Michele Lear

With more than 20 years of industry-specific experience, Michele is widely recognized for her commitment to client services. From executive search to staffing to temporary placement, she works with customer-focused companies in need of candidates that are frontrunners in finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, manufacturing/engineering, nonprofit, and technology.

Michele is engaged in business development across industry verticals. She has a deep knowledge of federal laws and regulations that affect the profession. She also consults with corporations about their C-level management, specializing in accounting and finance roles. Michele has been recognized as FGP’s Great Person of the Year award twice, an award given annually to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of one individual.

Prior to joining FGP in 2006, Michele was a branch manager with a large accounting and finance staffing firm. There she led recruiting, marketing, and sales activities for offices in Atlanta, GA, and Greenville, SC.

Interesting Facts:

What is your favorite game or sport to watch or play?

I run several days a week with a great group of friends. We have been running together for about 14 years. We do at least one half marathon in each year which is my favorite distance.

What do you love to do outside of work?

I love to do anything food related such as cooking, researching new restaurants, or entertaining for my family & friends. I’m a definite foodie but…because of this I run.  I also love to go to track meets, cross country meets and soccer games – being a mother of triplets definitely keeps me busy!

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Definitely having my 3 children.  There is no greater joy and no greater love than to be a Mother and to raise my children.