Meet Our Teams

With over 30 years of professional experience in accounting and financial services, Joe is a Managing Director and Senior Advisor at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, leading the Recruiting & Staffing Services practice to provide CFO consulting and advisory services. The clients he serves are primarily in the technology and professional services industries, but his industry expertise also includes government contracting, software development, real estate development, manufacturing and retail services.

Joe has extensive knowledge and experience in mentoring CFOs and Controllers, IPOs and raising capital for businesses, public and private company reporting and metrics, financial systems development, corporate M&A, strategy development, and governance.

Prior to joining our team, Joe was Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cordia Partners. Throughout his career, he was the EVP and CFO of an industry-leading publicly traded satellite imaging business and has been the CFO of several prominent public and venture-backed companies. At the beginning of his career, Joe was an audit supervisor with a now Big Four accounting firm.

Education

B.S. in Accounting, University of Maryland

Areas of Expertise

• CFO Mentor & Advisory
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Planning Metrics
• Financial Systems Planning & Implementation
• IPO & Capital Raising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Talent Acquisition Strategies

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Member, American Institution of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Chairman of Audit and Compensation Committees, Royco Inc.
• Former Board Member, Openware Inc.

Donald is a Managing Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, helping to grow the Recruiting & Staffing Services operations at the Firm by providing CFO consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the real estate, hospitality, technology, professional services and government contracting industries. His expertise stems from his over 30 years of professional experience, including nearly 20 years as a leading hotel and real estate industry financial executive.

Prior to joining the Firm, Donald served as CFO and Corporate Controller of two of the nation’s largest publicly-owned hotel Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). His experience has included numerous capital market transactions and several major corporate restructurings, in addition to establishing and building several highly successful accounting and finance organizations.

Beginning his career as an auditor with a Big Four accounting firm focused on audit and advisory services, Donald quickly became a trusted advisor and industry consultant. As such, he was the former CFO of several privately held and private equity-backed companies, contributing to his deep knowledge of capital raising, financial reporting, effective organization structures, budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning and governance.

Education

B.S. in Accounting, University of Virginia

Areas of Expertise

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Business Process Reengineering
• Capital Markets
• Effective Organization Structures
• Financial Reporting
• Governance
• Government Contractor Consulting Services
• Professional Staffing & Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Acquisition Strategies

Professional & Civic Involvement

• President, National Association of Real Estate Companies (NAREC)
• Vice Chairman, McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia Advisory Board

Ryan Delaney is a Partner and founder of Cordia Resources. He is responsible for developing client/candidate relationships, coordinating candidate search efforts and developing marketing strategies. Ryan is well versed in all phases of the recruiting process and has conducted candidate searches for clients in several industries, including professional services, technology, not-for-profit, health care, and Biotechnology.

Prior to joining Cordia Resources, Ryan was a recruiter and account manager at one of the nation’s top technical staffing firms, where he played a key role in new market development. Before starting his career in recruiting, Ryan successfully owned and operated Line Distribution, a computer hardware reseller. Under Ryan’s leadership, Line Distribution experienced average annual growth of 150% until it was sold in 2003.

Ryan received his Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the varsity football team and was actively involved in charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Bike and Build.

As a Partner at Cherry Bekaert, Grant brings over 25 years of professional experience managing corporate finance teams at rapidly growing companies in both the healthcare and information services industries.

Prior to joining our team, Grant served as the Senior Vice-President of Finance/Interim CFO with Centurion Health where he led all finance functions including accounting, FP&A, new and existing business development pricing, and payroll/systems. He was part of the strategic M&A team that led the sale of the company to Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company.

Earlier, Grant served as the corporate Controller and Vice-President, Finance at a privately held investment firm. There he led the accounting, FP&A, and client service groups, as well as the analysis and due diligence of nine acquisitions of companies and product lines resulting in significant top and bottom-line growth. During his career, he has successfully executed numerous accounting and budget system technology migrations to support these high-growth companies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, University of Maryland

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Finance
• FP&A
• Merger & Acquisition/Due Diligence
• Strategic Planning
• Internal control
• System Implementation

Professional & Civic Involvement

• ALS Association
• McKenna Center DC Hypothermia Center
• Father’s Club President/Board Member, Gonzaga College High School

Michael McCoy is a Partner at Cordia Resources. Mike brings years of industry expertise to the staffing of senior level finance and accounting executives. He has many years of experience as a senior executive in technology companies, including a number of years as a CFO, and has an insiders’ perspective of the issues facing companies today. He has worked on both sides of the venture funding world as an executive in residence for a Hedge Fund in New York City, as well as the CFO of venture funded companies. His expertise is particularly suited to turn around situations and fast growth technology companies.

