Bernie Nutter

Bernie Nutter is the President and founder of Hire Horizons. Bernie has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and has worked for over 25 years in the industrial and manufacturing sectors in various positions such as Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Executive Management. Bernie has worked for both small pre-IPO startups as well as Fortune 100 global corporations. His industry experience includes nuclear materials processing, engineering & construction, industrial water treatment, specialty chemicals, pulp & paper, industrial cleaning, plastics & engineered resins, and executive search services. Bernie is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Core Expertise: Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage
Contact Bernie Nutter directly at 614.866.4919 or bnutter@HireHorizons.com.
Julie Mysinger

Julie Mysinger is an Executive Recruiting Manager and is a native of Metro Detroit Michigan. She holds a B.A. in Writing and Rhetoric from Oakland University. Julie has a strong background in technical writing, business development, and technical sales within the Automotive, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Aerospace markets. Her career has been focused on providing capital equipment, production software, and product validation testing services to OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers within these sectors. Julie’s exceptional listening skills and tenacious work ethic make her an excellent professional match-maker for candidates and employers. Julie is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Core Expertise: Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemical, Manufacturing, Heavy Industrial, Water Treatment, Petrochemical
Contact Julie Mysinger directly at 248.242.4122 or jmysinger@HireHorizons.com.
Luke Radabaugh

Luke Radabaugh is an Executive Recruiting Manager and a native of Central Ohio. He has a passion for building strong customer and client relationships stemming from a well-rounded career in Sales and Marketing, Personnel Management, Training, and Golf Course Operations. Driven by personal values of integrity, accountability, enthusiasm, and hard work, Luke is an excellent listener and delivers superior customer service and outstanding matchmaking skills between candidates and client employers in our specialized market segments. Luke is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Core Expertise: Pulp & Paper, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure, Automation & Process Control, Manufacturing Technology, Food & Beverage, Engineering & Construction
Contact Luke Radabaugh directly at 740.892.4148 or lradabaugh@HireHorizons.com.
Tom Appledorn

Tom Appledorn is an experienced Technical Recruiter located near Cleveland, OH. After a distinguished 21-year career serving our country in the United States Army in various roles including senior leadership positions in Operations, Strategy, and Training, Tom transitioned into the private sector where he excelled in sales in commercial water treatment and construction. Tom’s passion for servant leadership, excellent listening skills, and creative problem-solving make him uniquely qualified to identify the best talent to advance the business objectives of our clients.
Core Expertise: Automation & Process Technology, Water & Environmental Services, Industrial Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Food & Beverage
Contact Tom Appledorn directly at 216.547.5407 or tappledorn@HireHorizons.com..
Bryce Hoobler

Bryce Hoobler is a Project Coordinator located in Northeast Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Akron. He has a strong background in Manufacturing and Food & Beverage markets, having held client-facing roles in business development, project management, technical sales, and key account relationship management. Dedicated to continuous improvement and driven by enhancing personal growth for others, Bryce is skilled at finding the best candidates and placing them in the most appropriate roles for our clients.
Core Expertise: Food & Beverage, Specialty Chemicals, Wholesale Distribution, Supply Chain, Heavy Industrial, Water Treatment
Contact Bryce Hoobler directly at 330.464.1811 or bhoobler@HireHorizons.com.
Zach Lewis

Zach Lewis is a Technical Recruiter located near Youngstown, OH. He earned his BA in Anthropology from Youngstown State University and an MBA from Kent State University. Zach has worked in the Food & Beverage, Real Estate, and Telecom industries having excelled in customer-facing roles in Business Development, Operations, Project Management, and Construction Management. Zach is passionate about building strong candidate and client relationships to become a genuine trusted advisor and career counselor.
Core Expertise: Food & Beverage, Industrial Automation, Engineering & Construction, Water & Environmental Services, Chemical Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Contact Zach Lewis directly at 330.272.4100 or zlewis@HireHorizons.com.
Brent Williams

Brent Williams is a Technical Recruiter based in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Wright State University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems and brings deep expertise in technical sales, marketing, customer service, and leadership in custom fabrication and advanced manufacturing to the firm. Brent is dedicated to advancing the careers of ambitious candidates while helping clients secure top talent to strengthen their teams. His commitment to building strong professional relationships ensures successful matches for both job seekers and employers.
Core Expertise: High-Speed Manufacturing, Agriculture, Information Technology, Industrial OEMs, Chemical Processing, Engineering & Construction
Contact Brent Williams directly at 937.350.5063 or bwilliams@HireHorizons.com.
Patti Wigington

Patti Wigington is our Business Operations Manager, and is located in Southeastern Ohio. She earned her Master of Science in Management and B.A. in History from Ohio University, and has a background in medical office administration and retail management. In addition to coordinating administrative functions and monitoring operational data, Patti manages our research team and serves as our social media specialist. She combines a love of technology with her ability to find information, and utilizes her research skills to identify top-tier candidates for our client employers.
Contact Patti Wigington directly at 614.626.3836 or pwigington@HireHorizons.com.
Nicole Newsom

Nicole Newsom is a Research Specialist based in eastern Ohio with a strong background in human resources, client development, and talent acquisition in both corporate recruiting and agency settings. Nicole brings an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in identifying and placing high caliber professionals to ensure the right fit. She leverages her research expertise and market insight to support executive search engagements that connect exceptional talent with organizational needs.
Contact Nicole Newsom directly at 724.351.1524 or nnewsom@HireHorizons.com.
Kimberly Zirkle

Kimberly Zirkle is a Senior Researcher located in Northeast Ohio and holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration from Tiffin University. Her early career as an Underwriter in the Mortgage industry focused on loan originations, title preparation, survey affidavits, and other detailed document investigations has prepared her well for candidate sourcing. Kimberly’s advanced skills in database management and Boolean search techniques enable her to quickly identify unique candidate skills and qualifications that match specific client job requirements.
Contact Kimberly Zirkle directly at 937.350.5063 or kzirkle@HireHorizons.com.
Each member of our team is an active participant in the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), Ohio Recruiters Association (ORA), Top Echelon Network, and NPA Worldwide Recruitment Network.