Jennifer has over 15 years in the Healthcare Industry spanning marketing, sales, clinical, and business development.  She has spent the last 13 years in the medical device field.  Jennifer has a passion for developing others, helping people, and knowing that her work is improving someone’s quality of life.  She gets her energy from working with people and identifying how to serve them.  She recently recognized her passion for recruitment thinking back on two recruiters who impacted her life and career trajectory.  Often considered the go-to person when someone is considering a job or career change, Jennifer is excited to do this in a professional capacity.  She will focus her efforts on helping people progress within the medical device and Healthcare Industry.

Jennifer is a proud Ohio native.  She is an avid pop culture enthusiast.  She works hard to keep a positive mindset and to be intentional with her life.  Jennifer holds a BA in Communication from Miami University and an MBA from Bowling Green State University. She is married to her college sweetheart and has two children who keep them busy.  She also has an Olde English Bulldogge (yep that’s spelled correctly) named Winston.

As former Executive and Co-owner of an Integrated Marketing Communications company and former Director of Education for a private school, support and the development of people has been at the core of every position I have held - as Executive Team member, Director of Organizational Learning, Corporate Trainer, Marketing and Research Executive, and Educator.

As a Partner and Senior Executive Search Consultant with a focus on Wealth Management and Private Banking, I work in service of both clients and candidates. I believe in the cultural affinity for the people I place in organizations. I am heavily influenced by Peter Drucker, Peter Senge and others who believe the selection of people is the most important decision an organization can make. My goal is to aid clients in that process and to place the right person in the right system. Having integrity around this process is paramount to me.

It is a priority for me to cultivate long term partnerships with clients. I do extensive research to identify stellar candidates - Senior Executives, Financial Advisors, Portfolio Managers, Private Bankers, Managers in all disciplines and more. My focus is California with particular emphasis on the Southern CA market.

I graduated from Kenya HS in Nairobi, Kenya, earned my BA from the University of Michigan and have completed numerous post-graduate studies with Peter Senge, W. Edwards Deming and other innovative leaders. I enjoy world travel, sports, music, art, nature and much more. I am also an advocate for children's causes.

Doug is an experienced and successful Executive Recruiter for WorldBridge Partners, based in Toledo, Ohio. He has over 20 years of sales experience with an additional 5 years in recruiting and works the Automotive & Steel Industries vertically. To ensure success, Doug prides himself on the ability to work closely with both domestic and international clients in identifying and developing job specifications, and expeditiously identifying candidates with appropriate skills and experience. This, combined with outstanding communication skills, as well as a deep knowledge of industry-specific requirements and culture, consistently leads to the identification of outstanding, successful matches for his clients.

Doug is the father of 5 beautiful children and loves spending time with them, watching sports and has spent the last 27 years coaching high school hockey.

Wendy joined WorldBridge Partners in 2016 bringing with her over 20 years of recruiting experience . Wendy’s experience is vast, having most recently worked as a contract recruiter in the manufacturing industry. Wendy’s ability to build relationships with both Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners has helped her clients successfully hire talent for a variety of roles including: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facility / Plant Managers, Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, Administrative / Executive Assistants, Engineering, Education, Construction, Warehouse, Production, Quality, Sales / Technical Sales, Marketing, Laboratory/ Research and Project Management.

Wendy began her career in recruiting in 1994 at MRI Network where she became a Certified Senior Manager. Over her 20 years with MRI, Wendy won numerous awards including Rookie of the year, Top 5 Regional, National Top Ten Account Executive and multiple MRI National Pacesetter awards.

Prior to joining the search and recruitment industry, Wendy achieved her BS in Restaurant Management from the University of Illinois, worked as a Manager for a major Restaurant chain and for a Family Business in the Food Industry.

Mike joined the New York office of WorldBridge Partners in 2007 bringing an exceptional entrepreneurial background and energy to our banking and wealth management business unit. His previous experience as business owner, licensed financial advisor, broad understanding of wealth management and his ability to see beyond the obvious has made Mike a valued resource to his select group of client companies and candidates.

In addition to his responsibilities as the manager of the Domestic Wealth business for our New York office, he has recently taken on the management of our International Wealth specialty. He brings significant global experience with a particular strength in Latin America.

