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Andrew Georgelos
Managing Director
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312-930-1068
Andrew Georgelos, Managing Director
His experience in Executive Financial Search spans several industries including diversified financial services, technology & software, diversified manufacturing, medical products & pharmaceuticals, consumer products, consulting and distribution. Andrew’s clients range from the Fortune 500 to private equity backed startups. He has successfully recruited and filled positions throughout the entire CFO’s organization from financial planning & strategy to SEC reporting and financial audit.
In addition, Andrew has been adept at partnering with his financial services clients in filling key roles within investment banking, asset management, equity research, and financial consulting. Andrew graduated in 1993 with a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University.

Cathryn Burns
Managing Director
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312-930-9581
Cathryn Burns, Managing Director
Cathryn graduated with High Honors from the University of Illinois, with a B.S. in Accounting and earned her CPA. Prior to joining Access Search, Cathryn gained valuable industry experience as an external auditor with KPMG and later joined a Chicago-based boutique executive search firm. Cathryn resides in Chicago with her husband and son.

Brian Jannusch
Managing Director
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312-930-1065
Brian Jannusch, Managing Director
Brian graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Finance. He started his career with Baxter International in the Financial Development Program. While at Baxter, Brian held financial positions at the manufacturing facility level, the business unit level, and in corporate treasury. After his time at Baxter, Brian moved to Platinum Technology (a $1B software company) as a Finance Manager. At Platinum, he had full financial responsibility for two operating units and five acquisitions.
Brian’s industry experience has proven extremely valuable in helping him to understand his client’s needs and evaluate the talent level and expertise of the candidates he delivers.

Vijay A. Bhagavan
Managing Director
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312-930-1154
Vijay A. Bhagavan, Managing Director
Vijay graduated with Honors from Indiana University with a B.S. in Accounting and passed the CPA exam in the state of Illinois. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Vijay moved to Chicago in 1997 and currently lives in Elmhurst with his wife and daughter.

Lee C. Black
Managing Director
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312-930-1104
Lee C. Black, Managing Director

Lindsey Sorensen
Managing Director
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312-930-1076
Lindsey Sorensen, Managing Director
Lindsey graduated from Michigan State University in 2002. She started her career in audit with Arthur Andersen and KPMG, where she specialized in financial services. Her clients consisted of diversified alternative asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds and banks. Her experience in audit has been invaluable in helping her understand the needs of clients and candidates. Lindsey was born and raised in Michigan. She and her husband have made Chicago their home since college.

Nate Anderson
Director
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312-993-1504
Nate Anderson, Director
When not at work, Nate can be found spending time with his wife, running along the lakefront path, volunteering with youth or attempting to speak street Spanish with anyone willing.

Judith (Yoo) Murzyn
Director
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312-930-1109
Judith (Yoo) Murzyn, Director
Outside of work, Judith loves to explore the Chicago restaurant scene, but isn’t afraid to experiment in her kitchen. An avid runner, Judith has completed several half marathons as well as the Chicago Marathon in 2015. Judith also enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband and two dogs.

Sonia Golden
Director
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312-930-1071
Sonia Golden, Director
Sonia holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business and a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Indiana University.
She lives in Clarendon Hills with her husband and two children. She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.

Jeremy Friedman
Vice President
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312-930-1074
Jeremy Friedman, Vice President
Outside of work, Jeremy loves playing all sports, especially basketball and is a huge LeBron James fan. Jeremy also enjoys travel, spending time with friends, music, and Broadway musicals.

Angela Rubinstein
Consultant
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312-930-1078
Angela Rubinstein, Consultant
Angela currently resides in the Wicker Park neighborhood with her boyfriend and two adorable bunnies. She loves practicing yoga, running on the 606 trail, whipping up vegetarian recipes at home, and exploring the Chicago food scene.

