Our Team
The team behind every career bounce back.
leadership
Guiding our mission with experience, empathy, and impact.
John A. Challenger
CEO
Nationally-recognized expert on workforce, business and economic issues.
Andy Challenger
SVP, sales
Sales leader and trusted media expert on workplace and employment.
Penny Hawley
SVP, Coaching
Leading Challenger’s coaching practice with over 30 years of dedication to client success.
Maureen Tarantello
SVP, Executive Coaching
Extensive P&L and operations leadership experience to drive results with executives.
Ann Carroll
VP, Finance
Blends public and corporate accounting experience to solve any financial challenge.
Julie Katz
SVP, Operations
Over 20 years of expertise in operations and coaching with Challenger.
featured job coaches
300+ experts carefully matched to guide each individual to the right role.
Vince Black
Job Search Coach
Larry Green
Job Search Coach
Eddie Johnson
Job Search Coach
Angie Kinney
Job Search Coach
Chrysa McKelvey
Job Search Coach
Delaney Shay
Job Search Coach
Ruby Swann
Job Search Coach
Tavo Vega
Job Search Coach
Silvia Weinert
Job Search Coach
outplacement strategists
Your trusted allies in planning and executing successful transitions.
Rob Barr
Senior Vice President
Using firsthand experience with job loss to support companies and individuals through transitions.
Joey Barry
Vice President, Western US
Growth oriented leader scaling GTM strategy through the Western U.S. Sales Organization.
Nancy Brooks
Regional Manager
Passionate about bringing empathy, insight, and strategic thinking to help leaders navigate transition and growth.
Cindi Cervone
Executive Vice President
Partnering globally to navigate change and deliver tailored outplacement solutions.
Jess Chan
Senior Vice President
Guiding West Coast operations through right-sizing while helping execs land new roles.
Calvin Colbert
Senior Vice President
Past client turned leader, guiding people and companies to clarity during change.
Lauren Dejohn
Regional Manager
Connector with a pay-it-forward mindset, empowering careers through outplacement and executive coaching.
Heather Dolan
Senior Vice President
Helping companies care for exiting employees, with networking as her “love language”.
Mackenzie Flanagan
Regional Manager
Passionate about supporting people through career shifts—one conversation at a time.
John Gable
Vice President
Committed to client success and service with energy and public accounting expertise.
Sterling Gunn
Regional Director
Trusted global advisor to executives and boards, known for client-first approach.
Jeff Gunter
Senior Vice President
30-year Challenger leader and USMC veteran helping people achieve their career goals.
Holly Hechler
Regional Manager
Driving organizational success through tailored coaching and workforce transition strategies.
George Hershey
Senior Vice President
A nationally-recognized expert on workforce, business and economic issues.
James Jackson
Senior Vice President
Leading operations in Ft. Worth and West Texas, with 23+ years of expertise.
Tracey Kearny
Vice President
Helping companies navigate change with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.
Heather Linz
Vice President
Connecting jobseekers to opportunities, serving SW Michigan and Toledo.
Brian McNeill
Senior Vice President
Dedicated to helping jobseekers find meaningful work with 20 years of experience.
David Pinette
Senior Vice President
Results-driven leader with 20 years of experience aligning business strategy and goals.
Gary Punzi
Senior Vice President
Passionate about supporting HR and employees through change for over 21 years.
Caitlyn Reyes
Regional Director
Guiding growth and change with high-quality, compassionate outplacement and executive coaching.
John Reyes
Senior Vice President
Wall Street professional turned career transition expert, driven by compassion for others.
Dan Ritter
Regional Manager
Leveraging experience in the career transition and executive coaching space to help guide organizational realignment.
Eric Schweitzer
Senior Vice President
Guiding companies through transformation with expertise in organizational change.
Karen Seymour
Vice President
Dedicated to guiding people through career transitions and building relationships.
Denis Simon
Senior Executive Vice President
30-year Challenger veteran dedicated to high-quality service across the South.
Emily Sparacino
Account Manager
Anne Speed
Vice President
Former HR leader and past client bringing firsthand insight to outplacement.
Rich Spriggle
Senior Vice President
Former CHRO with a business-first approach for strong relationships and results.
Sandi Stevens
Executive Vice President
Dedicated HR leader focused on mentoring and growth for companies and individuals.
Pam Taylor
Vice President
Leveraging HR expertise to deliver world-class career transition services.
Toni Thomas
Regional Director
Advancing growth through outplacement, executive coaching & HR partnerships; leading through empathy.
Lisa Turesky
Vice President
Helping clients become the best version of themselves while supporting leadership development.
Pete Tzavalas
Senior Vice President
An expert in outplacement, coaching, and leadership development.
Darren Veneri
Vice President
Seasoned HR executive and professional connector with a passion for helping others.