional, cultural and personal fit.  Click HERE to learn more.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, Main Post Partners, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 26, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm on the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, was featured by Hunt Scanlon Media for their 54 percent rise in revenue in 2016. For details regarding McDermott & Bull’s impressive growth, click here.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 24, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, has been retained by J. Perez Associates, Inc. and Cuba Travel Services, Inc. to lead their search for a Human Resources Director.

This executive recruiting engagement is being conducted by the fit Team at McDermott & Bull, which includes Jeff Black, Partner; Jason Pinegar, Associate Principal Consultant; Trey Mullen, Associate Consultant; and Kelly Nguyen, Executive Search Coordinator; as well as Krista Sietsema, Recruiting Associate.

The Human Resources Director will be responsible for directing and administering all aspects of Human Resources, including employee relations and engagement, talent management, performance management, and compensation management that support the business priorities and initiatives of J. Perez Associates Inc. and Cuba Travel Services, Inc.  This leader will actively partner with executive management to drive strategic growth and build a highly engaged and inspiring work environment that attracts and retains talent.  They will also help to ensure the proper implementation and consistency of policies and programs across the organization at various locations throughout the United States.

About J. Perez Associates, Inc.

J. Perez Associates, Inc., (JPA) is the nation’s leading provider of out-of-home advertisement installation and maintenance. Established in 1991 as a minority certified firm, JPA has earned a reputation for meeting the needs of today’s demanding advertising market with diverse capabilities. They specialize in the installation of traditional and non-traditional outdoor advertising across all major advertising forms.  For the last 25 years, their unique contributions have moved the entire advertisement installation industry forward.  JPA currently offers comprehensive nationwide full services via its regional service centers located in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Miami, San Diego, San Jose and Washington DC.

About Cuba Travel Services, Inc.

Cuba Travel Services, Inc. (CTS) is licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) as an authorized Travel Service Provider (TSP) specializing in travel to Cuba.  They offer full service travel arrangements to individuals, groups, families, educators, students, professionals and organizations, under Specific or General Licenses issued by the U.S. Treasury Department.

About The fit Team

We’re the fit experts.  We believe creating relationships that truly fit makes a powerful difference in our world.  We love placing top leadership and have developed a comprehensive approach to executive search that provides optimal outcomes by ensuring functional, cultural and personal fit.  Click HERE to learn more.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 20, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Karl Shin as Vice President, Finance & Accounting with MS International, Inc. (MSI), the leading importer of natural stones, countertops, landscaping tiles, and porcelain in North America.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Chris Bull, Managing Partner; Rob Gross, Associate Principal Consultant; and Shree Thakarar, Senior Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Bull, “Karl is a bright and driven finance & accounting executive.  He is a calculated individual that stops at nothing to reach his goals, and we know he will be happy and successful at MSI.”

Shin earned his Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting and started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.  He later moved into the distribution space at Industrial Distribution Group (IDG), starting as a Senior Accounting Analyst and working his way to the Vice President of Finance role.  Prior to joining MSI, Shin was Senior Vice President of Finance and Acquisitions at Relevant Solutions, LLC, a company specializing in industrial controls and automation solutions.

Shin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce (Accounting concentration) from the University of Virginia and completed The Emerging CFO – Strategic Financial Leadership Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education.

About MS International, Inc.

Founded in 1975, MSI imports over 38,000 containers per year and manages an inventory of over 125 million square feet, including hundreds of thousands of slabs of natural stone and quartz.

MSI’s strategy is to work with our customers to enhance the homes and projects of consumers in North America by providing a wide selection of products that are innovative, affordable, and accessible from a single supplier. MSI offers the most competitively priced products with the widest selection and most rapid delivery times available. MSI’s selections include over 5,000 SKUs including natural stone (granite, marble, travertine, slate, limestone, quartzite and sandstone), porcelain, ceramic, glass and quartz. MSI accurately forecasts customer demand and manages inventory levels to ensure that all required products and services needs are provided efficiently and on time.

MSI’s merchandising programs include advanced display systems to enable customers the opportunity to touch and experience our products. Our well trained and knowledgeable sales force can provide you with the right tools and information required to sell natural stone.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 14, 2017 – MB Interim Leaders (MBIL) is pleased to announce the successful appointment of David Wopschall as the interim Plant Chief Financial Officer at an international aerospace company.

This interim executive leader search was led by Rebecca Miller, MBIL’s Vice President of Sales, who met with the company regarding their immediate need for an interim Plant Chief Financial Officer in Southern California to restructure the finance department and develop the financial performance management vision and team.  After meeting with Wopschall, a longtime member of the McDermott & Bull Executive Network, regarding a business development opportunity, Miller found that he was a strong match for the aerospace organization’s needs.  Within one month of their initial meeting, Wopschall was placed onsite as the interim Plant Chief Financial Officer and was promptly converted to the permanent Plant CFO shortly thereafter.

Wopschall is a member of the McDermott & Bull Executive Network and has over twenty years of experience managing finance departments within the aerospace and defense industries.  He has extensive experience restructuring finance departments and has worked for aerospace/defense companies including Smart Electronics/Lark Engineering, Ford Aerospace, and Loral Electronics and Avionics.