Marcus joined WorldBridge Partners as an Executive Search Consultant in 2011 and was promoted to Partner in 2019.  Marcus works diligently to identify, qualify and recruit associate and partner level attorneys for law firms nationally. He is especially adept at assisting law firms in their growth, merger and acquisition strategies and plans.

Prior to joining WorldBridge Partners, Marcus worked in the Athletic Compliance Department at Creighton University in Omaha.  Marcus’ experience as a legal consultant enables him to gather important insight into both firms and prospective candidates to make sure the fit is right both professionally and personally.

Marcus graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Journalism and holds a J.D. from Creighton University.  In his free time, Marcus enjoys travel and playing piano.

John Ellis joined WorldBridge Partners Omaha after almost 30 years as a private practice attorney with a primary focus on civil matters. He specializes in consulting with attorneys and assisting them in exploring and developing opportunities to add value to their firms and to enhance their legal careers. His extensive experience in the private practice of law places him in the unique position of providing insight to both the clients that he serves and the candidates who are seeking new opportunities.

John, a native New Yorker, is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Creighton University School of Law. He is married with 4 children and enjoys spending time with them, sports, reading and travel.

Jeanine has over 20 years of recruiting experience and currently leads our Print, Packaging and Communications practice. She also works in Industrial MRO and the Information Technology Marketing Industries. The positions she successfully places range from Sales to Business Development to Director to President. Technology positions range from Project/Program Managers to Operations and Implementation Managers to CTOs.

A common thread for all her clients is “top-grading” talent resulting in the organization’s increase in revenues and profitability. She takes it as a personal challenge to find the best candidate no one else is able to find!

Jeanine joined WorldBridge Partners Chicago NW in November, 2009 and brings in-depth staffing industry expertise in recruiting, operations and management.

Jeanine started her career placing candidates in a vast array of industries in positions ranging from entry-level to executive management. She quickly moved from a private organization managing multiple offices to working for a national firm, where she oversaw all recruiting and operations for the Midwest Region.

PROFESSIONAL

• BS, Illinois State University
• Certified Professional Staffing certification

AWARDS

• 2015 Top Search Consultant
• 2015 Management Recruiters International Network Pacesetter winner
• Member of the #4 (of 500) Global Billing Management Team
• Member of the Top Midwest Billing Management Team (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
• Nationally ranked Project Manager

“There is no greater feeling of satisfaction than positively impacting the lives of our candidates & clients and helping them achieve their career goals.”

Jonathan is a Partner and the Software Practice Leader for WorldBridge Partners.  Jonathan specializes in the recruitment and placement of sales and sales executives in the call center marketplace. Areas of focus include speech recognition, IVR, CTI, workforce management, quality monitoring, recording, analytics, and IP telephony.  To date, Jonathan has been involved in searches from front-line sales representatives to Vice President of Sales with major software companies across the country.  As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Jonathan has a BA in Behavioral Science & Law.

Prior to starting at WorldBridge Partners Chicago in 1998, he worked as a Senior Account Executive for a communications company based in Chicago.  Jonathan consistently exceeded his annual revenue goals and was ranked in the top five consultants for sales people nationwide.

Warren returned to WorldBridge in 2014 after serving as Managing Director of Human Resources with Gramercy Funds Management (an Emerging Markets focused investment manager) where he built and managed a comprehensive HR platform from the ground up. Combined, Warren has  twenty five years of financial services executive recruiting experience partnering with hedge funds, traditional asset management firms, and investment banks in the US, UK and Asia. He has successfully directed senior to mid-level searches for a wide variety of roles in portfolio management, analysis, trading, new business development, marketing, risk management, compliance, client relations, technology and operations.  His work with Gramercy provides him with unique insights into both traditional and alternative management products and company environments.

Warren worked for 19 years with WorldBridge most recently leading the Investment Management practice preceding his 6 years with Gramercy.  Prior to beginning his career in executive search Warren was a group manager in the Controller’s department at Goldman Sachs.  He graduated from Hofstra University with a BBA in Accounting.

Ben is a recruiter with WorldBridge Partners Cleveland, he has been a recruiter for the last five years in the Finance and Banking Industry.  He specializes in helping Mid to Senior Level Bank Executives realize their ideal career paths by putting them in front of the top performing organizations in their markets.  Ben has a unique ability to understand candidates and help them formulate a plan to attack the job market.  He does a great job of helping applicants communicate their strengths and experience in the tough to navigate interviewing process.

