Cherie Shepard

Cary Landegger, Manager of International Sales – Bosch Packaging Technology

“Cherie did a great job of working with her team to present and manage a job opportunity for me. She skillfully balanced my interest and her clients' to a mutually successful outcome. Cherie is reliable, extremely professional, responsive and manages the process well. I am very happy with her work and give Cherie and Direct [...]

Cary Landegger, Manager of International Sales – Bosch Packaging Technology2025-03-20T13:32:36-04:00

Harry Piligian, Sales Director – Bizerba USA

“I have been working with Direct Recruiters for about 15 years now, starting with Dan Charney and now Cherie Shepard. The transition of working with Dan to Cherie was seamless; Cherie picked up the standard that Dan had established and brings the same great attributes that he did. I have continued to work with Direct [...]

Harry Piligian, Sales Director – Bizerba USA2025-03-20T13:32:14-04:00

Machelle Johnson, HR Director – Pearson Packaging Systems

“I started working with DRI about 7 years ago and it was honestly because Jason Herbert was different from other recruiters. Instead of sending a bunch of resumes that never fit the bill, Jason prequalified and screened candidates to present the right fit. Two of the reasons we continue to work with Direct Recruiters are [...]

Machelle Johnson, HR Director – Pearson Packaging Systems2025-03-19T13:51:06-04:00

Brian Cohen, Chief Executive at Hanel Storage System

“I have worked with DRI and Cherie for recruiting and executive search services for over 15 years. DRI really works hard to get somebody that they believe would fit the position. DRI understands the needs of the company and our culture- not just the job spec but the softer areas that are hard to establish [...]

Brian Cohen, Chief Executive at Hanel Storage System2025-03-19T13:47:22-04:00

Ken Tinnell, President, CRG Automation

"Cherie is a professional in all senses of the word. Making the difficult appear easy, making the complicated simple and turning impossible barriers into small bumps. Cherie and the great folks she leads at DRI know the packaging industry very well, which translates into having a pulse on the industry in a way that few [...]

Ken Tinnell, President, CRG Automation2025-03-19T10:37:28-04:00

Peter Evans, President, Laser Photonics Corporation

"Cherie is a true professional who places her client's needs above all else. I had the joy of meeting Cherie through a colleague recommendation, and she quickly went to work for me to find a new position. Because of the professionalism shown to me, I am now working with her to find employees in my [...]

Peter Evans, President, Laser Photonics Corporation2025-03-19T10:37:09-04:00

Justin Stovall, VP of Global Sales, Barry-Wehmiller

"Cherie is an excellent communicator and one of the very best in the recruiting space. She is a trusted partner with a deep understanding of the packaging and material handling space. I highly recommend Cherie and the team at DRI."

Justin Stovall, VP of Global Sales, Barry-Wehmiller2025-03-19T10:36:56-04:00

Alex Flesuras, Sales Executive | Candidate

"This was such a great experience. I was banging my head against the wall for four months looking for the right job, then Cherie called and I was working within a month! She was professional, and on the ball. Wonderful!"

Alex Flesuras, Sales Executive | Candidate2025-03-19T10:32:54-04:00

William Minaeff, Head of North American Implementation, Korber Medipak | Client

"We had used Cherie to fill a very difficult and complex role in our organization. Cherie really helped with the whole process from refining the job description, to identifying key skill sets, and evaluating each candidate. Communication with Cherie was great and I felt extremely prepared during interviews which made our hiring process much easier."

William Minaeff, Head of North American Implementation, Korber Medipak | Client2025-03-19T12:24:44-04:00

J.H., Bakery de France | Client

"Tim is a great candidate that met all of our requirements and needs for the position. He has hit the ground running and 2 weeks in, is doing well. Weekly meetings and follow ups after each interview. Jim and Cherie have been great. Jim, Cherie and Kanika have been great. I am very satisfied."

J.H., Bakery de France | Client2025-04-21T16:27:35-04:00