Our Team

John founded Benchmark IT in 2007 and provides executive direction, strategy and key client and talent management for the company. He is committed to strong business ethics, responsiveness and “high-touch” attention to clients and candidates. These are the guiding principals of his 20+ years in the technology recruiting industry. John enjoys extensive and long-standing relationships throughout the industry and is one of the most highly respected technology staffing professionals in the region.

Mariah joined Benchmark IT in early 2017 and quickly established herself as a leading recruiter, known for her ability to source top IT talent, build meaningful long-term relationships, and, most importantly, help candidates achieve their career goals. With a background in HR, an inquisitive nature, and a passion for ever-evolving world of technology, Mariah excels at assessing the unique needs of both clients and candidates. Since stepping into a leadership role in September 2022, she has led the recruiting team with vision and dedication, furthering Benchmark IT’s mission of excellence.

James has built a decade of recruiting success on his 20-year experience as a senior developer and project manager in the financial services sector. He is highly regarded for his keen ability to find the right person for complex and challenging technical positions. His seasoned approach and insightful counsel have earned him the trust and respect of both his clients and candidates.

Nancy brings a successful sales and marketing background to Benchmark IT from the cable television programming business, most notably AMC and E! Entertainment Television. At Benchmark IT, she contributes her seasoned perspective to technology recruiting and is responsible for Benchmark IT’s branding, content marketing and client and candidate engagement efforts.

Patrick joined Benchmark IT in 2022 as a Technical Recruiter. Prior to joining BIT, Patrick gained experience in Customer Service and Management. With this knowledge, he is able to fully contribute to the high-level of recruiting that BIT has to offer. When not working Patrick enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, sports, and trying different foods. He is driven by finding candidates with endless potential to excel and thrive in their new role/position

Sylvia joined Benchmark IT in 2018 with a background in human resources management, most recently in the reinsurance industry. In her role as Technical Recruiter, Sylvia creates connections for skilled IT candidates including IT Management, Developers, Database/DBA/ETL, Project Managers, BA-QA, and Infra/DevOps among others. Sylvia is passionate about connecting the right candidate with the right company, making sure that new opportunities will provide her candidates with both career growth and personal satisfaction.

Meike joined the Benchmark IT team in 2021 with a strong background in human resources, compensation analysis, and data reporting. As the Data Administrative Assistant, she is responsible for maintaining the Benchmark IT databases’ data integrity and managing performance metrics, recruitment advertising, and communications. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and has a MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College Columbia University.

Charlotte re-joined Benchmark IT in 2024 and brings a strong background in marketing, social media, and business automation, complemented by a solid foundation in human resources and recruiting. She holds a bachelor’s in business management and a Master’s in HR, equipping her with a valuable set of skills to support business growth. In her role, Charlotte leverages her expertise by creating dynamic marketing strategies, optimizing social media presence, automating processes to drive business growth. Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and human resources, she is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across the organization.