It’s Hall of Fame Season in Top Echelon!
Matthew Deutsch
We at Top Echelon are thrilled to share that TE Network will soon begin unveiling the members of its 2025 Hall of Fame class.
In other words, we’ll be celebrating the most outstanding recruiters who are or have been part of our Network!
This year’s announcements will lead up to the TE Connect Fall 2025 event, taking place October 21–22 in Columbus, Ohio.
The TE Hall of Fame recognizes recruiters who have achieved exceptional results, shown unwavering dedication, and made a lasting impact on both the recruiting profession and our Network community.
Last Year’s Hall of Fame Class
Below are the recruiters (and agencies) who were inducted into Top Echelon’s first-ever Hall of Fame class in 2024 (inactive members and/or retired recruiters are listed in italics):
- Steve Brody of Executive Resource Systems
- Michael Stuck of Gables Search Group
- Al Daum of Alan N. Daum & Associates
- Trey Cameron of The Cameron Craig Group
- Sean Napoles, CPC of Career Brokers, Inc.
- Gary Silver of The Shay Group
- Al Katz of First Search
- Bruce Ramstad of Bruce Ramstad
- Larry Ploscowe of EXEK Recruiters, Ltd.
- Terry Rhodes of NewCareers
- David M. Sgro, CPC of True North Consultants, Inc.
- Kristy Staggs of Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.
- Veronica Snyder of Career Professionals, Inc.
- Jerry Walter of Walter & Associates, Inc.
- David Kersey of Kersey & Associates, Inc.
- Steve Kohn of Affinity Executive Search, Inc.
- Lou Michaels of Lou Michaels Associates, Inc.
- Donna Carroll, CPC of Systems Personnel
- Angela Marasco of A. Marasco Recruiting, LLC
- Nick Stoia, CPC of ASAP Search
- Gary Schultz of Work 22, Inc.
- Bob Millman of AutoPro Technical Recruiting
- Jim Strickland of BioSource Recruiters
- Larry Radzely of Adel-Lawrence Associates, Inc.
- Jim Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick & Associates
- David Wood, CPC of The David Wood Company
- Maria Hemminger of MJ Recruiters, LLC
- MJ Recruiters, LLC
- KB Search Team, LLC
- Pat McCombs, CPC of KB Search Team, LLC
- Brenda Wylie-Biggs, CPC of KB Search Team, LLC
- Corporate Resources, LLC
- Chris Ramsay, CPC of Corporate Resources, LLC
- Brad Dodge of iLocatum Recruiting
- Dan Simmons, CPC of Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc.
- Mark Udulutch of Markent Personnel
- Kerry Boehner of KOB Solutions
- John Peterson of Sun Recruiting, Inc.
- Larry Gallin of Gallin Associates
- Ron Sunshine of Ron Sunshine Associates, LLC
It was a sizeable class, to be sure, but that’s what happens when you wait 36 years to induct your first class of HOF members. Luckily, we only had to wait one year for the next class . . .
Why This Matters
The Hall of Fame is about more than numbers. It’s about leadership, collaboration, and the positive ripple effect our top recruiters create within the Network.
Their careers (both inside and outside of TE Network) stand as proof that excellence in recruiting comes from a mix of skill, perseverance, and community spirit.
Join Us for the Celebration
The TE Connect Fall 2025 event will be the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate these incredible professionals. In addition to powerful training sessions and networking opportunities, attendees will get to honor the newest members of the Hall of Fame in person.
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