Leadership Team.

Shana Applebaum serves as Managing Director of MRINetwork, one of the world’s most established executive search organizations and a core division of HireQuest. Based in New York City, Shana is leading a strategic reset of MRINetwork with a clear mandate for growth – strengthening client partnerships, aligning offices, and uniting the global network into a cohesive, high-performing organization. With more than 20 years of experience driving business expansion, she has built and scaled recruiting operations across diverse industries, earning a reputation for turning challenges into opportunity and delivering measurable results.

Shana began her career in retail management before transitioning into retail field recruiting ahead of the Great Recession, where she quickly demonstrated her ability to build resilient, growth-focused teams. At JBC, a global consumer search practice, she helped launch national accounts across lifestyle, fashion, and consumer goods sectors, supporting Fortune 500 clients including Unilever, Nestlé, and LVMH. She later joined Northbound Executive Search, where she oversaw Corporate Services and Consulting, launched the Accounting Services division, and ultimately served as Managing Partner and Chief Revenue Officer. Under her leadership, Northbound consistently ranked as a top-performing office within the HireQuest portfolio, reflecting her disciplined, client-centric approach to revenue growth and operational excellence.

Todd Govig is the CEO of Govig & Associates, a second-generation, family-owned executive search firm founded in 1978. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a nationally recognized retained search organization specializing in Biopharma, Healthcare and Senior Care, Building Products, and the Southwest market.

Throughout his career, Todd has been dedicated to building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional service, and fostering a culture where both clients and employees can thrive. His commitment to excellence has helped position Govig & Associates as one of the industry’s top-performing search firms. The company has earned twelve Best of Class awards for outstanding customer service, two Office of the Decade honors, and multiple top rankings among MRI’s elite-performing offices nationwide. Govig has also been recognized several times by the Phoenix Business Journal as a Best Place to Work and was named among Forbes’ Top 200 Best Recruiters.

Beyond his professional achievements, Todd values family, friendship, and adventure. He and his partner, Penny, share a blended family of six children and enjoy traveling, golf, and making the most of time spent with those they care about most.

Mark Schwartz has led The Richmond Group USA since 2008, where he represents the third generation of one of the most successful executive search firms in the nation. Since 2008, Mark has grown and scaled his own firm by over 500%, while taking it from a firm of 12 people to an organization of over 55 people. His leadership philosophy emphasizes accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and investing in people.

Throughout his career, Mark has championed professional development, encouraging recruiters to challenge themselves, embrace change, and pursue excellence. He is committed to helping others recognize their potential and build rewarding careers. As part of the MRINetwork, Mark values collaboration, shared knowledge, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the industry forward. He remains dedicated to advancing the recruiting profession and developing its next generation of leaders.

Michael Brown is a member of the MRINetwork Board of Directors and the Owner and President of the Harrison Group, Inc. (HGI), an executive search firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He joined HGI in 2001 and spent more than a decade building and leading its financial services division before being named President in 2014. He acquired ownership of the firm in 2015.

Under Michael’s leadership, HGI has consistently ranked among the top five producing offices in MRINetwork, with national search work spanning financial services, commercial construction, and manufacturing. He was named MRINetwork’s 2012 CSAM of the Year, the network’s highest lifetime honor.

At the start of 2026, Michael joined a group of current and former franchise owners in acquiring ownership of MRINetwork. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a recruiter, division leader, and franchise owner to the board, along with the perspective of someone who still runs a producing office every day.

Outside the office, Michael enjoys time with his wife and three children, traveling, golfing in the summer, trips to Door County, and skiing in the winter.

Mark Angott, Owner and Chairman & CEO of Angott Search Group (ASG), has spent more than 45 years building relationships, shaping the executive search industry, and setting the standard for excellence in recruiting. While specializing in banking and financial services, Mark brings broad expertise across the firm’s practices and continues to raise the bar through his leadership, creativity, and commitment to quality.

Nationally recognized as a leading recruiter in his field, Mark has developed an extensive network of financial services professionals and a deep understanding of the marketplace. His expertise has made him a sought-after keynote speaker for industry groups, associations, and educational institutions, as well as a frequently quoted expert in major newspapers and trade publications.

Rick Hermanns has served as Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of HireQuest, Inc., since July 2019. He has 30 years of experience in the temporary staffing industry. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of HireQuest, LLC, after the company’s founding in 2002, and in similar capacities for predecessor entities since July 1991.

Prior to founding HireQuest, Rick was the Chief Financial Officer of Outsource International, formerly known as Labor World USA, Inc., and an Assistant Vice President at NCNB National Bank, now Bank of America. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Barry University and achieved a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Southern California.

In addition to his business ventures, Rick is also involved in a number of charitable pursuits. One of them is the Higher Quest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting global hunger in a sustainable way.