Patrick F. Luddy, Sr., CPA

Managing Director with over 25 years recruiting experience

After graduating from Temple University, Pat began his career with Deloitte and Touche. He also worked for the Penn Central Corporation as an Accounting Manager in their Real Estate Operations and later became Assistant Treasurer for a subsidiary of Verizon Corporation. Before co-founding Gateway Search Associates, Pat was a financial recruiter with a national search firm. Pat has served as President and on the board of directors in both the North Penn and Valley Forge Chapters of Institute of Management Accountants. He is also a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. Pat and his wife, Jane, live in Glenside and have three children. Pat is a member of the Temple Alumni’s Russell Conwell Society as well as a member of the Temple Owls athletic association. He is a former player (also Past President) and now supporter of Blackthorn Rugby Football Club.

Patrick Luddy, Jr.

Director of Recruiting with over 16 years recruiting experience

Pat literally grown up in the recruiting industry.  He started helping his father at Gateway Search in middle school by stuffing envelopes. Since then, Pat have held almost every position at Gateway Search — Office Assistant, Client/Applicant Researcher, even interning throughout his entire college career at West Chester University.  Once graduating, he jumped right into the role of Recruiting Associate and worked his way up into his current role as the Director of Recruiting.  Pat takes a long-term approach to recruiting which focuses on building long-term relationships with both clients and applicants to help better understand their needs.

Susan Strickland

Director of Recruiting with  over 20 years recruiting experience

Susan graduated from Gettysburg College and has been with Gateway Search Associates for 18 years. As a Director of Recruiting, Susan specializes in strategic career development for Accounting and Finance professionals at all levels. She enjoys being part of a candidate’s journey to success. Susan is a member of Arbonne International and also volunteers for her community in fundraising, helping out at local food banks, and empowering others in various ways. She has a 13 year old daughter and enjoys music, travel, tennis and the adventures of life.

Marlene Wagenmann

Director of Operations with 20 years adminstrative experience

Marlene oversees the day-to-day activities of Gateway Search and its temporary division, GSA Financial Staffing to ensure that policies and procedures run smoothly and efficiently.  Marlene is also responsible for the firm's Marketing efforts where she keeps Gateway's fans and followers up to date on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.  Marlene resides in Berks County with her husband and four children. She enjoys traveling and sampling local cuisine.

Kyle Burke

Senior Recruiting Assistant/Researcher

Mike Neville

Recruiting Assistant/Researcher

Owen Tyler

Recruiting Assistant/Researcher

Our Recruiting Assistants/Researchers support our Recruiters in the sourcing, recruitment and placement of candidates.  These college students are continuously contributing new ideas to the business in regards to search methodologies and the overall recruiting effort.  If you’re interested in learning more about our paid internships, please send your resume to: future@gatewaysearch.com.