During Mike’s 25-year career history and prior to joining Cordia Resources, he has been involved in start-ups and large companies, has raised over $1 billion in funding, has taken companies public, and has been a key player in some of the most successful telecom ventures, including LCI International.

Mike has served as a Board Member of Industry Trade groups and corporations. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the Small Business Administration during the Reagan administration, and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University.

Mitch is the founding Partner of Cordia Partners, a Northern VA based professional services firm that provides outsourced accounting, consulting and staffing services to   Washington, DC metropolitan area organizations.   Cordia serves not-for-profits, government contractors, and other businesses. Mitch has been instrumental in assisting our clients with management, staffing and operations of their accounting departments.

Mitch has over twenty five years of professional experience in accounting department development for new organizations, process and organizational reorganization, re-engineering and management of existing departments. Mitch also has extensive experience in audit, tax, and consulting services. His consulting expertise is focused in the areas of technology, business advisory services, strategic planning, re-engineering, government compliance, budgeting, and forecasting, cost allocating, cost containment, alternate revenue and reserve analysis.

Prior to founding Cordia Partners, Mitch was the Partner-in-Charge of Beers & Cutler’s (now Baker Tilly) outsourced accounting group. He is Past Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce). He also serves as Secretary of the Washington DC Economic Partnership, Treasurer of Potomac Community Resources, Interfaith Works and on the board of the Men of St. John’s College High School. Mitch resides in Montgomery County, MD with his wife and two children.

Marc Zeid is a Partner with Cordia Resources.  Marc specializes in finding exceptional talent in all areas of accounting and finance, human resources, and government contracting positions at all levels in the organization.  His has conducted searches for clients in multiple industries, including technology, biotechnology, professional services, government contracting, and financial services.

Prior to joining Cordia Resources, Marc served as Managing Director of Logue and Rice from 1998 – 2004 and then started Capital Search Group in 2004 with their leadership team.  As a founding partner, Marc helped grow Capital Search Group into one of the largest contingent financial accounting firms in the Washington DC area.

Marc was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, received his BS/BA degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University and began his career at the Department of Defense as an Auditor.  He continued his career as an internal auditor at Manor Care until he joined Logue and Rice as a Recruiter in 1994. He has been helping companies in the Washington DC area connect to talent ever since.

Marc lives in Gaithersburg, MD with his wife and two children.

As a Managing Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Doug has over 25 years of professional recruiting and client management experience in the staffing industry. Throughout his career, Doug and his recruiting teams have successfully placed thousands of professionals across multiple business lines in a variety of industries, including technology, government contracting, not-for-profit, commercial, healthcare, private equity and financial services.

Located in the Firm’s Tysons Corner, VA office, Doug excels at partnering with clients to find exceptional talent nationally and across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As Managing Director, Doug plays a pivotal role in the identification and deployment of consultants and temporary resources, running the Consultant Care and Redeployment programs as well.

Doug has held multiple leadership positions within a billion-dollar, publicly traded, national recruiting firm and was a Partner for seven years with Cordia Resources prior to its acquisition by Cherry Bekaert. Through this experience, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong dedication to client satisfaction to enrich every resource engagement the team undertakes.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration and Communications, summa cum laude, Syracuse University

Areas of Expertise

• Account Management
• Candidate Qualification
• Client Management
• Consulting Engagements
• Large Project Management
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Hiring
• Talent Services
• Temporary Placement

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Member, Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
• Member, Burke Presbyterian Church
• Fundraising Team, Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Nat joined Cordia Resources in January 2015. He helps operate and manage the Permanent Search Team and provides operational strategy and management to the company and its stakeholders. He completes retained, partially retained, and contingent executive and professional-level searches for a diverse array of industries. Nat is a veteran and expert at driving effective customer relationships to produce the right match. He enjoys teaching and training CORDIA staff on all industry recruitment and placement strategies. Nat practices his nearly 25 years of relationship building and management in every search in which he engages.

Nat launched his recruiting and search career in October 1998 with Don Richard Associates (now Randstad) – a well-known finance and accounting firm. Nat was consistently a top-ranked regional/national producer during his first 10 years in the business. In 2008, he launched a boutique firm focusing on professional search and recruitment advisory services to various clients. Beyond his nearly 25 years of external search and placement, Nat also served in two corporate talent acquisition roles at Fannie Mae and Interstate Hotels & Resorts, recruiting and placing candidates across all verticals and helping build attractive talent brands. His corporate talent acquisition training – combined with his wealth of external search expertise – gives him a unique perspective and advantage with his clients.

