Meet Our Staff What sets Winter, Wyman apart from other staffing firms is the caliber of our staff. Led by a senior leadership team with an average of 20 years with the company, the median tenure for our employees is eight plus years. In an industry known for its high turnover rate, this is a major accomplishment and a fact in which we are incredibly proud.
Winter, Wyman was founded in 1972 by Dave Melville who named his startup after the two streets that intersected in front of his office. Dave continues to serve as Chairman of the company. Starting with five employees, Dave has grown Winter, Wyman into one of the largest privately-owned staffing firms in the Northeast. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in the establishment of seven corporations under The Winter, Wyman Companies umbrella. His insistence on always putting the customer first, and developing managers and staff that executed in this fashion, has resulted in the company gaining its sterling reputation. Dave's personal belief in giving back to the community is reflected in the company's community development initiatives. Dave is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program. After Boston College, he served five years as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps attaining the rank of Captain. Prior to founding Winter, Wyman, Dave worked for the placement firm of EP Reardon Associates.
Bob Boudreau, CEO, oversees all strategic planning and operations and leads the senior management teams for all The Winter, Wyman Companies. Bob has over 15 years experience in the staffing industry and has held the position of Winter, Wyman’s CEO since 2002. Bob joined Winter, Wyman in 1992 as Controller and was promoted to CFO in 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Bob held senior financial positions with Millipore Corporation, Charles River Data Systems and Olympic Systems. Bob holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a Concentration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Kevin Steele joined Winter, Wyman in 1978 and was initially responsible for the firm's successful start-up and entry into the Technology placement arena. Since that time, he has assumed increasing levels of responsibility and has been instrumental in directing the firm's growth and diversification resulting in Winter, Wyman’s development into a leading staffing services provider. Currently, Kevin is a member of the Board of Directors and acts as an internal consultant and advisor on strategic and operational activities. Prior to joining the firm, he was HR Manager for North American Field Operations at Data General Corporation. Kevin holds a Bachelor's degree from Providence College in Rhode Island.
Mark Gleckman is the Managing Partner responsible for all of Winter, Wyman’s permanent technology recruiting. This includes Information Technology, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Information Design & Delivery, Technology Sales & Marketing, Professional Services & Customer Support, and Materials & Manufacturing. Mark also oversees the firm's Best Practices initiatives. He has more than 29 years' experience recruiting, 25 of which have been with Winter, Wyman. Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree from Belknap College.
As Managing Partner, Bob Payne oversees the daily operations and strategic development activities, as well as has total responsibility for all permanent placements in the Accounting & Finance and Investment & Financial Services groups which serve the Metropolitan New York and New England regions. Bob joined Winter, Wyman in 1983 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut and an MBA from Suffolk University in Boston.
Dave Sanford has served as Executive Vice President, Client Services of The Winter, Wyman Companies since January 2004. In this role, he is responsible for both proactively enhancing service for the firm’s existing client base and developing business with new clients. Dave also serves as Managing Partner of Winter, Wyman’s Human Resources business and oversees all HR permanent placements. Dave first joined Winter, Wyman in 1986 as a recruiter in the Sales & Marketing specialty area. Prior to Winter, Wyman he held senior positions with Wang Laboratories, BankBoston and Doubleday Publishing. Dave is a graduate of Michigan State.
Scott Ragusa, President of Winter, Wyman’s Contract Businesses oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of three business lines: Winter, Wyman Technology Contracting; Winter, Wyman Financial Contracting; and Winter, Wyman HR Contract Solutions. Scott joined the firm in 1999 after more than five years with two national temporary staffing firms. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
In addition to being Senior Partner, Ken Martin oversees the Boston office of Winter, Wyman, which includes both the Investment & Financial Services division and a subdivision of Accounting & Finance. Ken has 25 years of staffing industry experience, and prior to joining Winter, Wyman in 1991, was Manager of the Sullivan & Cogliano financial placement division. A Certified Placement Consultant, Ken received his Bachelor’s degree from Bentley College and served as President of their Downtown Business Association for four years.
As CFO, Bill Diana oversees all financial activities and financial planning for both the contract and permanent placement businesses of Winter, Wyman. Bill first joined the firm in 2000 as Controller and assumed the CFO role in 2006. Prior to joining Winter, Wyman, he was Divisional Controller, Individual Insurance at Sun Life of Canada in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Bill is a graduate of Boston College.
As Manager of Information Systems, John Arrigo oversees the planning, management and coordination of all aspects of internal information systems and technology for all Winter, Wyman divisions. Prior to joining the firm over six years ago, John was Network Manager for Competitive Edge Services and Vicor Corporation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, with a minor in Computer Science, from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
As Manager of Community Development, Ruth Wyser oversees all volunteer services, committee activities and donations of Winter, Wyman’s giving back program. She is the primary liaison between the firm and partnered non-profit organizations for community service projects and donations. Ruth joined Winter, Wyman in 1998 and formerly served as the firm’s Human Resources Generalist. Previously she was Director of the After School Program for Portsmouth Action for Youth in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Ruth received her MBA from the University of Rhode Island and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Westfield State College in Westfield, Massachusetts.
As General Manager of Winter, Wyman Technology Contracting, Laurie Lopez is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and staffing of this high-growth division. Additionally, Laurie is a member of the Winter, Wyman Senior Management team. In this capacity she helps drive the success of all of the Winter, Wyman companies. Laurie joined Winter, Wyman in 2003 with over 10 years of staffing, client relations and business development experience. Before taking over the Technology Contracting Group, Laurie was Manager of Winter, Wyman’s HR Contract Solutions Group. Prior to joining the company, she was a National Account Manager for Rapidigm, a consulting firm specializing in business information solutions. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon and is a member of several professional associations.
As Senior Vice President of Corporate Organizational Development, Michelle Roccia is responsible for developing Winter, Wyman’s organizational and talent management strategies, including training and development programs for all levels of the organization. She also oversees the company’s human resources function and employee relations programs. Michelle has over 20 years of senior human resources experience, including in-depth knowledge of organizational development, employee relations, staffing, benefits, training, compensation and performance management. Prior to joining Winter, Wyman, Michelle was Vice President of Human Resources at Authoria. She has held similar senior HR roles at Centive, Inc., the Boston Stock Exchange and Kurzweil Applied Intelligence. Michelle is a member of the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and attended Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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