Aime has enjoyed a successful career in Legal Recruiting since 1991, and has been part of Criterion's Legal Division since 1994. Aime has worked at Criterion in several major cities, including Huntsville, Chicago and Orlando and is well respected by the upper echelon of Law Firms throughout the country. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Aime now resides in Orlando and continues bring excellence to the Legal Recruiting industry.

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Chris joined Criterion 2007, and has spent the past 8 years as a Staffing Professional.

A former Recruiter, Account Manager and Regional Vice President for a large national staffing firm, Chris has managed businesses focused in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting and IT Infrastructure Project Management. 

Prior, Chris served as a career U.S. Marine Corps Officer in Infantry and Intelligence positions, attaining the rank of Major, and settling in Tampa in 1997 during his last tour of active duty with the U.S. Special Operations Command.

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David joined the team at Criterion in early 2004. Early on in his career, he realized that he wanted a profession that allowed him to utilize good human resource and communication skills. Prior to joining Criterion, David began his career as a Healthcare Recruiter in Orlando while simultaneously attending the University of Central Florida. His Recruiting experience has spanned multiple industries including, but not limited to, Accounting/Finance, Healthcare and most recently, Property and Casualty Insurance.  David is involved in several local organizations and annual charitable events. He takes great pride in his profession, and strives to attain and maintain the highest of standards as a recruiter

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Glenn Winograd has been in the recruiting business since 1984, beginning his career as a recruiter shortly after graduating from the University of Florida. His first job in the recruiting industry was with one of the country’s largest privately held recruiting firms in New York City. In 1988 he joined Criterion Executive Search, Inc. and formed their Insurance Division. Glenn, who is a C.P.C. is considered to be one of the top insurance recruiters in the Tampa Bay area and has been widely quoted in the local newspapers as well as the Wall Street Journal on employment issues. He also serves on numerous boards and organizations.

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Greg brings over twenty-five years of corporate management experience to Criterion and has over five years of direct recruiting experience.  He specializes in recruiting Engineering and Construction Professionals with an emphasis toward Architectural Engineering.  Greg's experience includes Systems Architecture which has given him an affinity for putting together a big picture and then making it work.  He believes the similarities in design and construction in cyberspace with design and construction in the real world are more then coincidental.  "If you can see it in your mind it can be built"!  "If you tell me what you are looking for I can help you find it".  Greg has served our Country in the Armed Forces, graduated from Columbia College, and has taken numerous courses during his twenty-five year corporate career.  He continues to be active in his personal and professional life, and brings energy and excitement to his job every day.

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Ira has been an Executive Recruiter with Criterion since 1998, where he began in Manufacturing and Foundry units before joining the Insurance Division. His prior professional experience includes holding the title of Corporate Credit Officer for a major manufacturer, and manager-owner of several large Restaurants in New York and Maryland. Ira is a United States Navy Vietnam Combat Veteran and is a graduate of the City University of New York, Brooklyn campus, with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. Ira has also served as a member of the American Arbitration Association, and is presently involved in local philanthropic endeavors.

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Jennye is a veteran of the Property and Casualty industry, having served in several key positions since the early '90s. Following college, she worked as a Marketing Territory Manager and an Agency Development Representative for a large National Insurance Company, and played a key role in the successful merger of two major insurance entities in the late '90s. Upon relocating to Florida in 1999, she chose to begin working as a recruiter in order to help others identify successful career opportunities. Jennye joined the Insurance Team at Criterion in 2003. She has a BA in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Kentucky, an AS in Crime Scene Technology from St. Petersburg College, and is a Licensed All-Lines Adjuster in Florida. Jennye also serves on the Board of Directors for the West Coast Claims Association and the Tampa Bay University of Kentucky Alumni Association. She also maintains active involvement in the Workers Compensation Claims Professional Association, the Property & Casualty Claims Professional Association and the Florida Staffing Association. She is presently pursuing both her CIC and CPC designations.

