I established MSI International in 1968 because I recognized that people had a sincere desire to contribute and excel. There was a niche in the recruiting field that could only be filled by employees who were professional, highly motivated and proud of their work. Our focus has remained unchanged throughout the years.

We hire the best, pay them well, invest in ongoing training and the latest technology, and reward them with challenges and management promotions. Because we treat our employees as a top priority, they treat our clients and candidates that way, too. This is the key to MSI’s success.

We are dedicated to one foremost objective: Provide service of such high quality and reliability that clients come to regard MSI as both a necessity and an asset.

Eric Lindberg

President, Founder and CEO

MSI Headquarters,

Atlanta

MSI Mission Statement

To be the industry leader for excellence of service,

providing growth opportunities for our staff,

integrity and profitability.

Eric Lindberg, President, Founder and CEO

Eric Lindberg founded the company in 1968 after working in sales and sales management in the metals industry. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley and performed graduate studies in business administration at Michigan State University and Farleigh Dickinson University.

Mike DiDomenico, Vice President

Prior to joining MSI in 2000, Mike DiDomenico worked 25 years for Management Recruiters International, where he was vice president in charge of company-owned offices. He was also the chief operating officer of a small chemical manufacturing company. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from John Carroll University and was a practicing CPA in his early career.

W. Wayne Whatley, CPA, J.D., Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel

Before joining MSI in 1999, Wayne Whatley was the chief executive officer for Rockresorts, International. He also served as CFO and executive vice president of finance and administration for W.B. Johnson Properties, parent company of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company. Whatley was a tax partner with Peat Marwick Mitchell. He earned his BBA from Rice University and his law degree from the University of Texas.

Tamie Clark, CPA , Corporate Controller

Before joining MSI in 2010, Tamie Clark worked in corporate accounting for more than 20 years. She earned a BS in accounting from Louisiana College.

Stephanie Gastinger, Human Resources Administrator

A member of the MSI team since 2000, Stephanie Gastinger handles the administration of employee benefits, payroll and event planning. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia State University.

Larry Klos, Vice President - Western Region

Larry Klos has been the general manager of MSI's Dallas office since 1996. Prior to that, he worked 17 years for Management Recruiters International where he was a regional manager.

David S. Dietz, CPC, Vice President

David S. Dietz began as a recruiter with MSI in 1990 and, in 1994, became general manager of the New Orleans office, which has an active clientele in the allied healthcare and engineering marketplace. Dietz holds an MBA in finance from Loyola University.

Laurelle Williams, Vice President

Laurelle Williams joined MSI in 1988 as an account executive in the Dallas office and, in 1994, became general manager of the Monroe office, which specializes in healthcare. Williams has a BFA from Tulane University and owned two businesses before entering the recruiting industry.

Mike Shepard, MSI Consulting General Manager
With more than 25 years of permanent placement recruiting industry experience, Mike Shepard has managed multi-office start-ups and has been responsible for the training and development of 27 offices for a Fortune 500 staffing firm.

Patrick Berthelot, MSI Baton Rouge Office Manager

Patrick Berthelot joined MSI in 2002 as a recruiter in the New Orleans office and became manager of the Baton Rouge office in 2006. Patrick maintains an active portfolio of clients as he leads a team of healthcare recruiters. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Southeastern Louisiana University and has more than 20 years of sales and management experience.