Meet our Consultants and Staff
Diane Padilla
Recruiting and Staffing Consultant
Diane started with JobGiraffe right after she graduated from Elmhurst College in 1988 - and she is still placing great candidates into great jobs! She has two children and when not working she loves to spend time with family and friends, traveling and bargain shopping.
"The greatest thing about working at JobGiraffe is the opportunity to meet new people everyday and make a difference in someone's life by helping them find that new great job!"
Brandi Gentile
Recruiting and Staffing Consultant
Brandi has been with JobGiraffe (formerly Paige Personnel), since 2000. She is very dedicated to working with her clients to fulfill their needs. Brandi enjoys learning as much as she can about each candidate and client to successfully make the right match. She has her hands full at home with two small boys. They enjoy family time - which mostly includes outdoor activities like boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
"What I love most about working at JobGiraffe is every day is a new challenge. I never get bored! I’ve met so many wonderful people over the years and so many of those have grown into great friendships. I truly enjoy helping people - and to me there is nothing more rewarding!"
Beverly Rumishek
Recruiting and Staffing Consultant
Beverly has been with JobGiraffe since October of 1992 and it has been a life changing experience. Bev was hired with no prior experience in staffing, but was trained by the "best" in the industry and has had a very successful career. As a single mother of four, both career and home life has been a challenge and at the same time extremely rewarding.
“The best part of working at JobGiraffe is the challenge and satisfaction for a job well done. To make a difference in someone's life is very gratifying.”
Sharon Murphy
Recruiting and Staffing Consultant
Sharon has been managing the Vernon Hills office of JobGiraffe (formerly Paige Personnel), since 1992. She has maintained strong relationships with many of her clients for more than 15 years with great success. Sharon develops a strong rapport with her candidates to assist them in their job search, and has remained friends with many of them years after placing them with a terrific company. Sharon is very proud of her two sons who are pursuing their PhDs. In her spare time she loves to cruise to tropical destinations, read and master Sudoku puzzles.
"It's a very rewarding feeling when you know you make a difference in peoples' lives. That's what I’m able to do at JobGiraffe."
Chris Kaage
Corporate Sales Administration Manager
Chris has been with JobGiraffe since 2014 after graduating from Northeastern Illinois University with his degree in Marketing.
Not only has he proven to be a vital addition to JobGiraffe’s Corporate Team but Chris has also successfully taken the lead role in building our Client Pipeline. By better utilizing the technology we had at hand, plus implementing multiple new tools and applications, Chris has significantly increased JobGiraffe’s digital marketing reach. Chris looks forward to further expanding our current (and prospective) client’s abilities to Reach Higher and Hire Better with JobGiraffe!
In his spare time, Chris enjoys playing and watching sports.
Janet O’Malley
Controller
Jan initially came to what was then Paige Personnel in 1988 looking for a temporary job, was hired as a payroll clerk, and has never looked back. Now, 26 years later, Jan is the company Controller and handles all financial aspects of the company.
Jan is a life-long Chicago resident and loves the Blackhawks and the Cubs. She loves to travel, cook and entertain her large family and friends.
“The best thing about my job (and sometimes the worst thing) is that there is never enough time to get everything done.”
Andrew Horwitz
COO, 1st Vice President and Director of Sourcing
As a third-generation member of the JobGiraffe family, Recruiting and Staffing is in Andrew’s blood as he has been learning about labor-force dynamics, market trends and human capital management since he was sitting in a high-chair at the family dinner table. After working as a Recruiting and Staffing Consultant, creating and managing internal systems, building compliance teams, and being an integral component in the execution of numerous successful strategic planning initiatives, Andrew now serves as the Director of Sourcing for JobGiraffe.
As Director of Sourcing, Andrew is progressively developing, honing and implementing an innovative blend of proprietary active and passive recruitment measures. Expert sourcing ensures that JobGiraffe delivers the best and most relevant talent available in the market to meet our client’s hiring needs.
When he finds a spare moment, Andrew enjoys traveling, reading non-fiction and nerding-out on politics, current events, and global economics, all while satisfying his inner foodie. Often unorthodox, but always interesting, Andrew injects his abundant passion, intensity, and goal-oriented zeal into everything he undertakes.
Karen Rae Horwitz
President and CEO
Karen Rae is President of JobGiraffe, formerly Paige Personnel Services, where she has guided her company through up and down economies for more than 20 years, advising both employers and job seekers on employment trends and challenges, and the strategies to meet them.
"Our team is dedicated to helping candidates connect with the companies who need them. I am honored to work with such an amazing group of exceptional people who truly care about helping others."
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