President/CEO Mark Barnard- 603-621-9037 ext 102 [email protected]
Snapdragon was founded by Mark over ten years ago where he brings 25 years of industry experience building top sales and operation teams in the building materials industry. He has managed teams from small retailers to a National Sales organization with sales over $500 Million annually. Over the last 10 years he has successfully completed thousands of searches/placements nationwide and is considered one of the top recruitment consultants in the industry. Because of his many successful results, Mark has changed the way his clients perceive a recruiting firm’s value. Clients have readily referred him and his firm to others in the industry as someone who delivers the results the client seeks. Mark is a highly sought out consultant to many client companies who look forward to his direct but thoughtful insight on managing teams and building best in class sales organizations. Mark is an active volunteer with area organizations, helping the needy and less privileged. He graduated from Saint Anselm College with a BA in Business and Economics, has authored several articles in various industry publications, and is a volunteer speaker and consultant for graduating college students. He enjoys time spent with his “most excellent” wife and 4 children. Summers will find him on Lake Winnipesaukee and winters in the Great North Woods of NH.
Vice President Bob Lambert- 603-621-9037 ext 101 [email protected]
Bob is a seasoned veteran with over 25 years in the construction industry where he is recognized and awarded for top salesmanship. Bob is a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales leader who helps his clients establish a vision and strategy necessary to exceed their goals. He develops innovative programs and solutions to positively impact revenue. He has owned his own successful business and had a successful career with Morton Buildings wearing multiple hats, estimating, project management and outside sales while exceeding all goals, Member of Million Dollar Sales Club for Morton Buildings Inc., for five consecutive years, awarded Highest Regional Sales Volume and Building of the Year. Bob, in 2009 was recognized as the Northeast top designer by the National Frame Builders Association. Bob is passionate about his family, scuba diving, softball, and kayaking. Bob has coached little league baseball and been active with USSSA softball leagues. Bob is well known in the community and someone people warm up to quickly. He is an advocate for his client’s needs and with Bob’s background fits the SnapDragon Associates team extremely well.
Director of Southern Operations Jason Files- 603-621-9037 ext 300 [email protected]
With ten years of successful recruiting to lean on, Jason is returning to the SnapDragon team to lead our expansion in Wilmington NC. Jason took a hiatus from recruiting to complete his degree in communications with a concentration in marketing. Currently working on his masters in management, he is excited to combine his industry experience and new ideas towards driving SnapDragon’s success in the South. Jason has made his presence known as he leads the company in numerous sales goals. We know that Jason makes a huge impact within the building materials industry. His refuse to lose attitude is a rare quality to find in people and certainly his time serving our country as a veteran of Iraqi Freedom has fostered wonderful character in this man. We are proud of Jason and know his wife and son are as well! Jason is recognized as one of the top military recruiters in the nation and has brought a solid understanding of needs fulfillment to the team. Jason’s passion for golf, deep sea fishing and going to the beach are making him a happy man to be living in the south.
Business Development John Brill- 603-621-9037 ext 301 [email protected]
John is a graduate of the State University of New York, at Geneseo and has completed graduate studies at both The University of Pittsburgh& The University of Pennsylvania. He is a true veteran of the Lumber and Building Materials business having spent over 23 years at the Northeastern Lumber Association (NRLA) serving as President and another 10 in the successful placement of executives in the industry throughout the country. During John’s tenure as President the Association moved its headquarters from Rochester, N.Y. to Albany, N.Y. Shortly after retiring from the NRLA, he joined Lee Resources in their Recruiting Division as an Executive Recruiter focused on retail and wholesale management and sales employees. John lives in sunny Florida with his wife Lynda and is an active volunteer in his community.
Office Manager & Executive Research Recruiter Cassie Barnard- 603-621-9037 ext 100 [email protected]
This company has been in Cassie's family for over ten years now. It was a pleasant surprise when Cassie joined the firm after graduating with high honors from Plymouth State University in 2013. With her father, Mark, being in the industry for as long as he has, it's been an easy transition for her to become part of the lumber and building materials world. Cassie is a fearless and professional researcher who shows her candidates due respect and care as she helps them transition from one position to a new opportunity or growth role with one of our clients. Cassie has a great deal of common sense which serves her well in the industry and always comes back with the results our clients demand. Cassie is bright, friendly and has a terrific sense of humor that can disarm even the most uptight person. People like working with her as she cares and her hard work shows it. Her hopes are to make her father proud and to continue to learn the industry she serves and to continue to make positive relationships with the other professionals she works with. Being able to contribute to her father's professional dream has been an amazing experience for her and she is dead set on making her own mark on the LBM Industry, just as her father has.