Nat holds a BA Degree from Elon University in North Carolina. He is active within Northern Virginia Technology Council, Project Distinction, Highrise Networks, New Dominion Angels, CORDIA Controller Forum Network, VSCPA, GWSCPA, and DCA Live. He lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and two children.

As a Managing Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Doug has over 25 years of professional recruiting and client management experience in the staffing industry. Throughout his career, Doug and his recruiting teams have successfully placed thousands of professionals across multiple business lines in a variety of industries, including technology, government contracting, not-for-profit, commercial, healthcare, private equity and financial services.

Located in the Firm’s Tysons Corner, VA office, Doug excels at partnering with clients to find exceptional talent nationally and across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As Managing Director, Doug plays a pivotal role in the identification and deployment of consultants and temporary resources, running the Consultant Care and Redeployment programs as well.

Doug has held multiple leadership positions within a billion-dollar, publicly traded, national recruiting firm and was a Partner for seven years with Cordia Resources prior to its acquisition by Cherry Bekaert. Through this experience, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong dedication to client satisfaction to enrich every resource engagement the team undertakes.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration and Communications, summa cum laude, Syracuse University

Areas of Expertise

• Account Management
• Candidate Qualification
• Client Management
• Consulting Engagements
• Large Project Management
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Hiring
• Talent Services
• Temporary Placement

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Member, Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
• Member, Burke Presbyterian Church
• Fundraising Team, Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Ryan Delaney is a Partner and founder of Cordia Resources. He is responsible for developing client/candidate relationships, coordinating candidate search efforts and developing marketing strategies. Ryan is well versed in all phases of the recruiting process and has conducted candidate searches for clients in several industries, including professional services, technology, not-for-profit, health care, and Biotechnology.

Prior to joining Cordia Resources, Ryan was a recruiter and account manager at one of the nation’s top technical staffing firms, where he played a key role in new market development. Before starting his career in recruiting, Ryan successfully owned and operated Line Distribution, a computer hardware reseller. Under Ryan’s leadership, Line Distribution experienced average annual growth of 150% until it was sold in 2003.

Ryan received his Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the varsity football team and was actively involved in charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Bike and Build.

Jordan Willetts is an Executive Director, Resource Practice Lead at Cordia Resources in the Tysons Corner office. He is responsible for candidate search and job management efforts throughout the Northern Virginia/DC Metro area. Jordan’s role is candidate-driven and primarily focuses on sourcing, qualifying, and networking with clients.

Prior to working for Cordia Resources, Jordan worked in IT defense contracting and recruiting for the Federal Government. He graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Law, and Society. Jordan is also a strong wildlife conservationist and fitness advocate who enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, camping, marathons, and more.

Sara joined Cordia Resources as a Recruiting Manager and is responsible for supporting the search and placement of talented candidates for multiple roles in the areas of Accounting and Finance, among others. She brings more than 15 years of recruiting experience and a drive to help companies and candidates find the right employment match.
Having spent the last 10 years working with a fortune 500 staffing firm sourcing talent for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire roles in Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources, Sara has the expertise to help CORDIA’s clients across various industry segments, including non-profits, government contracting, construction, real estate, financial services, and hospitality, expand their workforce.

Sara works closely with clients and candidates to understand their unique needs and to deliver top-notch customer service. She graduated from York College in Pennsylvania and lives in MD with her family, including a young daughter, Roxanne.

Sharronne Swann is a Recruitment Manager at Cordia Resources responsible for full lifecycle recruitment supporting the Staffing Practice. Duties include sourcing, qualifying, and presenting candidates to clients while delivering exceptional customer service. She has spent her career working in the staffing and recruitment industry, specifically having spent the last 15 years working for the largest leader in the HR industry.

Through her career in recruitment, Sharronne developed a passion for helping candidates identify the right role and organization, assisting clients in finding the perfect candidate, and adding stability and growth to the organizations she worked with. Helping people navigating major employment and life decisions has been a rewarding and lasting experience for Sharronne.

As a multiple President Club winner, I have managed mid-sized to large organizations, ranging from 20 million to 1 Billion in annual revenue with 80% falling under non-profit /NGO, also partnering with law firm services, financial services, real estate, government contracting and property management. My area of focus has been strongly centered around Accounting & Finance, while also assisting in the areas of Human Resources and Marketing.

My passion allows me to see the big picture, understanding my candidates career goals and understanding them on a personal level, as well as my client’s organization and industry both technical and tangible and then connecting the dots.

