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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Patrice & Associates, the nation’s preeminent hospitality recruiting company, announced today its new Eastern Tennessee office. Opening in Knoxville, the new office will meet the growing management needs of restaurants and other related hospitality businesses throughout Knox and Blount counties.

Local resident Del Wilson launches the Patrice & Associates operations along with the support of the Patrice & Associates home office in Dunkirk, Md. Together, they are coming to the rescue of restaurants and other hospitality industry businesses, seeking to eliminate the time, frustration, and anxiety felt when positions need to be filled.

“My goal is to simplify the complexities of the hiring process to make it smoother for all parties,” said Wilson. “Understanding our clients’ needs is crucial to effectively communicate with and hire the right candidates.”

Wilson’s lifelong commitment to helping others suits his professional path as a recruiter. He previously graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s degree. Bringing this level of understanding and care for the well being of others makes him a key addition to the Patrice & Associates family, and a valuable asset to the business community.

“Helping people is in my blood. I can’t think of a better way to support the goals and aspirations of individuals in my community than by joining Patrice & Associates,” said Wilson. “Whether on the company side or the individual side, I am thrilled to provide a bridge to bring hospitality businesses the right people for their open management jobs. We’re helping alleviate the stress and anxiety that both businesses and individuals can feel during this process.”

Patrice Rice, president and founder of Patrice & Associates, began the hospitality management recruiting company more than twenty years ago out of her basement. She recently launched a growth initiative for the company, seeking to expand by opening franchised Patrice & Associates offices. Now one of the largest privately held search firms in the country, Patrice & Associates fills positions for thousands of U.S. restaurants (currently filling more than 600 positions) and guides thousands of management candidates to new job opportunities.

“We are excited to be growing with talented people such as Del joining the Patrice & Associates family,” said Rice. “Del is exactly the type of trusted partner Atlanta hospitality businesses need to support their management hiring needs.”

The $625 billion hospitality industry, employing more than 12 million people in the United States, has proven resistant to the recent forces of the recession. Rice began franchising her hospitality industry recruiting business three years ago in the midst of the Great Recession. It has continued to grow rapidly with more than 40 regional franchise offices spread across the entire nation.

For more information and to contact the new office in Knoxville, please call (865) 312-9041 or e-mail dwilson@patriceandassociates.com.

About Patrice & Associates

As the preeminent hospitality recruiting service in the U.S. since 1989, Patrice & Associates helps thousands of managerial candidates every year find rewarding jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The company has exclusive recruiting partnerships with some the nation’s largest restaurant chains and hotels to ensure those hospitality venues recruit the top managers in their industry. Currently, there are more than 40 franchise units across dozens of states. Patrice & Associates is growing its franchise base dramatically in the next few years, expecting to add more than 100 franchisees to help fill 1,100 open territories nationwide. For more information about Patrice & Associates, visit www.patriceandassociates.com. To learn about available franchise opportunities, call (301) 327-5059 or email Patrice Rice at patricer@patriceandassociates.com.