We have collaborated many times over the years initially as in-house recruiter and later in his role as an outside consultant. Over the years, we successfully collaborated in structuring programs to bring hundreds of cultural representatives to work at companies on Q-1, J1, H1B and 01 visas.

Frank Marino brings 30+ years of hospitality experience to the table as a resourceful and skilled recruiter and consultant who heavily relies on collaboration and communication to achieve success. He worked in culinary roles for 15 years and front-of-house management for 12 before discovering executive recruiting as his calling. He began his recruiting career at Hospitality International as an executive recruiter, where he mastered the art of sourcing, recruiting, and building relationships. 

Before joining OTG, Frank was an integral leader for Patina Restaurant Group/Delaware North and Restaurant Associates/Compass Group for two decades, developing and overseeing the recruiting process and leading the training and development departments. He also supported the opening of New York Times-rated and Michelin-starred restaurants across the nation. Notably, Frank worked closely with Chef Jonathan Benno and his team to support the opening of Lincoln Ristorante. 

When Frank is not leading a team of professionals or hiring the brightest candidates, he can be found exploring the latest restaurants, scouring greenmarkets for fresh and fun ingredients, or whipping up a fabulous meal for his family and friends. Frank has two sons, Francesco III and Sean.

Derek Reason possesses over 20 plus years of leadership and managerial recruiting experience encompassing Hospitality Food Service, Environmental Services, Clinical Healthcare Technology,

Corrections, Corporate Business and Industry, and Facilities Maintenance. He is comfortable presenting to C-Suite executives and brings an abundant amount of energy, a strong customer service focus, creativity, dedication, and deep staffing knowledge and acumen. 

In addition, his professional background includes of a 23-year military career in the United States Air Force, with assignments worldwide. He is the recipient of numerous meritorious and commendation awards for exceptional leadership and job performance. He also served

as a Military Relations Manager with Compass Group, NAD.

Derek holds a Masters of Science degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University, and an Associate's degree from the Community College of the Air Force. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Derek is a devoted Eagles fan. He currently resides in Saint Johns, FL, with his wife, Renee and their dog, Bullet.