Executive Recruiter Bob King- 603-621-9037 ext 109 [email protected]
Bob joins us with over 40 years in the building materials industry. He is considered a pioneer in this business and has a proven track record of implementing new products through superior supply chain management. Bob began his career working in his father’s lumber yard and furthered his understanding by obtaining a Wood Science Technology Degree from UMass Amherst. Bob continued by being one of the founding members of Coastal Forest Products. After Coastal, Bob spearheaded an operation dedicated to manufacturing a revolutionary cellular PVC trim and decking product. Most recently Bob has been a managing partner of a company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of exterior building materials. Bob has served on the NAWLA board of directors and is a true innovator in the LBM industry. With his industry experience, Bob is sure to be a natural when it comes to recruiting. Currently Bob resides in Laconia where he enjoys spending time at the lake and loves relishing in family time when his four daughters come home to visit.
Executive Recruiter Jon Gunn- 603-621-9037 ext 104 [email protected]
With his confident personality and recruiting experience, Jon brings a unique blend of skills to the table coupled with a firm grasp of the end goal and a healthy dose of enthusiasm. Jon cut his recruiting teeth in the Air Force where he found a great deal of success during his time as a military recruiter. In his time as an Air Force recruiter Jon found everything from civil engineers to aircraft mechanics to Special Forces operatives. Jon is extremely versed and dynamic in his approach and never loses sight of his obligation to facilitate both clients and applicants. Jon has a BS in Applied Management from National American University. When not feverishly plugging away at his desk, Jon can be found in the woods around New England breaking in his mountain bike or with his family. He also makes a mean batch of homebrew.
Executive Recruiter Mike Zullo- 603-621-9037 ext 103 [email protected]
Mike is young professional in this industry, bringing the latest tactics and practices to the business world having graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and General Management, with a minor in Economics. What really excited us about Mike’s background is that he was one of the key students headlining the Professional Sales Leadership Program at Plymouth State University. This sales program has gained national recognition as being one of the best sales training programs in the US. Mike recruited numerous other students to the program which resulted in expanding the number of classes in the program being offered. Clearly a go getter and great salesman, Mike’s passion for business took root with his involvement in DECA. He took first place in his DECA event, “Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making” and proceeded to compete at the international level. Over the last 2 years Mike has developed a loyal following of clients and candidates who like his friendly professional personality and demeanor. Mike is that breath of fresh air that reminds us all why we love doing what we are doing! Mike’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, relaxing with friends and family, collecting exotic pets, and spending time with his girlfriend.
Executive Recruiter Kammey Grierson- 603-621-9037 ext 107 [email protected]
Kammey is a welcoming professional who comes to us with more than 20 years of successful staffing, recruiting, consulting, and business management experience. Her years of progressive successful and cross-functional experience in several different disciplines, including customer service, administration, human resources, recruitment, sales, business development and operations management make her a fantastic addition to our team. Servicing successful client companies of up to 500 employees and revenues of over $450 Million, Kammey brings the ability to multi-task while delivering high value results. Many of her associates have noted her excellent organizational skills, creative problem solving techniques and ability to develop a cohesive team structure between various departments using her strategic communication aptitude. Kammey’s key soft skills are both adaptability in changing situations and ability to interact successfully at different levels in a fast paced diverse atmosphere. Most importantly, she has shown the competency to learn new skills, build successful relationships with both internal and external business colleagues and customers, which has allowed her to grow to an elite management level within our challenging industry. She is driven to succeed and client centric in her work, a truly inspirational individual everyone looks forward to talking to! Kammey attended Johnson and Wales University as a Business Development and Marketing major.
