Meet Our Team
Our people set us apart. Get to know us here.
Andrea Hill-Cataldo
President
Andrea Hill-Cataldo
PresidentAs the leader of Johnson & Hill, Andrea sets the vision and leads with a sense of purpose to lay the groundwork for the organization. Aside from taking genuine pleasure in working with our clients and candidates, Andrea loves her role because it gives her the freedom to manifest her vision while also giving back to the community in a number of ways. But what makes her the most proud is the team that she works with at Johnson & Hill. This diverse group of professionals brings a range of backgrounds and skills and has worked together to create long-term relationships with candidates and clients, some of whom have been with Johnson & Hill for over 25 years.
- First job: She worked a variety of temp jobs while in college, from trade shows and seminars to HR assistant
- Creative outlet: Culinary explorations—no cooking or baking challenge is too daunting!
Pamela Fernandes
Director of Client Services
Pamela Fernandes
Director of Client ServicesBefore coming to Johnson & Hill, Pam had an impressive career working in the legal industry, which makes her the perfect individual to manage the Johnson & Hill Legal Division! Part of the Johnson & Hill team since 1997, Pam is one of our veterans and still loves the feeling she gets when one of her associates is hired by a client. Knowing she is the liaison who connected the employer and employee keeps her feeling passionate and engaged with her job. Pam also manages our client services department to ensure we are always exceeding our clients’ needs.
- Fun fact: In her next life, she wants to come back as a singer
- Favorite indulgence: Being away on a sunny beach (hopefully, with a drink in her hand!)
- Favorite call-out excuse: Employee called out because there was an unexpected python in the bathtub (later verified by a story in the news)
Carolyn Marchese
Director of Client Services
Carolyn Marchese
Director of Client ServicesLike many of us in the industry, Carolyn fell into staffing by chance. At the time, she was working for an individual who recommended that Carolyn go see his wife, who was a manager in the staffing industry. Something about her people skills and her energy just seemed to him like staffing could be a perfect career path for her, and he was right! In 2015, she brought her expertise to the Johnson & Hill team. For Carolyn, it’s the interaction with people that keeps her engaged in the profession; she thrives on satisfying job seekers and fulfilling the needs of her clients.
- First job: Working the fitting room at TJ Maxx
- Fun Fact: Carolyn mentored and trained Andrea (our President) while at her first job in the staffing industry
- Favorite indulgence: Ice cream
Sarah Kretchmar
Staffing Manager
Sarah Kretchmar
Staffing ManagerBefore joining Johnson & Hill, Sarah had already created a successful track record for herself in the staffing industry. While she enjoyed forging that career path for herself out in the eastern part of the state, Sarah is actually a native to the Pioneer Valley. After a little while, she decided it was time to come back and re-establish her roots here, in the region she considers to be her home. Whether working with candidates or with business partners, Sarah sees the importance of always giving everyone a positive experience. And besides being talented and bright, Sarah also adds a nice positive vibe to the mix. We’re certainly happy to have her on the team!
- Dream job: Owning a winery
- Favorite indulgence: Spending time with my close friends and family…and also with our chocolate lab, Bruin!
- First job: Worked on a strawberry farm
Marissa Wickles
Recruiter
Marissa Wickles
RecruiterA western MA native, Marissa has a soft spot for the community in which we live and work. In fact, one of the things that excited her most with entering the staffing industry was the possibility to interact and connect with more people in the region. Prior to making her career transition to Johnson & Hill, Marissa was a sixth-grade science teacher. This experience further enhanced her already fantastic communication skills and her innate ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds. We’re so lucky she joined Johnson & Hill; she’s a wonderful addition to the staffing industry as a whole and has quickly become a key member of the team.
- First job: Working at a local farmstand making ice cream cones
- Favorite indulgence: Traveling
- Dream Job: Being a singer and performing around the country
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Stephanie Liberty
Operations & Marketing Coordinator
Stephanie Liberty
Operations & Marketing CoordinatorSince 2014, Stephanie has been a valued member of the Johnson & Hill team. As operations & marketing coordinator, she handles the payroll processing and billing for our associates. Needless to say, her job is very important to all of our employees! While payroll lets Stephanie use the left side of her brain, she also gets to channel her creative side by managing the day-to-day aspects of our social media platforms. And when we’re starting to hit a wall mid-afternoon, we can always count on Stephanie to rally up the troops to coordinate a quick coffee run for a pick-me-up.
- First job: Barn hand and horseback riding instructor
- Fun Fact: Stephanie shares her home with 48 legs of animals which include a dog, cat, chickens, goats, and horses
- Favorite indulgence: Road trips
