“Frank has a great nose for talent and is a master of the art of finding the right fit for the right job.”

– Nick Cayou, Greenplum Software

Since joining Ken Leiner as his first “associate” in 1991, Frank Munero has been KLA’s #1 producing recruiter, has helped grow and manage the firm, and was named Partner in 2011. A strong relationship builder, Frank is also a meticulous qualifier; he has high standards for both the companies and the candidates that he represents. His customers understand that when he brings them a candidate, they don’t have to question the candidate’s qualifications. Likewise, his candidates trust his judgment when he recommends a specific job opportunity. Frank’s reputation preceeds him. People seek his advice and input even when he’s not representing them. He has made thousands of placements, helped create many millionaires, and helped companies go public and grow by placing key executives and employees.

Frank works hard, but works smart. He enjoys life outside of work by spending quality time with his wife Mary and their two daughters, trying to refine his erratic golf game, and cheering for the Washington Football Team (it gets harder every year!)

Get to know more about Frank in this 30th anniversary tribute by Ken Leiner, and the many tribute comments on Ken’s LinkedIn post by our industry colleagues. Scroll down to see what more clients and candidates say about Frank. And click the link below to see testimonials about our full team:

TEAM TESTIMONIALS

Frank Munero

Recruiter

frank@ITsearch.com

(301) 933-8800 x 117

LinkedIn

  • “KLA distinguishes itself in the marketplace by understanding their client’s needs, and then finding excellent candidates who align well with these client needs. When I have hiring requirement, I call them first. Usually, I don’t have to call anyone else. Additionally, they have helped me personally find a position that proved to be a important step in my career…

    Not a month goes by where I don’t recommend KLA to colleagues who are hiring managers or themselves candidates. KLA is not a body shop, they are a business partner. This partnership extends to relying on Ken and Frank for advice on market intelligence, compensation planning, organizational planning, and business development partnerships. 


    Besides being trusted advisors, Ken and Frank are good people. You’ll enjoy working with them – you might also learn to appreciate zydeco music.”

    — Jim Riley, Regional Vice President of Sales

  • “I’ve been working with Ken, Frank and KLA for 20 years. They’re highly professional, give me a straight scoop and an honest assessment, and present candidates of great value. Finding good people takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight.What KLA does is to truly understand the goals, requirements, the value of the candidates, and the company culture, and those perspectives make a difference. They value the person looking, and the person hiring, and support them more than any other recruiter I’ve ever seen, resulting in quality candidates that fit the job and become long lasting employees.

    The candidates KLA have placed with me have met or surpassed my expectations. They have helped the company grow. And that’s because there’s a trust level on both sides. KLA does its “due diligence” for both sides. They really want to attract the best people… Other recruiters try to fit a square peg into a round hole, sending you the same list of names whether they’re selling airplanes or toilet paper.

    …What I think hiring managers should know, is that they’re more than just recruiters; they become a confidant, a trusted advisor. That’s very important. Part of being successful is to fill positions when you need them with the best person for that spot, but also to recognize opportunities. When KLA tells me that someone really good has popped up I will try to get a position open, because great people are hard to find — no matter what. What I don’t like about KLA is that Frank doesn’t invite me to play golf and Ken doesn’t invite me to lunch. You can tell them I said that.”

    – Alfredo Perez, SVP, Business Development, Behavioral Recognition Systems (BRS Labs)

  • “I’ve been working with Frank and Ken since 199­3 as both a candidate and a hiring manager. On the hiring end, the investment I make with KLA means the time and money is very well spent… they’re usually SPOT ON. Nine times out of ten, the first or second resume I get is the person I want to hire, saving me an incredible amount of time and creating a profitable outcome.”

    I’ve come in contact with roughly 35 – 40 other recruiters in my career. Working with KLA is one of the best and easiest to work with… Their approach has included coaching me through decision criteria and making alternative recommendations that usually pan out better than my original thinking. They want me to make the right hire as much as I do… And speaking as a candidate, Frank and Ken have placed me at… Object Design and Deltek, and by far they’ve been the best fits and among the most successful positions I‘ve had in my career.”

    — The late Brian Murphy, VP, End Point Division, Beyond Trust, in 2012

  • “Ken Leiner Associates has proven to be a true strategic partner as I’ve grown my sales and engineering team. I needed a partner who could help me build an effective sales team in record time to scale our business. Frank Munero provided quality candidates that met my needs and didn’t “spam” me with unfit candidates. This is important when you’re in hyper-growth mode and time is of the essence. Frank has a great nose for talent and is a master of the art of finding the right fit for the right job.”

    – Nick Cayou, Greenplum Software

  • “As a small, California-based software company we didn’t have the local knowledge or networking expertise for building a Federal team with a DC presence. Frank very effectively bridged that gap. Right away, he made a vast difference from our own search where hardly any of many, many applicants met the criteria. He was able to present a small number of highly qualified candidates through a very efficient process that didn’t waste any of our time. We were impressed with KLA’s responsiveness, focus, and the quality of their candidates, and we’re very happy.

    I highly recommend Frank. I really appreciate his work style, responsiveness, availability, and pragmatism. He never tried to sell a candidate to me. Not only is he very easy and enjoyable to work with; he really gets a lot of satisfaction from making the connections that build companies and careers.”

    — Mark Varah, Vice President of Operations, MotionDSP

  • “Working with Ken Leiner Associates was a lot of fun. As a hiring manager, I was presented with candidates that fit the correct background and profile. Our valuable time was never wasted. KLA took the time to understand the culture of our company. Coupled with a great screening ability, they have a strong sense of which candidates would “fit in well.” KLA became a trusted advisor of our company. They helped us recruit a world class sales force which annihilated the competition. We sold the company for over $940 million, which translated into fantastic financial rewards for its employees. I have recommended Ken Leiner and Frank Munero to numerous sales and technical people as well as venture capital companies.”

    – John Leary

  • “[Over the years] they kept me in mind… And in 2015 I got a call from Frank Munero, and it was THE perfect opportunity. We… found GOLD. We did the introduction, I did the interview with the customer, SailPoint, and that was 10 years ago. I’m still here… I couldn’t be happier. Ken and Frank have done an outstanding job throughout the years. … Persistent. Honest. Great guys and girls. Overall, it’s been an amazing relationship and experience and friendship… They never forgot about me, and to me that’s a lot… and when the right [opportunity] came along, they handled it with kid gloves. It was an outstanding experience.”

    – Frank Briguglio, Federal CTO, SailPoint