Ben can work with an organization to assist them in identifying and attracting the top talent in the market.  He does a great job of working with Executive Management and the Human Resource Department to understand their needs and can help determine the best course of action.

Ben works with all types of Banks throughout the Mid-West, from small Community Organizations up to Multi-billion Dollar Banks.  He has placed candidates in back office roles, production positions and has experience placing senior level management.

On the personal side, Ben is married and has three young boys.  He loves sports and spending time with friends and family.  He is a graduate of Cleveland State University with a B.A. in Political Science and Business.

Kerri recently joined the World Bridge Partners Omaha Banking Team after spending 22+years in Higher Education. She has extensive experience building relationships with clients, assessing skills and guiding individuals toward best-fit employment opportunities. She is skilled at asking the right questions and finding solutions to challenges. Kerri is passionate about helping clients reach their goals and improving the employer and candidate experience. Most recently, Kerri recruited and advised working professionals earning MBA, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics and MS Supply Chain graduate degrees.

Kerri earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Education and a Master of Arts in Adult Education with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. She enjoys spending time with family and friends at the lake and watching Husker sports.

Executive Search and Business Consultant experienced in Change Management and Talent Acquisition within Operational and Executive teams. My focus is in Retained and Contingency searches on a National basis for Manager to C level positions within early stage through $7B Enterprises.  Industry expertise in Healthcare CIO's, Manufacturing CIO's,  Healthcare Technology, Technology  OEM's and  Integrators, Financial Services, and Boutique Real Estate Development.

Jim began developing his executive skills in the Golf and Hospitality industry including architecting the turn arounds of Golf Operations at high end boutique Resorts.  These successes were an entry point to Executive level roles in the fast paced Development side of the business that included Corporate Officer Level positions at projects of up to $350M in sales value.  In both environments Jim was able to communicate the vision to a diverse group of stakeholders that included Wall Street Investors, high net worth customers,  highly creative architects, designers, and land planners,  State and Local Regulators, PGA Tour Officials, and Construction Professionals. With the economic downturn in 2008 Jim made the transition to Executive Search where he was able to leverage his past successes in building and managing high performing teams.  In is off time Jim will train for Half Marathons, prepare a gourmet meal, or enjoy a weekend hike.

Ed runs the Financial Services practice and also handles high level Information Technology searches for Worldbridge Partners. This includes all facets of the investment business, and information technology and services. Clients include investment managers, hedge funds, investment banks, and private equity firms as well as technology organizations. Ed has completed searches across the U.S. and also works the UK and Asia markets for clients.

Ed is a 1993 graduate of Yale University with a BS in History where he was a member of the football team. He enjoys coaching and activities with the seven women in his life, his wife, 4 daughters, and his two labs.

Lauren joined WorldBridge Partners Chicago NW in 2015 and has over 12 years of experience on the operations side of the recruiting world. Lauren brings a strong work ethic, special attention to detail, and creativity to significantly sharpen and enhance procedures to make the WBP team successful.

As Search Manager, Lauren works with our Executive Search Consultants and our clients by sourcing and identifying winning candidates for all search projects. She also designs compelling marketing material and maintains WBP’s social media presence and website. Additionally, she manages day-to-day office operations, trains new hires, creates fun team contests and provides excellent customer service.

AWARDS

• 2021 Member of the Schoneberg Summit Award

PERSONAL

Lauren enjoys:

• Spending quality time with the people she loves, and her pup
• Concerts, musicals, and sporting events
• Working out, especially Zumba

Jason joined WorldBridge Partners as an Account Executive in 2024 specializing in banking recruitment. Jason’s tenacious attitude displays his commitment to providing candidates their best career opportunities, as well as qualified candidates for his clients. 

Before WorldBridge Partners, he worked as the Data Master for Marvel Film Productions LLC, as part of the Accounting Department at Disney Studios in Burbank, California.  Jason used his organizational skills to streamline their digital files and set up standardization between productions. In addition to his work at Marvel, Jason has served as publisher of a university-affiliated science fiction magazine, comic book writer and letterer, and pagination specialist. This attention to detail allows Jason to delve into the intricacies of his candidates’ and clients’ needs with definitive precision. 

Jason earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California Irvine. Jason enjoys writing, reading, gaming, and spending time with his wife.

