Brian McCall is the CEO & Managing Partner of Platinum Recruiting Group and established the Indianapolis office in 2008. After starting a career in public accounting, Brian made a transition to the staffing industry where he spent the next several years helping successfully build the Accounting & Finance recruiting divisions with a national and local firm as an Associate Partner and Practice Leader. Over the past 20 years Brian has become one of the most trusted advisors and top executive recruiters in the Indianapolis area where he’s positively impacted hundreds of careers with professionals ranging from staff to executive level. With a deep network of connections in the local market, Brian has relationships with a number of the most sought after companies and takes pride in partnering with his clients to consistently deliver top talent.
Brian has invested a significant amount of time in building one of the most talented and tenured teams of recruiting experts in Central Indiana which has fueled their growth as a firm over the past 12 years, and they’re not slowing down. Brian and his team are passionate about helping people and take time to understand the goals of candidates and clients they represent which has lead to companies building stronger teams, and ultimately more effective organizations. Platinum Recruiting Group was built on a foundation of personal relationships, integrity and high ethical standards; those are the core values that continue to drive the success of their business today.
Jon Rosser is a Senior Partner with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2008. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Jon gained over three years of successful experience with a national search firm and started his career with Johnson & Johnson in their leadership development program. Jon has consistently been one of the top producers with Platinum Recruiting Group and is skilled in negotiation, business development, resume writing and connecting top talent with top companies in the Indianapolis area. Jon also plays an active role in Indy SHRM and currently spearheads all of the social media efforts at Platinum.
Over the past 10 years, Jon has had significant experience helping his clients build teams including numerous executive level roles along with staff to mid-management level positions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, HR, IT and Manufacturing Operations.
Craig Baute is a Senior Partner with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2010. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Craig gained over eight years of successful experience with a local search firm and started his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Craig has been a top performer with Platinum Recruiting Group and consistently delivers results by connecting top talent with top companies in the Indianapolis area. Over the past 7 years, Craig has played a key role in bringing several new accounts to the firm and has helped his clients build strong teams by placing top caliber candidates ranging from staff to senior management level in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Tax and Internal Audit.
Having grown up in the Indianapolis area, Craig has a robust network of connections and has built a foundation of strong relationships with numerous professionals which continues to set him apart from the competition. Having spent the past fifteen years in the staffing industry along with a background working previously in a Big 4 firm, Craig is a trusted advisor to the candidates and clients he represents and has positioned himself as a recruiting industry expert in the local market where he’s positively impacted hundreds of careers. His genuine personality, sense of humor and eagerness to help people succeed has allowed him to transition many professional relationships into personal friendships.
Jon Harbridge joined the Platinum Recruiting Group team at the beginning of 2020 to launch a new vertical for the firm specializing in Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering with a focus on positions ranging from mid management to executive level. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Jon spent several years working at a national staffing firm where he successfully helped build the Manufacturing & Supply Chain vertical as a Division Director along with playing a lead role in developing and training new staff. With Jon’s connections throughout the Midwest and other locations in the U.S., he’s built a deep network of connections and is specially aligned to support Manufacturing and Distribution companies with expertise in the Automotive, CPG, Food & Beverage, Packaging, and Chemical industries along with several other areas as well. Throughout Jon’s career, he’s been heavily involved in sales and business development with a heavy focus on building strong relationships. Starting in 2021, Jon will also focus his efforts on building a second location for Platinum in Louisville, KY.
Jon is a trusted advisor to the candidates and clients he represents and has positioned himself as a recruiting industry expert where he’s positively impacted hundreds of careers. His genuine personality and eagerness to help people succeed has allowed him to transition many professional relationships into lifelong friendships.
Joe Mancewicz is a Director of Recruiting with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2011. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Joe gained over six years of successful experience working in both public and corporate accounting with industry leading companies. Joe has been a solid performer with Platinum Recruiting Group and consistently delivers results by connecting top talent with top companies in the Indianapolis area.
During his tenure with the firm, Joe has been instrumental in developing several new client relationships for Platinum and has been successful in placing numerous professionals ranging from staff to executive level in the areas of Accounting & Finance and Human Resources. Joe has a knack for developing strong relationships with his candidates and has successfully transitioned many of those into several of his top clients.
Corey Newman is a Practice Leader for the Contract Staffing & Consulting division with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2018. Corey was a graduate of Indiana University and started his career in public accounting with one of the 5th largest CPA firms in the U.S., then joined a name brand multi-billion dollar public company where he gained additional experience in SEC reporting.
After spending time in the corporate accounting world, Corey made a successful transition to the recruiting industry where joined one of the world’s largest firms specialized in Accounting & Finance staffing. Corey quickly moved up to a Division Director/AVP role in one of the firm’s largest offices where he focused on contract accounting & consulting projects for clients ranging in size from mid market privately held organizations to FORTUNE 500 companies. During his tenure, he was consistently recognized as a top performer where he also successfully built and managed a team of top producers. After spending 5 years with a national recruiting firm, Corey brought his talents to a growing boutique search firm where he helped successfully build the contract accounting and consulting division over the next few years. Having roots in Indiana, Corey and his family had the desire to move closer to home and he joined the Platinum team to make an impact with continuing to build and fuel the growth of their contract accounting and consulting practice.
