Magley Team

In 1997, Susan Magley pursued her professional dream and opened an IT staffing firm in a loft south of Market Street in San Francisco. Magley & Associates soon became known for its client- and consultant-friendly services, which opened the door to some of the region’s largest and most successful companies. Through her strong leadership and careful decision-making, Susan steered Magley & Associates through the dot-com era with its finances and aspirations intact. With its move into new quarters in 2004, Magley & Associates gained the space it needed to add HR and Marketing to its existing IT staffing services. The move also provided an opportunity for the company founder to share her passion for art with others, as Susan's personal art collection adorns the office walls.

Vice President of Finance & Administration, Rita Yon joined the Magley team in November 2007 and brings with her over 23 years of accounting and financial management expertise. Before joining Magley & Associates, Rita was the Controller for Prophet Brand Strategy and Magellan Network Systems. She has spent over 15 years in various accounting roles at KPMG, Inteliant, and Cotelligent. Rita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of San Francisco. She takes great pride in her work and always strives to excel in her responsibilities, thereby producing stellar quality results. Rita is excited to be an integral part of the team and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the company.

Staff Accountant Martin Cortez joined Magley & Associates in July 2006. A native of Zamora, Mexico, Martin brings both personal and professional experience to the field of Accounting. He served as Staff Accountant for the Diocese of San Jose for 18 years before joining Magley. Martin also serves as a board member on the National Catholic AIDS Network and on the Hispanic HIV/AIDS Task Force of the Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.

Director of Business Development Jeff Kruger joined the Magley team in April of 2005 to leverage his 12+ years of business experience for the benefit of Magley's clients. Jeff's successes include investment banking and corporate finance with Wachovia Securities, a senior marketing and operations role with E*TRADE and a management position with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington DC. Most recently, Jeff harnessed the skills of IT, Marketing, Human Resources and Creative professionals with the Taproot Foundation - while building relationships with many of the Bay Area's top companies - to benefit local nonprofits in New York and San Francisco. Born and raised in Virgnia, Jeff earned a BS in Systems Engineering and Economics from the University of Virginia. He has been quoted in leading global publications including the Wall Street Journal and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Account Manager Elizabeth Pinson Vardaman joined the team in September 2011 to leverage her 9+ years of Human Resources, Recruitment and Marketing experience in various industries. Prior to joining Magley, Elizabeth was recruiting consultant in Financial Services for BlackRock across multiple operating teams. Highly service driven, Elizabeth is charged with developing solid partnerships to meet the needs of current and prospective Retail clients. Originally from Houston and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Elizabeth has a passion for horseback-riding, the arts, live music, and Mexican cooking.

Matt Rigdon returned to Magley & Associates in November 2011 as Manager of Recruiting. Prior to rejoining Magley, Matt spent several years as a Recruiting Consultant to Sequoia Benefits, Booz Allen Hamilton, and The Washington Post. From 2004 to 2006, Matt was a Recruiter and Account Manager with Magley & Associates; he left the company in 2006 to gain in-house recruiting experience with McKesson Corporation, where he acted as Sr. Recruiter and Manager of Talent Acquisition. Matt began his professional career in pharmaceutical sales with Eli Lilly & Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. As a District Sales Trainer at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Matt developed an interest in and passion for recruiting. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Georgia State University; is a Veteran and former US Army Medical Specialist, and has received certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Diversity Recruiter (AIRS CDR).

Recruiter Laura Holliday devotes much of her energies to Magley & Associates’ Marketing practice. She may have left her 10-year acting career behind, but her current role is hardly unfamiliar. “Being a recruiter is like being a casting director. Matching someone’s skills and talents to the right job requires many of the same techniques,” she explains. Laura passed her first audition at Magley & Associates in 2001, when she became the office manager.

Recruiter Ryan Cronin joined the Magley Team with a strong background in recruitment and staffing within the Accounting and Finance disciplines in 2010. “Ryan remains upbeat regarding business despite the economic conditions we face in the work place. When I worked with Ryan it was this attribute that helped me maintain a positive attitude and continue to pursue business with him. I will not hesitate to recommend Ryan because he is a professional and I appreciate his ability in keeping me focused in the long term.” – One of Ryan’s several candidates he has worked with over his several years of recruitment experience in the Bay Area.

Staff Accountant Kami Son has lived in San Francisco for over 35 years. Before joining Magley & Associates in May 2011, Kami worked for 25 years in corporate finance. In her spare time, Kami likes to cook and spend quiet times with family and friends.

Benefits Manager Tim Schulte provides office and benefits support to the firm’s account managers, recruiters and consultants. Prior to joining the Magley Team, Tim worked for 11 years at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in the Client Services Department as the Office Manager. Tim likes providing behind-the-scenes support for Magley success and has been certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2008.

Administrative Assistant Myra Escalera joined the Magley team in 2010. Born and raise in Madera, she moved to the Bay Area about 2 years ago and is currently completing her education at Cal State East Bay. She brings 5 years of administrative support and provides a friendly face and voice to Magley & Associates. Myra enjoys the people aspect of her job and is always willing to lend a helping hand. .