Ray
Martin
Retired Founder, Executive Consultant
I graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Business Administration. Before starting a recruiting career, I spent 30 years in operations and sales of Institutional Food Service for Colleges, Universities, Healthcare, Title Three, Vending, and Correctional facilities. I have owned and operated successful restaurants in the US Virgin Islands and in the Western United States. My extensive background and knowledge in the food industry, along with my passion and enthusiasm continues to be the foundation for the successful team at Martin & Associates.
David Kanne
President
I earned my BBA in Economics from Georgia Southern University. I have over 25 years experience in the financial services industry implementing investment solutions for clients by employing my extensive knowledge of financial products and securities. At Martin & Associates, I bring the same creativity and leadership in providing management solutions for restaurant clientele and candidates. My goal is to make Martin & Associates PeopleSource the preferred restaurant management recruiting firm in the United States.
George
Seed
Vice President of Operations
Originally from Southern Illinois, my background starts in the grocery industry. I began managing grocery stores right out college. In 1988, I was recruited into the QSR restaurant management field with a Taco Bell franchise in North Carolina. Eventually, my career transitioned to Bojangle’s Famous Chicken and Biscuits where I served as a GM and moved forward as a Field Training Director. Time and experience opened up a door for me to join Roadhouse Grill. This concept brought my family to Atlanta.
Since then, I have managed multi-unit food courts with MSE Branded Food Systems and FoodBrand LLC, overseeing mainstream concepts such as Sbarro's, Burger King, Starbucks, Johnny Rockets. Ray Martin invited me to join the team at Martin & Associates Restaurant Management Consulting in 2003, with over 20 years of restaurant management experience. Joining Martin and Associates as a restaurant management recruiter has allowed me to pursue my passion to help people who are serious about the restaurant business move their career forward. The greatest reward for me is a sincere “thank you” from a manager whose career we have helped move from just a job to a genuine opportunity to grow. Please, restaurant professionals…let me know if I can help you as well!
Jason
Bonesteel
Senior Recruiting Director for the Northeast & Northern Midwest markets
I've been recruiting for almost 4 years now, following 12 years managing restaurants. I spent 9 years with a Pizza Hut Franchisee in Northern NY and in the North Georgia Mountains. I then joined CiCi's Pizza, where I was a District Manager over 8 franchise locations in the North Atlanta market. Recruiting has become a passion of mine since it enables me to help people every day. I definitely feel like I've accomplished something at the end of every day. Some of my areas of expertise include: opening new restaurants, restaurant re-models, new product rollouts, training and development of other managers, and resume building.
Outside of restaurant management recruiting, I love NASCAR, Soccer and Baseball. I also coach Academy Soccer for the Dawson County United.
If you are interested in a position in my market or you wish to contact me, please send me an email or feel free to give me a call. To connect with me, click on the links below…
Darryl Kopp
Recruiting Director for the Southeast
I have been recruiting for over 15 years, first as an HR Director in the service and manufacturing arena and now with Martin & Associates as a restaurant management recruiter. To me, restaurant management recruiting is simply assisting candidates to successfully get that next opportunity in their career. Helping good candidates move forward is the most rewarding part of what I do at Martin and Associates PeopleSource.
Outside of restaurant management recruiting I am involved in many aspects of my church. I have been happily married for many years and have two wonderful children.
If you are interested in a position in my market or wish to contact me, please feel free to give me a call or email me your resume.
Heath
Campbell
Recruiter, Team Leader, Training and Development Coordinator
I have been a restaurant management recruiter with Martin and Associates for 3 years now. I graduated from Oklahoma State University, where I taught restaurant management classes for 2 years. I also have 5 years of restaurant management experience with Taco Mayo, Applebee’s and a couple of independents. Restaurant management recruiting has been a great fit for me. I like being able to help people advance their careers and still retain the ability to dabble in the restaurant industry every day. My search focus is primarily in the Southwest and Western markets of the US, and I work with Restaurant Managers of all levels. My rapport with my clients ensure success for the candidates I work with. I have a unique ability to prepare candidates for the interview process as well as sell their strengths to my clients.
In addition to management recruiting I spend time on the lake, watching sports, and traveling.
If you are interested in a restaurant management position in my market or you wish to contact me please send me an email or feel free to call my office. You may also connect with me on LinkedIN by clicking the link below.
Rudy
Herring
Senior Director of Recruiting, Eastern Region
I joined Martin & Associates PeopleSource as a professional restaurant management recruiter after an extensive award winning background in all areas of the full service restaurant industry. As a successful leader for over 22 years, I have held numerous leadership roles including opening team manager, task force leader, and division training manager. My diverse knowledge and multi-operational expertise plays an important role in furthering my objective of strategically matching quality candidates with the specific needs of the hiring managers. Working my way up through the ranks of the industry, coupled with my proven background in reducing turnover as a detailed oriented hiring manager, affords me the ability to fully understand the hiring and recruiting process, thus providing the highest level of quality candidates for my clients.
Claire Sebring
Director of Recruiting, Mid Atlantic Region
I joined Martin & Associates in 2008. I have over 15 years restaurant management experience working for Buffalo’s Southwest Café and Applebee’s in the Metro Atlanta area. I work with multiple clients in Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maine. My knowledge and experience in the food service industry enables me to find the perfect match between clients and candidates.
I’ve been married for 17 years and have two wonderful teenage children. I enjoy boating, golfing, traveling, reading and spending quality time with my family.
Patrick Hallisy
Restaurant Recruiter
Patrick Hallisy has prior experience in the sales, marketing and recruiting industries. Out of college Patrick worked for a major Medical equipment company located in Atlanta and made an immediate impact on their sales and profitability. These awesome business development experiences lead to an exciting opportunity in recruiting. After five years of restaurant recruiting Patrick joined Restaurant Depot’s sales team. In 2009 he decided his passion was in recruiting and joined Martin and Associate. Patrick has brought the combination of his Sales experience together with his recruiting expertise to help businesses build thriving, high-performance teams.
Patrick recruits in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
Patrick received a tennis scholarship to attend Valdosta State University but decided to go the University of Georgia and graduated with a business degree. Patrick is married with two kids and lives in Woodstock,GA.
Ron Morris
Management Recruiter
I began my restaurant career in 1978 here in Atlanta. I had the opportunity to work for great companies including Steak & Ale, Bennigan’s, Chili’s and CPK. During my 18 year career I lived in many locations throughout the South East and was involved in many new store openings. I also have a background in broad line food sales. I now have the opportunity to use my operations background and experience to assist managers move their career’s forward. It would be a pleasure to assist you in finding your next opportunity.
Outside of restaurant management recruiting I enjoy NASCAR, golf and baseball.
If you are interested in a position in my market or wish to contact me, please feel free to give me a call or email a copy of your resume.
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