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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Rick Johnson

Managing Technical Director, Information Technology

Rick joined SRG as a seasoned IT professional with over three decades of practical experience. He proudly served in the US Navy before embarking on a remarkable career in the corporate world. His most recent role was as an IT executive at a global Fortune 50 company, where he held leadership responsibilities for the company's operations in the southern half of the United States, specifically in the state, local, and education sector. Rick has a track record of success in delivering IT solutions spans federal, state, and local government sectors, as well as the commercial industry. He achieved this through a combination of strategic planning, effective leadership, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

When Rick is not building and connecting relationships with clients, He enjoys traveling with his wife, looking for the best eats, woodworking, antique restorations, landscaping, boating and being a grandparent to three remarkable grandkids!

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