Mark Kennedy

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Joined 2000

Mark Kennedy

President, Owner and Managing Director

For almost 25 years, medical practices, healthcare organizations, and manufacturing corporations have relied on ETS to provide highly qualified dentists, physicians and engineers for their organizations. Although I originally founded ETS (Executive Talent Search) to recruit sales and marketing professions for technology companies, I quickly saw a need within the medical community for highly specialized recruiters.

We pivoted to focus our efforts within a specific market and launched ETS Dental in 2000. Since then, ETS has consistently expanded year-over-year. To support this growth, we rebranded our support organization to ETS Recruit, dedicated to serving our client and candidate-facing recruiting teams.

Today, ETS comprises six teams totaling over thirty recruiting professionals. Together, we have successfully placed thousands of professionals across various sectors, including Dentistry, Optometry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Technology Operations, spanning all 50 states and five countries.

Our specialized recruitment divisions include:

  • ETS Dental: Leading search and recruitment firm for Dentists, Dental Specialists, and Dental Management Professionals.
  • ETS Vision: Leading search and recruitment firm for Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.
  • ETS OBGYN: Rapidly emerging as the foremost firm for OBGYNs, sub-specialists, and Women’s Health Advanced Practice Providers.
  • ETS Pediatric: Rapidly growing firm specializing in Pediatricians, sub-specialists, and Pediatric-focused Advanced Practice Providers.
  • ETS Family Medicine: Rapidly becoming a leader in recruiting outpatient Family Medicine Physicians and related Advanced Practice Providers.
  • ETS Tech-Ops: Specializing in Materials Science Engineers, Scientists, Product Development, and Manufacturing Leadership placements worldwide.

I am deeply passionate about this industry. My journey has taught me that building, retaining, and motivating a world-class team is paramount to success. Throughout my career, I’ve launched businesses from the ground up, relocated for exceptional opportunities, and balanced the responsibilities of being a devoted husband and father of four.

As a professional recruiter, I am committed to securing the best long-term fit for both our clients and candidates. In my current role, I ensure our Account Executives and Recruiters have top-tier databases, training, technology, and support. These measures allow our recruitment services to consistently exceed expectations.

My extensive background includes:

  • Vice President of a leading IT Contract Staffing Firm in the Southeast.
  • Director/General Manager overseeing OEM/Route Management at the world’s premier high-security lock company.
  • National Advertising Manager for a specialty niche insurance company.
  • Market Researcher conducting database and direct marketing research for a global advertising agency.

Originally from a grape farm in New York’s Finger Lakes Area, I hold a BS in Business from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. My wife Sharon and I now call Roanoke, VA home. We are immensely proud of our four adult children—Heather, David, Ben, and Samantha—who have each graduated college and are pursuing successful careers in Education, Mechanical Engineering, Recruiting, and Social Media Marketing, respectively.

I am blessed with a supportive family, wonderful friends, and a thriving business that positively impacts clients and candidates nationwide every day.

Join a powerful network of medical recruiters

We know success is defined by opportunity, real-time industry perspectives, and the support of like-minded professionals driven by the same genuine purpose. Each of our recruiters becomes an expert in the medical specialty and geography they serve. If you are interested in building a long-term career and helping doctors and practices across the country, contact us today!

Joined 2024
Brett Hoffman

Recruiter Support Associate

Joined 2024
Sam Kennedy

Social Media Coordinator

Joined 2024
Sarah Spencer

Recruiter Support Associate

Joined 2023
Dylan Wade

Recruiter Support Associate

Joined 2023
Blake Harris

Business Operations and Recruitment Coordinator

Joined 2023
Adam Spangler

Regional Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2023
Lexi Thompson

Recruiter Support Trainer

Joined 2023
Geana Salerno

Account Executive/Recruiter for Endodontists, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons and Periodontists

Joined 2023
Lisa Garst

Marketing Manager

Joined 2023
Mark Miller

Regional Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2022
Melissa Willis

Pediatric Physician & APP Recruiter

Joined 2022
Evyn Duff

Pediatric Physician & APP Recruiter

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Joined 2021
Katie Mares

Regional Account Executive/Recruiter

Joined 2020
Trenton Marcum

Regional Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2011
Sheri Beveridge

Regional Account Executive/Recruiter

Joined 2012
Scott Bradford

Vice President - Marketing and Technology

Joined 2006
Rob Knezovich

Regional VP and Senior Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2007
Nola Pearce

Vice President / Account Executive

Joined 2003
Morgan Pace

Vice President and Senior Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2015
Matt Johnson

Regional Director/Recruiter for Ophthalmologists

Joined 2000
Mark Kennedy

President, Owner and Managing Director

Joined 2005
Marcia Patterson

Regional Vice President and Senior Account Executive/Dental Recruiter

Joined 2008
Marc Arrington

Regional Vice President and Senior Account Executive/Vision Recruiter

Joined 2005
LaVerne Stuart-Norman

Vice President - Human Resources & Recruiter Support

Joined 2014
Keri Jones

Search Coordinator

Joined 2006
Julie Greene

Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

Joined 2018
Jessica Lewis McCrary

Regional Account Executive/Recruiter for Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Joined 2018
Jaclyn Padgett

Pediatric Physician & APP Recruiter

Joined 2008
Gary Harris

Vice President and Senior Recruiter for Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontists

Joined 2018
Clare Arnold

Regional Account Executive/Recruiter for Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Joined 2021
Ben Kennedy

Nationwide Family Medicine Recruiter

Joined 2014
Amory Ridgway

Regional Account Executive/Senior Recruiter for Ophthalmologists