Who We Are
   

Ken Walsh
Principal
Since 1988, Ken has held management positions in a Big 4 public accounting firm and in a Fortune 50 company as well as regional search firms as Recruiter, Team Leader and Manager. He specializes in recruiting in the finance, accounting, audit and tax areas and has considerable experience working with real estate and financial service companies. His background in full-service recruiting combined with his industry experience makes him qualified to understand his clients’ needs and assist them with their most difficult staffing needs. Ken is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Business Administration (emphasis in accounting).


Cathy Cook
Principal
Cathy has had extensive recruiting and management experience, having held positions as Executive Recruiter, Marketing Director and Branch Manager for large international staffing firms to small boutique businesses. Cathy has been specializing in placing accounting and finance professionals since 1989. Prior to recruiting, Cathy worked for a Fortune 50 Company as an Accounting Manager. Cathy prides herself in partnering with her clients and candidates, utilizing her accounting and recruiting knowledge to be a valuable resource and develop long term relationships. Cathy is a graduate of University of Redlands with a degree in Business Administration.


Ryan Taylor
Executive Recruiter
Ryan joined PWC as an Executive Recruiter in January 2008. He brings over two years of Big 4 public accounting experience with clients in the real estate, hospitality and health science industries. In addition, he worked one year in private accounting for a publicly traded healthcare IT company. His knowledge of both the private and public sides of accounting and finance enable him to understand and fully meet the expectations and demands of both clients and candidates. Ryan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (emphases in accounting and management) from Concordia University in Irvine.


Robin McNatt
Executive Recruiter

Robin recently joined PWC & Associates and brings over 15 years of experience heading up human resources and organizational development for Nestlé Waters, J.F. Shea Co. Inc. and The Merage School of Business, UC Irvine. She was recently the Director of People for Restaurants on the Run in Aliso Viejo. Robin is known for her unique approach in building collaborative relationships and her passion for achieving extraordinary results.

She is the co-leader of the National Human Resources Association and American Society of Training & Development’s Organizational Development Special Interest Group. She is the founder of StyleLaughter, an improvisation acting troupe that performs shows to raise money for non profits in Orange County. Robin has a master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.