| Meet Our Staff
Gail Czech, President is the founder of The Creative Network Inc. Gail is a seasoned direct marketer with more than 30 years of industry experience. She has had a successful and accomplished career, holding senior level sales and marketing management positions in companies within the creative industries.
She is known for her ability to build and motivate winning teams and develop innovative business programs. She is a notable industry speaker, enthusiastic marketer and a powerful leader with a proven track record. She is a true entrepreneur and someone who appreciates the need for premium talent in the Art, Craft, Gift, Office products and Home Decor Industries.
Gail is a founding member of the Marketing Recruiting Network and is an active member of National Personnel Associations, having also served on the leadership council of that association. In addition she has been Chairman of the Association of Craft and Creative Industries and most recently has retired from the Board of Directors of The Craft and Creative Industries.
Jessica Goursolas, Vice President, joined The Creative Network, Inc in 1996. She specializes in the consumer products industry and her expertise encompasses virtually all functions of the consumer products industries; this includes both multi-billion dollar corporations and smaller entrepreneurial firms. She has completed assignments in the marketing, product management, branding, product development, art and creative direction, sourcing, sales, marketing communications/PR, design (graphic and industrial) and general management.
Her success is evidenced by her ability to fulfill client hiring needs throughout the country and internationally for positions as diverse as VP Marketing, Product Manager, Brand Manager, Art Director, Sales Director, General Manager, Sourcing Director/VP, National Account Manager, Product Design Manager, etc.
Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Illinois. She is also active with professional associations that include the Marketing Recruiters Network (MRN), National Personnel Associates (NPA), and previously with the School, Home, and Office Supply Association (SHOPA).
Nancy Ford, Senior Recruiter, approaches each client and candidate with the goal of adding value to the process. Whether you are an employer searching for high-caliber employees or a candidate looking for the next step in your career, Nancy will interact with you in an open, honest and respectful manner. She places high value on people's time, privacy, and professional objectives. Her skills as a communicator are exceptional, and her work developing qualified candidates for our valued client companies has resulted in many positive placements. Nancy's collaborative work style has proven beneficial in establishing fruitful relationships with outside networks (for both clients and candidates). She has a warm personality, a lively sense of humor and enjoys the social dynamic of recruiting. Having been with our company for over 10 years, she is a highly valued member of our team.
Janie Powell, Consultant, joined The Creative Network, Inc. in 2006 and focuses in both account management and recruiting, delivering permanent placement services to customers. Embracing the concept of a single point of contact relationship, Janie's ongoing mission is to provide coordinated relationships with clients, providing all services that The Creative Network, Inc. offers. Her skill for understanding the requirements of client companies and candidates is outstanding. Janie’s personable nature and good humor lend themselves to very positive and in-depth relationships with everyone. Janie's strengths include superior communication skills, those combine friendliness, and achieving results. |