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BRUCE FREIER, CPC
President and Founder

  • Founded Executive Referral Services in 1990, an Executive Search Firm which specializes in mid to upper level search within the restaurant, hospitality, retail and gaming industries.
  • From 1987 to 1990, held position of Executive Vice President for Roth Young of Chicago. Set national records for revenue and number of placements in 1988 and 1989, #1 recruiter out of over 250 consultants nationally. Led hospitality division all 3 years.
  • In 1985, was recruited by Michel’s Baguette as Vice President of Operations, USA. Oversaw development of this Division of Sara Lee.
  • Began career in 1973 with Chart House/Diversifoods. Held numerous positions including Restaurant Management, District Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Training and Corporate Director of Training. Responsible for up to 350 restaurants in 10 states.
  • BS in Human Resource Management and Accountancy, DePaul University.

ROBYN YOUNG 
Account Executive

  • Hospitality Division including: Restaurant, Hotel, Food Service, Gaming, Club, Cruise, and other related Service Industries. 
  • Recruitment Specialist with Executive Referral Services since 2003.
  • Promoted in 2008 to Account Executive.  Broad based professional with over 10 years of experience within the stock brokerage industry.

ERIKA WALLENDA 
Recruitment Specialist

  • Hospitality & Retail Divisions including: Restaurant, Hotel, Food Service, Gaming, Grocery & Convenience, Cruise, and Retail Stores. 
  • Recruitment Specialist with Executive Referral Services since 2003. Over 8 years of industry experience in the Retail, Restaurant, and Insurance Industries.

SUSAN BOEHM, CRISTINA PERI
Administrative Staff

  • Directly oversee all client and candidate administrative activities at Executive Referral Services, Inc.