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Todd Marlin

Franchise Owner/Operator

Todd Marlin, Franchise Owner, American Recruiters, Litchfield, NH

Todd Marlin connects automation, controls, robotics, and industrial technology companies with the specialized talent needed to keep operations moving, improve performance, and support growth.

As Franchise Owner of American Recruiters in Litchfield, New Hampshire, Todd brings a strong combination of recruiting, staffing, business development, and operational leadership experience to one of the most competitive talent markets in the industrial sector. His recruiting background includes work with Precision Talent Group, Precision Life Sciences, and Velocity Solutions, where he supported professionals and companies across healthcare, life sciences, technology, engineering, and financial services. His experience spans recruiting strategy, candidate sourcing, client development, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and helping organizations build stronger teams.

Todd now focuses exclusively on automation, controls, robotics, and industrial technology talent. He works with manufacturers, systems integrators, robotics companies, industrial software providers, renewable energy companies, and smart factory organizations seeking engineers and technical leaders who can solve complex problems and make an immediate business impact. His specialty areas include Controls Engineers, Automation Engineers, PLC and SCADA specialists, Robotics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Software professionals, Project Managers, Engineering Leaders, and Operations Executives.

Before entering recruiting, Todd spent more than two decades leading business operations in professional sports, entertainment, and technology-driven organizations. Those roles gave him direct experience managing teams, building revenue strategies, leading startup growth initiatives, and overseeing recruiting, onboarding, HR, finance, and daily operations for organizations with large seasonal workforces. That operator’s perspective helps him understand what business owners need from talent: technical capability, leadership fit, accountability, and long-term value.

For employers, Todd offers a consultative recruiting partner who understands both the urgency of hard-to-fill technical roles and the importance of cultural alignment. For job seekers, he offers market insight, industry focus, and access to opportunities where their skills can help shape the future of industrial innovation.

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Ina Phillip

Franchise Owner/Operator

Ina Phillip is celebrating more than 25 years as an American Recruiters Independent Franchisee, having opened her Atlanta franchise in 1999. She opened American Recruiters’ second ever franchise location. Initially focused on sales-related searches in the dotcom and telecom industries, Ina made the switch to healthcare in 2003 and has become a tremendous success and a trusted resource in healthcare recruiting. Specializing in the placement of nursing leaders in the acute care environment, Ina has successfully developed long-term client relationships across the country. Ina is uniquely qualified to match the top talent with client needs through her ability to understand the nuances that create a solid foundation for success.

Ina is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and has lived in the Atlanta area since 1987. Ina started her career in the computer industry and was part of the incredible growth of computers into the small business and personal computer arenas. Living in Seattle for 10 years and working with the Vivitar Corporation in their computer division, Ina met and worked with many key players including; Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Dennis Hayes to name a few.

Ina and her husband Marc met while on vacation in Harbor Island in the Bahamas, and they continue to enjoy traveling and exploring the culinary treasures of different countries and regions.

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Guy Kabwenge

Franchise Owner/Operator

As the owner and operator of the first American Recruiters franchise in Maryland, Guy Kabwenge brings more than 16 years of staffing and recruiting experience across multiple industries. His career success has taken him through diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, real estate, and consumer electronics, where he has developed deep expertise in talent acquisition and workforce solutions.

Guy has worked with top-tier companies and managed teams of recruiters. These experiences sharpened his ability to design and execute large-scale recruitment strategies while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience. He has successfully filled high-volume positions and supported the expansion of corporate sales teams. He also led recruiting efforts for Walgreens across the Mid-Atlantic region, recruiting for both salaried and hourly positions in stores and pharmacies.

Throughout his career, Guy has built a strong reputation for leading recruitment teams, anticipating market needs, and developing lasting relationships with clients and candidates. As a franchise owner with American Recruiters, he expertly applies his experience and proven success to help businesses in the electrical, material handling, HVAC/R, fluid power, and fluid handling sectors find exceptional talent.

Guy’s goal is to provide trusted recruiting and consulting solutions that support the long-term success of his clients’ organizations.

Guy lived in Atlanta before relocating to Maryland in 2018. He and his wife have a daughter, and they enjoy traveling, exploring different cuisines, and experiencing new cultures together.

