ABOUT US

Attolon’s team has expertise in executive recruiting and a rich network in the Delaware Valley.

Partners

Christopher J. Fazio

Founding Partner
cfazio@attolon.com

Chris is a co-founder of Attolon Partners and has 15 years of experience recruiting and consulting with a broad range of organizations, including manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, financial services and non-profit. Chris has managed several hundred senior level accounting and IT searches throughout his career in the emerging growth and middle market sectors. He is expert in advising senior professionals in career development, compensation and organizational matters. As a founding partner, Chris also shares responsibility for Attolon's general operating functions, including training and development of new and existing employees, business development and recruiting.

Prior to founding Attolon, Chris spent 5 years with a large, multi-national recruiting firm, where he enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as a producer. His success as a recruiter eventually led him to management roles within the company in the Philadelphia region. Before beginning his recruiting career, Chris spent 4 years with KPMG and KPMG Consulting where he served a variety of clients as an auditor and Senior Consultant in the Washington, DC and Silicon Valley offices.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University. Chris lives in Maple Glen, PA with his wife and three children.

Chris is President and Founder of the Susan Fazio Foundation for Melanoma Research (www.susanfazio.org), a non-profit organization started in 2006 to raise funds to support research and increase awareness of Metastatic Melanoma and Mucosal Melanoma cancers.

Ryan G. Lafferty

Founding Partner
rlafferty@attolon.com

Ryan is a co-founder of Attolon and has close to two decades of experience within the finance and accounting industry both as a recruiter and as a CPA. At Attolon, Ryan is responsible for client relations, business development and firm strategy. Ryan began his career as an Audit Manager at KPMG, serving Philadelphia area healthcare and life sciences companies. From there, he became Controller of a publicly-traded pharmaceutical services company. In his next roles as Vice President of Finance and later Chief Operating Officer for a successful technology start-up, he was directly responsible for all financial functions including capital raising, human resource management and controllership.

Ryan’s mix of experience as an accounting professional, a hiring manager and a recruiter gives him expert insight from both sides of the desk; he understands his client’s hiring cycle and technical requirements and is also able to relate to his candidate’s needs in terms of career goals and fit.

Ryan graduated from Lafayette College with a BA in Economics and is a CPA. He lives in Jenkintown with his wife and five children. Ryan serves on the PICPA (Pennsylvania Institute of Chartered Public Accountants) editorial board, has authored many articles and is a regular speaker at industry seminars. Ryan is a Founding Committee Member of the Friends of Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR). LIMR is a nonprofit biomedical research center dedicated to advancing the understanding of the causes of heart disease and cancer.

David Maturo

Partner
dmaturo@attolon.com

David is a Partner at Attolon Partners LLC and has been with the firm since 2005. He is responsible for directing the operations of the business and orchestrating the firm's candidate development function. He has participated in the recruitment of hundreds of senior finance executives, spanning public and private companies of all sizes and in many sectors including life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, financial services and real estate, and non-profit. David also directs the finance, administration, and technology aspects of the business.

Prior to joining Attolon, David was Vice President of Finance and Operations with a Random House print-on-demand publishing company in Philadelphia, where he spent five years expanding the business and developing an integrated international operation. Before Random House, he spent several years as a finance professional in the services sectors, including government and life sciences.

David is a graduate of LaSalle University where he earned a BA in Economics and a BS in Finance. He holds a Masters in Finance from the University of Delaware. David is a martial artist with over eleven years experience, holding a third degree black belt in aikido and with experience in tai chi and western boxing. He lives in Deptford, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.

David is a speaker at industry seminars and has authored several articles in the realm of recruiting, finance, management and leadership development. He is an advisor to CFOs and senior finance professionals, particularly in the areas of executive recruitment and retention, organizational structure, compensation analysis and career development.

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Recruiters

John Fidler

Executive Recruiter
jfidler@attolon.com

John has been a recruiter with Attolon Partners since 2006. He is responsible for identifying, recruiting and placing senior finance executives for the firm's broad and diverse client base. He has participated in the successful placement of many professionals ranging from financial analysts to Executive Directors.

Prior to joining Attolon, John managed the sales and marketing function for a leading print-on-demand publishing company, where he was responsible for overseeing the sales force, as well as marketing finance, product development and marketing communications. He spent time overseas helping to build the company's offshore operation, while also recruiting a sales team that he grew from 3 to 50 members in less than 6 months.

John attended Bloomsburg University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Theatre Arts. He is an acclaimed actor having performed with a variety of theatre companies on the east coast. He lives with his wife in South Philadelphia.

While with Attolon, John has led a firm-wide effort to compile a library of articles related to career growth, the job market, best hiring practices, etc., and distributes these articles to members of his network on a regular basis. He also frequently provides advice on networking and job transition to senior executives, and has been a featured speaker at industry events throughout his career.

Mikal C. Harden

Executive Recruiter
mharden@attolon.com

Mikal is an Executive Recruiter at Attolon Partners LLC and has been with the firm since 2008. She is responsible for the identification, recruitment, and placement of the area's financial leaders. She has a broad network in the Philadelphia region and maintains strong relationships with the area's top companies, often as an extension of the HR Department throughout the hiring process.

Prior to joining Attolon, Mikal spent 3 years as a recruiter specializing in the placement of support level positions in Philadelphia. She developed a keen understanding of how to successfully partner with companies and identify key talent to place within those companies. She developed a passion for recruiting and a strong desire to help her clients hire the best candidates available in the market. Mikal received recognition as Account Executive of the Year during two consecutive years. Prior to that, Mikal spent 6 years with American Golf Corporation, in both sales and operations with courses in NY, NJ, and PA.

Mikal is a graduate of Kutztown University where she earned a BS in Telecommunications, with a concentration in Public Relations. She has also completed several graduate courses towards her Master's Degree in Electronic Media. She is a member of Philadelphia's regional chapter of SHRM and can be found at various functions across the city.

In 2003, Mikal co-founded a local charity, The “Changin’ Lives” Foundation. Over the years, they have continued to host many successful events, while donating all the proceeds to the Fox Chase Cancer Center. She also donates time with Habitat for Humanity and The Ronald McDonald House. Mikal often acts as a career and business consultant and welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and offer advice to companies and candidates alike.

Carlton A. Whittington

Executive Recruiter
cwhittington@attolon.com

Carlton is an Executive Recruiter at Attolon Partners LLC and has been with the firm since 2003. He is responsible for candidate identification and qualification for all executive searches companywide. He has been instrumental in the recruitment of "A" player financial and information technology talent for companies of various sizes and disciplines, including financial services, manufacturing, life sciences and non profit. Carlton also manages charity functions and event planning activities for the firm.

Prior to joining Attolon, Carlton was the Vice President and Senior Associate at Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson in Philadelphia where he managed and executed multiple complex and high profile search assignments simultaneously. He was responsible for strategy development, candidate development and presentation of top quality individuals to premier clients of all disciplines.

Carlton holds an undergraduate degree from Bloomsburg University and lives in Center City Philadelphia.