Lara Finley works as a Recruiting Coordinator for Cordia Resources and is based out of the Tysons Corner, VA office. In her role, Lara supports the company’s recruiting strategies working closely with candidates and consultants throughout the entire recruiting process. Responsibilities include conducting searches, sourcing of qualified candidates, supporting recruitment marketing efforts, and coordinating & communicating with all members of the Cordia Resources team.

Prior to working for Cordia Resources, Lara worked for a local marketing firm supporting marketing, sales, and event coordination efforts. Lara grew up in Virginia and graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. A highlight in Lara’s life has been spending a summer studying abroad in Hamburg, Germany, where she got to immerse herself in the German language and culture. Lara enjoys the outdoors and staying active, whether that involves hiking or playing soccer.

Nat joined Cordia Resources in January 2015. He helps operate and manage the Permanent Search Team and provides operational strategy and management to the company and its stakeholders. He completes retained, partially retained, and contingent executive and professional-level searches for a diverse array of industries. Nat is a veteran and expert at driving effective customer relationships to produce the right match. He enjoys teaching and training CORDIA staff on all industry recruitment and placement strategies. Nat practices his nearly 25 years of relationship building and management in every search in which he engages.

Nat launched his recruiting and search career in October 1998 with Don Richard Associates (now Randstad) – a well-known finance and accounting firm. Nat was consistently a top-ranked regional/national producer during his first 10 years in the business. In 2008, he launched a boutique firm focusing on professional search and recruitment advisory services to various clients. Beyond his nearly 25 years of external search and placement, Nat also served in two corporate talent acquisition roles at Fannie Mae and Interstate Hotels & Resorts, recruiting and placing candidates across all verticals and helping build attractive talent brands. His corporate talent acquisition training – combined with his wealth of external search expertise – gives him a unique perspective and advantage with his clients.

Nat holds a BA Degree from Elon University in North Carolina. He is active within Northern Virginia Technology Council, Project Distinction, Highrise Networks, New Dominion Angels, CORDIA Controller Forum Network, VSCPA, GWSCPA, and DCA Live. He lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and two children.

Marc Zeid is a Partner with Cordia Resources.  Marc specializes in finding exceptional talent in all areas of accounting and finance, human resources, and government contracting positions at all levels in the organization. He has conducted searches for clients in multiple industries, including technology, biotechnology, professional services, government contracting, and financial services.

Prior to joining Cordia Resources, Marc served as Managing Director of Logue and Rice from 1998 to 2004 and then started Capital Search Group in 2004 with their leadership team.  As a founding partner, Marc helped grow Capital Search Group into one of the largest contingent financial accounting firms in the Washington DC area.

Marc was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, received his BS/BA degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University, and began his career at the Department of Defense as an Auditor.  He continued his career as an internal auditor at Manor Care until he joined Logue and Rice as a Recruiter in 1994. He has been helping companies in the Washington DC area connect to talent ever since.

Marc lives in Gaithersburg, MD with his wife and two children.

As an Executive Search Director for Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Matthew is responsible for direct hire, temporary and contract recruitment for accounting, finance, contracts and subcontracts administration, and human resources positions.

Matthew procures a variety of positions throughout the Washington Metropolitan area–including CFO, Director, Controller, Manager, and Senior and Staff Accounting and Finance professionals. He connects his clients to exceptional talent, utilizing extensive knowledge and expertise gained over 15 years of accounting and finance agency recruiting, as well as over 17 years of sales experience.

Prior to joining our team, Matthew worked in a sales capacity in the Financial Services and High Technology industries in Northern Virginia. He is also a passionate and dedicated advocate for Veteran’s wellness, animal advocacy, health and wellness, and nature conservation.

Education

B.B.A., James Madison University

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting Recruiting
• Executive Search
• Financial Recruiting
• Hiring
• Human Resources
• Managerial Finance
• Temporary Placement

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Fundraising Volunteer and Active Participant, Heroes in Transition, Inc.
• Lead Sponsor Representative, Tysons Corner Branch of NCMA (National Contracts Management Association)

As a Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Kia has 23 years of experience in finding exceptional talent. Her expertise includes strategic full-cycle recruitment, business development and operational accounting.

Kia specializes in identifying top talent for accounting, finance and human resources positions across multiple industries. Her search experience includes commercial real estate, hospitality, not-for-profit, healthcare and biotechnology, including large publicly traded companies and small privately held organizations.

Prior to joining our team, Kia spent seven years with a large top-ranked staffing agency where she focused on direct hire recruitment and business development for accounting and finance professionals.

