• Karen Pappas
• Managing Partner
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Karen co-founded Pappas & Pappas^® and CareerMode^®, and is the driving force behind the success and extraordinary reputation of both firms. Prior to this, Karen was the Vice President of a well-regarded Massachusetts HR consulting and outplacement firm, and the founder and leader of an exclusive professional placement firm in Boston. Karen began her career with a global staffing firm, where she launched new U.S. locations and grew existing markets.

Currently a member of the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), The Boston Club, the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), and the Women’s Mental Health Leadership Council at McLean Hospital, Karen is also a fellow of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital. She was a founding member of the Boston College Club, a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and a former board member of the Pan Mass Challenge (Jimmy Fund), The Wang Center for Performing Arts, and the Boston Human Resources Association (BHRA).

Karen co-established the Diversity Committee at BHRA and served as co-chair of their Membership Committee. She was also co-chair of the Holiday Card Program at Dana-Farber and a past rider and volunteer for the Pan Mass Challenge. Karen is a volunteer career strategist for the Eagle Exchange at Boston College, mentor in The Boston Club’s TBC Peer Mentoring Program, mentor at the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), group mentor at Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology (WEST), and volunteer career coach at both JVS Boston and One Family.

Karen is an MBTI Certified Practitioner and certified by the VIA Institute on Character to deliver its Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) program. She is also certified as a Designing Your Life Coach based on design-thinking principles at Stanford University. She holds multiple certificates in Mind-Body Medicine from Harvard Medical School and Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

• Dave Pappas
• Managing Partner
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As Managing Partner and Co-founder, Dave balances creativity, strategy, and logic to deliver innovative programs and services to internal and external clients. He excels at building cohesive teams for organizations via Outstaffing^®, an inventive and successful talent acquisition model of his own design. In addition, Dave oversees operations for the firm, including human resources, legal, marketing, payroll, and IT.

Dave began his career as a technical recruiter then moved into a leadership role for a major national technical placement agency, where he was consistently ranked as a top performer. Before starting Pappas & Pappas^® in 1997, Dave was an HR consultant for one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology companies. He successfully sourced and placed high-demand candidates in the areas of Professional Services, Software Development, Technical Support, Application Engineering, and Information Technology.

Prior to his career in human resources, Dave attended Boston University and was an active-duty United States Marine, where he held numerous leadership positions. Dave received multiple honors and awards as a Marine and non-combat veteran of the Persian Gulf War, including Parris Island Honor Graduate, a Certificate of Commendation from his Commanding General, two Meritorious Promotions, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Honorable Discharge.

• Trina Rostron
• Senior Director
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A Senior Director of the firm, Trina has been with Pappas & Pappas^® since November of 2002. In her role, she works closely with clients and candidates to identify and place contract teams for HR & Training initiatives. Trina also supports recruiting efforts for direct HR placement and executive searches. Her reputation, earned through years of outstanding client servicing, gives Trina consistent repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.

Trina began her HR career as a Human Resources Representative with Howard H. Sweet & Son then joined the HR Contract division of Strategic Outsourcing in 1995. She remained with the company after its acquisition by Romac International/Kforce, receiving multiple awards, including the President’s Award.

Trina attended Dean College and is very active in her community, holding elected positions on parent boards and serving on various committees, as well as giving her time to numerous benevolent programs and charities.