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.
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 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.
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 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 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.”
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.
Kelvin M. says that Corina Mack is a delight and comfortable to mingle with!I had the pleasure of speaking and working with Mrs. Mack as she recruited me for an exciting new position. Her will to be accessible and knowledgeable speaks volume about her character and integrity. She is a delight and very comfortable to mingle with. She is the best recruiter I’ve met in such a long time. Awesome job. Thank you, Mrs. Mack.
Trishanna E. says that Corina stayed by her side throughout the process!My recruiter, Corina Mack, stayed by my side throughout the entire process. She has excellent communication skills. She definitely felt like a more of a friend than a recruiter. She was always accessible via email or phone. It was important to me that she listened to my ideas and what I needed from a job, and she nailed it! She was more persistent than I was and always kept a positive outlook. She coached me through everything and made the process very simple. Due to her skills, I was able to land the position and the salary that I was looking for.
Thank you,
Trishanna E.
Aaron B. rates Corina Mack a 10 out of 10
Corina Mack was an outstanding help with helping me secure an opportunity for a new growing business. This new career has amazing potential for growth and fits my lifestyle in the process. This gives me peace of mind to help find a work life balance. Was attentive but not overbearing. Corina was efficient, professional, and truly strived for all of what I wanted in this new role. I would work with her again in the blink of an eye! 10 out of 10 in my book!
Thank you
Aaron B.
Matthew J. says he’s immensely grateful for Corina’s efforts and unwavering commitment to his success!I was introduced to Corina Mack approximately three to four months ago when she came across my information and identified me as a strong candidate for a high-profile position in the downtown food and beverage industry. Corina took the time to thoroughly review my work history and experiences, and she also connected with my references to gain deeper insights into my qualifications. She then worked closely with me to refine my résumé and compile a professional portfolio to present to the client.
After coordinating an initial interview, Corina provided outstanding interview preparation and leveraged her network to keep me informed about the interview’s status and feedback.
While I was not ultimately selected for the primary role, Corina’s persistence and encouragement led me to maintain communication with the client. Through her guidance and support, I was eventually offered a different role within the company.
Without Corina’s expertise and dedication, I genuinely believe I would not have been considered for this opportunity. I am immensely grateful for her efforts and cannot thank her enough for her direction and unwavering commitment to my success.
Sincerely,
Matthew J.
Chris I. says that Corina’s professionalism is top notch!My name is Chris Ignelzi, and I recently had the pleasure of working with Corina Mack. Corina reached out to me regarding an opportunity with LaScala’s Fire. At first, I was hesitant to make a career change due to my seniority, benefits, and salary at my current job. After speaking with Corina, she was able to really get me to see the big picture and at this point in my career that is an opportunity for growth. Corina gave me some really good tips to go into my first interview with and after the first interview went so well, I met with ownership the next week and was offered a position with a new company. Corina’s professionalism is top notch, and I appreciate her efforts very much.
Thank you,
Chris I.