Education

B.S. in Accounting, Eastern Illinois University

Areas of Expertise

• Business Development
• Client Management
• Direct Hire Recruitment
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Operational Accounting
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Partner Development

Evan Seward is an Executive Search Director for Cordia Resources and is located in the Washington D.C. office.  Evan is responsible for full-cycle search efforts with finance and accounting professionals in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Prior to working for Cordia Resources, Evan worked for several years in the public accounting industry for KPMG and the corporate accounting industry for Navy Federal Credit Union.  Evan earned a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from King’s College in 2011 and a Master of Business Administration from Wilkes University in 2012.  Evan is also a registered CPA in the state of Virginia. Evan is active in coaching youth lacrosse as well as an advocate for animal rescue organizations and nature conservation efforts.

As an Executive Search Director at Cordia Resources Cherry Bekaert, Kevin specializes in finding exceptional talent in all areas of accounting and finance, tax, and human resources. Based out of our Rockville, Maryland office, Kevin offers his expertise to companies within the government contracting, technology, biotechnology, professional services, real estate and financial services industries.

Prior to joining our team, Kevin worked at multiple recruiting companies, most recently serving as a Practice Director and Resource Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic region of a large accounting firm. There, he led business development efforts and was responsible for the management of various project-based staffing needs. He also held a partner position with a search group for seven years, growing it into one of the largest contingent financial accounting firms in the Washington, D.C. area.

Before entering the recruiting space, Kevin spent the earlier parts of his over 25-year career in corporate finance roles. His vast expertise in both finance and recruiting informs his ability to spot exemplary talent.

Education

B.S. in Finance, University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting Recruiting
• Business Development
• Executive Search
• Financial Recruiting
• Human Resources Recruiting
• Outsourced Project Management
• Professional Search
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Talent Services

As a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Resource Solutions practice, Jay is an experienced accountant with significant knowledge in executive search and business development. He has successfully served a variety of industries, including Software/Technology, Government Contracting, Legal, Private Equity, Real Estate, Biotech, Hospitality, Financial Services and Nonprofit organizations.

Prior to joining our team, Jay held leadership roles in both the Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland, markets. He was a partner in a successful firm for over 10 years before founding an executive search company in 2022. Additionally, he was a Business Development Manager at one of the world’s largest accounting networks, where he helped expand its commercial presence in the Washington area.

Jay has been a leader in the Washington, DC area’s Executive Search community for over 25 years. His personal and engaging, yet practical and intelligent approach to matching talent with clients, makes him a standout professional in his field.

Education
B.S. in Business Management, Minor in Economics, Virginia Commonwealth University

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting
• Business Development
• Executive Search
• Financial Services
• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Former Member, Tech Council of Maryland Financial Executives Forum
• Former Member, Northern Virginia Technology Council
• Chairman, Old Town Village Safety and Security Committee

Shawn Geegbae is a Recruiting Manager for Cordia Resources based out of our DC office. He is focused on full-cycle recruiting through sourcing, qualifying, and building long-term relationships with job seekers in the Washington, DC area to help them meet their career goals.

Prior to Cordia Resources, Shawn worked as the Business Development Manager for a financial literacy startup in Los Angeles, CA. Through sports, Shawn and his organization taught middle school and high school students financial concepts in a more interesting, relatable, and applicable way.

After graduating from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Finance, Shawn spent several years on Wall Street as a commodity broker. Shawn enjoys reading and writing, as well as being an avid sports fan.

Brendan DiBari is a Senior Recruiter at Cordia Resources and is based in our Washington, DC office. He is responsible for full-cycle recruiting through sourcing, qualifying, and building long-term relationships with candidates in the financial and accounting industry.

Prior to working for Cordia Resources, Brendan worked as an Intervention Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools. His abilities to build strong relationships with people, be adaptable, and work in a fast-paced environment have set a solid foundation to working in the recruiting and staffing field. Born and raised in Virginia, Brendan obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Virginia Wesleyan College. He was also a four-year member of the Varsity baseball team.

Brendan is an avid SF 49ers and NY Mets fan and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Manassas with his wife Becca and son Vincent.

Thomas Tribble is a Senior Recruiter at Cordia Resources and is based in our Arlington, VA office. He is responsible for full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, qualifying, and vetting candidates to match with employer hiring requirements. His drive to understand candidate and employer goals empowers him to create long-lasting relationships with his clients.

