Matt Ballema specializes in material handling automation which includes both systems OEMs and system integrators as well as material handling equipment OEMs and dealer clients. Matt also specializes in placing top talent within the power generation/oil and gas markets where he mainly places rotating equipment sales, marketing, and engineering professionals. He has a passion for recruiting in the material handling automation space. With a background in material handling equipment sales, he understands the value and importance of every step in the supply chain that most of us take for granted. Matt has been in the executive search business for over 20 years, spanning all aspects of executive recruiting. Matt has placed professionals at all levels from general manager, president, chief operations officer, and VP level to regional sales managers, sales reps and engineers all across North America. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in social science with an emphasis in human resources and society from Michigan State University.
Marina specializes in sales and candidate development within the Material Handling Equipment and Oil & Gas industries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and possesses a valuable background in technology and marketing, which provides her with a unique communication approach. Marina is passionate about positively impacting people’s lives and helping companies grow by building strong teams.
Mia holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Sam Houston State University & a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Hannibal-LaGrange University. Mia joined Pioneer Search Group in 2024 as a seasoned Talent Acquisition & Executive Search consultant. Since entering the Executive Search space, she has applied her keen business acumen & sense of urgency to recruiting in the Material Handling, Industrial Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Specialty Chemicals, Energy, Power & Utilities, ESG(S), Automotive, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, and Non-Profit sectors.
Mia’s hands-on experience in these areas provides a depth of commercial understanding that allows her to quickly understand her clients’ key business drivers and positions her to promptly help them build high-performance teams that will grow with the organization and help them accomplish their goals. Mia’s experience is valuable at any level of talent, from entry-level to key executive decision-makers. Mia prides herself on her effective listening skills as well as being focused on asking the right questions to ensure no time is wasted throughout the search process. Mia strives for the Win-Win-Win!