Diana Zych
Consultant
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312-930-1069
Diana Zych, Consultant
While Diana brings over 14 years of meaningful recruiting and industry experience to the exceptional Access Search team, she also believes in the importance of work/life balance. When she’s not recruiting candidates, you can find her on the golf course perfecting her drive or at the pool watching her daughter master the butterfly stroke. Originally from the southwest suburbs, Diana and her daughter Kendall currently reside in Barrington.

Danny Moore
Consultant
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312-930-1064
Danny Moore, Consultant
In his spare time, Danny is a marathon runner and an overall sports enthusiast. He will participate in any sport he can find time to participate in, including beach volleyball, basketball, 16” softball, golf, and even bowling. He is a huge Chicago sports fan and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.

Celina Green
Consultant
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312-930-1077
Celina Green, Consultant
Outside of work, Celina enjoys the outdoor activities that allow her to embrace mother nature’s beauty (biking, hiking, & kayaking), along with traveling the world. Celina also loves baking vegan treats and spending time with family and friends.

Shannon O’Brien
Consultant
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312-930-1121
Shannon O’Brien, Consultant
Shannon graduated from The Ohio State University in 2017 with a degree in Accounting. While originally from North Carolina, she moved to Chicago in 2018 to work in Deloitte’s Audit Practice where she earned her CPA. She held the position of Audit Senior and primarily served Industrial and Consumer Product manufacturing clients. Shannon joined Access Search because she finds joy in building relationships and helping people find their true passions in life.
In her free time, Shannon loves running on the lake front trail, playing tennis with friends, and participating in acting classes at Green Shirt Studio. Shannon has an adventurous spirit and loves to explore new places in her favorite city, Chicago.

Brian Felton
Consultant
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312-930-1067
Brian Felton, Consultant
In his free time, Brian enjoys all things Ohio State & Lake Michigan, and is always on the hunt for the best Bloody Mary and dessert in the city.

Brianna Reilly Kolzow
Consultant
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312-930-1096
Brianna Reilly Kolzow, Consultant
In her free time, Brianna enjoys being outdoors riding her bike, roller blading, hiking, or hanging out at the beach. She also loves practicing yoga, especially when she can convince her husband to go to a class with her. Brianna is passionate about music. She loves singing, writing, and performing her own music. Incredibly family oriented, her favorite thing to do is hang out with family and friends whenever she can.
Consulting and Staff Augmentation

Bridget Doherty
Director
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312-930-1095
Bridget Doherty, Director
Today, Bridget is an integral part of the ASI team, serving both clients and candidates. Bridget delivers a high level of service, leveraging her accounting knowledge, natural relationship-building skills and ability to thoughtfully pair candidates with roles. Bridget’s focus at the firm includes Contract Services and Consulting Resources as well as Finance/Accounting Operations and Administrative Talent.
Bridget enjoys theatre, cooking and teaching her old dog new tricks. Bridget is very active in her community, including working to launch a Community Garden and serving on the Economic Development Commission of her village’s government.

Michelle Taylor
Director
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312-930-1063
Michelle Taylor, Director
Michelle’s focus at the firm includes Contract Services and Consulting Resources as well as Finance/Accounting Operations and Administrative Talent. Her recruiting approach is firmly rooted in delivering consistent, efficient results to make well-matched placements. She is committed to results and is dedicated to delivering for her clients; Michelle’s industry knowledge and ability to think strategically and creatively set her apart from her competition time and time again.
Michelle loves exploring the city and trying new restaurants; she also enjoys cooking, traveling and reading.

Olivia Centeno
Consultant
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312-930-1124
Olivia Centeno, Consultant
Olivia graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago to begin her career as a Tax Associate with Plante Moran. After working in public accounting, she gained industry experience through a Financial Analyst role at Walgreens. Combining her strong knowledge of the accounting and finance functions and her passion for meeting new people allow her to be a great recruiter.
Outside of work Olivia enjoys hiking, pop culture, country music, traveling, reading, while also enjoying all that Chicago has to offer including the lakefront, sports, bars and restaurants.

Laurie Baumgart
Operations Manager
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312-930-1099