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
Marketing 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 supports permanent placement searches, managing agreements, meetings, and communication. With a background at TaxForce, she brings operational excellence and a strong passion for career matching. She lives in Charleston with her son and two dogs.
Rashell Kalvinger
Project Coordinator
Rashell supports permanent placement searches, managing agreements, meetings, and communication. With a background at TaxForce, she brings operational excellence and a strong passion for career matching. She lives in Charleston with her son and two dogs.
Christian Clark
Director of Information Technology
Christian has worked for TaxSearch, TaxTalent and Taxforce since 1998.
