Kevin Doherty is a Cleveland, Ohio based HR leader with over 30 years’ experience in the profession.  He is currently Sr. Director of Human Resources at the Gebauer Company, a privately held medical device manufacturer.  Prior to joining Gebauer, Kevin was VP of HR at Carlisle Brake & Friction from 2008 to 2016 where he had global HR responsibility for the HR team that supported manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe & Asia.

Kevin has made Northeast Ohio home for the last 30+ years, and thinks it is the best place in the world to work, live, and raise a family.  He and his wife, Mary Cay, have 4 adult children and 1 grandson.  He earned his BBA from the University of Notre Dame, and his MBA from Michigan State University, before relocating to Northeast Ohio in 1991.

Steve Melfi is a visionary Talent Acquisition executive with 25+ years of experience designing and scaling global recruitment operations across Fortune 500 manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, and industrial sectors. Known for blending Six Sigma discipline with PMO strategy, Steve transforms TA functions into metrics-driven engines of business impact — elevating recruitment teams into strategic advisors and aligning people strategy with enterprise acceleration.

His career includes pivotal leadership roles at Nordson Corporation, GE Lighting, Meritor, Bendix, and Avery Dennison, where he modernized ATS ecosystems, led global workforce planning, and championed employer branding and diversity hiring initiatives. With cross-sector expertise and a global footprint spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC, Steve brings a rare combination of operational rigor and executive partnership to every engagement.

A recognized thought leader in talent innovation, Steve has been featured on NBC for veterans’ recruiting, honored as a NorthCoast 99 finalist, and holds certifications in Six Sigma, DDI Targeted Selection, and PMO project management. Whether leading executive search, building university relations programs, or leveraging analytics for predictive sourcing, Steve delivers transformative solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

Susan Osciak is a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years of experience leading all facets of Human Resources across public and private retail organizations. She is passionate about helping companies, teams, and individuals become the best version of themselves by implementing purposeful programs that drive profitability, team member effectiveness, and a winning culture. Known for aligning people strategy with business goals, Susan brings a proven track record of building high-performing, values-driven workplaces where people thrive.

Susan enjoys sharing her own job search and industry experiences with others to help them make progress towards their goals.