Initially an asset backed securities Financial Analyst in New York, John has worn many hats in the IT and finance recruiting and consulting industry. Some of these included business owner, sales manager, account manager, recruiter, operations manager and financial administrator. In this space, he has more than 34 years of experience and still is learning on the job.
Joined The A.C.Coy Company: 1991
Education: B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Experience: John was working on Wall Street for Bear Stearns, at the time, one of the biggest investment banks in the world. The Persian Gulf War triggered layoffs, John moved back to his hometown and joined his father’s company.
Outside of Work: John enjoys travel, sports, and working on his hold ‘em game.
“We get people better jobs, for better pay, and move people incrementally up. It’s a ‘triple win’: candidates get a great job, clients get a great candidate, and we win when everyone is happy.”
Education: B.A. in Accounting, Washington & Jefferson College
Experience: Financial Controller for DBE Aggregate Construction Company; Assistant Controller for privately-held $20M lumber company
Outside of Work: Enjoys camping, outside activities, and volunteering for church.
"I love using my abilities to guide our company to financial success, and also in assisting my co-workers with the information they need to reach their full potential in our industry."
Mark Fazio
Sr Vice President
Re-joined the A.C. Coy Company: 2024
Experience: 25 years within the IT Staffing Industry
Outside of Work: Majority of my time is spent with my Fiance, kids, friends, and family. Outside of work I enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with my dog- Benny.
"Everyday that I wake up, I am blessed with the opportunity to help others."
Experience: 19 years within the IT Staffing Industry
Outside of Work: Majority of my time is spent with my my Wife and Stepson. I enjoy golfing, coaching and reffing my Stepson's basketball and flag football leagues, and playing with our 6 year old Chocolate Lab- Brooklyn.
"I literally LOVE what I do and being able to make friendships along the way. Whether it’s helping a candidate with their career or helping a client with their day-to-day challenges."
Education: Business Administration, Robert Morris University
Experience: 30+ years of accounting experience, including PrintCafe, Stargate, CISCORP
Outside of Work: Suzie enjoys spending time on her family farm with her children and grandchildren.
My favorite part of working at A.C.Coy is interacting with a diverse group of employees while assisting them with payroll and personnel situations, as well as my interaction with the customers regarding invoicing.
Education: B.S. in Human Resource Management, Michigan State University
Experience: More than 20 years in the IT staffing industry
Outside of Work: The majority of my time is spent with my husband and school-age daughters. When I do have free time, I enjoy reading, trying out new recipes on Pinterest and crafting.
"What could be more rewarding than changing someone's life by helping them find a job?"
Education: University of Pittsburgh, B.A. Communications
Experience: 20 years of Staffing Industry experience, both Recruiting and Sales; 5 years of HR consulting
Outside of Work: I spend the majority of my non-work time with my Wife and Middle School-aged twins. I am active in my Church and also enjoy coaching my kid’s teams for South Fayette youth football, basketball, softball, and baseball. When I’m not watching my kids play, I do my best to support the Steelers, Pens, Buccos, and Panthers. H2P!
"I’m proud to work for a company that puts a premium on integrity and doing right by their customers. My goals here are simple: Helping my clients hire great people and making it a positive experience both the manager and candidate."
Debra Chopp
Sales Support Representative
Over 20 years of administrative experience in various fields such as finance, engineering, and the beauty industry. She has mastered numerous software packages and is always looking to increase her breadth of knowledge.
She enjoys her life away from work with her husband and best friend of 18 years, Brian, rooting on the Pittsburgh Pirates, swimming, bowling, and exploring new restaurants. Her extended family means the world to her, as well as her three cats, Holly Golightly, LuLuBelle, and Leonardo DiCatrio.
Experience: I come from a Customer Service background and I fell into recruiting through luck and have enjoyed it ever since. I've spent the past 5 years as a recruiter including 2 years with our brother/sister company Tier 1 Technologies. I enjoy having long lasting relationships with my candidates and being able to watch their careers grow. As a recruiter, the greatest feeling you can get is when you receive a referral from someone you have helped in the past.
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Communications & Business Management from South University
Outside of Work: In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Some of my favorite activities are traveling, concerts, playing poker, and sports betting. I enjoy working at A.C. Coy because every day is different. You never know which new roles will come in or which person you will meet.
Experience: I started my career in project management and quickly moved to outside sales. I spent 13 years working in Higher Education specifically with graduate students. I transitioned to staffing and spent the past few years working with clients to secure talent.
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Communications & Business Management from Carlow University – 2005, Masters of Science in Management, Human Resources from Argosy University 2009, MBA from Argosy University 2014
Outside of Work: I’m not one for sitting still. I spend most of my time volunteering for my daughter, Lyra’s scouts or at her school. We can often be found either camping, hiking, or skiing come winter. My husband will tell you I’m never home…but I live for adventures! Realistically, my time is spent working, then taking care of Lyra. Between her MMA and scouts, we're busy most evenings and weekends. When we aren't, we're typically found doing either seasonal things or some type of outdoor sport (skiing, hiking, swimming, etc)
Education: B.S. in Information Systems, Washington & Jefferson College
Experience: 15+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience specializing in IT and technical talent, with additional recruiting expertise supporting hiring needs across marketing, finance, accounting, and executive real estate.
Outside of Work: I enjoy spending time with family, attending Steelers, Pirates, and Penn State football games, golfing with friends, playing video games, and relaxing at my camp fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
Education: BS Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Experience: 5+ years of Recruiting experience including IT, finance, skilled trades, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical
Outside of Work: I’m an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys spending time at camp, where I can unwind and reconnect with nature. Hunting and fishing are two of my favorite activities, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.
Experience: I bring over a decade of experience as a recruiting strategist in the IT and Engineering space. My strength lies in uncovering and engaging top passive talent for direct hire positions, especially within enterprise-level technical roles across the full SDLC. I thrive on partnering with clients to solve their most challenging hiring needs and enjoy working with everyone from recruiting teams to C-suite executives. I stay energized by emerging technologies and the chance to connect exceptional people with meaningful work.
Education: Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management from California University of Pennsylvania
Outside of Work: I love spending time with my family, especially when I’m cooking on the grill for everyone. I’m also a big baseball fan and enjoy exploring new restaurants whenever I get the chance.