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Marci Whatley

Franchise Owner/Operator

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare recruiting and account management, Marci Whatley is a true expert in her field. Her recruiting career began in 2004 at AMN Healthcare, where she quickly excelled as a nurse recruiter, earning Rookie Recruiter of the Year honors in 2005. The next year, Marci took on the role of Director of Recruitment for Dynamic Rehab, overseeing staffing for 21 nursing homes across Florida. For 14 years, she spearheaded efforts to recruit top rehabilitation talent, including directors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and assistants. Marci’s expertise spans both recruiting and account management. From 2020-2024, She managed various Healthcare Facility contracts and new business development for a travel nursing firm, overseeing a team of 15 healthcare recruiters.

Today, as an Independent Franchisee with American Recruiters, Marci owns the company’s first rehabilitation therapy healthcare recruiting franchise based in Hollywood, FL. Her focus is building partnerships with skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospitals to identify top-tier candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
Leveraging two decades of relationship-building skills, Marci takes pride in understanding the nuances that foster successful healthcare teams. She has cultivated long-standing client relationships nationwide through her ability to match exceptional talent with organizational needs.

A Chicago native, Marci has resided in South Florida since 1994. She enjoys spending quality time in her local community with her family and dogs.

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Dave Thomas

Franchise Owner/Operator

With over 25 years of proven success in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operational Leadership, Dave Thomas delivers unmatched expertise in identifying and placing top-tier talent for some of the most demanding and complex organizations in the world.

A former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Amazon Senior Regional Leader, Dave has hired and developed over 200 high-impact managers and conducted 1,000+ interviews, building elite teams that consistently outperformed industry benchmarks. His career has spanned launching over 25 logistics facilities, leading large-scale operations, and scaling high-performance teams across national markets.

Now, the franchise owner of American Recruiters – Tampa, Dave and his team partner with Fortune 500 companies and emerging leaders alike to recruit mission-driven professionals who are ready to raise the bar. From first-line managers to executive leadership roles, he specializes in aligning world-class talent with culture, capability, and long-term growth potential.

Dave’s leadership philosophy is built on the belief that people are a company’s greatest asset. He brings a strategic and disciplined approach to recruitment—leveraging his military precision, corporate acumen, and deep industry knowledge to deliver results that matter.

Whether you’re looking to hire transformative talent or take the next step in your career, Dave offers the insight, network, and execution to make it happen.

Based in Tampa, Florida | Serving clients nationwide
Contact Dave today to discuss how he can help build your next high-performance team.

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Frank Carieri

Franchise Owner/Operator

Frank joined the American Recruiters team in 1999. After experiencing several years of great successes as a recruiter, Frank decided it was time to flex his entrepreneurial muscles. In 2006 Frank purchased his own American Recruiters franchise, and he opened our Davie, FL location, specializing in Pharmacy Services. Frank has filled thousands of positions and more than a few trophy cases during his successful career. Some of his most significant awards and achievements include Rookie Recruiter of the Year, numerous company American Eagle awards, The Millionaires’ Club Award, and the President’s Club Award.

Frank often attributes his successes to being “relationship and results-driven”. He had developed a long history and long list of client relationships in the Pharmacy services industry. These relationships have resulted in loyal, long-standing connections and in repeat business. He is trusted in the industry and among his peers for his in-depth market knowledge, his loyalty, dedication, and determination to do the “right things for the right reasons.” Frank represents some of the leading healthcare organizations in the United States and continues to add more to his impressive client list. For over a decade they have utilized his services to ensure they get exposure to the strongest pharmacy professionals in hospitals, long-term care, PBM, infusion, specialty medicine, home health care, and veterinary pharmacy.

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Daryn Edelman

Certified Professional Resume Writer

Daryn Edelman, CPRW, is American Recruiters’ go-to expert for high-impact resumes that get results. With nearly 20 years of experience crafting winning resumes for everyone from interns to board members of Fortune 100 companies, Daryn brings unmatched skill, creativity, and a personal touch to every client engagement.

A proud UCLA Bruin, Daryn’s professional journey began in a Beverly Hills animal hospital serving Hollywood’s most pampered pets. But it didn’t take long before he followed his true calling—helping people. After switching his major to Education, he became a teacher in Los Angeles and eventually turned his side hustle of resume writing into a full-time career. Since then, he’s helped tens of thousands of professionals land their dream jobs.

