Who We Are
Peregrine Search Solutions was founded on the principles of trust, integrity, and professional relationships. We take the time to understand our clients' needs and company culture, becoming an extension of our clients while engaged in any searches at any level. Our experienced associates all have prior business experience beyond recruiting and have the business acumen that our clients deserve. We customize searches for our clients and take a proactive approach to the search process.
We provide nationwide searches to find the strategic hire for your organization.
"There are only a handful of companies that understand that all successful business operations come down to three basic principles:
People, products, and profits. Without top people, you cannot do much with the other two." Malcolm Forbes.
Meet the Team
Joe Grabuskie North Carolina
Independent Managing Director
Joe has over 25 years of recruiting industry experience with a proven track record of growing candidates’ careers and helping companies grow by recruiting exceptional talent. He has worked for some of the largest Global Recruiting Firms and Regional Search Firms where he was very instrumental in their growth. He is very skilled in developing new clients, whether they are a Fortune 500 company or a Local or Regional company. Joe’s passion is growing candidates’ careers by placing them in opportunities that align with their career goals. He values relationships with his clients and takes great pride in delivering the talent they deserve.
For Peregrine, Joe continues his business development. He also guides Peregrine’s network of independent contractors, offering negotiation strategies, business development collaboration, and company systems support.
Marc Garofalo Georgia
Independent Managing Director
Marc has enjoyed a diverse career over the past 27 years working in different industries, including Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Non-Profit/Fundraising, Manufacturing/Distribution, and ultimately Executive Recruiting.
Marc was born in NY but grew up in Atlanta. Upon graduating from UGA in '96, Marc began his career as an Analyst at Equitable Real Estate Investment Management. Marc held various roles at ERE, including Appraisal, Acquisitions, and Asset Management, working for some of the largest institutional and pension fund clients in CRE. It was like a crash course in all aspects of commercial real estate.
In 1999, Marc was recruited away from ERE by a former colleague to a German-owned development company, where he rose to VP of Acquisitions and Development for their US operations. Kollmann developed industrial, multifamily, and office properties from the ground up, often raising capital, securing financing, and working with JV partners.
In 2002, the German investor closed their US operations, and Marc made several life-altering decisions. He got married and moved to Lake Oconee, where he became a realtor. Marc spent the next 8 years selling lots, model homes, and lakefront estates for Reynolds, a world-class golf, waterfront, and resort community on Lake Oconee. Marc enjoyed great success for numerous years until the great real estate recession of 2009 forced him and many others to pivot.
In 2010, Marc and his family moved to Athens, where he worked for his alma mater, the Terry College of Business, for the next four years. As a Regional Director in the alumni relations and development department, Marc averaged over 15 meetings a month with prominent alumni of UGA's top-ranked business school. It was an incredible networking opportunity.
Seeking to regionalize the private sector, Marc found his way to the recruiting industry in 2013, where he was able to leverage decades of executive experience and a vast network on behalf of his clients. Marc is an Independent Director for Peregrine Search Solutions, where he works with a variety of clients on their greatest recruiting challenges. When he is not recruiting, he is exploring his other passions: Family, Fishing, & Football.
"The recruiting industry has changed a lot in the past 10 years. But I still enjoy helping my clients recruit and build winning teams. I am still passionate about helping others achieve their career goals. Executive Recruiting is a win-win for me. – Marc"
Rick Peterson Minnesota
Senior Executive Recruiter
Rick is a senior executive recruiter at Peregrine Search Solutions. His recruiting focuses on the supermarket industry, real estate, CPG manufacturing, human resources, accounting, and finance. He believes that communication is the key to having success as a recruiter, promising clients and candidates that he will not ghost them.
Prior to working with Peregrine Search Solutions, Rick held leadership positions at Fortune 500 supermarket chains and senior leadership roles as a consultant with PwC, KPMG, and IBM, working with supermarket retailers in North America, Canada, the UK, Belgium, and the Bahamas.
Rick has a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree from the University of Minnesota and a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the University of Michigan School of Engineering.
Cary Bilstein California
Independent Managing Director
Cary is a 25-year search industry veteran with a resume that includes leadership roles in both global staffing firms and in-house talent acquisition with international professional services organizations.
Before Peregrine, Cary spent the last 10 years leading and building the talent acquisition functions at a top 8 global CPA firm and PE-backed OCFO consulting firm. His focus was to attract talent to the national audit practice, accounting advisory services, and ESG/Sustainability teams. At that time, he also had various assignments providing support to select advisory practices.
Prior to those roles, Cary had numerous producer and senior leadership positions in external search and interim consulting services. His experience has spanned from coast to coast, building teams both locally in So Cal and on a national level.
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Cary is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.S. in Marketing. He lives in southern California with his wife and daughter.
