The McSweeney Group
Our Team
Providing Exceptional Talent, Service and Value.
Who We Are
The McSweeney Group is a national search firm dedicated to the office furniture and commercial interiors industry. Our headquarters is in Salt Lake City.
Our business is based upon specialization in the furniture industry and having a staff from this industry. We understand the search industry; and more important, our client's particular industries and markets. Marilyn McSweeney has been a top source for industry talent for more than 25 years. With hundreds of successful hires, a great supporting team, vast international network and a track record for filling challenging positions, clients can expect results that improve their bottom line. We understand the precise demands for talent within our Industry which allows us to focus on cultivating relationships with the right candidates. We truly believe that a company is only as successful as its people. We leverage our relationships and industry expertise with our pursuit of the very best talent for our clients. We carefully and strategically build relationships with the key players in our industry talent community and over time build rapport and trust. When we present them with an opportunity they listen and consider it fully. Most of the best candidates are not actively looking. They are hidden and must be first discovered, then enticed and motivated before they will consider any potential opportunity.
What Makes Us Different?
We know our industry and the people who can help you succeed.
Agility
We can get started on most projects immediately.
Innovative Thinking
We look for the right talent wherever they may be.
Trusted Screening
We won't waste your time with problem candidates.
Long-term Partners
We deliver more and won't to be that strategic partner you need.
Meet the Team
Meet the team who will change the way you look at talent acquisition.
Talent matters in every organization, including our own. We are committed to hiring, training and molding the very best recruiters in the industry.
Marilyn McSweeney
Marilyn is the McSweeney Group's founder. Prior to working as an executive recruiter and career coach, Marilyn was a Sales Manager and Designer in the high-end contract furnishings industry.
Russell McSweeney
Russell holds finance and political science degrees from the University of Utah and a Masters degree from Northwestern University. He brings over 30 years of experience in both the Design and A&D communities.
Shauna Packer
Shauna Packer is a multi-award winning author, researcher and public speaker. In addition Shauna has also worked for over twelve years as an executive recruiter. She holds a B.S. from University of Utah.
Terri Kosecki
Terri has over 20 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Terri is also a former president of the Illinois Search and Staffing Association where she currently is an executive board member.
Katie Mosquera
Katie's a seasoned recruiter who brings 12+ years of successful experience to The McSweeney Group. Her recruitment focus is finding top-talent for the commercial interiors industry.
Danielle Gregoire
Danielle has over 30 years of combined experience in the design, architecture, in sales & recruiting. She began as an interior designer, creating award winning spaces and brings that same passion to her recruiting.
Holly Fortune
Holly has 23+ years of experience in the contract interior furnishings and flooring industry. She brings a deep understanding of the contract interior industry with a wide range of knowledge.
Laurie Baatz
Laurie began her career as a commercial interior designer more than 30 years ago. She believes that people are a key component to an organization’s success.
Lauren McSweeney-Arnold
Having grown up with parents in the industry, Lauren has picked up the tricks of the trade. She has over 15 years’ experience in customer service, recruiting and candidate sourcing.
Karen Barber
Karen is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. The previous 11 with one of the oldest search firms in the interiors industries where she managed candiate recruiting operations.
Carol Thompson
Carol has over 25 years of accounting and administrative support experience. She will always go above and beyond to meet the needs of clients in a timely and professional manner.