As our resume specialist, Daryn combines strategic writing, career coaching, and deep industry insight to help job candidates present themselves in competitive markets. His favorite philosophy? “Your resume is one of the most important resources you own. When it works, you do; and when it doesn’t, you don’t.”

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Suzi Rogers

Vice President of Infrastructure & Support

Suzi Rogers is the systems backbone of American Recruiters—an expert multitasker and systems administrator who keeps our infrastructure running and our teams set up to #beBetter. As a vital member of our Executive Leadership Team, she oversees our CRM, communications platforms, and sales reporting systems with precision, consistency, and unwavering attention to detail.

With a professional background in the contracting industry, Suzi brings experience in managing contracts, payroll, and business operations—skills that have made her a go-to resource for structure, clarity, and results. She has a unique talent for creating order out of chaos and laying the groundwork to help teams stay more focused, organized, and prepared to perform at high levels.

Whether she’s troubleshooting systems, supporting recruiters, or optimizing data flows, Suzi is committed to helping every team member to #beBetter. Outside of work, she’s a proud mom to five amazing children—and somehow makes balancing it all look effortless.

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Theresa Scialdone

Vice President of Marketing & Branding

Theresa Scialdone brings over 30 years of dynamic and creative leadership experience to her role as VP of Marketing & Branding at American Recruiters. With a distinguished career spanning aviation, airport operations, corporate leadership and the creative arts, Tre is known for building high-performing teams, driving organizational change, and elevating brand visibility and standards with creativity and impact.

Prior to joining American Recruiters, she served on the executive team at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU) in Operations, as Director of Parking and then Terminal Services. She’s held multiple leadership roles in operations, safety & compliance and training at both RDU and Midway Airlines. Her business background blends operational excellence with people-focused leadership, always pushing teams to achieve more, together.

With her signature wit, sense of humor and a lifelong love of the creative arts, Tre brings positive energy and originality to every project. She studied both Business and Photography, graduating from the prestigious Hallmark Institute of Photography, where she refined her eye for design, communication and leadership.

Today, she is the creative engine behind American Recruiters’ brand identity—leading visual storytelling, marketing, and branding initiatives with both precision and imagination.

Whether she’s developing campaigns or mentoring teams, Tre leads with empathy, vision, and a deep commitment to lifting others up.

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Terri Scialdone

Vice President & CFO

Terri Scialdone leads our Corporate Business Office with precision, professionalism, and a deep commitment to operational excellence. She holds a degree in Finance from Texas Christian University (TCU) and brings a strong background in both the insurance and real estate industries, with decades of experience in financial oversight, auditing, and systems organization.

As a former Senior Claims Analyst at Allstate, Terri specialized in investigating complex claims, leading field audit teams, and uncovering root-cause issues that impacted client service. She applies that same diligence to help our franchise operations run more smoothly and efficiently.

Terri is known for her keen eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and unwavering support of our franchisees. Licensed in real estate and always approachable, she’s not only a vital part of our leadership team, she’s also one of the smartest and kindest people you'll ever meet.

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Gino Scialdone

President & CEO

Gino Scialdone’s journey with American Recruiters began in 1986, when he helped lay the foundation for what would become one of the most respected names in executive search and recruiting. Starting as a top producer specializing in sales, sales management and banking placements, Gino quickly identified the opportunity for growth—demand far exceeded the capacity of a small, local team.

By the late 1980s, he was instrumental in expanding the company beyond its Fort Lauderdale roots, opening new offices in Miami and West Palm Beach. This growth propelled the brand into the multimillion-dollar revenue range and positioned it for national success. In 1994, Gino acquired full ownership of American Recruiters from his retiring business partner, ushering in a new era of leadership.

Under Gino’s guidance, American Recruiters grew to a 36-person recruiting powerhouse by 1998, driven by a strategic embrace of emerging technologies and layered management systems. He launched the American Recruiters franchise program, opening the first franchise office and laying the groundwork for a scalable national network.

Today, American Recruiters is a multi-faceted, nationwide recruiting firm consistently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms—every year since the list’s inception in 2017. It has also been honored with multiple Small Business of the Year awards in South Florida.

Gino remains deeply involved in the business, mentoring franchisees and recruiters alike. From negotiating client contracts to helping close key placements, he brings hands-on leadership and a true “coach’s mindset” to every corner of the brand. His passion for mentoring others to #beBetter is what continues to drive the company—and its franchise partners—forward

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