Meet the team that will get you to GREAT.

Patrice & Associates is a franchise company filled with recruiting experts who put employers’ and job seekers’ needs first. Meet the team that leads the charge and empowers Patrice business owners and their teams in hundreds of local offices all across North America.

Jason C. Miller / Chief Executive Officer, Patrice & Associates

Jason C. Miller

As the CEO of Patrice & Associates, Jason C. Miller drives the vision and strategy for one of the nation’s leading hospitality and executive recruitment firms. With over two decades of leadership experience in franchise development and business growth, Jason is committed to fostering innovation and expanding the company’s impact across industries.

Under his leadership, Patrice & Associates continues to deliver exceptional service by connecting top talent with leading organizations, embodying the company’s core values of respect, excellence, and teamwork. Jason’s expertise in franchise operations, brand development, and strategic partnerships positions Patrice & Associates as a trusted leader in recruitment solutions.

Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations, Jason is dedicated to creating opportunities that fuel growth and success for clients, franchisees, and candidates alike.

George Wooten / Vice President of Franchise Operations

George and his wife Sue are award-winning and top-producing Patrice & Associate’s Regional Developers and Franchisees. George additionally serves as Director of Franchise Operations/ Training. In his Patrice & Associates leadership role, George’s mission is not just to train franchisees and recruiters but to help franchisees operate a successful business while creating a fantastic “Patrice” experience for employers and job seekers. George also provides ongoing operational support for the Regional Developers and Franchisees in their effort to match the right candidates to the right employers effectively and efficiently – the “Patrice Way.” Operational support includes but is not limited to proprietary technology, systems, processes, and established guidelines and guardrails. Because George is an active, working franchisee, he knows and understands the “Patrice Way” from following it on a daily basis in his business. He knows first-hand what it takes to be successful and leverages that experience to coach and motivate our Franchisees.

Michelle Bass / Franchise Development Coordinator

Michelle Bass

Please welcome Michelle Bass as Franchise Coordinator to the Patrice & Associates family. Michelle comes to us with experience in fundraising having started her career with The Leukemia Society as a Program Coordinator doing Fundraising/PR. Michelle says, “There wasn’t a door I would not knock on, call too hard to make, or a camera or microphone I would not speak into!” Her most recent position was in the medical field in a busy multi-provider office as a Patient Access Representative where she wore many hats and scheduled appointments, referrals, answered calls, etc. She will be replacing Donna Miller who is retiring. She has been training with Donna for about a month. She is thrilled to be on board with Patrice & Associates in her new role.

Brian Martin / Franchise Business Consultant,
Award Winning Franchisee & Trainer

Brian has been with Patrice & Associates for 7 years starting as a recruiter in Patrice’s office. He was promoted to Manager, then joined our franchising company as the Director of Recruiting where he visited and trained Regional Developers. Brian is a multi-award winning franchisee and participates in training classes to help new franchisees get started in their new venture. Brian has received many awards for excellence.

Mallory Cioana / Finance Manager

Mallory Cioana started working at Patrice & Associates in January 2020. She began in the Franchise Development department, and a few months later she transferred to the Recruiting Division to train for an Accounting Role. In November 2020, she became an Accounting Assistant but was later promoted to Accounting Manager in January 2021. After a year in the Account Manager role, she was promoted to Finance Manager. She now oversees and supervises a wide range of Accounting functions including Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables.  “I love my role here at Patrice & Associates. It is a pleasure for me to help and be a liaison wherever I can. It’s very rewarding being able to facilitate payment to the franchisees for their hard work!  I’m proud to be part of the Patrice & Associates family.”

Helen Nourai / Franchise Support Manager

With over 25 years in the staffing and recruiting industry and 12 years as a franchisee with P&A, my experience spans across various sectors, where I’ve honed my skills in sourcing, interviewing, and placing top talent. I excel in building and nurturing relationships and understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates, ensuring a long-term fit and growth potential. My passion for fostering meaningful, impactful placements has consistently contributed to the success of individuals and organizations.

During my 12 years as a franchisee, I’ve successfully helped hundreds of candidates and clients find the right fit and make impactful placements. My time as a franchisee has prepared me to support new and existing franchisees, providing insight into the client and business sides of recruitment. In my new role, I’m excited to provide support and a hands-on approach for franchisees and clients to ensure we continue finding the best matches.

It was a great experience working with Hamoon Piroozmand! 

His professionalism and dedication surpassed my wildest dreams with meeting my goal of a new career. Hamoon provided me with tips and superior advice to be prepared for my interviews. He has a great understanding in guiding candidates to be hired and also supports you in all your doubts and needs.                

Thank you so much Hamoon!

Thanks,

Jose

Mr. Piroozmand really cares and took the time to coach me through the process. 

Hamoon Piroozmand is hands down the best recruiter that I have ever worked with thus far in my career.  Hamoon did a really great job of making sure that the fit was right between the company I got hired with and myself by getting to know me and what I wanted out of the next company.  His passion for his work really shined when I was going through the interview process.  Hamoon was always responsive as well.  I was also interviewing with other companies at the time, outside of the recruiting that Hamoon did, and applied the techniques that I had discussed with Hamoon, I got final offers on all interviews.  I took the offer that Hamoon presented me with, even though the other concepts paid more because I trust the fit.  Overall, Hamoon will ask you to do things that other recruiters will ask you to do, but there was accountability and follow up throughout the whole process and if you're serious about getting the job, follow his plan.  It works!
Sincerely,
Kristin Barrett
It was a true pleasure to have such a knowledgeable, kind, and personable person as Hamoon as my recruiter. I appreciate his effort to ensure the job position was a perfect match for me and the restaurant team.  I look forward to joining my new team very soon and I'm so excited about it. Hamoon did an outstanding job coaching, mock interviews, redoing my resume, and ensuring that I was thoroughly prepared for every interview and On The Job Evaluation. I highly recommend Hamoon as he makes job searching easy. Rich Etta Weathersbee

Hamoon was the best!

I have worked with different agencies in the past but have to say that Hamoon was one of the best in ages that I have a worked with.   He was very nice, very knowledgeable about the companies he represents,  he gets you ready for your interviews, and he checks in with you after every interview to find out how it went.   I will definitely be recommending you to all the people that I know!   Sincerely Jeffery J Williams

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