Who We Are

The Best People Working for You

Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies manage their talent and help candidates manage their careers. Our recruiters are adept at research and using sophisticated technology. They know what questions to ask, how to listen, and what it takes to build enduring relationships. They monitor changes in the HR marketplace and understand how these factors impact your business.

The Maximum Management team includes HR practitioners with rich and diverse experience in corporate, academic and search environments. More than half our people hold advanced degrees, and many have long tenure with Maximum Management. Our firm is committed to ongoing professional development for the entire staff.

Melissa Brophy

Principal

Melissa Brophy is a leader in the field of HR recruiting and co-founder of Maximum Management Corp. Previously she was responsible for all aspects of staffing and employee relations at General Electric. Melissa has developed a wide range of HR programs for both government and the private sector. She holds an M.S. in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from Rutgers University and a B.A. from Boston University.

Nancy Shield

Principal

Before co-founding Maximum Management in 1985, Nancy Shield developed and implemented a variety of HR programs for various companies. She is an innovator in HR recruiting with special expertise in staffing operations, organizational design and cost containment. A former manager at GE, Nancy was responsible for launching and maintaining the company’s divisional College Relations program. She holds an M.S. in Training and Development from Hunter College and a B.A. from Brooklyn College.

Marc Schweitzer

Executive Director

Before joining Maximum Management, Marc Schweitzer served in a variety of senior strategic Human Resources consulting and industry roles.  As a Senior Manager for Deloitte Consulting’s Human Capital practice and HR Project Manager for JPMorgan Chase, Marc was responsible for leading and delivering complex HR Operations, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Training projects.  Marc has collaboratively worked with HR and Business leaders across all industries including Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Public Sector.  He holds an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University and a B.S. from SUNY Oswego.  He is SPHR certified and has focused his career on enhancing the performance and contribution of the Human Resources function.