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.

As a student of Behavioral Profiling, Corey focuses on areas of Practical Intelligence Evaluation and Character Profiling to ensure a cohesive manager/employee relationship and affable department integration.In addition to contingency and retained search solutions, Corey offers Talent Management Programs that include Prospective Employee Profiling, Hiring Process Management programs, and staff retention/ increased performance programs.

Education:
BA- Psychology
St. Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 200
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 2009, John completed 28 engagements for some of the country’s most stable institutions. Those successful engagements include:

On a contingency front, John runs an industry best 73% search acceptance to placement ratio. For retained searches, John successfully executed 100% of the 9 engagements he accepted in 2009. John has written articles for the American Banker and Cleveland Plain Dealer and is a member of the American Banker's Association and the AFP (Association of Financial Professionals). He possesses an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 101
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: jdivitto@bridgewaysearch.com

James Thomas, VP, Managing Partner
Accounting & Finance Practice

Recruiting is the most pure sales position in business today. It isn’t about convincing people to buy your product, it’s about understanding a client’s needs (company or individual) and creating a solution that helps them become more successful. You won’t find a stronger sales person in this area than Jim Thomas.

Jim discovered his aptitude for sales while in college. While working through his final year of college for a marketing organization, Jim was recognized as their #1 annual producer in the country out of over 1200 other college intern sales representatives.

Upon graduating from Baldwin Wallace College (BS Chemistry), Jim accepted a position in medical equipment sales. After leading his team in sales for 3 of his first 5 months and surpassing 140% of his production goals, Jim was awarded a Team Leader position with responsibility for building and maintaining a team of 10 Inside Sales representatives. In Jim’s final year there, his team ranked in the top 3 of all teams for 10 of 12 months, with 4 Number 1 finishes.

At Bridgeway, Jim holds the office record for fastest placement upon hire, finding his first client/candidate match in just 8 days! He has become a passionate student of the MRINetwork Way™, and brings a tight structure to the process of hiring that inevitably benefits both company and individual alike.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 103
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: jthomas@bridgewaysearch.com

Joe Stepan, Market Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice

Over 11 years, Joe has won more awards than his office wall can support.

Among those:

Joe began his career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Joe fast tracked through this organization receiving promotions from Manager Trainee, Manager Assistant, Assistant Manager, Branch Manager and finally Senior Account Executive for their fleet Services Division in his 4 years there. He next spent 3 years with a major private corporation where he worked with Super Regional/Large Community Banks and financial institutions providing back office outsourcing solutions. This role led him to Allianz Inc., the well known International provider of asset management, insurance, and banking services. At Allianz, Joe assisted fortune 250 and Middle Market enterprises with their credit management programs. Most noteworthy in this role was consultation with a major national bank that resulted in them realizing $10 Million Dollars in bottom line revenue growth through a progressive credit management program.

Joe's business sophistication and passion to support his clients will earn the confidence of any company or candidate he engages.

Contact Information:
Office: 216.621.9700 x106
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: jstepan@bridgewaysearch.com

Steve Norton, Market Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice

Steve Norton established a quote still discussed within our organization while he was in the final stages of our hiring process: "The excitement of this opportunity is that it plays the most crucial role of any vendor/partner for a company: helping to build the strongest organization in their marketplace. In the end, nothing matters to the success of a company as much as the talent they possess internally. Within that, we can have an extraordinary impact on the careers of those individuals we represent and endorse to these companies. No other sales role offers that dual reward."

Steve certainly had a track record that offered him options. With 2 years of sales experience at eBlueprint, Steve earned his place as one of the leading representatives in the organization and as a recruiting target for us. His discipline and strength of character was developed while at The University of Dayton where he was a 4 year member and 2 year letter winner of their National Championship football program. He graduated with a Major in Marketing and Minor in Communications.

Contact Information:
216.621.9700 x108
Email: snorton@bridgewaysearch.com

James Bollenbacher, Jr., Practice Leader
Life Sciences

"For most people, it's not what they are that holds them back, it's what they think they are not." This, a quote by one of Jim's early sales mentors and Best Selling Author John Maxwell, helps propel Jim in his business efforts daily. Whether it is finding the next impact medicinal chemist for an organization on the move, or supporting a proven player in considering options outside of their current organization, Jim will "out care" his competition every day.

A 2005 Graduate of The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, Jim began his sales career in mortgage lending, where he was part of a team recognized in the Top 5 of almost 80 with a National Lending Institution. In just his second full month of originating loans, Jim led his region in Monthly Sales. Referred to us through a mutual acquaintance and based in California at the time, our opportunity was enough to convince him to move back to the Midwest. We couldn't be happier with that decision and are confident you too will recognize his competence in a single conversation.

