Patrice & Associates Recognizes Top Achievers at Annual Convention

Nation’s Leading Talent Acquisition Firm Serving the Hospitality Industry Celebrates Outstanding Growth and Successes Among its Team of Franchisees and Regional Developers

DUNKIRK, Md. – Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading talent acquisition firm that specializes in the hospitality industry, celebrated system-wide growth and several franchisees and regional developers at the company’s annual franchise convention held earlier this month at the Double Tree Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.

Themed “Breakthrough to Excellence,” the convention included educational and breakout sessions on a variety of topics pertaining to client management and operations, as well as roundtable sessions and a client panel discussion with executives from Panera, Pret A Manger and Glory Days.

“It was an awe-inspiring feeling to witness our sessions packed with franchisees and regional developers alike, all focused on one goal – moving the needle. Everyone left the conference motivated with best practices and game-changing strategies, equipped to take action,” said Patrice Rice, founder and CEO of Patrice & Associates. “The outlook for Patrice & Associates is nothing but bright, and we couldn’t thank our franchisees, regional developers and corporate support team enough for their hard work and dedication to our brand. They’re an amazing group and we can’t wait to see them take their businesses to new heights.”

Patrice & Associates has been serving the hospitality industry for nearly 30 years, and currently has more than 100 offices throughout North America. The company is widely considered the gold standard in hospitality recruiting with an impressive list of more than 500 national clients in the restaurant and hotel industries including Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera, Arby’s and HMSHost.

Top achievers recognized at the Patrice & Associates awards dinner include:

Franchisee of the Year – Corina Mack

Regional Developer of the Year – Mercedes Concepcion-Gray & Jay Gray

Diamond Club – Corina Mack, Frank Rondeau & Ian Dietrich, Scott Jacobson, Mercedes Concepcion-Gray & Jay Gray, Ty Clifton and Scott Lowry

Platinum Club – Norma Tyree, Matt & Aida Lopez, Helen Nourai, Gary & Paula Bernard and Gary Tietz

President’s Club – Liz Costa, Sharri Romero, George & Sue Wooten, Dan Harris, Mike Cinamon, Van Wilhite, Karl Busch and Michael Selleh

Gold Client – Mike Cinamon, Corina Mack, Helen Nourai and Frank Rondeau & Ian Dietrich

Highest Placement Fees Over $10,000 – Mercedes Concepcion-Gray & Jay Gray, Helen Nourai, Michael Selleh, Norma Tyree, Tom Schmitt, Frank Rondeau & Ian Dietrich, Dan Harris, Ken Welch and Matt & Aida Lopez

Highest Average Placement Fee – Norma Tyree and Michael Selleh

Business Development Excellence Award – Vicki Marshall, Jase Doane, Scott Lowry and Ty Clifton

Excellence in Marketing Award – Frank Rondeau & Ian Dietrich, Joanne Gimelli and Corina Mack

Account Manager Award – Corina Mack and Mike Cinamon

Brand Ambassador Award – Vicki Marshall and George & Sue Wooten

Leadership Award – Michelle Shriver and Helen Nourai

Business Vision Award – Marcus Williams, Mark Rubick, Ty Clifton, Arnetra Shettleworth

Turning the Tide Award – Vann Wilhite, Monica & Brent Troxel, Matt & Aida Lopez, Mike Thompson and Ken & Celene Schreifels

Fast Start Award – Margo Kornfield and Amanda Hebert

About Patrice & Associates

As the premier hospitality talent acquisition firm in the United States since 1989, Patrice & Associates helps thousands of managerial candidates every year find rewarding jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The company, founded by Patrice Rice, 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 100 franchise units throughout North America and more than 250 recruiters. Patrice & Associates is currently on track to open 350 new franchise offices by 2022. For more information on Patrice & Associates, visit www.patriceandassociates.com.

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Duke Witte absolutely was amazing! 

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Duke Witte for his assistance in finding me a new job in the hospitality industry. I was disgruntled with my previous job, and I was feeling very discouraged about my prospects. I had been working in the restaurant industry for many years, and I had a lot of experience and skills, but I was having a hard time finding a better opportunity.

I was contacted via LinkedIn by Duke, and thank goodness I was.  Mr. Witte was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand my skills and experience, and worked tirelessly to find me a job that was a good fit.

Duke was also very honest and upfront with me about the job market. He didn't sugarcoat things, but also didn't give up on me. He kept me motivated and encouraged, and never gave up on finding me a job that I would love.

I am so grateful to Duke Witte and his team for their help. I am now happily employed, and I am so happy that I was able to find a job that I love. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a job in the restaurant industry. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!

Thank you again for everything!

Nick Grubbs

Working with Chris Bovio made job searching so much easier! 

Not only was he available and involved in my search, but also knowledgeable regarding the position. Chris used his industry experience and recruiting network to find the best position for me and my skill set. My only regret is that my new job is so perfect for me that I won’t need to use Chris or Patrice & Associates later.

Thanks,

Nick Guarino

Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way! 

He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)

Nic Callahan

Bryan Curtis was fantastic to work with!

Bryan was very on top of things throughout my recruiting process to the engineering firm I accepted my position with.  I responded to his LinkedIn posting and heard back from him within 24 hours. He continually spoke with me throughout the process checking in regularly and answering all my questions. Bryan was instrumental in helping me find a great job.

Thanks!

Austin

Frank Rondeau was a really big help! 

When it came to helping me find my new job, he knocked it out of the park!  He was very honest and thorough throughout the entire process. We had multiple conversations along the way and he always checked in after interviews. Frank was amazing to work with, and I'm super excited to start my new journey thanks to him.       

Many Thanks,

Chyanne

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