Executive Research Recruiter Katie Hagan- 603-621-9037 ext 105 [email protected]
Katie has taken a plunge into the Lumber, Building Materials, and Millwork industry; and when she mixes that industry passion with her valuable staffing and recruitment knowledge from her previous employment it has allowed for her to find such success in her current role as Research Recruiter. Katie is a 2009 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, having received a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science and Business Administration with a minor in Spanish. She is equipped with skills that allow her to maintain grounded while providing quality results in a fast paced environment. Katie’s intuitive nature coupled with her desire to impress makes her an asset here at SnapDragon Associates. Her can-do approach coupled with a positive attitude and a smile on her face, allows Katie to get the job done! Her entry into the industry has been seamless and our candidates have found her engaging and a pleasure to interact with. Katie is a family orientated person who enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and shopping.
Executive Research Recruiter Madyson Caruso- 603-621-9037 ext 106 [email protected]
Madyson is an energetic professional who has always thrived when she works with people. Her charismatic personality and infectious smile can make even the most tense situations find comfort. Madyson joined SnapDragon after graduating from NHTI with an Associate’s Degree in Community Social Service. Madyson’s outgoing personality coupled with her first rate communication skills in addition to an eagerness to learn has instantly made her an asset to our firm. Madyson is a well-spoken professional who has joined a new industry with utter ease due to her sense of hard work, openness to learn, and positive outlook. Her kind demeanor allows her to work with a variety of different personalities as well as develop relationships with co-workers, candidates, and clients. We are happy to have Madyson on our team and are eager to see her professional growth and contributions to our company.
Marketing Specialist Kristen Sommer- 603-621-9037 ext [email protected]
Kristen is originally a Connecticut native having moved to New Hampshire to pursue her Bachelor's Degree. She graduated in 2013 from Southern New Hampshire University where she focused on Communications, Marketing and Social Media Management. Kristen joins the SnapDragon team as our newest Marketing Specialist and has a wide array of experience ranging from marketing and advertising to bookkeeping and paralegal work. Kristen is a family oriented person having recently gotten married, enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as entertaining. She is also a photographer and certified Zumba instructor. Kristen is a young, charismatic professional whom we are excited to have on our team.
Snapdragon was founded by Mark over ten years ago where he brings 25 years of industry experience building top sales and operation teams in the building materials industry. He has managed teams from small retailers to a National Sales organization with sales over $500 Million annually. Over the last 10 years he has successfully completed thousands of searches/placements nationwide and is considered one of the top recruitment consultants in the industry. Because of his many successful results, Mark has changed the way his clients perceive a recruiting firm’s value. Clients have readily referred him and his firm to others in the industry as someone who delivers the results the client seeks. Mark is a highly sought out consultant to many client companies who look forward to his direct but thoughtful insight on managing teams and building best in class sales organizations. Mark is an active volunteer with area organizations, helping the needy and less privileged. He graduated from Saint Anselm College with a BA in Business and Economics, has authored several articles in various industry publications, and is a volunteer speaker and consultant for graduating college students. He enjoys time spent with his “most excellent” wife and 4 children. Summers will find him on Lake Winnipesaukee and winters in the Great North Woods of NH.
Vice President Bob Lambert- 603-621-9037 ext 101 [email protected]
Bob is a seasoned veteran with over 25 years in the construction industry where he is recognized and awarded for top salesmanship. Bob is a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales leader who helps his clients establish a vision and strategy necessary to exceed their goals. He develops innovative programs and solutions to positively impact revenue. He has owned his own successful business and had a successful career with Morton Buildings wearing multiple hats, estimating, project management and outside sales while exceeding all goals, Member of Million Dollar Sales Club for Morton Buildings Inc., for five consecutive years, awarded Highest Regional Sales Volume and Building of the Year. Bob, in 2009 was recognized as the Northeast top designer by the National Frame Builders Association. Bob is passionate about his family, scuba diving, softball, and kayaking. Bob has coached little league baseball and been active with USSSA softball leagues. Bob is well known in the community and someone people warm up to quickly. He is an advocate for his client’s needs and with Bob’s background fits the SnapDragon Associates team extremely well.
