A message from our president, Michael J. Romaniw

 "Employee Turnover is the most costly expense in business. It's not just salary and benefits, more importantly, its time and talent wasted. The majority of turnover is caused by bad hires, not bad people. We put the wrong person into a good job. This is why in 1982; I became involved with the CPP Compatibility Questionaire.

Today, Career Assessment Center has hundreds of clients who greatly benefit from the additional knowledge and training recommendations they gain from administering the CPPQ(tm) to new hires. We have greatly enhanced the CPPQ(tm) over the last two decades, however this instrument remains a simple, and yet powerful business tool. We welcome your inquiries."

Mike Romaniw completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the Ohio State University in 1972. Joining the Oscar Mayer division of Kraft Foods, he ran sales organizations in the West and Southeast. Mike was the 1999-2000 Chairman of the National Association of Executive Recruiters. He was a guest speaker to the Consumer Bankers Association 1999 Collections Conference.

Education:  Virginia Commonwealth University,                B.S. Business Management/Account

Why CAC?  It is a premier personnel assessment firm that has built a reputation on the same values that is required for successful candidates.  "We practice what we preach!"

A typical day:  In the office early, beginning with calls on the east coast and expanding across the country as the day moves on.  Multi-tasking is a given as each of my responsibilities in marketing, sales and servicing clients overlap daily.  After work I enjoy golf, reading and attending my son's athletic events with my wife.

Valuable Competencies/Skills:  Detail oriented with a knack for conversation that allows me to talk with people rather than at people.

Favorite Website:  www.google.com

Favorite Retailer:  The Sharper Image

Favorite Book:  The Da Vinci Code

Favorite City:  New York City

Favorite Restaurant in that City:  Smith & Wollensky

Favorite Quote:  "Some days you eat the bear, & some days the bear eats you!"

What is in my cd player right now:  House of Blues

Hobbies:  Golf, cars and anything my son wants to do.

What's ahead?  A better life because it has been good so far!

If you want my advice:  Do not be afraid of change!

Lisa Golihur

Research Director

She is a Virginia Beach native, whose prior experience includes telecommunications and restaurant operations.  She and her husband, Randy have their hands full with their son Garrett born in the Fall of 2000.