Our Recruiters
Corey Morrill, President & Co-Founder
Corey Morrill is the President and Co-Founder of Bridgeway
Since 1996, Corey has been involved in the successful procurement of over 800 hires. Prior to Bridgeway, Corey elevated to Vice President of Sales from Sales Representative of a Fortune 1000 Company in 7 years. In that time, he was involved in creating and executing a recognized talent acquisition campaign which resulted in reduced turnover by over 30%. This program directly resulted in per rep production increases of 21% while adding over 150 individuals. Corey has transitioned that proven hiring process to successfully consummate over 600 custom engagements/placements in diverse industries, disciplines, and company sizes ranging from Fortune 5 to Private Equity Start-Ups.
Education:
BA- Psychology
St. Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1335
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: cmorrill@bridgewaysearch.com
John DiVitto, EVP, Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Banking Practice
As Executive Vice President and Senior Partner of Bridgeway, John DiVitto has personally executed over 125 mid and senior level management positions within the Banking Industry. John's diverse client list includes financial institutions ranging from $100mm to $150 Billion in assets. As a former Group Leader and Officer of a Super Regional Bank, John's knowledge of the inner workings of a bank lend directly to his strategic advantage in successfully identifying the proper union between individual and institution.
In 2010, John completed 35 engagements for some of the country's most stable institutions. Those successful engagements include:
- Commercial Lender (AVP-SVP)
- Special Assets Officer
- Treasury/Cash Management
- Financial Advisor
- Business Banking Officer
- Credit Analyst
- Relationship Manager
- Trust Officer
- Branch Manager
- SVP Retail Banking
- Mortgage Loan Originator
- Marketing Manager
- Private Banker / Wealth Management
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1340
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: jdivitto@bridgewaysearch.com
James Thomas, VP, Managing Partner
Accounting & Finance Practice
Jim Thomas is a Vice President and Managing Partner of the Global Accounting & Finance practice for Bridgeway Search Group. The practice is comprised of a team of market managers and recruiting managers with a broad range of expertise across audit, tax, finance and general accounting disciplines in oil/gas, manufacturing, distribution, retail and financial services industries. Bridgeway's Accounting & Finance Practice has executed over 500 custom engagements and managed over 1800 unique interview processes.
Typical titles of engagements include:
- CFO
- Director of Tax Accounting/FAS-109
- Audit Manager
- Accounting Supervisor
- Division Controllers
- Senior–International Tax
- Manager–SEC Reporting
- Tax Planning Manager
- M&A/Valuations Senior Analyst
- VP of Tax
- Corporate Controller
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1350
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: jthomas@bridgewaysearch.com
Joe Stepan, Market Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice
Joe Stepan is a Market Manager with Bridgeway Search Group's Global Accounting & Finance Practice. He has oversight of the Practice's Central US Operations and has a particular focus on client relationships in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.
Joe is part of a Practice that has successfully executed over 500 Engagements. His group has efficiently managed over 1500 unique interview processes. Traditional clients include Fortune 500, Publicly Traded, or Private Companies with over $150mm in annual revenues.
Typical Engagements include:
- CFO
- Director of Tax Accounting
- Audit Manager
- Accounting Supervisor
- Division Controllers
- Senior–International Tax
- Manager–SEC Reporting
- FAS 109 Manager
- Tax Manager
- External Reporting Manager
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1338
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: jstepan@bridgewaysearch.com
Steve Norton, Practice Leader
Engineering
Steve Norton is the Practice Leader of the Engineering practice for Bridgeway Search Group. The practice is responsible for executing over 100 custom Engagements per year with Fortune 500, Publicly Traded, and Private companies with over $150MM in annual sales. The Engineering Team focuses on upper level staff to mid level management roles in traditionally low unemployment sectors. Their narrow niche includes Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Material Engineers. Bridgeway's Engineering Practice has executed over 250 Custom Engagements and managed over 700 unique interview processes. They have been involved in over $6,000,000 of salary negotiations.
