Douglas A. Scott, C.P.C.

President, Headhunting Services

Doug is one of the most versatile and highly-decorated leaders in the recruitment industry today. With over 23 years of success and experience in all facets of the business, he is the epitome of excellence. Also, a hands-on practitioner, he manages some of Movement’s most challenging searches directly while heading the general operations of the firm. Throughout his career, Doug has trained and mentored 100’s of headhunters, managed multi-million dollar operations, and has led countless search assignments to successful completion.

• B.A. Employment Relations, Michigan State University, 1989
• Prior experience includes a 20 year career in the recruitment and staffing industry with The Mergis Group, a division of Spherion.
• 9 year Performance Forum winner—The Mergis Group’s Employee of the Year – 2007.
• Expertise in training and developing teams and member of Sr. Executive Leadership Group.
• Directly leads multiple operations throughout the country.
• Born, raised, and currently lives on Union Lake in the Lakes Area of Southeast Michigan.
• Enjoys boating and all water sports.
• Activities include playing ice hockey, golf, music and video production.
• Married to Shawn for 27 years, three fantastic children—Courtney, D.J., and Lauren.

Elisha Gray

Operations Manager

Every company has that utility player. You know; the person that can do anything. In the morning, Elisha may be streamlining our entire IT and accounting back office systems. In the afternoon, she is on-boarding our newest hire. In the evening, she is on the phone with her client closing a six-figure deal. Elisha is such a gem, and an incredibly valuable member of the team.

• BA Human Resources, Baker College, 2004
• Proud mom to her adorable girls, Megan and Amber.
• Born in Flint, resides in Davison, MI.
• Hobbies: family and friends – having fun with both. Loves to hit the dance floor. Insanity workouts.

Greg Giltner

Managing Director, Headhunting Services

Greg has been a leader in the search business since 1999, working for a large national firm, then a small boutique, and finally on his own for over 10 years before joining Movement. In a nutshell, Greg Giltner knows a thing or two about the recruiting business. We got to know Greg over the years and the firm counted on him to deliver us candidates that we wouldn’t have found otherwise. He has honed the art and science of identifying and attracting top talent through well crafted, and customized posts strategically placed on the web. Greg has developed a unique candidate screening process that is world-class and stands as the gold standard in the recruitment business.

Now, he is in charge of Movement’s National Candidate Recruitment Center (C.R.C.), based in his hometown of Charleston, SC. This state of the art Recruitment Center has been built to become the engine that drives candidate flow for Movement’s searches throughout N. America and globally. A lot of really exciting things are happening here at Movement; Greg and the C.R.C. play a huge part in all of it.

• 2006-2015 Successfully built a permanent placement firm representing Fortune 1000 clients throughout the United States.
• 2003-2006 Joined a boutique recruiting firm specializing in operations/engineering professionals in the FDA regulated industries and became the company’s top biller.
• 1999-2003 Worked as a staffing and full desk recruiter placing information technology professionals.
• Attended the University of South Carolina.
• Greg,his wife Meredith, and daughter Vivian live in Charleston where they race sailboats and enjoy travelling internationally.

Jann DeMars

Director, Headhunting Services

This powerhouse certainly has the gift to gab. After one encounter with Jann you will probably be invited over to her house for a BBQ and on her Christmas card list. She is super smart, very thorough and curious about every last detail. Her track-record of success and entrepreneurial spirit is off the charts. She has bought, ran, and sold several companies throughout her career. Jann came into this business only a few years ago, but it has been a glove fit. Recruiting is a people business and Jann is all about people.

• 23 Year track record of successful recruiting and business development experience.
• Entrepreneurially developed a direct sales company for 16 years mentoring over 300 consultants and team leaders, earning 14 global travel incentives and procuring 8 national awards.
• Lifelong Michigan resident with over 25 years in Davison, MI.
• 2 exceptional children who are married and have blessed her with two grandchildren, so far.
• Never stops learning and seeker of absolute truth.

Kevin Goebel

Director, Headhunting Services

Kevin possesses all of the characteristics that great Recruiters have. He is articulate, street-smart and as honest as they come. With over 7 years in the search business, he took to it quickly at a very young age and he has never looked back. Whether Kevin is speaking to CEO’s or Production Managers, he does so with poise and purpose on every phone call. Kevin Goebel and Movement, a perfect combination.

• Previous experience in Retail Management.
• Born and raised in Metro Detroit.
• Enjoys spending time at his cabin up north with family.
• Hobbies include fishing, snowmobiling, off-road racing.

Dominic Chiappelli

Director, Headhunting Services

The Chiappelli family name is quite well known around these parts. His grandparents were Italian immigrants who came to this country with nothing but strong backs and a dream of a future full of opportunity if given the chance to perform. Fast forward two generations and the family owns several incredible businesses and they are pillars of the community. Dominic grew up in this winning environment, Movement loves winners, Movement hired Dominic. Talk about a great find. He has come into the organization like a fireball. Example: He stepped in, orchestrated his plan, pounded the phones, and found a Sr. Director candidate out of our clients’ direct competitor and closed the deal within his first two weeks on the job. Nobody does that. Dominic Chiappelli does.

• BBA Management from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Born and raised in the Clarkston area.
• Enjoys playing competitive hockey, hunting, fishing, golf.
• Played professional hockey for teams in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Canada.