About MB Interim Leaders

Established by McDermott & Bull in 2011, MB Interim Leaders is the definitive interim executive leadership resource for companies seeking to address immediate challenges.  McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001, and the advent of MB Interim Leaders powerfully equips the firm to service both the temporary and permanent needs of its clients.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 13, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Maria Migliore as Director of Marketing with Baker’s Drive-Thru, one of Southern California’s most iconic fast-food chains.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Rod McDermott, CEO & Co-Founder; Jared Moriarty, Associate Principal Consultant; and Brittany Rausch, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to McDermott, “Baker’s Drive-Thru is in the midst of building an incredible new executive team, and Maria is the most recent addition to an impressive slate of senior leaders.  We knew as soon as we met with her that she was the right person for the job.”

Migliore comes to Baker’s Drive-Thru with a strong mix of both agency and corporate experience, and a track record of spearheading new initiatives that have resulted in tremendous growth.  She was most recently Manager of Marketing for In-N-Out Burger, focusing on the expansion of In-N-Out’s footprint in Texas.  Prior to In-N-Out, Migliore held positions at advertising agencies including O’Leary & Partners, Fuse Interactive, and Foot, Cone & Belding.

Migliore received a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, San Bernardino.

About Baker’s Drive-Thru

Baker’s Drive-Thru is one of Southern California’s most iconic fast-food chains.  The company was founded over 60 years ago by Neal Baker, a visionary who noticed that most fast-food chains either offered traditional burgers and fries, or Mexican food such as tacos and burritos, but never both.  Therefore, Mr. Baker developed the “twin-kitchen” concept, where burgers would be sold at one window, and Mexican food at the other.  Today, Baker’s Drive-Thru operates 39 restaurants throughout Southern California and employs nearly 1,500 people.  The brand has one of the most loyal customer followings in the industry, as their food boasts a healthier and cheaper option, with better service, than many of its competitors.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, Main Post Partners, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 10, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Robert (Bob) Ingersoll as Vice President of Sales with Envy Medical, a medical device and skin care leader.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Stu Leibach, Principal Consultant; and Laurie Henderson, Recruiting Consultant at McDermott & Bull.  According to Leibach, “It was an absolute pleasure working with Envy Medical on this search, and we are thrilled to be able to deliver such a highly qualified and skilled candidate within a month from the start of the search.  We couldn’t be happier for both Envy Medical and Bob, a sensational sales professional and gifted leader for this emerging company.”

Ingersoll is a 27-year veteran of the healthcare industry, with a career spanning from drug discovery and pharmaceuticals to aesthetics and medical device sales.  Prior to joining Envy Medical, he spent the last 14 years in the dermatology and aesthetic markets with companies such as Medicis Pharmaceuticals, Onset Dermatologics and Encore Dermatology.

Ingersoll received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and completed his MBA at Pepperdine University.

About Envy Medical

Envy Medical emerged in the field of dermatology and medical aesthetics in 1999 as a medical device and skin care leader with a strong culture in innovation and a solid reputation for clinically-backed, scientifically-proven products.  Envy Medical’s Integrative Skin Therapy delivers on the promise of exceptional skin health and appearance through a continuum of all-inclusive in-office procedures and at-home skincare to address hyperpigmentation, aging, acne and many other skin concerns.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, April 4, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Julie Schaffner as Director of Brand Marketing with 5.11 Tactical, the fastest-growing and best known brand of tactical apparel and gear in the world.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Scott Meyer, Principal Consultant; Bill Brewer, Principal Consultant; and Brittany Rausch, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Meyer, “As 5.11 Tactical moved into its next stage of growth with a rapidly expanding number of 5.11 Tactical retail stores, they needed a strategic brand marketing executive to maintain consistency in all brand communications to both consumers and their core professional end users.  Julie has an ideal background for this critical role, with deep experience in leading strategy and execution for enthusiast brands, including branding within retail locations.  Her passion for excellence and love for brands makes her a superb addition to the 5.11 Tactical team.”

Schaffner started her career as a Visual Merchandising Associate with Guess, and was quickly promoted to Visual Merchandising Operations Manager, where she was responsible for producing and providing merchandising materials for all Guess retail stores.  Schaffner joined Oakley in 2003 as Manager of Environmental Visuals, and worked her way up to the Global Brand Marketing Director of Optics, leading the internal marketing functions and setting marketing strategy for the well-known sunglass category.

Schaffner received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

About 5.11 Tactical

5.11 Tactical is the fastest-growing and best known brand of tactical apparel and gear in the world, with a strong brand equity resulting from field-tested endorsements by first responders such as law enforcement, firefighting, and EMT, as well as armed forces special operations.

With offices around the globe, 5.11 Tactical works directly with end users/operators to create purpose-built apparel and gear designed specifically to enhance the safety, accuracy, speed, and performance of first responders and tactical enthusiasts worldwide.  5.11 Tactical products exceed rigorous and exacting standards, which have allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the premier choice for Duty-Driven professionals.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, Main Post Partners, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.