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Michael N. Curran, Managing Partner
Michael founded Curran Partners, Inc. in 1989. Before entering executive search he pursued a career in consumer products marketing, including seven years with the Pepsi-Cola Company. Prior to Pepsi, he was a marketing consultant with the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards (now EOLAS) in Dublin. He is a native of Ireland and holds B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. He served in the U.S. Army, with duty in Germany.
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Carleton H. Endemann, Jr. (Biff), Partner
A consumer products executive, Biff Endemann’s career has advanced through general management, sales and marketing executive positions within the Pepsi-Cola soft drink system. He was general manager of one of the largest independently owned franchises in the U.S. and also served as chairman of the PCBA, the professional association of Pepsi-Cola franchisees. A New York native, Biff holds a B.A. from Dickinson College and an M.B.A. from Boston University. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, with duty in Vietnam.
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Thomas J. Vos, Partner
Prior to entering executive search, Tom held executive positions in the business-to-business sector, with providers of information content and business services.
As president and board member of EDGAR Online, a provider of corporate information, Tom led the company from start-up through a successful IPO. Prior to EDGAR, he was chief marketing officer and head of seed capital investment with Bowne & Co., Inc., a leader in financial printing, marketing and business communications services. He guided the company's investment in EDGAR Online and played a key role in the start-up and early-stage growth of the company. His involvement deepened and eventually led to his joining EDGAR as president and director. Earlier in his career, Tom held marketing, strategic planning, and network engineering positions with AT&T and GTE.
Tom is a member of the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA). He holds a B.S. degree in physics from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Ohio State University and an M.B.A. degree in marketing from Pace University. He is a native of Minnesota and a member of the board-of-directors of the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Whitney S. Dooley, Director of Research
Whitney began her professional career by joining the company in 1993, upon completion of her undergraduate studies. As head of research she plays an important role in analyzing industry sectors and companies, identifying highly-regarded leaders, and building profiles of their professional careers. A Connecticut native, Whitney earned a B.A. from Bowling Green State University, Ohio, and an M.A. from the University of New Hampshire.
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Melissa A. Gardner, Associate
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Melissa began her career in executive search with Curran Partners in 2008. Her responsibilities encompass a broad range of search process functions. She works closely with recruiting team members in support of research and candidate development and communication with clients and candidates. Prior to joining the company, she supported the sales effort at Insight Investments Corp. to provide financing to companies and hospitals for IT and medical equipment.
Raised in Massachusetts and New York State, Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Bucknell University, Pennsylvania.
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Nancy D. Hintze, Director of Operations
Nancy changed from a career in teaching when she joined the company in 2000. She is responsible for the administative management of the business, including acquisition and operation of the support systems and other resources needed for efficient and successful assignment completion. She is a native of Houston, Texas, and holds a B.A. from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. |
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