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.
Gary Tietz is a true pleasure!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Gary Tietz, who is a phenomenal recruiter and helped me secure a dream job. From the very beginning, his dedication, professionalism, and expertise stood out. I am thrilled to share a glowing review for him, as he went above and beyond to help me throughout the hiring process.
First and foremost, he took the time to understand my career goals, skills, and preferences. He listened attentively to my needs and aspirations and he provided valuable insights and guidance at every step of the way.
Throughout the recruitment process, Gary was proactive in keeping me updated on the status of my application, providing timely feedback, and addressing any questions or concerns I had. He was incredibly responsive, always available to provide support and guidance, and made me feel valued as a candidate.
Gary demonstrated a high level of professionalism and integrity throughout the entire process. He was honest, transparent, and maintained open communication at all times, which built trust and confidence in his abilities.
I am incredibly grateful to Gary Tietz for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to my success. His expertise, professionalism, and exceptional service made my job search experience smooth and successful. I highly recommend Gary to anyone seeking a job opportunity. He is a true asset to their profession and has my highest endorsement.
Thank you for your outstanding work!
Cathy A.
I greatly appreciate all the outstanding service that Gary Tietz provided.I greatly appreciate all the outstanding service that Gary Tietz provided.I am looking forward to starting my new job soon. I would like to thank Gary Tietz for his help on my search for employment. He made the process simple and provided me with outstanding service. I am very happy to be employed by a great company in such a short period of time. I personally had been searching for a very long time, with no luck on finding a job. Gary’s dedication and efforts made this process simple, helpful and fast for me. I highly recommend his recruiting service for anyone that is needing help in finding employment. I am looking forward to starting my new job in a week, thank you!Sincerely,Shahid Channan
I'd recommend Gary Tietz implicitly to anyone currently looking for quality positions in the hospitality industry.I'm finally going back to work for a company that I can take pride in being employed with, for a position that I've been truly interested in, and Gary Tietz has been crucial in helping me in this process. Gary has only tried to place me in positions that would truly be a good fit for me, and only with reputable companies that I would be comfortable in going to work for. He has been great to work with, and has not only been very responsive and communicative, but has also provided great insight and information for each particular position that I've interviewed for. I would certainly work with Gary again in the future!Thank You!James Chisholm
I cannot speak highly enough about Mr. Tietz.
He was thorough and professional with his search to help me but the best part I found was how genuine he was. I truly felt that he was invested and cared about my future success and I cannot express how important and helpful that was to me. Sincerely, Joey Windell
Gary was a blessing!
I want to thank Gary very very very very much for finding me this great job. He was a blessing to me. He went over and beyond to help me and always stayed in contact with me. The world should have more Garys. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't of found this wonderful job. God bless him. Sincerely, Patricia Monteiro
