Meet the ace Team
The talent curation pros you’ve been looking for.
High-profile clients need interim executives who can transform objectives into deliverables. Our diverse pool of independent consultants can thrive in any number of roles. Meet the team that curates that talent.
Bert Miller
Chairman + CEO
Successful people in the recruiting game have experience and expertise in equal measure, and Bert is no exception.
Bert Miller is a leading expert on search, recruitment, and talent retention. Throughout his 35+ year career, he was instrumental in building the teams behind many of the world’s most renowned household names, spearheading digital transition within a legacy category, and identifying winning business opportunities in their earliest stages.
He is also an active speaker, mentor, advisor, investor, and host of a podcast series entitled Beyond the Bottom Line hosted by Bert Miller. In this podcast, Bert connects with leaders across categories to discuss their proudest achievements, greatest challenges, and where they focus their energy each day.
A Northern Indiana local, he fulfilled his dream of starting his own recruiting firm after working with top brands like E&J Gallo and Revlon.
Andres Rodriguez
Managing Director + President
Maria Soto
Sr. Recruitment Manager
From business administration to VIP hospitality; via sales, marketing, general management, and working as a pastry chef — Maria’s worn many hats, which makes her an outstanding recruiter.
Cristina Sacco
VP of Marketing
Cristina is a creative brand marketing leader with 10+ years of experience in managing every aspect of go-to-market strategy, including brand building and implementation, product definition, positioning, and promotion.
Cristina’s passion for marketing comes from a love of storytelling – she’s always been fascinated by the way people connect with brands. She believes that a good story can make all the difference in whether or not people work with a company, so she’s always looking for ways to make those stories more engaging and relevant.
She has diverse industry background – from medical device product marketing, CPG products, to home services – and loves growing an idea into a tangible, loved brand.
With a knack for cross-functional collaboration, she is able to implement powerful marketing campaigns, while also keeping an eye on the bottom line.
When Cristina isn’t thinking about the marketing strategy, she is training for her next triathlon or indulging in good food with family and friends.
Cristina graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in Intercultural and Organizational Communications.
Michael Bitar
Advisor at ace Talent Curators
As a reformed accountant who swapped calculators for executive recruitment, Michael has surpassed over 350 organizations and 3,000+ recruiters and has cemented his place as a thought leader and trusted advisor across various consumer goods sectors.
Michael’s strategic vision, operational excellence, passion for analytics, and deep understanding of the talent landscape make him an invaluable advisor.
Over a career of 25 years, he has built high-performing teams and helped top brands navigate complex hiring challenges. His exceptional talent has resulted in helping clients hire over 700 professionals ranging from Managers to C-Level. This expertise has led to him winning numerous awards within the executive search industry, including qualifying for the top performer awards every year for 13 years in a row and earning Top Producer of the Decade.
Michael honed his skills at Ernst & Young, Nabisco, and Bic. He held various roles and learned from excellent mentors, which shaped him into the accomplished executive recruiter he is today.
Outside of work, Michael is an active member of the recruiting community, mentoring new search consultants both within and outside of his organization. He is also passionate about coaching youth football and baseball and cheering on his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Michael is a proud father of 3 sons and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hillsdale College in Michigan.
Isabel Cosby
Director of Search Operations
Isabel Cosby is a hospitality-turned-operations powerhouse with a passion for making people happy and a knack for getting things done.
Jordan Cutters
Business Intern
Jordan is always striving to improve, connecting with successful individuals, and gaining diverse experience. He enjoys building relationships and working with motivated people and has an unwavering commitment to constant improvement.
Driven by his love of interpersonal interaction and relationship-building, Jordan gravitated towards the field of recruitment. Joining ace Talent Curators was a natural fit, as he found a welcoming environment where everyone shares his dedication to success and making a meaningful impact.
Jordan has a growth mindset and has actively engaged with successful business professionals, professors, and seasoned coaches, leveraging their expertise to expand his knowledge base.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Jordan enjoys an active lifestyle and has a love for the outdoors. From snowboarding to pickleball and fishing, he embraces outdoor activities that keep him engaged and energized.
Jordan has earned certificates in market research and data analytics, as well as business app development from CSU.
Jordan graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Currently, Jordan is pursuing his MBA at Lynn University, where he also competes as a member of the lacrosse team.