HCIT Talent Acquisition

Beth has been a Search Consultant since 1994. During her tenure she has focused exclusively in the Healthcare and Payer Software marketplace. Beth’s tenure and respect in the industry allows her the ability to reach out to many veteran candidates, networking with the top 10% in the industry! Recruiting Philosophy: “I enjoy what I do because I feel I help people better themselves in their careers. Nothing is more rewarding than placing a candidate into a better situation. I recruit people that have a proven track record in the healthcare software industry. I look for drive, ambition and passion. I want people that can articulate their successes and what they do that allows them to be successful.”

Lyndsie started her recruiting career in staffing successfully placing sales and marketing professionals in the hospitality industry. She is in her second year as an Account Executive in direct hire placement. She is specialized in placing engineers, production, supply chain, and quality professionals with consumer products, semiconductor, and industrial automation companies.

Prior to recruiting, Lyndsie worked in the hospitality industry. She has earned credits towards a BS in Psychology and volunteered to help out at her local YMCA.

Chad joined WorldBridge Partners in 2001, after coming from another technology focused recruiting agency. As a Senior Partner, Chad has been ranked as a top 5 producer within WorldBridge Partners for the last 14 years in a row, and was specifically the #1 producer globally in 2018. Throughout his tenure, Chad has placed candidates with over 200 different companies around the globe within various technology disciplines including AI/Data Analytics, SAAS, Training/Learning Services to name a few.

Chad specializes in the recruitment of Sr. Sales professionals, VPs and C-level executives as well as Operations and IT engineers across the globe. His hard work and attention to detail have enabled him to be a common name and vital resource among professionals in these roles.

Lindsay is a 2020 Graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Apparel Merchandising/Product Development. She also has a minor in Marketing.  She has worked in the Apparel industry since 2018 and had worked her way up to Assistant Manager. She brings leadership and strong technical skills including a Social Media Marketing background. Her desire to learn and succeed makes her a perfect fit with WorldBridge. As a Talent Manager, she will be a key member of the Steel Recruiting Team and she will manage our Talent Showcase website.

HCIT Talent Acquisition

Dan brings over two decades of experience to WorldBridge Partners, where he is focused on delivering talent in the healthcare technology market. His expertise includes recruiting niche skill sets but skews toward client facing roles, predominantly in sales, pre-sales, customer success, and professional services.

As a trusted advisor to both candidates and clients, Dan has recruited successfully in both agency and corporate environments, managed high-performing teams, run his own recruiting business, and placed talent on five continents, particularly with high-growth startups with disruptive technologies and culturally diverse and dispersed teams.

Dan earned a BA in English from the University of New Orleans and attributes his recruiting success to the fact that he was the youngest of eight children and a bartender for 10 years. “In either scenario,” he says, “you learn how to read the room. That ability translates well in the recruiting world, where you better know how to read people.”

Rob has over 17 years of experience recruiting across a number of industries. Having grown up in Customer Service and Sales he brings strong relationship building & understanding to his customers. He has sat on site at fortune 500 companies where he filled positions across the U.S. & Canada. He has also managed clients and Account Executives in the (RPO) space. Those experiences and knowledge help him to better understand his client’s true needs. He has been recruiting high level industry leaders his entire recruiting career.

His focus now is Metals Manufacturing. His specialty is Sales and he has worked on and filled everything from VP of Sales to Maintenance and Engineering. He loves a challenge so you can bring him those hard to fill positions.

Rob has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Toledo. He is also a very active and driven health and fitness focused individual having run and completed numerous Full & Half Marathons as well as 100 mile bike rides and Tough Mudders.

Ryan Negrinelli is a Senior Account Executive for WorldBridge Partners. He specializes in the recruitment and placement of experienced professionals within the building products space. Areas of focus include sales, operations, and product development.  To date, Ryan has been involved in searches from front-line sales representatives to Vice President of Sales with major building product companies across the country. As a graduate of Northwood University, Ryan holds a BA in Business Administration, with a concentration in Entertainment and Sports Promotion Management.

Prior to starting at WorldBridge Partners Chicago, Ryan has professional experience as a Senior Account Executive for an industry front-runner in digital supply chain and digital manufacturing consulting firm, sales and supply chain within a Fortune 500 building products company, and an emerging SaaS startup.

