April 25, 2008
The membership of NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network has elected a new group of representatives to its board of directors. The NPA board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned international recruiting network. Each NPA director owns and operates an independent recruiting firm that is a member of the NPA network. As board members, directors establish NPA’s business plan, identify strategic priorities, develop an annual budget, and oversee network administration.

“Because NPA, www.npaworldwide.com, is a member-owned network, board leadership is a key part of our success as an organization,” said NPA executive vice president, Dave Nerz. He added, “Our members provide NPA with outstanding direction and support because their intimate knowledge of the recruiting industry. Those that are elected are respected in the recruiting industry by their peers and provide NPA with great insight, industry knowledge, and business expertise. This year is no exception.” Manny Rao, current chairman of the board, commented, “The NPA Board of Directors faces many challenges as our “split-fee network” concept continues to catch on globally. Our North American model has worked well for over 50 years and is now being embraced by our global partners, which number close to 175. NPA firms can truly tell their client companies that they can assist in filling their key positions regardless of where they are located in the world.”

Individuals elected to the NPA board of directors include:

Rick Corey, OpticsProfessionals, LLC, Penfield, NY, was elected to a one-year term as secretary/treasurer of the board. He had previously served as a director.

Jeff McGraw, The Callos Companies, Pittsburgh, PA, was elected to a one-year term as a director. He will oversee NPA’s meetings and events.

Nerissa Reyes, Avanti People Partnership, Manila, Philippines, was elected to a two-year term as a director. She will assist with membership growth and retention throughout Asia.

Steve Morris, Van/Grace Associates, Inc., Natick, MA was re-elected to a second two-year term as a director. He has oversight of NPA’s policies and procedures.

Traci Poole, Poole Professional Resources, Ltd., Columbus, OH was re-elected to a second two-year term as a director. Traci also serves as NPA’s SpecialtyNets liaison.

Laura Schmieder, Premier Placement, Allentown, PA, was re-elected to a second two-year term as a director. Laura is the chair for quality, training and best practices.

Manny Rao, Recruiting Services International/RSI, Cincinnati, OH automatically assumed the role of chairman. He had previously served as chair-elect.

NPA board members who were not up for re-election and who will continue to serve on the board include the following:

Genie Matthews, Genie Matthews & Associates, Fayetteville, NC – immediate past chair

Kimberley Chesney, Prime Management Group, Inc., London and Cambridge, ON – director

Kay Durkin, Phoenix Partners, Inc., Ardmore, PA – director

Doug Stone, Doug Stone Associates, Austin, TX – director

Jason Elias, Elias Recruitment, Sydney, NSW, Australia – co-director

Christine Sturgess, Orex Retail Search, Abbottsville, Melbourne, VIC, Australia – co-director

###

---