Director of Southern Operations Jason Files- 603-621-9037 ext 300 [email protected]
With ten years of successful recruiting to lean on, Jason is returning to the SnapDragon team to lead our expansion in Wilmington NC. Jason took a hiatus from recruiting to complete his degree in communications with a concentration in marketing. Currently working on his masters in management, he is excited to combine his industry experience and new ideas towards driving SnapDragon’s success in the South. Jason has made his presence known as he leads the company in numerous sales goals. We know that Jason makes a huge impact within the building materials industry. His refuse to lose attitude is a rare quality to find in people and certainly his time serving our country as a veteran of Iraqi Freedom has fostered wonderful character in this man. We are proud of Jason and know his wife and son are as well! Jason is recognized as one of the top military recruiters in the nation and has brought a solid understanding of needs fulfillment to the team. Jason’s passion for golf, deep sea fishing and going to the beach are making him a happy man to be living in the south.
Business Development John Brill- 603-621-9037 ext 301 [email protected]
John is a graduate of the State University of New York, at Geneseo and has completed graduate studies at both The University of Pittsburgh& The University of Pennsylvania. He is a true veteran of the Lumber and Building Materials business having spent over 23 years at the Northeastern Lumber Association (NRLA) serving as President and another 10 in the successful placement of executives in the industry throughout the country. During John’s tenure as President the Association moved its headquarters from Rochester, N.Y. to Albany, N.Y. Shortly after retiring from the NRLA, he joined Lee Resources in their Recruiting Division as an Executive Recruiter focused on retail and wholesale management and sales employees. John lives in sunny Florida with his wife Lynda and is an active volunteer in his community.
Office Manager & Executive Research Recruiter Cassie Barnard- 603-621-9037 ext 100 [email protected]
This company has been in Cassie's family for over ten years now. It was a pleasant surprise when Cassie joined the firm after graduating with high honors from Plymouth State University in 2013. With her father, Mark, being in the industry for as long as he has, it's been an easy transition for her to become part of the lumber and building materials world. Cassie is a fearless and professional researcher who shows her candidates due respect and care as she helps them transition from one position to a new opportunity or growth role with one of our clients. Cassie has a great deal of common sense which serves her well in the industry and always comes back with the results our clients demand. Cassie is bright, friendly and has a terrific sense of humor that can disarm even the most uptight person. People like working with her as she cares and her hard work shows it. Her hopes are to make her father proud and to continue to learn the industry she serves and to continue to make positive relationships with the other professionals she works with. Being able to contribute to her father's professional dream has been an amazing experience for her and she is dead set on making her own mark on the LBM Industry, just as her father has.
Executive Recruiter Bob King- 603-621-9037 ext 109 [email protected]
Bob joins us with over 40 years in the building materials industry. He is considered a pioneer in this business and has a proven track record of implementing new products through superior supply chain management. Bob began his career working in his father’s lumber yard and furthered his understanding by obtaining a Wood Science Technology Degree from UMass Amherst. Bob continued by being one of the founding members of Coastal Forest Products. After Coastal, Bob spearheaded an operation dedicated to manufacturing a revolutionary cellular PVC trim and decking product. Most recently Bob has been a managing partner of a company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of exterior building materials. Bob has served on the NAWLA board of directors and is a true innovator in the LBM industry. With his industry experience, Bob is sure to be a natural when it comes to recruiting. Currently Bob resides in Laconia where he enjoys spending time at the lake and loves relishing in family time when his four daughters come home to visit.
Executive Recruiter Jon Gunn- 603-621-9037 ext 104 [email protected]
With his confident personality and recruiting experience, Jon brings a unique blend of skills to the table coupled with a firm grasp of the end goal and a healthy dose of enthusiasm. Jon cut his recruiting teeth in the Air Force where he found a great deal of success during his time as a military recruiter. In his time as an Air Force recruiter Jon found everything from civil engineers to aircraft mechanics to Special Forces operatives. Jon is extremely versed and dynamic in his approach and never loses sight of his obligation to facilitate both clients and applicants. Jon has a BS in Applied Management from National American University. When not feverishly plugging away at his desk, Jon can be found in the woods around New England breaking in his mountain bike or with his family. He also makes a mean batch of homebrew.