Paul Flavin New York
Independent Managing Director
I have 25 years in the recruitment industry, 12 of those spent in-house leading talent acquisition functions for companies like PwC, Accenture, and Deloitte in the UK. In the US I led recruitment functions for global financial services organizations like Credit Suisse Macquarie and SitusAMC in the Real Estate industry.
I spent 5 years leading Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, and Recruitment Projects for Korn Ferry, delivering results for a range of leading brands across industries and various functions.
For 3 years prior to joining Peregrine, I set up a US-based search and project recruiting business, delivering leadership searches for companies as diverse as high-growth tech start-ups through to Paramount+ and Dentsu in the media and marketing sectors.
Frank Minutola Delaware
Independent Managing Director
Results-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in driving recruiting, sales and business development success across various industries. Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded targets and built strong relationships with clients, leading to business expansion. Most importantly I foster a genuine connection with both candidates and clients by infusing my interactions with warmth and a sincere interest in their goals. "Put yourself in other peoples shoes"
Tammy Broadnax North Carolina
Independent Managing Director
Delivering excellence in staffing and recruiting with skill, tenacity, and integrity for over 20 years
Tammy Broadnax is an accomplished executive in the staffing and recruiting sector, known for her consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes for over two decades. With a sharp business development acumen, expertise in talent acquisition, and dedication to client retention, Tammy has successfully served a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations in industries with high talent demands. Her solutions-focused approach has positioned her as the preferred partner for local, regional, national, and global opportunities.
Driven by her passion and personal mission to assist companies in forming successful teams, connecting individuals with their dream careers, and supporting organizations by acquiring top talent, Tammy has thrived amid challenging economic climates in the staffing industry, establishing herself as a career veteran dedicated to her craft.
Before transitioning to the staffing field, Tammy worked as an accounting manager subsequent to earning a B.A. in Accounting from Fort Valley State College.
Tammy brings a wealth of robust experience providing staffing solutions within Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology.
Russ Johnson Washington
Independent Managing Director
Russell Johnson is a seasoned recruiting expert with over two decades of experience, excelling in both corporate and agency environments. Specializing in senior-level recruitment and management, Russell has built a reputation for his exceptional ability to source top-tier talent and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across diverse sectors including technology, sales, marketing, and operations.
At PIMCO, Russell served as a Vice President of Talent Acquisition, spearheading strategic recruitment initiatives for top technology talent across North America. His impactful contributions extend to organizations like MSCI, where he played a pivotal role in recruiting for all business units in the U.S. and Canada while also leading global project teams.
Russell's expertise spans renowned organizations such as Russell Investments, Expedia, Genworth, and the Capital Group. In each role, he led recruiting teams with a focus on technology, sales, research, and marketing, showcasing his versatile skill set and strategic approach to talent acquisition. Notably, at Expedia, he pioneered the executive recruiting function, demonstrating his innovative mindset and commitment to driving organizational success through exceptional talent acquisition strategies.
Prior to his corporate experience, Russell spent six years as a top-producing agency recruiter, further honing his skills and expertise in the recruitment field.
Russell holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Cornell University, underscoring his dedication to effective communication and relationship-building in recruitment. His unwavering passion for identifying and securing top talent continues to fuel his success in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment.
Jeanna Grabuskie North Carolina
Owner
During my college stint at HomeClub, I learned invaluable lessons from a stellar team, including executives and consultants, covering business operations, fraud detection, and accounting. This led me to the Finance Director role at Clothestime, overseeing strategic reporting, budgeting, and compliance with bank covenants for 527 stores.
My adept business acumen attracted the attention of American Business Ventures, where I crafted detailed plans for various startups, spanning grocery franchises, retail chains, and women's apparel companies.
Later, I joined Styles for Less, founded by Clothestime's former board chair. Here, I played a hands-on role in setting up accounting systems, training staff, and establishing protocols for finance and HR.
Transitioning into consultancy with Family Restaurants, Inc., I spearheaded data refinement efforts for a division facing liquidation, earning accolades and an opportunity to expand further. However, the joy of motherhood intervened, leading me to focus on raising my two sons for over two decades.
I developed a business plan for a headhunting agency during my university years, which eventually evolved into Peregrine Search Solutions. At Peregrine, we embody the traits of our namesake falcon—precision and speed in our pursuit of excellence.
I founded Peregrine Search Solutions with a commitment to prioritize our clients and candidates, equipping our network members nationwide with the tools for top-tier service. Our core focus is on business developers and recruiters, whom I aim to attract as entrepreneurial partners by offering competitive compensation, eliminating territorial restrictions, and fostering enduring partnerships.
I provide comprehensive back-office support, including contracts, LinkedIn licenses, applicant tracking systems, and electronic document signing capabilities, ensuring our members have everything they need to thrive.