Thomas obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from George Mason University, and upon graduation joined Cordia Partners. As an accountant working in the Outsourced Accounting Not-for-Profit Practice for five years, Thomas worked for nonprofit clients assisting with monthly transactions and financial reporting, while advising on accounting matters. In 2022, he transitioned to join Cordia Resources as a Senior Recruiter to help match candidates with employer job opportunities in the areas of Accounting & Finance.

Thomas’ accounting knowledge and stellar client relationships have set an excellent foundation for him to build a strong recruiting career and serve companies looking to grow their workforce with skilled technical talent. Thomas played on the men’s varsity basketball team at Oakton High School and is a fan of all Washington, DC Sports. Thomas also enjoys traveling, going to concerts and cooking.

As an HR Executive Search Director for Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Sam leads the HR Search practice for the Firm. His focus is on developing new business while managing client accounts and placing qualified candidates within the Washington, DC metro area and across the Southeast.

Sam is people-focused and passionate about networking within the HR community. He uses a consultative approach to work with both candidates and clients throughout the search process. As host of the podcast Talkin’ Talent with Cordia’s Sam McCarthy, Sam shares stories and insights from the HR and talent community, including how to get into the field, career moves and growth at all levels, personal and professional challenges, and recruiting trends.

Prior to joining the Firm, Sam held operational roles with a strong focus on recruiting, people management and development.

Education

M.B.A., Elmhurst College
B.A. in Managerial Economics, Allegheny College

Areas of Expertise

• Account Management
• Business Development
• Executive Search
• Candidate Qualification
• People Management
• Professional Search
• Recruiting and Staffing Services
• Talent Services

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Board of Directors, HR Alliance DC

As an HR Search Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Roz’s responsibilities include account management, managing a talent pipeline, vetting resumes, and sourcing and placing candidates for clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nationally. She is passionate about networking within the human resources community and helping accounting, finance and human resources professionals find their next career opportunity. She also works closely with candidates to provide best practices during the interview, salary negotiation and onboarding processes.

Prior to joining our team, Roz spent 10 years as a retail executive supporting career development and product management in a variety of roles. Her skill in navigating fast-paced environments and building strong relationships has set a solid foundation for her recruiting and staffing capabilities.

Education

B.A. in Management and Communications, University of Massachusetts

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting Recruiting
• Career Development Coaching
• Client Management
• Executive Search
• Financial Recruiting
• Interview Preparation
• Professional Search
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Talent Services

Helena Karch is a Senior Recruiter working in the Human Resources Practice. Her responsibilities include sourcing and placing the most qualified candidates to meet our clients’ workforce needs and supporting strategic recruiting initiatives to meet business goals. Helena is passionate about helping professionals find their next career opportunity and therefore offers best practices during the interview, salary negotiation, and onboarding processes.

Prior to joining Cordia Resources, Helena worked as a recruiter in both the IT and Healthcare industries. She worked closely with supervisors to develop comprehensive sourcing and recruiting strategies for ongoing staffing and manage the onboarding of new hires.

Helena grew up in Manassas, Virginia and graduated from Radford University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Marketing. In her recreational time, she enjoys exercising, visiting local wineries, and spending time with family, friends, and her Golden Retriever.

As an IT Executive Search Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Craig has over 20 years of experience in the recruiting and staffing industry. His diverse experience in this field includes strategy, business development, sales, operations, recruiting and service delivery.

Over his career, Craig has worked with multiple business lines across various industries, including Financial Services, Government Contracting, Not-for-Profit, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences sectors. Utilizing his vast experience and knowledge, he has successfully placed thousands of professionals in these industries.

Prior to joining the Firm, Craig was the Managing Director of Commercial and Government Services for a large multinational IT staffing company in the Washington, DC metro region. He began his career working in financial services before channeling his focus toward recruiting and staffing. A highly skilled and respected recruiting professional, Craig consistently delivers exceptional results for his clients.

Education

B.A. in Marketing, Syracuse University

Areas of Expertise

• Business Development & Sales
• Executive Search
• Operations Management
• People Management
• Professional Search
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Service Delivery & Strategy
• Talent Services

Evan Griffin is a Senior Recruiter at Cordia Resources and based in our Tysons Corner, VA office.

He is responsible for sourcing and qualifying candidates to match the best professionals with our clients’ needs. Collaborating closely with candidates to understand their career needs, Evan focuses on building strong relationships with professionals of all levels and in networking withing the IT community.

Prior to joining Cordia, Evan spent 5 years recruiting for large organizations in the fields of Information Technology, Financial Technology, Defense Contracting, SaaS Technology, and Media. His skills include developing strategies to qualify notable talent, managing contract employment on assignments, negotiating offers, and providing hiring best practices. He is a great communicator and puts customer service first.