Corey brings a tremendous amount of value and unique approach to the firm, offering real world accounting knowledge and years of experience solving problems companies are faced with in tackling major projects and interim staffing needs. Corey is a trusted advisor and recruiting industry expert where he’s had an opportunity to positively impact hundreds of careers and successfully managed numerous projects for his clients on mission critical initiatives. Having been in the hiring managers shoes previously in corporate accounting, Corey is highly effective at understanding how to put the right people in the right place, and the consultants he represents have the ability to provide solutions by partnering with client teams to implement meaningful change and ensure their daily operations are effectively managed.
Corey would welcome the opportunity to be your strategic recruiting partner and ensure your next project is completed successfully by putting the right individuals in place for your organization.
Shannon Frey is a Director of Recruiting & Business Development with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2018. Shannon is one of the most established recruiters in the Indianapolis area and brings a wealth of knowledge and network of connections to the firm. Shannon has been ranked as a top producer at both a national and local level so she knows how to drive results for the clients and candidates she represents. Having grown up in Carmel, Indiana, Shannon is a familiar face to many and her robust network of connections has allowed her to build strong relationships with numerous professionals in the area which continues to set her apart from the competition.
Over her career, Shannon has excelled at placing high quality candidates ranging from a staff to executive level in several industries in the areas of Accounting & Finance, IT, HR, Engineering & Manufacturing Operations. Having spent the past twenty years in the staffing industry, Shannon is a trusted advisor and recruiting industry expert in the local market where she’s had an opportunity to positively impact hundreds of careers. Shannon’s engaging personality immediately creates rapport with her clients and her eagerness to help people succeed has allowed her to transition many professional relationships into lifelong friendships.
Ted joined the Platinum Recruiting Group team in 2020 as a Senior Recruiting Manager. Ted is based in our Louisville office specializing in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Manufacturing Operations with a focus on positions ranging from mid-management to executive level.
Ted brings an extension background in executive recruitment, with demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry. He is passionate in the areas of sales & sales management, full-cycle recruitment and permanent placement. Prior to joining Platinum, Ted worked as an executive recruiter for a consulting firm. There, he engaged with business leaders and HR executives while managing C-Level suite interactions with regards to areas of talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, and deployment of recruiting strategies.
Ted graduated from Indiana University-Southeast earning his MBA and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Finance from the University of Louisville.
Dan Wellman is a Senior Manager – Accounting & Finance with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2017. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Dan gained over six years of successful experience working in a national search firm along with experience in corporate recruiting as well. Dan is relentless when it comes to sourcing top talent and has a honed his craft as being one of the “go to” recruiters in the Indianapolis market.
Dan has been a key part of Platinum’s success in assisting with filling some very difficult searches and plays a lead role in successfully managing candidate relationships. Dan is highly effective at building rapport with his candidates and goes above and beyond to make sure they have a positive experience. His willingness to go the extra mile for the candidates he represents will continue to set Dan apart from the competition.
Katie Simmer joined Platinum Recruiting Group in 2021 to support recruitment efforts in the areas of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Human Resources with a focus on positions ranging from mid management to executive level.
Katie brings with her a wealth of recruitment expertise, having spent 15 years in recruitment and human resource roles prior to joining the Platinum team. Katie spent several years working at a national staffing firm in a Staffing Manager role, and served on an internal Talent Acquisition team for several Manufacturing & Supply Chain companies. She has a keen interest in training & development, having served as a corporate trainer and developing new staff in prior positions.
Katie is a trusted advisor to the candidates and clients. Her genuine interest and extensive background in manufacturing and supply chain allows for a deep understanding of client needs. Her tremendous work ethic and diligence set her apart from the competition.
Katie earned both a bachelor’s and masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Allie Poe is a Talent Acquisition Manager with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2020. Prior to joining the Platinum team, Allie was served as an auditor for a regional CPA firm in Indianapolis.
Allie is relentless when it comes to sourcing top talent and has played a key role in identifying hard to find candidates for some of our most difficult search assignments and she has excelled at effectively managing relationships. Over her career, Allie has successfully placed high quality candidates ranging from a staff to executive level in several industries including the areas of Accounting & Finance, HR, and Manufacturing Operations.
Allie is highly effective at building rapport with her candidates and goes above and beyond to make sure they have a positive experience. Her willingness to go the extra mile for the candidates she represents along with her commitment to client delivery, business ethics, best practices, and a high level of customer satisfaction will continue to set Allie apart from the competition.
Allie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics for the University of Evansville.
Michele is a Talent Acquisition Manager with Platinum Recruiting Group and joined the firm in 2019. Michele supports the Contract Staffing & Consulting division. In addition, Michele oversees our Accounting Support division, which includes recruitment for accountable payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting positions.
Michele spent the first 12 years of her career working for national and local staffing firms in roles ranging from recruiting, account management to administration. After taking some time away to raise her two boys, Michele joined the Noblesville School District to support front office operations. But it was her keen sales interest that encouraged her to return to the recruitment industry, with an organized and consultative approach.
Michele holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Delivering outstanding customer service, marketing, and operational excellence is all in a day’s work for Beth. As Platinum’s Operations and Marking Manager, Beth is responsible for marketing strategy and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations for clients and staff.
Beth joins Platinum with experience in people operations, marketing, and client success. She has experience working in a variety of settings and is able to provide strong communication and project management skills to Platinum.
Beth has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington.
She and her husband, David live in Carmel with their two boys, Elliot and Micah.