Meet our Recruiting Team

Sandy Lapiana Lead Staffing Manager
RecruitersPEAK Technical Staffing – Pittsburgh
How long have you been at PEAK?
- Over 20 years
Where did you attend college and what degree did you earn?
- Robert Morris College (now Robert Morris University)
BS in Communications Management
Why did you choose PEAK?
- I answered a newspaper ad.
Prior to PEAK I worked for Prudential for 4 years. When Prudential eliminated the recruiting position, I decided to move on because I had found that recruiting was what I wanted to do.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
- In my current role as an LSM, I really like helping recruiters to accomplish their goals. Helping people is one of the main reasons I decided to make recruiting my career path, and it continues to drive my everyday activities. Having the ability to change people’s lives (both internal and external) is an awesome benefit.

Lori Paczewski Lead Staffing Manager
RecruitersPEAK Technical Staffing – Philadelphia
How long have you been at PEAK?
- Since September 2013
Where did you attend college and what degree did you earn?
- Shippensburg University, Bachelors in Psychology
In your own words, what is recruiting and what skills make a good recruiter?
- I think one of the most important skills in recruiting is the ability to develop long lasting relationships with candidates.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
- Placing engineers in positions and companies that they love. I also love referrals!
What is your proudest moment at PEAK?
- Developing entry level recruiters in to Staffing Managers and Team Leads. Watching their progress has been extremely rewarding.
How do you have fun outside of work?
- Spend time with family and friends, Orangetheory fitness, and play Cornhole and golf (Ranked #5 in the state! …Out of five ranked females)
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Tom Groves Corporate Director of Recruiting
Internal Team, RecruitersHow long have you been at PEAK?
- Since March 2015
Why did you choose PEAK?
- After only 4 years, I had achieved all of my goals in the culinary industry. I felt fulfilled and ready to move on to a new chapter of my professional life and I wanted it to be focused on business. PEAK was willing to start from scratch with me having only passion for learning about business and engineering.
What is your proudest moment at PEAK?
- Getting my first start. There’s nothing like it! After that first person gets started at a new job you just can’t wait to do it again and again.
How do you have fun outside of work?
- Although cooking is no longer my profession, it will always be my passion. I’m always down to talk about food. It’s a window into different cultures and a rare common ground for all to share.

Ron Lyon Director, Business Development
RecruitersPEAK Technical Staffing – Los Angeles
Ron Lyon has been connecting talented people with great companies for over 20 years throughout California and the U.S. After earning his Master’s in Business and Marketing, he joined PEAK in 2011 as a Permanent Placement Headhunter placing top talent in Aerospace, Military and Defense companies. Ron quickly showed his value placing candidates and breaking records. In 2022, Ron took on the Professional Staffing Manager role in our Los Angeles office where he continues to develop and grow relationships with Manufactures in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Ron previously worked for PEAK in the capacity of Business Development and Lead Staffing Manager. Ron is actively involved in the community and is a jobs advocate. Besides being a father, he believes there is nothing more satisfying than working with a great team and taking part in the growth of manufacturing.