Evan was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and graduated from Annandale High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, where he was both a football and track & field athlete. Evan is an avid DC sports fan and animal lover who enjoys fishing, golfing, snowboarding, and competitive games.

Margaret (Molly) Frazier is a Senior Information Technology Recruiter with Cordia Resources’ Federal IT Staffing Practice. She will be responsible for sourcing and recruiting Information Technology talent, building strong relationships with professionals of all levels, and networking within the IT community.

Molly is a highly skilled professional with over 11 years of experience in the collegiate and high school athletics industry. During her time as the Head and Woracticemen’s Lacrosse Coach of a Division III program, she was deeply involved in their recruitment process, including coaching and mentoring athletes well beyond their lacrosse careers. Molly’s experience in recruiting within a collegiate culture brings innovation to the federal IT staffing recruitment process.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate and Public Communications from Monmouth University, where she was a Division I women’s lacrosse player.

Currently residing in Urbana, MD, Ms. Frazier enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and visiting Maine annually.

As a Management Consultant Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Dale is an accounting and finance expert who helps manage client relationships, assists in business development efforts, and supports the search and placement of interim high-level finance and accounting consultants for strategic and highly technical work.

He brings over 35 years of expertise in accounting and finance to the Firm, working for companies with domestic and international operations, specifically in the technology, telecommunications, and commercial and government contracting sectors.

Prior to joining our team, Dale served as Controller for a telecommunication startup launching satellites to establish a global telecommunications network for broadband internet services. Dale started his career in public accounting with a Big Four accounting firm. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Finance and Controller for a PE-owned provider of telecommunications solutions, services and hardware. He’s also held multiple controllership roles with a global information technology company.

Education

B.S. in Accounting, California State Polytechnic University, Pamona

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Revenue Recognition
• Talent Placement/Hiring

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Company Representative for Northern Chapter and Member, Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)

As a Management Consultant Director at Cherry Bekaert, Patricia provides staffing and recruitment services for accounting and finance professionals. As a part of Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, she specializes in the placement of accounting and finance professionals, primarily in temporary, interim, and project-based roles.

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Patricia spent seven years in public accounting before assisting with the top-level consolidation and reporting for a Fortune 500 publicly traded company. After relocating to the Washington, D.C. area, she joined a large staffing company to assist in establishing their interim management consulting practice, a practice she then managed for the next decade.

Patricia brings over 13 years of expertise in accounting and over 20 years of experience recruiting high-level finance and accounting professionals for project placements to her role.

Education

B.S. in Accounting, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Areas of Expertise

• Client Accounting Services
• Government Contracting Consulting Services
• Hospitality
• Staffing & Recruiting Services
• Technology

Professional Involvement

• Member, The Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

As a Director in Business Development and Government Contracting, and having previously served as a Cordia Partner, Dana’s focus is on guiding her clients strategically in their business development journey. Her goal is to not only drive revenue but also foster meaningful connections between both her clients and colleagues.

Prior to joining our team, Dana held the position of Mid-Atlantic regional marketing manager for a national law firm based in Virginia. In this role, she crafted marketing strategies specifically tailored to the Mid-Atlantic practice area. Additionally, she served as the director of sales and client development for the technology, communications, and entertainment (TCE) Practice Area at one of the world’s largest professional services networks. Under her leadership, the TCE practice thrived and became a market leader during the internet boom.

Bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in business development, sales, and marketing within the accounting and legal industries, her commitment is to help clients boost revenue and engagement through the effective execution of business development plans. She takes charge of partner referral management, sales networking, coaching, pipeline management, event coordination, and market planning and development. Her expertise in business development and sales processes is aimed at ensuring the ongoing and successful growth of businesses.

Education

B.A. in Public Administration, San Diego State University (SDSU)

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting Advisory Services
• Fractional CxO Services
• Government Contractor Consulting Services
• Managed IT Security Services
• SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Consulting
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Valuation Services

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Founder, Executive Women’s Network (EWN)
• Co-Chair, SECAF Membership Committee
• Steering Committee of Annual Government Contractor Awards
• Steering Committee of ACG Awards
• Steering Committee Member, NVTC CFO Series and Awards
• Revenue Committee Member, Make a Wish Mid-Atlantic
• ELT Member, Heroines March of Dimes
• Member, Alzheimer’s Association

Rob Weston is a Client Relationship Director for Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, where he is responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining client relationships for business growth. In addition, he adopts a consultant care approach to ensure candidate and client satisfaction.