Tom Cupples

Director, Headhunting Services

This young man has all of the tools. Perfectly persistent, thoroughly engaged, and possesses an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Tom comes to us with just over three years at another staffing company and within that time he has developed into a masterful recruiter and a consultative client manager beyond his years. Since coming to Movement, Tom has had his head on a swivel, knocking down search after search with the quiet confidence that he brings to his work every day. Movement has another definite keeper in Tommy Cupples.

• B.S. Marketing, Oakland University, 2010
• Avid traveler with over 100 flights logged.
• Hobbies include: Acoustic guitar, martial arts, camping, fishing, hiking, boating, and golf.
• Health and Fitness advocate

Matt Williams

Director, Headhunting Services

What we have here with Matt Williams is upside to infinity and beyond. This young man comes to us with a strong track record of success in the recruitment business in both candidate recruitment and client development. He is meticulously detail-oriented, and at the same time, very savvy with a highly consultative approach with every phone call. What a great addition we have made with Matt in our Charleston, SC operation.

• BS Political Science & MBA, The College of Charleston, 2013, 2014
• Born and raised on Hilton Head, SC.
• Enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing all sports & games that lead to good times.

Linda Gantos

Sr. Headhunter

Movement has a little secret. Yes, our job is to find superstars for our clients’ most demanding needs, but when we find a really, really good one; we keep that person for ourselves. Meet Linda Gantos. Originally from the Windy City, Linda was one of the most popular and successful television and radio correspondents and news anchors in Chicago for over 11 years. Her terrific personality and sophisticated research skills she honed as a reporter translates perfectly into the DNA of what we look for here at Movement. Linda is everything we hoped for and more. Her passion for excellence is inspiring and her level of commitment is second to none.

• BA Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago.
• Former Radio & Television Correspondent & Anchor, Westwood One & Navteq, Chicago, Ill.
• Competitive dancing experience. Member of U of Illinois Dance Troupe & volunteer instructor of dance for underprivileged youth.
• Lives in Clarkston, MI with her 2 children.
• Hobbies include: Biking, rollerblading, travel, and gourmet cooking for family and friends.

Michael Roach

Sr. Headhunter

Mike began his career 30 years ago as a recruiter in the Navy. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most successful headhunters in the consumer products industry with a unique specialization in the kitchen cabinetry business. Mike knows everyone in that world and has built up an incredible body of work with Hall of Fame numbers. All of his assignments are high-level. He only works with clients who retain him. Bam! Game on. Mike Roach now works for MOVEMENT.

• US Navy, 1985 – 1993
• Grew up in East Tawas, MI.
• Resides in Clarkston, MI. with wife Stephanie after recently relocating from Sarasota, FL.
• Hobbies include: Reading, cycling, cross country skiing, fine cigars & the recruitment biz.

Mike Hendrix

Sr. Headhunter

After 14 successful years in the advertising sales biz, Mike Hendrix has honed his interpersonal, leadership and consultative skills to a level that few achieve. Now that he has pivoted his career and has reinvented himself as a headhunter with Movement we know there is nothing that he can’t do. Mike’s professionalism and dedication are beyond reproach. Another winner who calls Movement home. Simply awesome.

• Married to wife Dawn for 11 years and proud father of three children, Jack, Eva & Will.
• Loves exercise and hanging with the family.
• Huge fan of sports and competition.
• Die-hard Michigan football fan.

Matt Kuhn

Headhunter Support Specialist

Matt comes to us with 12+ years in the marketing & advertisement business responsible for massive campaigns with some of the most prestigious organizations in the world. Then a switch went on one day and he decided he wanted to take a different road in his career that offered bigger challenges and opportunities. A large population of the Headhunters here at MOVEMENT represent this profile. Every single one of them are exceptional and Matt Kuhn is no different. He is extremely well organized, strategic in his approach but also rolls up his sleeves and dives deep to find passive candidates that no one else is talking to. This strong communicator is incredibly motivated to succeed and living the business every day.

• Bachelor of Arts, Advertising & Marketing, Michigan State University, 2007
• Married to high school sweetheart, Erin.
• Born, raised, and now lives in Downtown Clarkston.
• Avid runner.

Courtney Kohler

Headhunter

You might say recruiting runs in the family as Courtney is the daughter of Doug Scott, one of the founding members of the firm. Growing up, the dinner conversations flowed from the science of prepping a candidate for an interview to the art of developing client relationships. It was only natural for Courtney to become a Headhunter, it’s in her DNA. She’s naturally inquisitive, smart as a whip, and as competitive and motivated as one can be. Courtney’s track record of success in her previous HR role, academics, and college athletics gives her a competitive edge within a MOVEMENT team chuck full of winners.

• BA, Business Management, Michigan State University, 2016
• Lead MSU Club Volleyball Team to National Championship Match (#2 in Country)
• Wife to Evan and cat mom to Sully.
• Loves traveling, volleyball, Christmas decorations, yoga, HGTV, and lake life.

Zeke Nave

Headhunter Support Specialist

Another one of our fantastic summer interns has joined the ranks as a full-time Headhunter Support Specialist here at MOVEMENT. Zeke Nave lights up any room that he enters with his positive energy, zest for life and his infectious smile. He is as motivated as the day is long and has an insatiable appetite for knowledge. Everyone loves Zeke and Zeke loves everyone right back.

• B.A., Marketing, Alma College, 2019
• Member of Alma’s college baseball and wrestling teams.
• Grew up in Onaway, a small town in Northern Michigan.
• Loves to exercise, read & meet new people.
• Avid fan of all of Detroit’s professional sport teams.