Brian Opalenik joined the The Kent Group, predecessor to WorldBridge Partners – Toledo,  in late 2007.   Brian has since grown to be an expert in the recruitment of Primary Steel and Steel Pipe and Tube Professionals.  Areas of expertise include recruitment of:
•    Project Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, etc…)
•    Automation & Controls Engineers
•    Metallurgical Engineers
•    Process Engineers
•    Management and Supervisory level Steel Professionals

Brian makes it a goal to understand all the ins and outs of any position he is tasked with working on before tackling an assignment.  He only recruits top tier candidates whom he believes will make a lasting impact for the client.  He also believes recruiting is a two-way street and that you must strive to understand the dreams, goals, and desires of these top notch candidates so that a potential match is beneficial to all parties.

“If are in the Steel Industry, I want to know you.  If you are a professional (Mananger, Engineer, etc..) from another “high speed” industry with skills that you believe would transition nicely into Steel, I also want to know you.  The Steel Industry is a fast-paced, rapidly changing industry. It may seem low-tech, but nothing could be further from the truth. The Steel Industry produces the backbone of the world’s infrastructure!
Brian is a 2001 graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in Information Systems.   In his spare time he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and photography.

Brian joins the World Bridge Partners Omaha Banking Team after working in several different fields within the Financial Industry.  Brian uses his industry knowledge and experience to help benefit both his candidate’s and client’s needs, desires and expectations.  Understanding speed and urgency are required in most instances, Brian is very driven to work with people and help them to the best of his ability to provide the human capital need solutions to his clients and good career moves for the candidates he represents.

Doing good in the world for those who need it is a passion that Brian excitedly wakes up to every day to accomplish.  With that in mind, he always looks for a solution to any problem or situation he’s facing.  There is no losing for Brian, only successful ways of finding a different route.  Brian believes that everything can be enjoyable as long as you take the right approach with the right attitude.  Focusing on the customer, Brian strives to make sure that after every conversation, you are left with a smile on your face and in a better mood than before.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Design at Full Sail University. Brian serves his local church in many different aspects. He enjoys gaming, movies, and traveling.

Jai Patel's professional journey starts with transitioning from the United States Marine Corps to the corporate world. Jai's story is marked by his dedication and commitment to excellence.

Beginning his career as a Forward Observer in 2016, Jai quickly rose through the ranks, mastering the pivotal role of coordinating artillery and air support for Marine Corps operations. His tenure at Camp Lejeune, NC, was characterized by exemplary performance, earning him a promotion to Corporal in October 2018.

Upon concluding his honorable military service in 2020, Jai embarked on a new chapter fueled by ambition and a genuine passion for building connections. Transitioning to sales, he honed his skills and eventually discovered his calling in the field of recruiting.

In 2023, Jai joined WorldBridge Partners Chicago NW as an Executive Search Consultant, where he assumed leadership of the Cybersecurity/IT Practice. Leveraging his unique background, Jai brings a potent combination of military discipline, corporate savvy, and a deep understanding of "The WorldBridge Way" search process.

Today, Jai excels in his role, seamlessly bridging the gap between clients and top-tier talent. His ability to recognize and showcase the valuable skills that veterans bring to the professional arena is unmatched, making him an invaluable asset to both clients and candidates alike.

Al Peters joined the WorldBridge Partner’s Banking Team after spending 30 years in the direct marketing field.  While working for a direct marketing company for 18 years, Al felt he could meet his client’s delivery deadlines by employing new techniques, re-engineering the marketing and delivery process and decided to start his own company.  Al built and ran his own direct marketing company, On-Time Marketing, for 12 years where he was able to more efficiently deliver product more timely to his customers which also resulted in reducing substantial client costs.  After building his successful company, Al sold his business and continued to work through the ownership transition with the buyer. Customer testimonials focused on Al’s ability to develop a strong rapport and to make their needs his Number One Priority.  Al’s personal and business philosophies are identical to that of WorldBridge Partners making him a great fit to join the successful Banking Team.

Al’s education background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Communication.

Al has been married for 35 years and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.  He thoroughly enjoys any time he can spend with family.  He is also active in his local church, enjoys biking and Notre Dame football!

Thomas joined WorldBridge Partners of Omaha Banking Team in 2018 after spending 18 years in the banking and mortgage industry.  Thomas believes being a successful recruiter is building long term relationships and understanding the client’s vision and what is important to them. Earning their trust, fulfilling their needs and partnering with the client are key components to Thomas’ recruiting process.

