We are thrilled to share that The Jacobson Group has been named to Best Companies Group's inaugural 2025 America’s Best Workplaces list! This honor is a testament to our incredible team members, whose talent and dedication make Jacobson a truly exceptional place to work. In this employee spotlight, we’re celebrating three outstanding individuals who exemplify the values and culture that have earned us this recognition. Learn more about their contributions and the impact they make every day!
Abbe Sodikoff
Account Manager, 20 years at Jacobson
Hometown: Northern suburbs of Chicago
Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Describe Your Role: I partner with health plans to provide specialized and experienced interim experts to address significant business challenges.
Last Book You Read: I listened to the "Demon Copperhead" audiobook - tragic, heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time.
One Professional Skill You Are Actively Developing: Ongoing analytics
You Are Happiest When You Are: At the beach with family, especially when the grandkids are playing in the waves
Advice for Newcomers to the Industry: Learn, investigate and ask about everything.
What Inspires You to Excel in Your Role? I am always inspired to challenge myself to try creative sales tactics, accomplish new heights, and meet and exceed my goals.
Share a Piece of Advice for Newcomers to the Industry: Nothing great comes easy. Consistency and discipline pay off.
Something You Recently Learned: I’m on day 4 of feeding a sourdough starter; stay tuned.
Marcia Bray
Recruiter, 1 years 6 months at Jacobson
Hometown: Detroit
Alma Mater: Baker College
Describe Your Role: As a Recruiting Leader, I lead a team of dedicated temporary staffing recruiters, focusing on delivering high-quality candidates to diverse clients. I cultivate strong relationships with Client Advisors and Account Managers to effectively address open requisitions. Additionally, I collaborate closely with our President to create recruitment strategies that align with the company’s overall objectives, ensuring efficient and effective hiring practices.
Random Fact: I love doing DIY projects in my home and rehabbing furniture.
Favorite Food: I grew up on the border; of course, my favorite food is Mexican food!
Last Book You Read/Show You Binged: I'm currently reading "The Butcher Game" and I just finished Liane Moriarty's newest book, "Here One Moment." I can binge watch a show like no one's business! I recently finished "Queen Sugar" and "The Lincoln Lawyer." I'm also super excited for the "Love is Blind" Season 7 reunion!
If You Won the Lottery, What is the First Thing You Would Do? Purchase my dream home!
You Are Happiest When You Are: Near the ocean!
What Inspires You to Excel in Your Role? Seeing the success of those around me
Sal Monteleone
Recruiter, 6 months at Jacobson
Hometown: I was born in Long Island, New York, but I grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Alma Mater: Broward College
Describe Your Role: I’m a recruiter. I find, engage and screen candidates for permanent openings in professional recruiting. Then, I coordinate next steps and handoffs to our client development managers.
Last Book You Read: "Waking Up" by Sam Harris
One Professional Skill You Are Actively Learning: Leadership strategy
Favorite Restaurant: Currently, it's Escargot Bistro, a French restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.
Advice For Newcomers to the Industry: If your reason for recruiting is pure, you’ll never fail.
Random Fact: I studied classical and jazz piano in college, and I’ve been composing and producing music in a studio setting for more than 20 years.
If You Won the Lottery, What is the First Thing You Would Do?: Donate half of it to homeless charities and local education.
Something You Recently Learned: If you hold a lungful of air, you can survive in the total vacuum of space for about thirty seconds.
In Your Time at Jacobson, What has Been Your Favorite Project? Recruitment lifecycle redesign for professional recruiting
Who or What Inspires You to Excel in Your Role? My greatest driver for excelling is helping people. I love recruiting because it has enabled me to help people find meaningful career moves and that makes me feel like I’m making a positive impact in peoples' lives.
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