Your Partner for Actuarial Recruitment
With more than 40 years’ combined experience in matching skilled actuarial talent with top companies, Ezra Penland is the unparalleled actuarial recruiting firm dedicated to your success. Our deep industry knowledge and longevity in this field set us apart from the competition. Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity as an actuarial professional or your organization needs to find and hire the very best people for open roles, you’ve come to the right place.
Our Core Values
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same high standards that our clients and candidates do, and we deliver.
Relationships
Our business is all about people, and relationships come first.
Integrity
Our Team
Sally Ezra
Partner
Sally has spent over two decades recruiting actuaries. She has developed strong professional relationships and a vast network of clientele. They value her commitment, resourcefulness, her personal attention, and her high level of professional ethics. Sally can be reached at sally@ezrapenland.com or (773)-598-4756.
Kevin Elliott
Director
Kevin has a proven business development, sales and leadership background in finance and technology. He can be reached at kevin@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4753.
Lauren Scalzo
Manager
Lauren has a long history of hiring experience in various industries and has been a recruiter with Ezra Penland since 2014. She is detail-oriented and thoughtful in her work and enjoys forming long-term relationships with her candidates and clients. In this way, she develops an understanding of the motivations and interests of candidates and clients alike and strives to find the best mutual fit for all involved. Reach Lauren at lauren@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4717.
Liz Ritchie
Actuarial Recruiter
Liz listens to candidates and helps them navigate career goals by making thoughtful and pragmatic connections. She uses her background in human resources, management and customer service to build relationships with both candidates and clients. Liz can be reached at liz@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4752.
Eliana Schechter
Actuarial Recruiter
With a background in recruitment, Eliana works closely with candidates to find the best match in their job search. Reach Eliana at eliana@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4771.
Bailey Collins
Actuarial Recruiter
Bailey has been with Ezra Penland since 2015, where she started as an Actuarial Recruiter. After earning her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, her role has expanded to also include training & development and employee engagement. She enjoys helping people reach their full potential, and is always rooting for the success of her candidates, clients, and colleagues. Reach Bailey at bailey@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4747.
Richard Hesky
Actuarial Recruiter
Richard Hesky is a dynamic recruiter with a background in communication, customer service, sales, and marketing. He is detail-oriented and strives to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Richard can be reached at richard@ezrapenland.com or 773-598-4748.
Cecilia Grisolia
Assistant Recruiter
Cece joined Ezra Penland in October 2022. Her experience working with horses coordinating scheduling and customer services gave her the tools to support Sally as part of her team. She can be reached at cecilia@ezrapenland.com or 773-598-4754.
Diane Vanik
Office Manager
Diane has extensive experience in office administration and operations. She consistently works to maintain strong support for Ezra Penland’s recruiting team as well as our clients and candidates. You can reach Diane at diane@ezrapenland.com or (773) 598-4750.
Leia Ziomek
Research and Data Coordinator
Leia is a dedicated researcher and leader who supports the recruiting team with her thoroughness and excellent attention to detail. She leads the Ezra Penland Data Team, maintains our website and social media position listings, and conducts market research to keep things running smoothly. Leia can be reached at leia@ezrapenland.com.
Hieu Nguyen
Data Entry Analyst
Hieu is a student at DePauw University, pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science and Computer Science with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025. He has passed 2 actuarial exams. Hieu is technically skilled in R/RStudio, SQL, Java, and Microsoft Excel. What he likes most about the actuarial industry is that it is ever-changing, which motivates him to always develop and improve himself.
Daniel Jansen
Data Entry Analyst
Daniel Jansen is a student at DePauw University, pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025. He is currently preparing for exam FM. Daniel has experience in data modeling and analysis and is technically skilled in Java and Excel. His favorite class taken at DePauw was Financial Accounting since he was able to learn the ins and outs of budgets and financial analysis for companies. Daniel is most looking forward to growing in his career as well as traveling the world after he graduates from DePauw.
Yamilex Cuevas
Data Entry Analyst
Yamilex is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a degree in Mathematics with an anticipated graduation date of May 2024. She gained some actuarial experience during her time as an intern with a life insurance company, and is preparing for the actuarial exam, FM. Yamilex is most looking forward to gaining more knowledge and experience in the actuarial field after graduating. She enjoys the back and forth between big picture and details within the actuarial industry.
Shawn Wong
Data Entry
Shawn is a student at Roosevelt University, pursuing a master’s degree in actuarial science with an anticipated graduation date of May, 2024 He has experience tutoring college students in mathematics, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for a banking mobile app, ensuring its functionality, usability, and adherence to quality standards, and is technically skilled in Python, R, and SQL. His favorite part about the actuarial industry is solving real-world problems with numbers in the actuarial field. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for making a difference, Shawn uses his math skills to help businesses make smart decisions and come up with new ideas. Among the classes he has taken so far, Exam P preparation stands out as his favorite and is fascinated by the mathematical intricacies and problem-solving strategies it entails.
What It’s Like to Work With Us
Very pleased with my experience working with Eliana. She took the time to understand my background and goals, and identified relevant opportunities that would serve as a “next step” in my career progression. All communications were managed professionally and very punctually. Would recommend without hesitation!
Bailey was incredibly professional and attentive throughout the entire recruiting process. She presented to me exciting opportunities according to my career aspirations and diligently kept in touch during the entire process. I highly recommend Bailey for your next job search.
Bailey did an excellent job throughout the entire recruiting process. Contrary to other recruiters I’ve worked with, it was apparent that Bailey actually cared about my career and genuinely wanted to help me succeed. Additionally, she was extremely on top of managing her time, and I knew I found out information the minute she received it. I would highly recommend Bailey to any of my colleagues.
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.
I highly recommend Sally and her professional recruitment services. She is an honest and forthright professional in her own right and does an excellent job matching company needs to a professional’s desires.
Besides being a reliable source of information and an extraordinary ambassador for both the company trying to recruit talent or the individual looking for a new opportunity, the most important quality that Sally displays is Integrity. Sally can be depended upon to make a good match between employer and employee. I personally have known Sally to recommend NOT accepting a position that was offered as she did not think it was a good fit for me and my career goals. Sally took this action despite the fact that would cost her recruiting fees. For this reason, I know that I can always depend on Sally to work in the best interest of both the company recruiting talent as well as the professional seeking new opportunity. I believe this quality is truly rare in the world of professional recruitment and is extremely beneficial in the long run for her clients.
This letter is my personal recommendation for Sally Ezra. I have known Sally for over 15 years. During this time, I found her to be diligent in following through on commitments and relentless in pursuing opportunities or candidates on behalf of those she represents.
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of having been a client of Sally’s both as a prospective employer as well as a professional seeking a new career opportunity. I can say, without hesitation, that she has exceeded my expectations in all the situations that we have worked together. She doesn’t view the hiring process as being a sporting event (“winning at all costs”); instead, she knows that looking for a good match should be a “win-win” proposition. Again, from both perspectives (employer and employee), her efforts have consistently paid off for me in durable beneficial relationships.