Executive Recruiter Mike Zullo- 603-621-9037 ext 103 [email protected]
Mike is young professional in this industry, bringing the latest tactics and practices to the business world having graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and General Management, with a minor in Economics. What really excited us about Mike’s background is that he was one of the key students headlining the Professional Sales Leadership Program at Plymouth State University. This sales program has gained national recognition as being one of the best sales training programs in the US. Mike recruited numerous other students to the program which resulted in expanding the number of classes in the program being offered. Clearly a go getter and great salesman, Mike’s passion for business took root with his involvement in DECA. He took first place in his DECA event, “Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making” and proceeded to compete at the international level. Over the last 2 years Mike has developed a loyal following of clients and candidates who like his friendly professional personality and demeanor. Mike is that breath of fresh air that reminds us all why we love doing what we are doing! Mike’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, relaxing with friends and family, collecting exotic pets, and spending time with his girlfriend.
Executive Recruiter Kammey Grierson- 603-621-9037 ext 107 [email protected]
Kammey is a welcoming professional who comes to us with more than 20 years of successful staffing, recruiting, consulting, and business management experience. Her years of progressive successful and cross-functional experience in several different disciplines, including customer service, administration, human resources, recruitment, sales, business development and operations management make her a fantastic addition to our team. Servicing successful client companies of up to 500 employees and revenues of over $450 Million, Kammey brings the ability to multi-task while delivering high value results. Many of her associates have noted her excellent organizational skills, creative problem solving techniques and ability to develop a cohesive team structure between various departments using her strategic communication aptitude. Kammey’s key soft skills are both adaptability in changing situations and ability to interact successfully at different levels in a fast paced diverse atmosphere. Most importantly, she has shown the competency to learn new skills, build successful relationships with both internal and external business colleagues and customers, which has allowed her to grow to an elite management level within our challenging industry. She is driven to succeed and client centric in her work, a truly inspirational individual everyone looks forward to talking to! Kammey attended Johnson and Wales University as a Business Development and Marketing major.
Executive Research Recruiter Katie Hagan- 603-621-9037 ext 105 [email protected]
Katie has taken a plunge into the Lumber, Building Materials, and Millwork industry; and when she mixes that industry passion with her valuable staffing and recruitment knowledge from her previous employment it has allowed for her to find such success in her current role as Research Recruiter. Katie is a 2009 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, having received a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science and Business Administration with a minor in Spanish. She is equipped with skills that allow her to maintain grounded while providing quality results in a fast paced environment. Katie’s intuitive nature coupled with her desire to impress makes her an asset here at SnapDragon Associates. Her can-do approach coupled with a positive attitude and a smile on her face, allows Katie to get the job done! Her entry into the industry has been seamless and our candidates have found her engaging and a pleasure to interact with. Katie is a family orientated person who enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and shopping.
Executive Research Recruiter Madyson Caruso- 603-621-9037 ext 106 [email protected]
Madyson is an energetic professional who has always thrived when she works with people. Her charismatic personality and infectious smile can make even the most tense situations find comfort. Madyson joined SnapDragon after graduating from NHTI with an Associate’s Degree in Community Social Service. Madyson’s outgoing personality coupled with her first rate communication skills in addition to an eagerness to learn has instantly made her an asset to our firm. Madyson is a well-spoken professional who has joined a new industry with utter ease due to her sense of hard work, openness to learn, and positive outlook. Her kind demeanor allows her to work with a variety of different personalities as well as develop relationships with co-workers, candidates, and clients. We are happy to have Madyson on our team and are eager to see her professional growth and contributions to our company.
Marketing Specialist Kristen Sommer- 603-621-9037 ext [email protected]
Kristen is originally a Connecticut native having moved to New Hampshire to pursue her Bachelor's Degree. She graduated in 2013 from Southern New Hampshire University where she focused on Communications, Marketing and Social Media Management. Kristen joins the SnapDragon team as our newest Marketing Specialist and has a wide array of experience ranging from marketing and advertising to bookkeeping and paralegal work. Kristen is a family oriented person having recently gotten married, enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as entertaining. She is also a photographer and certified Zumba instructor. Kristen is a young, charismatic professional whom we are excited to have on our team.