Vaco Accelerates Growth with the Appointment of Three New Managing Partners

Chris Decker, Andy Gonzalez, and Cathy Shim bring deep expertise and strategic solutions to Vaco's Orlando, Orange County, and Detroit locations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco, a leading global talent solutions firm, today announced the appointment of three new managing partners in key markets: Chris Decker as Managing Partner of Vaco's Orlando office, Andy Gonzalez as Managing Partner of the Orange County, California, office, and Cathy Shim, Managing Partner of Vaco's Detroit office. In their respective roles, they will lead their teams in delivering critical talent solutions to clients and overseeing operations.

"It's a transformative time for Vaco, and the addition of these three strategic, visionary leaders only further exemplifies our firm's continued growth and commitment to driving positive outcomes for our clients," said Vaco President Kevin Witt. "Chris, Andy, and Cathy all have extensive professional services experience within the technology sector. Their expertise in delivering integrated services—talent solutions, managed services, and consulting—will increase our teams' ability to provide innovative, results-driven solutions. Their leadership will strengthen our capacity to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our clients as we expand our impact in the key markets of Orlando, Orange County, Detroit, and beyond."

Chris Decker

With more than 25 years of experience in technology staffing and consulting in Central Florida, Chris Decker is known for his strong business development skills and commitment to delivering quality-driven client service. Most recently, Decker served as the Vice President of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., where he spearheaded growth and managed operations for the crane and rigging team. Prior to this role, Decker held several leadership roles at a global technology staffing and business solutions firm, including Director of Business Operations and Director of the Orlando Delivery Performance Center.

Andy Gonzalez

Andy Gonzalez brings more than 15 years of experience in talent solutions to his role, with extensive knowledge in the IT and digital sectors, particularly in Southern California and Colorado. He has held several leadership roles with prominent talent solutions firms, including Senior Director of Sales, Market Director, and, most recently, Vice President, Client Partner - Media. He has earned a reputation as a top performer and led his teams to exceptional growth, with an impressive history of building teams from the ground up.

Cathy Shim

Cathy Shim has nearly 14 years of experience in both consulting and talent solutions, boasting a track record of driving innovation and creating impactful solutions for her clients. Most recently, Shim served as a Senior Business Development Executive for a technology services consulting firm in the Detroit area. Previously, Shim spent several years at a global technology staffing and business solutions firm, where she held multiple leadership positions across the United States and Canada, including Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Eastern Canada Account Lead and Director of Business Operations.

About Vaco

The speed of change requires the talent of people. Vaco solves for both. With expertise in accounting and finance, IT and digital, and HR and operations, Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to clients by providing contract staffing, managed services, direct-hire staffing and executive search services. In addition to Vaco, the Vaco Holdings collective of brands includes MorganFranklin Consulting, a finance, technology and business advisory firm; Pivot Point Consulting, a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners, a retained and interim executive search practice; and BUILT, a digital solutions company specializing in software, cloud, data, and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was also named to Forbes' 2018-2024 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms, as well as the 2017-2023 lists of Largest Staffing Firms Globally by Staffing Industry Analysts. Vaco annually ranks as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For. For more information, visit vaco.com.

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