Who We Are

At StraussGroup, everything we do is guided by a single philosophy; to elevate search to become the perfect blend of art and science.

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Recognized as a national leader in executive search.

StraussGroup is recognized nationally as a leader in retained Executive Search and Contract Staffing. One of a few boutique search firms to contend with notable national names, we pride ourselves on being a small organization that wins over customers who believed larger firms were better firms.

Client Focused

We pride ourselves in doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Candidate Quality

We assure that every candidate is thoroughly qualified and referenced before we present the candidate to a client.

Proven Process

Our proven process has been refined to ensure we successfully complete all searches and maintain a high candidate retention rate.

Commitment to “Fit”

We established a philosophy – which became our trademark – assessing people rather than only analyzing resumes.

Meet Our Team

Randy Strauss

Founder & Managing Partner

Randy Strauss received his Master’s degree from Cornell University and Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. He founded StraussGroup in 2000 after a successful career in banking and finance. He began his career at General Electric Credit and moved on to PaineWebber/UBS, followed by M&T Bank.

Jacob Strauss

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Matthew Doyle, CSAM

Managing Director

Annette Kajtoch

Managing Director

Emily Wahler

Managing Director

Marissa Damba

Senior Project Manager

Kari Wirth

Project Coordinator

Luke Baker

Search Consultant

Lanie Williams

DIRECTOR OF Social Media

Awards & Accolades

Presidents Award

Recognized by Management Recruiters International, a global leader in the recruiting industry. Received this award 16 times.

Best Places to Work in Western New York

Awarded 5 times and a Finalist 12 times.

Managing Partner of the Year

Recognized by Management Recruiters International, a global leader in the recruiting industry.

Top 10 Managing Partner

Recognized by Management Recruiters International, a global leader in the recruiting industry.

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Show us how you can make a difference for our clients. Bring us your skillset and we may bring you a new career prospect.

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