Hola from your Polish‑heritage recruiting friends at Integritas! Cinco de Mayo always reminds us that underdogs can win big. Our own Polish ancestors arrived here as underdogs, too — they found work, built stability, and raised families that helped shape this region.

Last week, we joined many of you at the Elkhart Economic Update Luncheon at the Lerner, and it was a powerful reminder of just how dynamic and resilient this community is.

A few themes stood out:

• The Iran situation dominated the conversation — a quick resolution could boost confidence, while a prolonged conflict may create economic drag.
• A sharp question from one of our favorite commercial bankers sparked discussion about the U.S. dollar and national debt. The consensus: long‑term growth, not contraction, is the path forward.
• Indiana continues to shine economically, carrying on its legacy as a national crossroads — from railroads to data to the next wave of AI infrastructure, with a reminder that thoughtful placement of massive data centers matters.
• And yes, during the Q & A, Pete O. couldn’t resist asking whether the Bears might someday call Indiana home… stay tuned.

A big thank‑you to the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the event sponsors for keeping our region informed, energized, and thinking boldly about the future.

Recent AMAZING CANDIDATES below! 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL!  
New to the Michiana area but enjoying being here, this bright young professional has lived abroad and helped to grow businesses, build teams, streamline operations, and increase revenue.  Very flexible on pay level for the experience this candidate brings.  Open to a role in sales and/or management, operations.  Referred to us by a friend of our firm, this candidate might be a great addition to a business needing some motivated horsepower, energy, and enthusiasm!

ACCOMPLISHED ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE – is a powerhouse in building profitable partnerships, streamlining business operations, and leading high-impact teams to success. Excellent track record of launching, developing, and selling businesses with a versatile, solutions-driven approach to challenges. Whether optimizing financial strategies or fostering key supplier and customer relationships, this executive’s leadership drives sustained growth and innovation. If you’re looking for a collaborative, high-performing leader to elevate your organization, let’s start the conversation today!

TRANSFORMATIVE ACCOUNTING LEADER!  – In operational finance, whose impact spans decades across North America’s steel industry. Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis for multi-billion-dollar operations, this executive has partnered directly with senior leadership to drive profitability, streamline reporting, and elevate performance across nearly 30 sites. A CPA with an MBA and executive training from top institutions. Has led and mentored finance teams of over 150 professionals, developed customer-level profitability tools, and implemented governance frameworks that support both strategic growth and day-to-day efficiency.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER / CONTROLLER!  
This degreed accounting professional has had a solid career track with roles in auto dealership (corporate office accounting functions), and manufacturing, including large, multi-site, and divisional.  Work has included financial statement consolidations, month-end closing, financial analysis and reporting, fixed assets, process improvement, inventory, and cost accounting.  This candidate was referred by a trusted cFO friend of Integritas and is currently looking due to some organizational changes.  We enjoyed our time getting acquainted!

DYNAMIC HR LEADER – Career reflects a rare blend of strategic vision, coaching expertise, and hands-on impact across higher education, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors. Over a decade of experience, has designed and led professional development programs for thousands of employees, transformed onboarding systems to boost engagement and efficiency, and built performance dashboards that empower leaders to act on real-time insights. Whether launching mentorship initiatives, facilitating retreats, or driving culture transformation through data-informed decision-making, this HR pro brings energy, empathy, and excellence to every challenge.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – With 6 years in manufacturing and 2 years in public. Ready for next assignment while bringing along well-earned skills in AR, AP, inventory, payroll, bank recs, reconciliations, analysis work, month-end close, financial reporting, and report building. Excel whiz, working toward CPA. 

IT CANDIDATES BELOW! 

IT LEADER EXECUTIVE – Results-oriented technology professional skilled in bridging the gap between high-level strategic objectives and hands-on system implementation. Proven capacity to manage complex IT portfolios, overseeing all facets from infrastructure management and budget allocation to departmental team leadership and stakeholder engagement. Expert in leading transformational projects—from cloud migration strategies and data center optimization to large capital expenditures—consistently delivering on scope, managing risk, and ensuring seamless operational continuity across expansive organizational structures. Early career focus in network communications and technical/end-user support services before receiving an MBA and focusing on IT leadership roles.

IT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – A versatile technologist and strategic consultant with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide technology solutions across the IT, marketing, and operations spectrum. This candidate possesses a comprehensive skill set that spans infrastructure management—including network administration, server backup systems, and database administration—to innovative project leadership, such as IoT integration and large-scale system evaluations. His expertise lies in transforming organizational bottlenecks into streamlined processes by ensuring robust technological foundations and fostering cross-departmental alignment. Excels at evaluating emerging technologies, managing vendor relationships, and leading teams to adopt best practices that drive measurable improvements in efficiency and user satisfaction.

PRODUCT OWNER / TECHNICAL LEADER – This candidate is a highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience leading the full lifecycle delivery of complex enterprise SaaS and HCM/HRIS platforms. They possess a rare, integrated skill set combining Product Ownership, Implementation leadership, and Technical Project Management, consistently driving significant efficiency gains and mitigating risk across multi-workstream initiatives. Notable accomplishments include accelerating HCM implementation timelines by 65%, managing system operations for over $170M in monthly billing for a large client base, and successfully leading cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, UX) to translate complex business needs into scalable, user-centered solutions. They excel at stakeholder alignment, root-cause analysis, and driving successful adoption through structured Agile methodologies and meticulous attention to data integrity.
 
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