Our Industry Experts
Our recruiters are industry experts who have typically worked in the industries they serve. They understand what makes a successful candidate. Using their unmatched industry and recruiting expertise, they are able to find not just the right candidate, but an impact player – that key individual who can make a positive impact on an entire team.
Our Team
Craig Alexander
Owner/General Manager
Food Processing
Contact: calex@mriboise.com
Craig joined Management Recruiters in 1978 as a recruiter specializing in Management and Technical positions in the food and consumer products manufacturing industries. He was named the Regional Rookie of the Year in 1979.
In 1985 Craig was part of the first group of Certified Senior Account Managers, CSAM, the elite group of MRI recruiters who have passed a 4-hour certification test covering employment law, customer service excellence, and business ethics. Craig is now a CSM, Certified Senior Manager.
As a recruiter, Craig has placed 20+ people with several of his client companies. As a manager, Craig has led MRI Boise to the President’s Award (Top 25% of MRI offices) many times.
Craig became Owner/Manager of Management Recruiters of Boise in 1985. Craig was inducted into Management Recruiters National Hall of Fame in 1986 for outstanding production and service to his clients. In 1994 Craig was elected to Management Recruiters Corporate Advisory Council by his fellow franchisees. Prior to joining Management Recruiters, Craig was a Headquarters Sales Manager for a major consumer products company. He has a degree in Business Administration from Boise State University. His hobbies include gardening, golf, travel, and fly-fishing.
Here are some recent testimonials from candidates and clients on Craig’s performance:
“I appreciate the fast results in producing qualified candidates. I especially like your method of including ‘qualifying features’ about each candidate when you present them. The reference summaries are also very helpful.” – J.H. Plant Manager, Fortune 100 Food Company
“Craig, your work is definitely above the performance of your competitors. You are like a friend who wants to help me get ahead in my career, instead of other headhunters trying to get a fee.” – P.K. QA Director
Jamie Griffin
National Accounts Manager
Food Processing & Consumer Manufacturing
Contact: jgriffin@mriboise.com
Jamie joined MRI Boise in 2002 and specializes in Food Processing and Consumer Products searches. Before joining MRI Boise, Jamie was a plant Quality Assurance Manager for a division of ConAgra Foods. With over 10 years of food manufacturing industry experience in Regulatory Affairs, Labeling Compliance, QA, and Production Management, Jamie has a unique ability to find highly qualified people for our client companies. Jamie excels in interpreting his client companies’ technical needs and selling candidates on the challenge and opportunity.
Jamie has a competitive nature and consistently ranks among the top food industry recruiters in the MRINetwork™. He earned the prestigious MRI Pacesetter Award in 2006.
Jamie is an avid golfer and enjoys many types of sports and outdoor activities. Here are some recent testimonials from candidates and clients on Jamie’s performance:
“Thank you for introducing me to (client company). I have enjoyed my first week tremendously and believe this has been a wonderful career and life move for me and my family. Thank you for the book. It was very thoughtful.” – J.M. VP Internal Audit
“I have liked some of the approaches Jamie has demonstrated. He represents your firm well. He has provided excellent candidates for our plant operations personnel needs. We enjoy working with Jamie.” – S.E. VP of HR, Fortune 500 Food Company
Linda Mint
National Accounts Manager
Accounting & Finance
Contact: lmint@mriboise.com
Linda specializes in Accounting and Finance searches. Before joining MRI Boise in 2004, Linda worked for Management Recruiters of Baltimore as an Account Manager. Previous to joining MRI, Linda was a Career Management Outplacement Consultant for Right Management Consultants. Linda also worked for e-Perception as a Marketing Consultant and for Strategic Management Group/Conceptual Systems as Director of Client Development. Linda’s unique sense of humor and interviewing skills have enabled her to listen to client and candidate needs and make superb matches. Linda has a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland and a BA Degree from the University of British Columbia.
Linda has a unique ability to match candidates to her client companies’ needs. Often one of our clients has hired a 2nd place candidate after hiring her 1st place referral. Her clients consistently call back with repeat search assignments. Here are some recent testimonials from candidates and clients on Linda’s performance:
“Linda was terrific! She was wonderfully personable, taking as much time to make me feel comfortable with her and my prospective employer. She provided excellent interviewing tips, some valuable background on the company that was interviewing me, and guided me step by step through the whole process, from the first phone call to my last day at my previous job to preparing my family and I for a move, all the way to my first few weeks at my new job. She helped make what could have been a very scary transition a smooth and exciting one. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone looking to make a career move!” – K.J. A/P Supervisor
“Linda Mint and her Management Recruiters team have really come through for us each time we’ve turned to her for help in finding just the right candidate. Using traditional recruiting methods weren’t working for us, but Linda provided us qualified candidates that have now become valued members of our corporate staff.” – L.N. HR Director, Mining Company
Angela Shippy
Office Manager/Search Project Manager
Contact: angela@mriboise.com
Angela joined MRI Boise in 1998 as the office Administrative Assistant. Since that time, she has become an essential part of our business as the Office Manager and Search Project Manager. Angela manages all administrative, internet e-recruiting and e-marketing activities, purchasing, and information technology systems for our company. She is a key factor in facilitating our staffing solutions for clients as well as candidates. Angela has been recognized many times for the prestigious MRI Pacesetter Award for outstanding performance. Angela is a graduate of the ITT Technical Institute Legal Secretarial Program. She enjoys family activities with her husband and two sons.