Thomas discovered he had a passion for recruiting and recognizes the unique opportunity to help change peoples lives for the better is a rewarding career.  Thomas works in the West Texas area and speaks with community, regional and national banks providing them solutions to their human capital needs.

Thomas graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration where he also played collegiate baseball.  He enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children and for the past 5 years has coached his son’s select youth baseball team in Omaha.  A healthy balance of career and family is important to Thomas, his family and his clients.

With over 20 years of national recruiting experience, Pete has established himself as a leader in the recruiting industry. His deep understanding of the recruitment process could only have been achieved through his tireless dedication and passion for recruitment excellence.

Pete has successfully recruited at all levels within Operations, IT Engineering, Finance, and Healthcare IT.  Pete’s  “Leave no stone unturned” approach gives his clients peace of mind with their hiring decisions.

Pete earned his Bachelor of Arts from Westfield State University.

HCIT Talent Acquisition

Jon is a graduate of Belmont University, where he has earned a B.A. in Business Administration. Jon Played Division 1 basketball for Belmont and is a two time NCAA tournament participant. Jon has also earned an MBA from Wayne State College.Jon is a recruiting specialist within the healthcare technology vendor market, including provider and payer software vendors, medical device software, pharmacy software and long term care technology vendors. Jon and the WorldBridge team can assist with all functional roles, from sales and account management to business analysts, client services and developers to VP and C Level searches. Jon also serves the healthcare provider market within hospitals.

Prior to joining WorldBridge, Jon worked as an analyst as well as working at a high volume call center. Jon enjoys helping others and is an active member at St. Raphael Catholic Church where he attends annual mission

HCIT Talent Acquisition

Amy has been recruiting since 1995, with the last decade focused exclusively in the Healthcare Software and Service Vendor industry.  In 2017, Amy became a Partner with WorldBridge Partners. Amy attended Loyola University of Chicago and works hand-in-hand with her clients to search for the best possible talent that aligns with her clients’ unique needs.

Amy specializes in client-facing roles in both the Payer and Provider technology and services vendor market. She maintains expertise in building out sales divisions and their accompanying roles; Client Success, Client Services, Account Management, Business Development, Sales Support, Field Sales Management, VP levels and Chief Sales Officer, in addition to the client implementation services area including Field Implementation/Project Management professionals, Product Management on up through the C-Suite, including CTO and senior level operational positions.

Susan joined WorldBridge Partners Chicago NW in November, 2009 as a Senior Search Consultant. She focuses on the Print, Packaging, Marketing Communications, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), Manufacturing and Construction industries placing Sales, Operations, Management and Corporate-level Executives.

Prior to joining WBP Chicago NW, Susan worked for an MRI executive search firm specializing in the Electrical industry. In her role, she was successful in filling positions in both Electrical Distribution and Manufacturing. Her focus was placing Sales, Operations, Senior Management and Pricing/Purchasing managers.

Susan also worked for another large, international business where she recruited for positions in several vertical markets. She moved into a Senior Staffing Partner role for the corporate office and continued recruiting for positions in Sales, Operations and Engineering for the automation, Fire/Life Safety and Security business sector.

Susan is very happy to be part of the WBP Chicago NW team, one that prides itself on professionalism, integrity and the willingness to provide the highest level of customer service to their clients.

AWARDS

• 2015 Top Search Consultants
• 2015 Management Recruiters International Network Pacesetter winner
• Nationally ranked Project Manager
• Member of the #4 (of 500) Global Billing Management Team
• Member of the Top Midwest Billing Management Team (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Susan enjoys travel, interior decorating, boating and spending time with family.

Bryan has joined the team at World Bridge Partners as a Senior Executive Search Consultant.  Bryan brings over 30 years of experience in the banking industry where he has held multiple positions attracting new customers and retaining existing customers.  His impressive experience in landing and expanding customer relationships will be critical as he identifies qualified candidates to recruit for potential professional banking firms opportunities.  Bryan is a friendly professional that exemplifies strong communication skills and combines those skills to a strong understanding of the banking industry which leads to the discovery of outstanding candidates for his clients.   

Bryan, enjoys spending his time with his lovely wife, 3 kids and dog Herby.  In his free time, Bryan enjoys sporting events, travel, golf and listening to live music.