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Kevin is an experienced professional of 14 years within the Property and Casualty industry, having worked as an Underwriter for a major carrier, Regional Marketing Representative for a large independent agency/ brokerage firm and a Retail Agent for two local agencies in the Tampa Bay area. Kevin has a Bachelors of Science degree from Florida State University in 1992. He currently holds a State of Florida 2-20 General Lines license, active since 1995. Kevin joined the Insurance Team at Criterion in 2008 after 3 years of successful Property and Casualty recruiting and consulting.

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Mark is an experienced Executive Recruiter who joined the Criterion family in 1998 as a key member of the Insurance Division. Prior to joining Criterion, Mark had enjoyed a successful career in management and developed a keen sense of an individual’s abilities and where those abilities could be best put to use. During Mark’s tenure with Criterion, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and has gained recognition with his peers and constituents. Mark is very active in his community, and participates in several charitable events each year.

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Melody has been an integral member of the Insurance Division since 2001. She joined the team after a successful career in Property and Casualty Underwriting for both a large National Carrier and a global Retail Agency. A native of Florida, Melody focuses on the South Florida territory, where her ethics and hard work have earned her a reputation that supercedes all others. Melody is very active in her community and serves as Treasurer of her neighborhood association. While at Criterion, Melody has received several sales awards, including Rookie of the Year and is repeatedly a top producer.

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Mike joined the Criterion in 1998, bringing 14 years of Recruiting experience to the Insurance Division. Since that time, Mike’s consultative approach to recruiting has earned him lifetime clients and candidates alike throughout the country. A Veteran of the United State Marine Corps, Mike’s thoroughness and aptitude for advising on career decisions has allowed him to be a very successful recruiter.

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Mike, who joined the Criterion team in 2007 after a successful recruiting and sales career in Tampa, attributes his success in the recruiting industry to his mentors (Scott Nix, who trained Mike from scratch in 2002, and Chris Planeta Criterion's current VP, Information Technology Division), attention to details for clients and candidates, and never giving up. A graduate of The University of South Florida, Mike works within a vast local network of IT professionals, which plays a vital role in Criterion's mission. 

 

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Mike joined Criterion in 2007, opening our Branch Office in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over eighteen years of success in insurance executive search, he brings a wealth of experience to our team. Mike previously spent over eight years in the property & casualty insurance industry holding positions in marketing and underwriting with major companies in the Midwest. He is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and has completed several recognized insurance industry classes. Mike conducts searches nationally in underwriting, marketing, claims, and operations for insurance organizations from field level to Home Office executive.

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Nick has been recruiting IT professionals since 2002, beginning his career as a recruiter shortly after graduating from Florida State University.  At FSU, Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems with a concentration in web and software development.  Having this technology background, he has a unique ability to not only connect personally with clients and candidate, but to really understand the technical needs and talents of his hiring mangers and candidates.  Nick is involved in several local organizations and is a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Toys for Tots of Tampa Bay.

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Richard James is the Founder and President of Criterion Executive Search, a national recruitment, consulting, and solutions provider for corporations throughout the United States.
Prior to starting his own company, Mr. James was the Director of Employment for a Fortune 500 Corporation in the Northeast.
Mr. James, a Graduate of Pace University in New York City, has extensive experience in developing strategies for growth, implementing results oriented change and providing day to day operational guidance to small and medium sized organizations. He is on several Boards and involved in numerous charitable and community actives.

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My objective is to drive web development and end user experience to new levels. I enjoy pushing the envelope of development and overall usability; constantly excelling and setting the bar. I have over 10 years of development in PHP, Coldfusion, Flash and assorted database languages.
I am highly skilled in client facing situations, whether it is sales, training or client service. I strive to improve on my skills and read every possible publication relating to Internet development, particularly those with branding and marketing skews.

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Tom joined the Insurance Division at Criterion in 2002 after a long and illustrious career in Product Development and Marketing leadership for both National Carriers and Global Brokerage houses. Tom brings over 30 years of Property and Casualty experience to his candidates and clients alike, and thoroughly understands the growing demands of an ever-increasing global marketplace. Tom, a licensed General Lines Agent in Florida, is a graduate of LaSalle University and served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army.

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