Getting Technical
America is facing a major labor shortage across every industry. According to the Department of Labor, there are many more job openings than there are job-seekers. As of 2019, the Baby Boomer Generation accounted for a quarter of the entire workforce. As Boomers continue to retire at a rapid pace, the next generation of workers have become very difficult to find. Consequently, it is critical for every organization to find new leadership in order to survive in the new economy. This growing demand for specialized talent has greatly exacerbated the need for technical recruiting.
Learn About Lakeside
The origin for the name “Lakeside Technical” derives from our location near Lake Erie and our initial business with technical trades. Lakeside was formed as a result of the major skills gap in the workplace and high demand for talent among growth companies following the Great Recession. Our pursuit is to represent the best talent in the labor pool while partnering with the highest-performing companies in the US.
We offer a unique selling proposition, direct-recruiting the traditional way. Through research and client development, we identify company needs in-person. Candidates are recruited based on a passive approach with a mutual growth strategy. In the end, our desire to be trustworthy and to offer genuine solutions is what means the most. The job is not easy but the mission is simple, we help companies find their most important asset… YOU.
Meet our management team
Ryan Owad
President/Executive Recruiter
Ryan is from Bay Village, OH and began his professional career working in the Steel Processing industry while attending classes at Cuyahoga Community College. Having no prior experience, Ryan took a job at a local executive recruiting firm. After having some success and realizing the high demand for skilled labor, Ryan left his job to start Lakeside Technical Recruiting. Since launching the company in 2018, Ryan continues to manage the business unit and actively works a recruiting desk. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with his wife Amelia and their son Nathan.
Ryan Owad
President/ Executive Recruiter
Ryan is from Bay Village, OH and began his professional career working in the Steel Processing industry while attending classes at Cuyahoga Community College. Having no prior experience, Ryan took a job at a local executive recruiting firm. After having some success and realizing the high demand for skilled labor, Ryan left his job to start Lakeside Technical Recruiting. Since launching the company in 2018, Ryan continues to manage the business unit and actively works a recruiting desk. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with his wife Amelia and their son Nathan.
John Kenny
Recruiting Manager
John grew up in Avon Lake, OH where he was 1 of 12 children. Upon graduation, John enlisted in the Ohio Air National Guard where he served active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom. Shortly thereafter, John earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Kent State University. John started his career in executive recruiting after many years of sales and account management experience. John has proven himself to be an asset of Lakeside Technical in many ways, including managing one of our Fortune 500 accounts. John is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and very much enjoys spending time outdoors, and planning family events.
Joe Bochin
Executive Recruiter
Joe brings over a decade of technical recruiting and account management experience to the Lakeside Team. Prior to his background in executive recruiting, Joe managed the equity division for a large real estate title agency. Further, Joe also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications from The Ohio University. In addition to his duty to his clients, Joe serves his community as a Firefighter for the city of Cleveland. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, camping, and spending time with his wife Christina.
