Richard Lock
They say if you build it, they will come. Well, when Richard builds it, success is what comes. (Good thing he has the energy of 10 men!) The founder of Lock Search Group, Richard has led the company through nearly 30 years of exceptional growth. Today, Lock is the only professional Canadian search firm with offices from coast to coast, extending into the United States. Naturally, Richard invests a significant amount of time travelling to all branches of the company, including the Toronto office, where he works closely with Peter Zukow, his strategic partner on business development and management.

Email: rlock@locksearchgroup.com

Peter Zukow
If you don't already know Peter, you should. Because Peter knows all the right people. As the "ringmaster" of all our offices, and with extensive recruitment experience in all industries, Peter knows exactly where to find exceptional talent and exceptional clients. He also plays a key role in providing strategic direction and business development for Lock, working closely with Richard Lock, the company founder. Didn't we say that Peter knows all the right people?

Email: pzukow@locksearchgroup.com

Glen Blackwell
When you control the money, you control the world. At least that's the way it works around here. Meet Glen Blackwell, VPE. That's Vice President of Everything. Glen has been with the Toronto branch since its inception and as our Accountant is not only in charge but also our most valuable resource. As an integral part of our day-to-day operations, Glen does more than just make sure everybody gets paid — but that's really why we like him so much. Glen's responsibilities extend to all financial matters, our national database, computer network, troubleshooting, training and anything and everything that requires an immediate solution. He really is the brains behind our entire operation. And in some ways, you might even say he's the music behind the operation, with his favourite classic-rock station usually cranked to "eleven" in his office.

Email: gblackwell@locksearchgroup.com

Cathy Elliot
What makes Cathy so special? Well, for one, she always has a good story. Second, she really knows her stuff. With years of experience as a senior sales representative and sales manager working in BC and across the country, she has now settled back in her native Ontario, working with us at Lock. Cathy is one of those people who truly believe in building successful, long-term relationships. So when she says she'll call you, she'll call you first. Oh, and then there's the fact that she's also the only consumer goods recruiter we know who also excels at curling.

Expertise: Consumer Goods
Email: celliot@locksearchgroup.com

Ed Mead
It's not just what you know, it's who you know. And Ed knows both. With years of experience working in the United States and Canada for high-profile companies like Trudell Medical, US Surgical Corporation, GE Medical, Ingram and Bell/Source Medical, Ed is very well connected. Including his connection and partnership with Benoit Lamarche at Lock, who specializes in the same sector.

Expertise: Life Sciences
Email: emead@locksearchgroup.com

Benoit Lamarche
A former drummer and crazed April Wine fan, Benoit spends most weekends behind the tour bus. But from Monday to Friday this groupie spends his time in our Toronto office, where he is known simply as Ben. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations, a Master's of Science in Human Resource Management, and 10 years at Merck Frosst Canada, Ben works with Ed Mead, who specializes in the same sector. Ben brings extensive marketing, specialty sales and human resources experience to Lock.

Expertise: Life Sciences
Email: blamarche@locksearchgroup.com

David Dureno
One day Dave was minding his own business when he got a call.  Come to the dark side the caller said – and he has.  If there is a recruiter who understands consumer products it’s Dave Dureno.  Working with Cathy Elliot on the CPG desk is easy because he’s walked in your shoes and probably sat in the waiting rooms of buyers in both Retail and Food Service with you.  Beginning in Food Service with Kraft Foods in Western Canada, moving to Retail with Evian, and most recently directing the Team of National Account Managers with Abbott Laboratories in his native Ontario, Dave really has been there and done that.  Dave is passionate about a lot of things including his family, Michigan football, and long drives on the 403.

Expertise: Consumer Goods
Email: ddureno@locksearchgroup.com

Mark Krpan
Can you really take a guy seriously when he's wearing a pink shirt with an orange tie? If his name is Mark, you most certainly can. Once you get past his questionable fashion sense, you'll find that after 12 years of service in the transportation and security industries, he does know a thing or two. After graduating from McMaster University, Mark joined Purolator Courier, where his "go hard or go home" work ethic garnered considerable success as he rose to National Account Executive. Moving to G4S Cash Services, Mark then applied his knowledge to the security industry, where he rose to National Sales Manager, directing a sales group across Canada and contributing to the overall operations and security departments.

When he's not busy conquering new challenges in the recruitment industry, Mark enjoys long walks on the beach with his cat.

Expertise: Business-to-Business
Email: mkrpan@locksearchgroup.com

Luba Hamiuka
With a background as a trainer in the insurance industry, and many years working in human resources, Luba doesn't just know people, she knows what makes them tick. In the recruitment field, that's definitely a bonus. As a specialist in her field, Luba has a handful of "hidden contacts" you'll want to tap into. She also has energy to spare, which will help you get the right candidate no matter what.

Expertise: Business-to-Business
Email: lhamiuka@locksearchgroup.com

Michael Sherwood
Michael brings 20 years of Sales, Operations and Management experience to Lock Search Group where he now leads the Hospitality/QSR/Food Service Practice. He is also likely to bring a Fairway wood with him – you never know when you can squeeze in a few practice swings. An avid student in the game of golf, Michael attended the University of Guelph School of Hotel and Food Administration as well as a graduate of Humber College with a focus in Business Administration and Hospitality Management. The good news for Mike is that even when the first 18 holes don’t go well, all those years in the hospitality sector ensure that he always succeeds on the 19th hole!

