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Ellen Mullarkey

Ellen Mullarkey

VP, Talent Advisory Solutions

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Ellen Mullarkey serves as the Vice President, Talent Advisory Solutions with Messina Talent Advisors. Ellen's journey with Messina spans over 25 years, during which she has played a pivotal role in consulting our clients in the Talent Acquisition practice.  Ellen's commitment to fostering lasting partnerships with clients is unparalleled. Her approach is rooted in taking the time to truly understand their unique challenges and objectives, enabling her to craft tailored staffing solutions that contribute to our client’s value creation.   Ellen received a B.A in Communications and a Minor in Business from the University of Iowa.
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Jenni McBride

Jenni McBride

Manager, Talent Advisory Solutions

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Jenni McBride serves as a Manager, Talent Advisory Solutions with Messina Talent Advisors. Jenni’s expertise spans over a decade in recruiting and sales. Jenni is adept at sourcing top-tier talent and collaborating closely with clients to optimize their staffing strategies. Her proficiency extends across a spectrum of industries, including marketing, scientific research, engineering, architecture, and finance.  Today, Jenni plays a pivotal role in nurturing the growth and development of the recruiting team while also spearheading business development initiatives. By leveraging her wealth of experience and insights, Jenni consistently delivers tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients across various industry sectors. 
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Jim Ingle

Jim Ingle

Chief Information Officer

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Jim is a Senior Managing Director and leads the Advisory Practice at Messina Group. He brings more than 35 years of thought leadership and consulting experience. Jim is fluent in the latest technology architecture, data, integration, and development practices. Also a business expert, Jim is experienced in M&A integration, carveouts, and turnarounds. Jim is an entrepreneur with a proven record of client business transformation, including experience managing 100 million-dollar project portfolios.  Prior to his role at Messina Group, Jim managed and led the business intelligence practice of 1,500 global resources for NTT Data and expanded the practice into Big Data,  AI, and machine learning.  Industries:  
  • Professional Services 
  • Distribution 
  • Product Development 
  • Manufacturing 
  • Airline 
  • Defense 
  Expertise: 
  • Management and Leadership 
  • Digital Transformation 
  • IT Strategy 
  • AI/ML Strategy 
  • M&A Due Diligence & Integration 
  • IT Due Diligence 
  • Fractional CIO 
  • Cyber Security and Compliance 
  • Enterprise Architecture 
  • Data Architecture 
  • Application Architecture 
  • Cloud Infrastructure 
  • Platform/Technology Selection 
  • Managed Service Provider Selection 
  • Development & DevOps 
  • Application Integration 
  • Data Integration 
  • Data Warehouse and Data Lake 
  • Go To Market Strategies 
  • Organizational Design and Change Management 
  • Program and Project Management 
  • Project Turn Around 
  • MDM and Data Management 
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Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Chief Executive Officer

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Michael leads the Private Equity practice for Messina Group.  In his role, Michael serves as a trusted advisor to C-level leadership teams of fast-growing portfolio companies to accelerate growth and execute Value Creation plans.  Michael’s client engagements span multiple areas, including M&A integration, AI and Technology Due Diligence, ERP Advisory, Sales Empowerment, and Process Improvement.    Prior to Messina Group, Michael was the Founder and CEO for 20 years of a national business and technology consulting firm, The Revere Group, and led a successful exit to NTT Data. Post exit, Michael was the President of the North American Advisory practice for NTT Data. Michael has led or been a board member for more than 20 M&A transactions and is known as a “first call” for selling and closing high-value business transactions. Michael received a B.S. in Economics from the University of Illinois.   Industries: 
  • Private Equity / Investment Banking 
  • Technology 
  • Professional Services  
  • Industrial 
  • Hospitality  
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Mira Mathee

Mira Mathee

Director of Finance & Human Resources

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Mira Mathee is the Director of Finance & Human Resources at Messina Group. Mira joined Messina over 25 years ago with experience in banking and real estate administration. Mira oversees finance, administration, and human resources. Her multifaceted role contributes significantly to the company's operational efficiency and strategic decision-making processes.  Mira received a B.A in Communications from Loyola University.     
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Sarah Benz

Sarah Benz

Managing Director, Talent Advisory

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With nearly 20 years of experience, Sarah Benz is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional known for her deep industry expertise, tenacity, and integrity. As Managing Director at Lab Talent Advisors, Sarah leads a team of dedicated Talent Advisors, ensuring that both clients and candidates receive the highest level of service and value throughout the search, interview, negotiation, and hiring process.

Her experience and commitment to excellence has been instrumental in establishing Lab Talent Advisors as a leader in providing talent solutions to life sciences, biotech, food, chemical and other innovative organizations, in every Functional area.

Placements include:

  • Chemists
  • Data Analysts
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety Professionals
  • Financial Managers
  • Laboratory Analysts & Technologists
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Operations Directors
  • Product Stewardship Professionals
  • QA/QC Professionals
  • R&D Professionals
  • Research Associates
  • Sales Management & Business Development Reps

Sarah received a B.S in Human Resources Management and Services from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

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Tracy Vistine

Tracy Vistine

Senior VP, Talent Advisory Solutions

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Tracy Vistine serves as Messina Group’s Senior Vice President of Talent Advisory Solutions. She excels in strategic leadership and delivering top-tier talent solutions, drawing on her expertise in recruitment, alignment, and team building. With prior experience with a Wall Street financial services firm, she's honed her skills in sourcing and placing top talent in demanding environments. Tracy is a Subject Matter Expert in Accounting, Financial, Project Management, and C-suite recruitment, and leverages her industry knowledge and network to engage top talent across competitive markets. With more than 15 years at Messina Group, she drives the implementation of cutting-edge recruitment technologies, resulting in streamlined processes and a superior candidate experience. Tracy's commitment to nurturing talent ensures the formation of diverse, high-performing teams that elevate our clients' success.  Tracy received a B.S in Communications from Illinois State.
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Tracy Lennstrom

Tracy Lennstrom

Manager, Finance & Payroll

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Tracy Lennstrom is the Senior Specialist, Finance and Payroll for Messina Group’s corporate office, working with both internal and external clients.    Tracy joined Messina more than 25 years ago with experience in customer service. Tracy oversees pivotal facets of Messina's operations, driving efficiency and compliance across payroll, onboarding, and administration. She leverages her expertise to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and streamline operations across our functions.

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