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We are an affiliate of the world’s largest search firm, MRIwith over 1,100 offices worldwide.
Our Team:
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  • Fred Raley - President
  • Jay Valentine – Senior Vice President, CSAM / Banking and Finance Industry Key Accounts & Northeast Region
  • Sally Patterson – Vice President, CSAM / Banking & Finance – Midwest Region
  • Tina Saller – Vice President - Operations & Contract Staffing
  • Peggy Maier – Executive Recruiter (CPC), Fire Protection & Electronic Security Industry
  • Mike Rowland – Executive Recruiter, Industrial Products
  • Dan Cepalia – Executive Recruiter, Food & Beverage Industry
  • Richard Medes – Executive Recruiter, Business Services Industry
  • John DeCrosta – Executive Recruiter, Construction & Building Products Industry
  • Pam Grant – Executive Recruiter, Banking & Finance Industry - Southeast Region & Northeast Region for Retail Banking
  • Louis Esposito – Executive Recruiter, Banking & Finance Industry - Southeast Region
  • Brenda Steinfeld – Project Manager – Project Manager/Internet Researcher – Banking & Finance Team
  • Joyce Liljedahl – Project Coordinator, Fire & Security Industry

Fred Raley– President
fraley@lewgrp.com

Fred has been placing professionals for 19 years and has been recognized nationally as a top producing billing manager in the search business. He has been recognized for his contributions to the community and his firm has been ranked in the top echelon of search firms in the state of Connecticut. As a former VP of Sales for a software company and a director of sales for an industrial firm specializing in the metalworking and building products industries Fred has placed 500 people in these marketplaces. He is a partner with his staff and part of their team in supporting clients. Please contact him if you wish to enhance your career or wish to partner with a truly professional search firm that delivers what companies really need in talent acquisition.


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Jay Valentine – Senior Vice President, CSAM Banking and Finance Industry
jvalentine@lewgrp.com

Since 1986, Jay has consistently ranked as one of the top ten recruiters out of the 5000+ recruiters within the affiliated companies. Over the last 20 years, he has been able to respond to the changing needs of the financial marketplace. Jay was one of the first to achieve the elite designation of Certified Senior Account Manager. While adapting to clients needs, Jay has successfully helped some of the country's major financial institutions to hire some of the industry's top executives. He is relied upon as a business partner. If you are a candidate or client looking for top representation, contact Jay.


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Sally Patterson– Vice President, Certified Senior Account Manager, Banking & Finance & Business Services
spatterson@lewgrp.com

Sally joined our team in 1997 after 10 years in a leadership role with the Corporate Relocation industry. She worked closely with major corporations and their employees ensuring a smooth transition.

As VP Banking and Business Services, Sally partners with Financial and Business Service companies, providing guidance for their staffing solutions. Sally has helped some of the country’s leading institutions hire key executives enabling their ability to reach new heights.

Her Executive Recruiting efforts have qualified her for Pacesetter trips and the Elite designation of CSAM- Certified Senior Account Executive.

The Banking and Finance Team has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 10 recruiting offices in our network.

If you are a client or a candidate looking to partner with an impact player, contact Sally.


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Tina Saller – Vice President - Operations & Contract Staffing
tsaller@lewgrp.com

Tina has been with the company for 18 years. She holds a B.S. Degree in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources from Quinnipiac University. She handles Office Technology, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Health Insurance, Payroll and all In-house Training. She also handles Contract Staffing. Please contact Tina if you have questions on Payroll, Contract Staffing or Technology issues.


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Peggy Maier – Executive Recruiter (CPC), Fire Protection & Electronic Security Industry
pmaier@lewgrp.com

Peggy has 18 years of "job matchmaking skills". For the last seven years she has specialized nationally in the Fire Protection and Electronic Security industries. Peggy is consistently a Pacesetter recognized as a top producer in our network.

Client companies look to her for a variety of candidates including:

  • Vice President of Sales
  • Sales Managers
  • Sales Reps
  • Operations Managers
  • Installation Managers and Project Managers
  • Design Engineers
  • Design Managers and Technicians
  • …and the list keeps on expanding.
She's learned to recognize needs, desires and "hot buttons" of both clients and candidates by active listening and asking probing questions leading to the "perfect" match. Clients look to her to find them "star" quality. Most clients command industry-specific experienced candidates with strong accomplishments and achievements. Confidentiality is assured to both clients and candidates alike.


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Mike Rowland – Executive Recruiter, Industrial Products
mrowland@lewgrp.com

Mike has 30 years of technical and sales experience in the industrial arena with primary experience in the chemical industry including plastics, adhesives, and rubber. He has been placing professionals for over 6 years. Contact Mike if you want to move your career forward in sales or technical assignments, or want to partner with a truly professional talent scout.