Contact Information:
Office: 216.621.9700 ext. 105
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: jbollenbacher@bridgewaysearch.com

Veronica Ybarra, Recruiting Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice

Veronica Ybarra began her sales career as a Timeshare Sales Representative with Bluegreen Corporation. She was named "Salesperson of the Year" in her first year with this publicly traded company that was recognized as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 fastest Growing companies. She was quickly promoted into a Senior Sales role and eventually assumed a Branch Sales Management position.

Veronica graduated from Bowling Green State University with a 4.0 GPA as a Broadcast Journalism Major. She worked in the newsroom at Bowling Green's local station (BG 24) and was eventually promoted to anchor. She is also an active member of her Sorority: Kappa Tau Alpha.

Her educational awards include the National Honor Society, Ohio State Board of Education- Award of Merit, Golden Key National Honor Society, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute- Certificate of Merit, and Ohio State Board of Education- Certificate of Recognition for Proficient Honors.

An extreme extrovert, Veronica builds strong and trusting relationships with the candidates she engages.

Contact Information:
Office: 216.621.9700 ext. 110
Fax: (216) 621-9710
Email: vybarra@bridgewaysearch.com

Amber Bogati, Recruiting Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice

Amber Bogati is a Recruiting Manager with the Tax and Accounting Practice of Bridgeway. She is responsible for identifying and maintaining relationships with senior level staff and mid to senior level management professionals within the Tax and Accounting Field. Amber is a Graduate of Kent State University with a Degree in Accounting. She began her career with Grant Thornton as a Tax Accountant where she worked primarily within the Federal Tax Department. Her experience included work with Corporations, S-Corporations, and Partnerships. An initial recruiting call by Bridgeway identified an individual with a strong level of extroversion and impressive consultative mind set that was determined (and confirmed) well suited for a recruiting function and our organization.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 112
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: abogati@bridgewaysearch.com

Sarah Fisher, Recruiting Manager
Accounting & Finance Practice

Sarah Fisher is a Recruiting Manager within the Tax and Accounting Practice of Bridgeway. She is responsible for identifying and maintaining relationships with senior level staff and mid to senior-level management professionals within the Tax and Accounting Field. Sarah graduated Magna Cum-Laude from Arizona State University with a Management Degree from their school of Community Resources and Development. During school, Sarah interned with the Phoenix Zoo where she was given responsibility for the launch of one of their most high profile attractions (ZooLights) and was recognized for her successful marketing efforts resulting in over 22,000 people in attendance on its opening night. Sarah is an avid runner and enjoys travel, most recently completing trips to Mount Verde, Costa Rica and Lisbon Portugal.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 109
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: sfisher@bridgewaysearch.com

Brittany Knost, 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) 621-9700 ext. 114
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: bknost@bridgewaysearch.com

Katie McVey, Project Coordinator
Banking Practice

Behind every great search is a great coordinator who builds the long list of potential impact players for a position. We'll put Katie up against any Coordinator in the industry for this.

Katie began her professional career in sales in the mortgage banking field. She was recruited into the staffing profession with a national firm, promoting to a position of Lead Recruiter within 2 years. In this role, she was monumental in helping her office receive national recognition, being ranked in the top 4 of all offices for 11 consecutive months.

To compliment her strong background, Katie has a BS from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in Human Resource Management.

When you experience a successful search campaign with one of our recruiters, please take a moment to recognize the foundation for that success… Katie McVey.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 107
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: kmcvey@bridgewaysearch.com

Alex Hribar, Senior Research Coordinator

Alex Hribar is a Senior Research Coordinator with Bridgeway. She is responsible for preliminary research on new engagements including name gathering, demographic reviews, and market surveys. Alex is a graduate of the College of Wooster with a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology. Her research skills were recognized and utilized early as a recipient of grant funding from the Henry J. Copeland Fund to complete an independent study and published dissertation on the Hawaiian culture including an extended sabbatical to Hawaii. She was the Special Events Coordinator of her Sorority (Alpha Gamma Phi) and worked within the school's Human Resource Department. As President of the school's Dance Team and an active member of Northeast Ohio's Dance Community, Alex remains active with teaching dance and Pilates in her spare time.

Contact Information:
Office: (216) 621-9700 ext. 100
Fax: (216) 621-9710
E-mail: ahribar@bridgewaysearch.com