Information Technology

We've been placing IT professionals across Ohio and the Midwest since 1997, developers, data engineers, project managers, and the leaders who run technology organizations.

Mark Krusinski Jr
Mark Krusinski Jr
Practice Lead, IT
(440) 627-6920 markjr@emeraldresourcegroup.com
Thomas Gaebelein
Thomas Gaebelein
IT Executive Recruiter
(440) 627-6925 Tom@emeraldresourcegroup.com
Mark Krusinski
Mark Krusinski
CEO & Founder
(440) 627-6904 mark@emeraldresourcegroup.com

IT hiring is unforgiving. The best candidates are usually employed, rarely looking, and gone in a week if they do hit the market. If you're posting a job and waiting, you're already behind. That's the problem we solve.

We've spent years building real relationships with IT professionals across Northeast Ohio and beyond, software engineers at Fortune 500s, ERP specialists at manufacturers, data engineers at healthcare systems, and project managers who've led migrations most companies wouldn't attempt. We know who's open to a move before they update their LinkedIn.

Our IT practice works across the stack. Whether you need a Java developer for a product team, a data architect to modernize your analytics infrastructure, or a CIO to take your technology organization through the next decade, we've made that hire before.

We work on both direct-hire and contract engagements, so if you need someone yesterday for a critical project, or you're building a permanent team the right way, we can help either way. And we stay in the search until it's done, not until it gets hard.

At a glance
Ohio and MidwestIT is where ERG started in 1997 and where our network runs deepest
Direct & ContractPermanent placements and project-based engagements
Help Desk to CTOFrom support analysts and developers to architects, IT directors, and C-suite technology leaders
Active & PassiveWe reach candidates who aren't on job boards and aren't returning calls from strangers

Our process

How we work

01

We learn the tech

Before we source anyone, we dig into your stack, your team structure, and what success actually looks like, so we're not just matching keywords on a résumé.

02

We tap our network

The best IT candidates aren't on job boards. We reach out to people we already know, passive candidates who trust us enough to take the call.

03

We vet thoroughly

Every candidate is personally interviewed by us before you see them. You get a qualified, focused slate, not a pile of profiles to filter.

04

We see it through

We stay active through interviews, offers, and onboarding. If something changes, we're already on it, not starting over from scratch.

Mark exemplifies what exceptional recruitment partnership looks like. Throughout my job search with Emerald Resource Group, his deep industry expertise and strategic approach set him apart from other recruiters I've worked with. What impressed me most was Mark's ability to anticipate each question I would have in the hiring process and prepare me accordingly. His interview coaching was thorough and targeted, giving me the confidence and insights I needed to present my best self to a potential employer. Mark's responsiveness and efficiency kept the process moving smoothly and quickly, while his personalized guidance made me feel like a priority, not just another candidate. His expertise proved invaluable in helping me navigate negotiations and ultimately secure an excellent position that has advanced my career. For anyone seeking a recruiter who combines industry expertise with genuine investment in your success, I recommend Mark without reservation.

Julia V.

Working with Tom was an outstanding experience. He provided exceptional guidance that helped me secure my dream job.

A. E.

Emerald has extensive experience at effectively matching the desires, interests and skills of job candidates with the needs of companies around Akron, Cleveland and beyond. Over the years, I have worked with Mark and the team at Emerald Resource Group as a contractor and a full-time job candidate and absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to make a job change.

John L.

Working with Mark Krusinski was a real pleasure. He was always polite and honest and would tell me what I needed to hear, which is much more helpful than hearing what I wanted to. He provided great experience and resources that prepared me and brought out of me everything I needed to get the job I wanted. In the end, I was able to choose where I wanted my career to go instead of settling on a job, and that feels awesome! So thank you, Mark!

Gabriel U.

Mark and his team have done a great job for us over the years providing our contracting needs within a difficult/niche skillset. They act in the best interest of our company, timing and needs; easy to work with and professional.

Jeff Z.
10,000+Placements made across ERG's history
30+ yearsOf relationships built in the IT market, candidates who know us and trust us
Same-dayResponse when you reach out to start a search

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