With more than 17 years of experience in business development within the staffing industry, Rob takes the time to understand his diverse clients’ requirements and tailors each workforce solution to meet their hiring needs. He works with small to medium-sized local companies as well as large national corporations to help them achieve growth. Rob is passionate about always delivering customer satisfaction and providing high-quality services to government contractors, not-for-profits and professional services entities.

Prior to joining the team, Rob worked for a large national staffing firm supporting their finance, accounting, and administrative teams to achieve revenue goals and profitability.

Education

B.A. in Communications, SUNY Geneseo

Areas of Expertise

• Account Management
• Business Development
• Client Experience
• Client Relationship Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Government Contracting
• HR & Recruiting
• Information Technology
• People Management
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Talent Services

Professional & Civic Involvement

• Reston Connections, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

As a Client Relationship Director at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Bryant is responsible for finding new business opportunities, increasing company revenue and establishing long-lasting relationships with clients seeking recruiting and staffing solutions. With over 15 years of staffing experience, he has worked with organizations across multiple industries, including government contracting, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, financial services and not-for-profit. He has successfully partnered with hundreds of organizations to source and deliver the most talented professionals in Finance, Accounting and Information Technology.

Bryant cultivates and enhances business relationships within organizations by implementing his expert staffing and recruiting solutions. He assists organizations in finding solutions for multiple different challenges, including temporary consulting, contract-to-hire, and direct hire/permanent placement needs. He delivers staffing solutions in a wide range of areas such as Accounting and Finance, Payroll and HR, and Information Technology.

Prior to joining our team, Bryant worked for a large national staffing firm assisting enterprise-level organizations with staffing solutions in various markets, including Washington D.C., Reston, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Charlotte, NC, and Cleveland, OH. His success in the staffing industry is due to his service approach of listening and partnering with companies and internal teams to help mitigate risk and solve challenges.

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Penn State University

Areas of Expertise

• Cybersecurity
• Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
• Digital Platforms
• Digital Strategy & Transformation
• Government Contractor Consulting Services
• Recruiting & Staffing Services
• Enterprise Technology Solutions

Professional Involvement

• Member, Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
• Member, American Payroll Association (APA)

Zack Neurohr is the Sales Operations Director for Cordia Resources, and is located in the Tyson’s Corner office. His responsibilities include day to day billing and office operations, as well as contractual adherence and compliance. Prior to joining Cordia, Zack worked for a Membership Association in the Employee Mobility industry. He graduated from James Madison University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a Minor in Political Science.

Debbie Naraghi is the Business Manager for Cordia Resources. She manages the day-to-day operations of the placement office and oversees the contractor hiring process. Debbie is also responsible for client billing and weekly status reporting to leadership. She often manages and attends our CFO and Controller events throughout the year.

Debbie joined us from Grant Thornton where she managed client billing, divisional budgets, and provided operational support to multiple partners. She also gained extensive accounting and management experience during her tenure at Grant Thornton.

Debbie was an accounting major at Mississippi State University.

Holly is the Sales Operations Manager at Cordia Resources and is located in our Tyson’s Corner office. Prior to joining, Holly worked for Bethesda Country Club as both greens crew and administrative assistant to the Superintendent. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Linguistics, where she mainly focused in American Sign Language and d/Deaf studies. Holly has been living in the area for a few years, after moving from her home state of Ohio.

Kyle Pryor is a Sales Operations Associate at Cordia Resources and is located at the Tyson’s Corner office. His responsibilities include working closely with our candidates/consultants during the onboarding process and to support business operations and sales execution duties. Prior to joining Cordia, Kyle worked at King Street Wireless, an internet provider based in Alexandria, VA where he performed organizational duties. Kyle is a graduate of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies. He is a Virginia native who enjoys being active and spending time with his dog.

Samantha Winn is the Office Administrator for Cordia’s Rockville, MD office. She supports company operations by implementing office procedures, managing vendors, technology support, and assisting with recruiting and staffing activities. Samantha is responsible for coordinating client and internal events in Maryland and supports marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and market share in the Washington, DC region.

Samantha started her career as an events liaison, bridging the gap between clients and venues. Over time, she progressed to become a Lead Event Coordinator at a retreat center, where she skillfully coordinated efforts across multiple departments. Additionally, she collaborated closely with the internal sales team to ensure smooth communication with clients and meet their planning requirements.

Samantha earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Christopher Newport University. During her leisure time, she enjoys practicing yoga, going on hikes, embarking on adventures with her husband, and visiting her family in Syracuse, NY. Samantha and her husband currently reside in Virginia.