Ann Barber, Senior Partner, Executive Recruiter specializes in senior level recruitment focusing on consumer-orientated companies. Ann has over 13 years of recruiting expertise where she has demonstrated success in delivering top talent to her clients along with a devotion to the research and attention needed to understand not only the specifics of the role, but also an understanding of her client’s corporate culture and business objectives. Ann’s thorough screening process, research, well established networking relationships, and dedication to streamlined and personalized service to her clients has provided her with ongoing success in the recruiting industry. Ann began her career as a Mechanical Engineer for San Diego Gas and Electric providing the utility’s largest commercial, manufacturing and industrial clients with engineering expertise. She has degrees in both science/engineering and business from the University of California.

Ann can be contacted at 310-374-4477, ext. 13 or at ann@deforestsearch.com.

For Cheryl Wright, executive recruiting has been a natural transition after more than 10 years as a corporate leader. Until early 2006, she led a Global Creative Services organization at Mattel, Inc. where her team strategized and executed creative collateral to all functions of the organization. With Creative Services, the goal is to understand the project, communicate strategy clearly, and then find the right team of talent to execute and deliver the results. She has come to understand that her passion has always been 'finding the right talent', the people part of the job.

Cheryl feels that she has now found the perfect job for her where she gets to connect the right people with the companies that will most value them and benefit from their skills. Her biggest strength is in her ability to listen, communicate clearly, and help her clients make the best decisions regarding the most important aspect of business… having the right people in the right roles.

Cheryl can be contacted at 310-374-4477, ext. 15 or at cheryl@deforestsearch.com.

Jennifer was born in New Jersey and moved to California to attend University of Southern California. An avid USC fan, Jennifer studied Broadcast Journalism and Film, and began her career in the movie industry. Jennifer worked at Walt Disney Studios as an Assistant to the President of Production and then on a film set (small film called "3 Wishes starring Patrick Swayze), but soon realized that while that lifestyle was fun and interesting, she wanted something more stable, so decided to attend Business School at Pepperdine University. Upon completing her MBA, she went to work for a small toy/gift company called Applause, whereby she climbed through the ranks to Associate Marketing Director. She was recruited by this very search firm to Disney Consumer Products as a Category Manager in the Global Toys group. After spending 4 years there, Jennifer was recruited once again by this search firm, but this time to be a recruiter. With her industry knowledge and contacts, it was a match made in heaven. 3 years into her recruiting career, Jennifer is happier than ever and has found a career for the long-term.

Jennifer is married, has 3 young children and loves USC football, traveling, beach-time, spending time with family and friends and running.

Jennifer can be reached at 310-374-4477, ext. 14 or at jennifer@deforestsearch.com.

Bill Vincent has a Master's degree in Business, and is a member of the American Association of Healthcare Administrators. He has over 18 years of experience in Healthcare Administration and Operations with short-term acute hospitals. Add to that his 8 years of industry specific recruiting, having worked for agencies performing retained and contingency searches as well as corporate recruitment at City of Hope National Medical Center. He has recruited for multiple positions in healthcare, including front and back office staff, Physician Partners, Vice Presidents and Directors. Bill's medical and healthcare background makes him familiar and at ease with healthcare professional, their skill sets, and key issues which make them happy employees.

Prior to joining DSP, Bill worked as the General Manager for a nurse staffing startup firm, dealing with JACHO accreditation issues, policy and procedures development as well as bringing in new clients to the company.

Bill's role at DSP is to assist with the development of the medical division, recruiting the most talented physicians and Practice Administrators, and to provide staffing services to busy medical practices.

Bill Vincent can be reached at 310-374-4477, ext. 21, or at bill@deforestsearch.com.