Meet The IT Team

Matt Vazzana

Executive Director, Professional Services

Matt Vazzana joined the staffing industry over a decade ago and has since established himself as a leading expert in recruitment and business development. Known for his strategic approach, he specializes in placing top-tier talent across various sectors, with a strong focus on Information Technology, HR, Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Marketing, and more.

Matt prides himself on building meaningful relationships within the industry and has a keen understanding of market trends and hiring needs. Through his hands-on leadership and numerous successful placements, he continuously aims to bring value to both clients and candidates, ensuring exceptional service delivery and alignment with business objectives.

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Brett Strahm

Lead Technical Recruiter, Account & Delivery Senior Manager, Information Technology

Brett joined Specialized Recruiting Group in June 2022 after years of experience in higher education employment services, and collegiate and professional football recruiting. As an IT Recruiter, he enjoys getting to know candidates and hiring managers serving as the liaison between professionals and clients toward realizing the ultimate goal of a staffing partnership.

He and his wife, Taniya, enjoy spending time with their Pomeranian. They enjoy boating on Mountain Island Lake, gardening, going to the movies, and eating international cuisines around town. A graduate of UNC Charlotte and UGA, Brett is an avid supporter of 49ers Athletics and Georgia Bulldogs Football.

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Paul Tenney

Business Development, Information Technology & Accounting/Finance

Paul has over 15 years of experience in sales and recruiting experience focused within the Information Technology, Finance & Accounting and HR space. Specialized in connecting top-tier talent with organizations seeking high-performance individuals for a variety of roles.His background combines a deep understanding of the recruitment process (both direct hire and contract) with a proven track record in sales, enabling him to effectively identify, attract, and match the right candidates to the right roles, while also building lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Paul’s focus is to taking a consultative approach to both sales and recruitment—listening to clients' needs, understanding their organizational culture, and delivering tailored solutions that drive success.Whether he’s helping a startup build a team from the ground up or supporting a Fortune 500 company in scaling its workforce, his goal is to provide exceptional service and deliver results and build long lasting partnerships with his clients.

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