Meet Our Team

Tony Santiago
Founder and President
Tony is widely recognized as the industry’s foremost expert in tax executive search. With nearly 40 years of experience, he brings deep insight, trusted relationships, and a passion for helping companies solve leadership challenges with integrity and precision.

Adam Golden
Managing Director
Adam leads senior-level searches and advises clients on succession planning and leadership development. He brings over two decades of experience in tax recruitment, with a keen eye for matching talent to strategy. He also leads TaxTalent’s Symposia Training Program, preparing the next generation of tax leaders.

Stephanie Gilmartin
Senior Director
Stephanie brings deep industry expertise and a client-first mindset to every search. A long-time leader at TaxSearch, she has successfully helped companies across sectors attract and retain top-tier tax professionals for critical leadership roles. Known for her strategic perspective and commitment to long-term success, she builds lasting partnerships grounded in trust, performance, and results.

Frank Caratzola
Executive Recruiter
Frank brings a unique edge to executive search as a tax attorney with hands-on experience from firms like KPMG and Baker Tilly. His background in U.S. international tax — including cross-border planning, GILTI, FDII, and M&A — allows him to vet top talent with unmatched depth. He’s passionate about developing strategic tax solutions and mentoring emerging recruiters.

Cheri McCusker
Business Development Coordinator
Based in Mount Pleasant, SC, Cheri manages campaign coordination, content, and branding. Her background in project coordination makes her a vital bridge between the marketing, executive search, and training teams.

Amanda Freke
Project Coordinator
Amanda plays a vital role in permanent placement searches: managing agreements, coordinating interviews, and facilitating communication with HR teams and hiring authorities. She is known for her operational excellence, attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring a seamless search process from start to finish. Passionate about career alignment, Amanda helps connect organizations with the right leaders to support long-term success.

Rashell Kalvinger
Project Coordinator
Rashell joined TaxSearch in 2025 as a Project Coordinator, where she supports permanent placement searches from start to finish. She manages client agreements, coordinates interviews, and serves as a key point of contact for HR teams and hiring authorities. Known for her organizational strength and attention to detail, Rashell ensures the administrative and logistical aspects of each search run smoothly, enabling efficient and successful placements.
Christian Clark
Director of Information Technology
Christian has worked for TaxSearch, TaxTalent and Taxforce since 1998. He lives in Tulsa, OK with his wife Kimberly and 3 dogs Ike, Ollie and Maylie. In his free time, Chris likes to BBQ and golf.