Email: msherwood@locksearchgroup.com

Michael Allemano
Michael Allemano is a special guy. For example, ever since that hole-in-one he got last summer he insists on being followed around by a caddy at all times. Try telling the guy that a par 3 is not a real golf course and he’ll ask the caddy for a nine-iron and you better start running. Speaking of running, Michael has joined Lock from a long and successful career at Cintas Corporation, the uniform company, where he ran the top performing service and sales team in Canada as their Service Manager. Michael describes himself as a straight shooter (see how he can’t let that hole-in-one go?) who understands what clients want when they are looking for salespeople. He works hard to ensure that the placement process is a success for every client. Give Michael a call to help you with your industrial salespeople needs but please, don’t ask about the hole-in-one.

Email: mallemano@locksearchgroup.com

Mike Davis
There’s nothing that Mike Davis likes more than a fixer-upper. We’re talking about houses not clients but hey that works too. Mike loves renovating and has recently redone his kitchen to his great satisfaction. Mike received a B.A. from Queen’s University in Economics and Japanese and decided to apply that degree to time spent living and working in Japan. Upon his return he worked in Marketing and Sales, ultimately as Vice President , Group Sales manager for News Marketing Canada. When not tearing apart his house and rebuilding it he likes to relax by training for the bar sports heptathlon: darts, billiards, salty snack munching, ping pong and sake drinking. Give Mike a call to see how he can apply his genuine love of helping people to what you need - or if you just need someone to play pool with.

Email: mdavis@locksearchgroup.com

Joanne Jones
An important member of the Consumer team, Joanne is a graduate of Queen's University who has recently worked in an entrepreneurial capacity to grow a successful business running several sales teams across Ontario.  As a Consultant for Lock, Joanne specializes in facilitating searches and placements within the food and beverage industry for Lock USA. She follows up on client requests and ensures that communication flows between all parties. (She also likes parties, dinner parties in particular, where you'll find her cooking up one of her famous dishes.)

Expertise: Consumer Goods
Email: jjones@locksearchgroup.com

Dana Lamanna
Lock is known for scooping the competition but that has nothing to do with us hiring Dana “The Scoop” Lamanna. The nickname actually comes from her legendary ice cream scooping skills (she has the right arm of a Jai Alai player!) honed by running a family ice-cream store for years. That said, having Dana at Lock is a scoop in itself. With a background in both Science and Business, Dana has an HBA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business (UWO) and she brings her patented ringleader skills to her position as Project Manager. Dana’s a people person always willing to lend a hand and her role at Lock enables her to apply this quality. Give her a call anytime and she’d be pleased to help you (except when “So You Think You Can Dance” is on TV. Don’t call her then. No, really. It won’t be pretty if you do.)

Email: dlamanna@locksearchgroup.com

Jessica Tome
Jessica Tome is the classic cheerleader. There’s nothing she likes better than attending her friends’ dodge ball games and cheering them on. She claims that it isn’t the chance to see blood that draws her but, as she is an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) aficionado, we have our doubts. Besides her thirst for blood, she is very sociable, funny, and loves sharing celebrity gossip and telling jokes and making her co-workers laugh. Sure, she’s funny but we’re also a little scared of her so sometimes it’s more nervous laughter. She has over four years of industry experience and attended school for Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources and is working towards obtaining her CHRP. She began with us as a Front Office coordinator and has been promoted three times based on her hard work and accomplishments and not just because we’re kind of scared of her - and you certainly shouldn’t be; Jessica is bound to bring all of her skills to helping you with your recruitment needs. If that includes the occasional leg lock and eye gouge then who are we to complain? We suggest you don’t either.

Email: jtome@locksearchgroup.com

Lauren Jenkins
Lauren brings grace and style to her new position as Research Coordinator at Lock. It must be because of her 12 years as a competitive dancer – the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School doesn’t take just anyone, you know. Or it could be because of her previous experience as the Research Coordinator for the Development Vision Lab at McMaster University. Maybe it’s a blend of the two, who’s really to say? In her role here at Lock, Lauren works in Pharma/Industrial Relations and helps with placements and searches, looks into client requests and ensures that communication flows among all parties. She’s patient and focused in her efforts, skills that she also hones through another one of her pursuits - fishing. Next time you’re at the office, Lauren will be happy to talk to you about her latest catch!

Email: ljenkins@locksearchgroup.com

Julie Bowering
When we were looking for an Office Coordinator and Receptionist, Julie’s confidence, wit and competence singled her out as the perfect fit. As Julie told us herself: with her friendly face, warm welcoming smile and her many years of experience at a reception desk, she had us at “Hello”. Being a devoted movie goer, Julie has a film quote for every occasion. Further to that, Julie claims her greatest personal triumph is being married with a child but then quickly will go on to talk at length about her meeting Keanu Reeves (“had to elbow a few 16 year olds out of the way for an autograph...”) and John Cusack (“dude was tall dark and handsome in his signature black trenchcoat...”). She even went to see Keanu’s band Dogstar (yeah, we know). There’s nothing she likes better than sitting in a matinee with a big bag of popcorn – hey, wait a minute, she does take long lunches and often comes back smelling like butter... As Keanu once said as Hamlet, “Whoa! Something totally stinks in the state of Denmark, dude.”

Email: jbowering@locksearchgroup.com