Market Managers

Joe Ferrara

Managing Director, National Real Estate

Joe Ferrara comes to TBG with over 9 years of recruiting & sales experience across Real Estate and Executive Search after studying finance at Coastal Carolina University. He started his career at Atlas Commerical Realty, where he was the leading salesperson for four years helping clients find new office space. He then transitioned to Executive Search, focusing on building out a real estate across Real Estate and finance.

At TBG Joe oversees our National Real Estate recruiting practice where we have built a team to execute searches from entry to executive level in finance, property management & operations.

Melody Rivera

VP, HR Recruiting, New England

Melody has her Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Baruch College. With her 8+ years of experience in the staffing industry, she joined The Bachrach Group to help launch their HR Recruitment Division. She has also specialized in recruiting for direct hire HR Professionals nationwide at an international multi-billion staffing organization.

Melody’s practice and amazing team have grown since her start with TBG in 2016. The team has expanded to recruit for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire HR & Corporate Services professionals for the NY Metro, Westchester County, and Southern CT region. The team services clients within Financial Services, Law, Technology, Professional Services, Non-Profit, Healthcare, Media, and more.

Cindy Anderson

VP, Midwest

Cindy has been in professional recruiting and staffing for over 20 years. She is a skilled professional and leader, dedicated to finding the right candidate for each position.

This commitment ensures long-term success when working with both her clients and candidates. Committed to great follow through and a high sense of urgency, she takes time with clients on the front end to understand their needs, and to ensure success in finding just the right fit for their culture.

Ray Garcia

District Director, Houston

A graduate of the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Ray holds an MBA in Business and a BS in Accounting. For more than 25 years as a recruiting expert, he has successfully partnered with clients in the Houston market and beyond in multiple industries to identify, attract and hire game-changers. Consultative and thoughtful in his approach, Ray delivers renowned Finance and Accounting talent. He demonstrates a proven ability to understand the unique goals and challenges of his clients. In addition, his diversified ability to deliver quality talent across a spectrum of industries has helped establish Ray as the go-to resource in the Houston Accounting and Finance market.

Ray’s deep network of mid-to senior-level Finance and Accounting talent includes an impressive array of the industry’s brightest and most engaging leaders. He considers every search a fresh opportunity to make a positive impact in forward-thinking companies and in the lives of intelligent, energetic professionals. As a manager of large successful teams, Ray believes in fostering a cohesive, energetic, and informed atmosphere with his teammates and in the company.

Curt Webb

District Director, Phoenix

With almost 17 years of executive recruiting experience in the accounting and finance space, Curt is a relationship builder and problem solver. He invests time into helping client companies find candidates who truly fit their unique needs by getting to know candidate strengths as well as weaknesses. This careful active listening helps him to intelligently search, recruit, and negotiate based on the priorities of his client companies as well as the career objectives and unique experiences of his candidates. In this way, Curt is able to deliver two or three carefully selected picks rather than a stack of possibilities. He knows that the most successful and effective candidates aren’t necessary looking for work. Around 80-85% of the candidates he partners with are happy and successful in their current roles, but it is precisely these people who can help take a client company to the next level. Curt can find those people by networking with the experts and big players in the industry.

Curt’s personalized attention reflects his belief that each placement is an opportunity to develop a long-term business relationship with both client companies and candidates. It’s also the reason he has a 100% success rate filling exclusive or retained recruiting assignments. Curt's personalized approach to recruiting has helped him develop a strong, expansive network and, in turn, an unmatched understanding of the accounting and finance industry in Phoenix.

Megan Oleson

Associate District Director, Nashville

Megan is a Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University and University of California, Santa Barbara Alumna. She brings a diverse skillset to recruiting that she gained working in education, hospitality and non-profit. Since joining The Bachrach Group, Megan has found her niche in corporate services and real estate sectors though she is always open and eager to learn new industries. Megan develops relationships with clients and candidates alike and professionally manages each step of the recruitment process. Megan currently sits as the Associate District Director of the Nashville office.

Sara Luksin

District Director, Atlanta

Sara is the District Director of Atlanta and oversees multiple lines of business, including the Legal Division. Sara is a specialist in the legal market on a National scale and in hiring trends and solutions focused on attorneys and legal support staff, both in-house and at law firms, and on a permanent and/or interim basis.

Throughout her career, Sara has established herself as a top producer and has built top-performing teams. She came to The Bachrach Group with expertise in the job market from working with both clients and candidates and brought an extensive established network with her. Sara consistently stays abreast of developments in her field while optimizing symbiotic hiring relationships to deliver exceptional legal talent and staffing solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to startups, and AmLaw 100 to Boutique Law Firms. Her approach to staffing is centered around creating ideal and strategic matches as she understands the importance of finding the right fit and takes the time to ensure that partnerships are formed organically and with careful consideration. Sara believes in giving each search her full personal attention, recognizing the significance of every position for an organization. She values open communication and provides honest feedback for all parties to make informed decisions regarding hiring and career paths, allowing her to provide exceptional service and deliver positive results. Above all, she finds that changing the life of a candidate or helping a business succeed to be extremely impactful and fulfilling.

Jennifer Jackson

District Director, Pittsburgh

With more than 20 years of experience in professional recruiting, Jennifer is a seasoned leader and skilled professional dedicated to finding the right candidate for each position. Whether partnering with startups or established enterprises, she excels at tailoring recruitment strategies to align with each company's unique needs and values. She is continually exploring innovative ways to enhance hiring processes and elevate the candidate experience. Jennifer is now the District Director of the Pittsburgh market for TBG.

Deirdre Quaid

District Director, Florida

With over 15 years of experience, Deirdre Quaid has established herself as a trusted and results-driven talent recruiter. As TBG's District Director for Florida, she leverages her expertise and a national team of TBG recruiters to make successful placements across the region and beyond, consistently delivering exceptional service to both candidates and clients.