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Dan Cepalia – Executive Recruiter, Food Industry
dcepalia@lewgrp.com

Dan joined the company in 2004. He has proven himself to be an asset to the company and a valuable resource to companies looking for talented individuals in the Food Industry. His group focuses on all levels of sales management, marketing, and manufacturing within the industry at large, from mid-level to senior management positions. He has strong references on both the client and candidate side. If you are a food industry professional, contact Dan.


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Pam Grant – Executive Recruiter/ Northeast and Florida Regional Team Leader
pgrant@lewgrp.com

Pam joined the company in 2006 as an Executive Recruiter on the Banking and Finance Team. For the last several years, the Banking and Finance Team has been recognized as one of the Top 10 recruiting offices in our network nationwide. She works with a selective group of banks and financial institutions throughout the Northeast and Florida.

Pam specializes in Private Banking and Wealth Management positions as well as Commercial Lending and Retail Banking to include placement of branch managers and high-level executives in other banking areas. Call Pam to assist you with your hiring needs. Pam also facilitates securing new opportunities for top candidates.

Pam holds a B.S. from the University of Connecticut and has over 20 Years experience working in the financial services industry. She has also achieved the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) from The American College. Pam was formerly a Registered Representative, and held licenses for Series 6 and 22, Variable Annuities, Life and Health Insurance. She is a National and Local Chapter member of the Society of Financial Professionals.


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Richard Medes – Executive Recruiter – Business Services
rmedes@lewgrp.com

Dick has 36 years of experience as a Sales Manager and General Manager for a major manufacturer and distributor. Over the last 10 years, he has also successfully placed dozens of top-notch candidates as an executive recruiter in the Manufacturing/Distribution and IT and business sectors. As a former manager, Dick knows the value of hiring the right person for the job.


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John DeCrosta – Executive Recruiter, Construction / Building Materials Industry
jdecrosta@lewgrp.com

John has proven himself to be an expert in the Construction and Building Materials arena. He is an asset to the company and a valuable resource to companies looking for quality individuals in the Construction Industry.

His group focuses on all levels of sales management, marketing, operations and manufacturing within the industry, from mid-level to senior management positions. John has as strong network of clients who choose to work with him because of his integrity and professionalism. If you are a professional in the Construction or Building Materials industry, contact John.


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Louis Esposito – Executive Recruiter/ Southeast Regional Team Leader
lesposito@lewgrp.com

Louis joined the company in 2007 as an Executive Recruiter on the Banking and Finance Team. He services clients in Texas, North and South Carolina, Missouri and the southeast. The Banking and Finance Team has been recognized as one of the Top 10 recruiting offices in our network nationwide.

Louis specializes, predominately, in the banking production positions. On the Commercial Banking side - real estate and construction, C and I, and SBA lending. On the Private Banking side Wealth Management, both local and global, as well as Trust. He also works in the placement of branch managers and top-level executives in the other departments.

Louis holds a B.S. in Economics from Southern Connecticut State University and has over 20 Years experience working in banking, investment banking, financial services and recruiting. He also has held his Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.


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Brenda Steinfeld – Project Manager/Internet Researcher - Banking & Finance Team
bsteinfeld@lewgrp.com

Brenda has over 11 years of Executive Recruiting experience. She has worked as a recruiter in packaging, paper and pharmaceuticals. Since 2004, she has been a member of the Banking & Finance Team for The Lewis Group. She delivers recruiting solutions on many of their high profile searches from single openings to multiple positions. In addition, Brenda does a lot of research for the Banking team with a specialty in On Line research and Internet Searching.


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Joyce Liljedahl – Project Coordinator
jlijedahl@lewgrp.com

Joyce joined The Lewis Group in 2007. Experienced in technical recruiting, she joined Fire & Security and brings over 7 years experience working with professionals in engineering and technical fields. Meeting the needs of industry for over 10 years, Joyce has placed junior and senior level engineers, technicians, project engineers and managers and all levels of sales professionals. Also, from a background in higher education, she can make the match to a candidate's background and skills and to the employment opportunities and environments that a candidate best fits in. Applying her Master's degree to the field, she listens to a candidate's interests, goals and needs to ensure the client opportunity also fits the candidate's career plans. Throughout her career, Joyce has witnessed candidates starting out in entry-level positions and progressing their way up the ladder. If you haven't decided yet what your career move will be or you are ready for career advancement in the Fire & Security field, Joyce can help you.


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