Setting the
Standard in Search.
Here are the 'Hunters'...
Karen A. Fox
• President and Founder
•
The Hunter Group
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After attending The University of
Illinois as a James Scholar, Ms. Fox graduated With Honors from
National Louis College of Education.
Having worked in the
Hospitality Industry as a Cooking Instructor, Catering Director,
Party/Event Planner, and Owner of a Fast Food Restaurant, Karen
found recruiting a natural environment to use her skills of teaching
and psychology and her love of helping people.
In 1987, Karen
established The Hunter Group in order to set the highest standard in
Hospitality Search.
Susan C. Rappaport
•
Vice President
Susan is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin at Madison.
After working as a Server throughout school, Susan joined The Levy
Restaurants as a Manager in 1987.
Susan worked at The Stadium Club
and Skyboxes at Wrigley Field, Bistro 110 and Blackhawk Lodge.
Susan left Levy as a Managing Partner and Director of Operations for
Bistro 110 and Blackhawk Lodge. In 1994, Susan joined The Hunter
Group.
Lisa Fishwild Hale
• Vice President
Lisa studied Journalism at the University of Iowa, moved to Chicago
in 1988 and fell in love with the food business.
She served, baked
then managed at Suzette's Patisserie, opened Au Marche Cafe and
Spoonful, The Bistro, then spent three years as General Manager at Zambrana's, The Food Emporium before joining The Hunter Group in
1996.
Melissa Riback
•
Associate
Melissa attended Columbia College in Missouri. She has worked as a
Server for many popular Chicago area restaurants including: Lettuce
Entertain You, Bravo Corporation, and Aspen Grill.
Melissa joined
The Hunter Group in 1999 and manages the support systems in the
Chicago office.
Jeanne M. Sok - Associate
Jeanne is a graduate
of MacCormac Junior College. After 17 years of working as a
legal assistant and office manager for a Chicago law firm
specializing in restaurant and corporate law, Jeanne took her
interest in hospitality and turned it into a full time focus.
She joined The
Hunter Group in July of 2008 and is part of our recruiting team.