Dairy Processing Nationwide

Therese is a nationally recognized Dairy Industry Recruiter partnering with startup, small and medium size dairy companies across the U.S. She is competitive by nature and thrives on helping clients attract niche skillsets to deliver effective win-win solutions!

Her approach is simple:
1. Ask questions
2. Listen to learn
3. Communicate the process and expectations
4. Proceed ahead with determination and persistence to achieve results

She gains trust and credibility quickly with candidates and clients. Therese is consistently ranked in the Top 10% of Network Executive Recruiters Nationwide. Therese earned her BS in Business from Ferris State University in her home state of Michigan.

Brandon joined WorldBridge Partners as an Executive Search Consultant in July of 2024. Before joining the team, he served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. After his service, he became an Account Manager overseeing a recruiting team, servicing boutique firms nationwide in the independent wealth management space.

Brandon is motivated by the impact he makes on the lives of his candidates and clients. His mission is to meet and exceed expectations every step of the way, from the first conversation through the placement and to follow-ups after the placement. He is naturally inquisitive, loves hearing new perspectives, and loves meeting new people. Recruiting is a natural fit.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, fishing with his two sons, Theo and Miles, taking their dog, Remi, on a walk, and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in all sports!

Cory joined WorldBridge Partners in April of 2021 after a successful 14-year career in Supply Chain Management.  His Supply Chain career began in Human Resources where he played a key role in the initial hiring of the first 300 team members for a newly built distribution center.  Promotions and opportunities led to extensive experience in various areas of inbound and outbound distribution which included conveyable departments.  In his career, he has been trusted to commission a new warehouse building and see it through from the construction phase to a multimillion-dollar inventory.  He has never been afraid to take on new roles and lead new teams.  He possesses his commercial driver’s license and has experience delivering merchandise to retail stores.  His most recent experience has been in manufacturing where he has learned and led teams in steel roll-forming and pressure treating lumber. 

A recent opportunity presented itself to diversify his recruiting portfolio.  Cory is now leading the financial services and banking recruitment for the state of Illinois.  He grew up in Illinois on the family farm and is very familiar with the state and agriculture. 

Cory has always prided himself on being a good listener and helping those around him grow.  He is honored to begin this new chapter of helping others advance their banking careers in Illinois.  He is here to help so please reach out to Cory for all your banking needs in Illinois. 

Cory has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Western Illinois University and an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from Joliet Junior College.  He enjoys spending time outside with his family and baking.  His specialty in the kitchen is carrot cake. 

Seth joined WorldBridge Partners Omaha in 2014 and became the Omaha Banking Team Leader in 2017 where he leads and directs a team of 6 recruiters that work in the entire Midwestern U.S. Seth was promoted to Partner in 2019.

Seth prides himself on taking a long-term approach to his job as an executive banking recruiter. In order to do so, he stresses the importance of diving into understanding both professionals’ and clients’ backgrounds and motivations. With that approach, Seth is able to ensure that when he does speak to people, he can better understand what the professionals and clients want, so that he can help them accomplish their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Seth relates to all banking professionals in all banking sectors whether they are small community, regional or national banks throughout the Midwest. No bank is too small for Seth as he is especially adept at solving human capital solutions for banks in rural communities. Seth spends thousands of hours speaking with bankers from Kansas City to Kadoka, SD- -from Colorado Springs to Winterset, IA which gives him a unique understanding of the market and banking needs in the Midwest.

Seth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, a Master of Arts in Education, and completed graduate work in Leadership through Doane College. He enjoys spending time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, and camping in his free time.

Brett joined WorldBridge Partners as an Account Executive in May of 2024 specializing in Banking recruiting.  Prior to WorldBridge, Brett had a wealth of recruiting experience, including working in the Financial Services and IT sectors.  Brett is committed and fully dedicated to meeting the goals of his clients and candidates.

Before recruiting, Brett was a middle school math teacher for 11 years, as well as two years as a Financial Advisor.  His experiences as a teacher, Financial Advisor and coach have fostered a passion for helping people and developing meaningful relationships.  He lives by the quote, “There is no such thing as winning and losing, only winning and learning.”

Brett earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from Baker University, where he also played basketball and baseball.  While teaching, he also served as a high school basketball and baseball coach. Brett continues to be involved in coaching his oldest son through the local YMCA and other community programs.  Brett also enjoys watching sports, golfing, music and writing poetry in his free time.