As an Executive Search Consultant with CCI, Bill is a passionate and vital member of the organization, working with our clients to assure a successful search outcome as well as provide exceptional customer service and a candidate experience second to none.
His career in Talent Acquisition spans more than 20 years and he has an impressive history of helping organizations secure top talent to meet their business objectives. Prior to joining CCI and partnering to support the needs of our broad client portfolio, Bill had successful affiliations with eBay, TruePosition, Inc. (Skyhook Wireless) and Tyco; and has also effectively recruited for Schering Plough, Amgen, LiquidHub, and Einstein Healthcare Network. Bill’s unique background of corporate, agency and RPO full life cycle recruiting experience is a true asset. He has filled entry level to executive level roles in accounting/finance, human resources, operations, marketing, sales, project management, and IT (and more) on a national basis. He is a confident and proven search consultant who brings the breadth of his experience to every search engagement.
Bill has a passion for all things job search. He is experienced in all phases of the recruitment cycle, an avid networker and active member of the LinkedIn community, and is always learning and exploring new ways to bring job seekers and hiring managers together.
In addition to his role as an Executive Search Consultant, Bill is a former “Job Search Skills” instructor and member of the Board of Directors for Haverford Township Adult School. He was a featured guest on “HR Today” radio show featuring strategies on recruiting and retention. Bill has also written and presented over 25 interactive job search workshops, served on panel discussions, delivered online webinars, and participated in virtual and in person job fairs.
Bill earned a Master’s of Science in College Student Personnel and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Human Resources, both from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Lorraine Webb is a human resources and organization development executive with significant experience in the energy and utility markets.
Currently, Ms. Webb is Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and is responsible for all human resources and organizational development functions including compensation, benefits, recruiting, talent management, wellness, EEO, EAP, HRIS systems, learning and development.
Ms. Webb and her team have played a pivotal role of building a talent management program and succession planning process in the face of exiting baby boomers, while effectively managing significant challenges in terms of internal and external constraints.
Recently, Ms. Webb and her team were awarded the inaugural 2019 Employer of Choice award by the Office of Workforce Development, City of Philadelphia. This award recognizes exemplary HR practices.
Further, under her leadership PGW won the HR Department of the Year Award in
2011 and has been cited on numerous occasions as a Best Places to Work for
Minorities and Women in Engineering by Diversity Magazine.
Ms. Webb was an honoree for Philadelphia Leadership Awards for Women’s E News, 2010
Adding to her experience in the energy/utility arena, Ms. Webb has worked as an HR professional in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing and banking. Ms. Webb is passionate about coaching and enjoys helping professionals and executives reach their full potential.
Ms. Webb is a graduate of Binghamton University and is a member of SHRM.
Tom Sontag is the Executive Director, Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania. In this role, he is responsible for the Learning & Education, HR Communications, Quality of Work Life, and Tuition Benefits functions. Collectively, these provide Tom with the opportunity to pursue his passion for talent development and workforce effectiveness.
Tom has worked at Penn since October 2011 and has nearly 35 years of experience in training and organizational development with large organizations. Before joining Penn’s Division of Human Resources, Tom held training and organizational effectiveness roles for organizations such as Development Dimensions International (DDI), PNC Financial Services Group, Citizens Bank, Drexel University, NRG Energy, and Covance. He earned a BA in English literature from John Carroll University, an MBA with a focus on human resources and leadership development from Duquesne University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Drexel University. Additionally, he has earned the SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.
Peggy Verdi is a dynamic Human Resources executive with nearly 35 years of experience in HR strategy, change management, organizational design, executive coaching, team effectiveness, and talent assessment, development and management.
Peggy currently holds the position of Vice President, Human Resources and Administration (CHRO) at Subaru of America, Inc., overseeing all aspects of human resources and corporate facilities & services, its practices, and operations in order to meet the needs of the constantly evolving business.
Prior to joining Subaru, Peggy served as Chief Human Resources Officer at BAYADA Home Health Care and as Executive Director, Human Resources Business Partner/Change Planning at Bristol–Myers Squibb, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and biologics.
Peggy received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus on Labor Relations and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Rutgers University.
Elizabeth Quarello (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is an energetic senior HR leader with over 16 years of diverse experience in fast-paced corporate settings across a variety of industries, including management consulting, architecture, media, and biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. She is a hands-on leader and influencer with a passion for driving organizational change to create positive working cultures that enable organizations and individuals to realize their full potential.
Elizabeth is currently the Senior Director of Human Resources and Operations for Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company. In this role, she is responsible for oversight of all HR functions, serves as a key senior leadership member, and oversees operational functions including HSE, compliance, contract administration, facilities management and administration.
Mike Higgins is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 20 years’ experience in leadership development, employee/labor relations, performance consulting and executive coaching programs in the Retail, Financial Services and Healthcare industries.
In his current role as the Senior Director of Strategic Talent Management & Learning at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Mike leads enterprise-wide talent management activities, including leadership, professional skills, career and organizational development, succession planning, performance management and employee engagement for the Hospital’s 15,000 employees.
Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from LaSalle University, and a Master’s degree in Education (Corporate Education/Instructional Systems Design) from Pennsylvania State University.