Typical Engagements Include:
- Sr. Project Engineer NPD
- Project Engineer Capital Projects
- Sr. Process Engineer
- Sr. Design Engineer
- Manager of New Product Development
- Engineering Specialist
- Sr. Materials Engineer
- Product Engineer
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1331
Email: snorton@bridgewaysearch.com
James Bollenbacher, Practice Leader
Life Sciences
Jim Bollenbacher is Practice Leader of the Global Life Sciences practice for Bridgeway Search Group. The practice is comprised of a team of market managers and recruiting managers with a broad range of expertise across R&D, Clinical, Post market and Manufacturing disciplines in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device industries. Bridgeway's Life Sciences Group has executed over 350 custom engagements and managed over 850 unique interview processes. From senior level to Director, typical positions include:
- Clinical Research
- Regulatory Affairs
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Manufacturing & Validation
- Medical Affairs
- Research Scientists
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1360
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: jbollenbacher@bridgewaysearch.com
Veronica Ybarra, Practice Leader
Senior Housing
Veronica Ybarra is the Practice Leader of the U.S. Senior Housing practice for Bridgeway Search Group. The practice is responsible for executing more than 100 custom Engagements per year with Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Home Health facilities. Bridgeway's Senior Housing Team has executed more than 500 Custom Engagements and managed over 1200 unique interview processes. They have been responsible for negotiating over $8mm in salaries. Prior to managing the Senior Housing Practice, Veronica was a 2-Time International Recruiting Manager of the Year within Management Recruiter's International.
Typical Engagements Include:
- Director of Nursing
- Executive Director
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Regional Director of Clinical Services
- Regional Director of Operations
- Regional VP of Clinical Services
- Regional VP of Operations
- Director of Healthcare Informatics
- Home Health Administrator
- Director of Operations
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1339
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: vybarra@bridgewaysearch.com
Steve Sova, Market Manager
Accounting
Steve Sova is a Market Manager with Bridgeway Search Group's Global Accounting & Finance Practice. He has oversight of the Practice's Tax Operations and has a particular focus on client relationships in Texas.
Steve is part of a Practice that has successfully executed over 500 Engagements. His group has efficiently managed over 1500 unique interview processes. Traditional clients include Fortune 500, Publicly Traded, or Private Companies with over $150mm in annual revenues.
Typical Engagements include:
- VP Tax
- Tax Director
- State Income Tax Manager
- Tax Accounting Manager
- International Tax Manager
- Federal Tax Manager
- Property Tax Manager
- Tax Planning Manager
- Sales & Use Tax Manager
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Tax Accountant
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1352
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: ssova@bridgewaysearch.com
Brittany Knost PHR, Recruiting Manager
Banking Practice
Brittany Knost is a Recruiting Manager within the Banking Practice of Bridgeway. She is responsible for identifying and maintaining relationships with senior level staff and mid to senior level managers within the banking industry. Brittany graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Human Resources. A renowned program within the University of Minnesota's Curtis L. Carlson School of Management, Brittany was one of 125 selected for entrance to the program out of over 1200 applicants. While attending University, Brittany was an active member of Beta Upsilon Sigma, a well respected Business Fraternity, and was part of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. She also served as one of five state Officers for the Minnesota Business Professionals of America, a young professionals organization serving over 12,000 members.
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1341
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: bknost@bridgewaysearch.com
Justin Saunders, Recruiting Manager
Life Sciences
Justin Saunders is a Recruiting Manager within our Life Sciences Division at Bridgeway. He is part of a practice that has executed over 350 custom engagements and has managed over 850 unique interview processes. Justin specializes in positions across R&D, Clinical, Post market and Manufacturing disciplines in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device industries.
Justin graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Marketing. Prior to coming to Bridgeway, Justin had several successful years of experience in the Insurance industry.
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1361
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: jsaunders@bridgewaysearch.com
Nicole Bartko, Recruiting Manager
Accounting & Finance
Nicole Bartko is a Recruiting Manager with Bridgeway Search Group's Global Accounting & Finance Practice. She has responsibility for recruitment efforts on 80-100 Custom Engagements per year and will initiate over 200 unique interview processes annually.
Nicole graduated Cum Laude from Cleveland State University with a Bachelors of Business Administration: Management and Labor Relations (AACSB Accreditation). While attending CSU, she was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Honor Society and a member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1351
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: nbartko@bridgewaysearch.com
Amanda Gibby, Office Administrator/Human Resources Director
Amanda Gibby is the Office Administrator and Human Resource Director with Bridgeway Search Group. In this role, Amanda is responsible for managing all Back Office Operations and Internal Hiring Objectives. In addition, she assumes responsibility for engagement research and administrative/operational support of all Practices. Amanda graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Communications
Contact Information:
Office: (216) 393-1336
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: agibby@bridgewaysearch.com
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