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MDI Leadership

At MDI Group, we recognize that the strategies, reputation, and success of our company are all a direct reflection of our leadership team. If you want a better understanding of who we are and where we’re going, we hope you’ll browse our leadership profiles to see what we’re really about. You can access more information on any member of the executive team by clicking “learn more” at the end of their respective summary profile below.

Ella Koscik, Chief Executive Officer

Since 1994, Ella Koscik has been owner and Chief Executive Officer of MDI Group, a results-driven professional services firm providing IT workforce solutions that enable clients to achieve critical business objectives. Ella is responsible for providing strategic direction and overseeing MDI Group’s deployment of world-class services. Under Ella's leadership, MDI Group's revenues grew from $10M to more than $70M, and its active consultants increased from 10 to more than 500. Ella also spearheaded MDI Group’s geographic expansion into major markets across the U.S., and expanded service offerings within IT workforce solutions.

• Learn more about Ella Koscik, MDI Group’s Chief Executive Officer
• View Complete Q&A with Ella Koscik and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
• Ella on Giving Back to the Community
• Ella on Being a Woman/Diversity Business Owner
• Ella on Being a Role Model for Girls and Women
• Awards & Recognition

Richey Brownfield, Chief Operating Officer

Richey Brownfield has held operations leadership roles at MDI Group since 1999. As the company's Chief Operations Officer, he brings substantial IT staffing operations and consulting experience in the implementation and administration of contingent workforce management programs. In addition, Richey's background includes software development, software quality assurance, business systems analysis, and IT project management.

• Learn more about Richey Brownfield

Rick Hayslip, Chief Financial Officer

As MDI Group's Chief Financial Officer, Rick Hayslip works closely with other executives to maintain the company's long tradition of profitability and innovative IT service. Rick's diverse management experience, attained from working at large and small firms, is instrumental in keeping MDI Group both entrepreneurial and structured.

• Learn more about Rick Hayslip 

Connie Chiasson, IT Workforce Solutions President

Connie Chiasson has been with MDI Group since 2005 in leadership roles that have leveraged her significant IT leadership and management experience. As president of IT Workforce Solutions, Connie oversees the sales and delivery of all IT services. She also participates in community outreach with national technology associations and local business groups.

• Learn more about Connie Chiasson

For more information about any member of our executive team, or for press inquiries, please contact Lauren Parker, Marketing Director, at marketing@mdigroup.com.

What Our Consultants Say

"I would like to take the time to express my gratitude and commendation to MDI Group for their excellence as a company… In the past year I have been continually impressed with the quality of MDI Group through the professionalism and commitment of your employees. It is through their hard work and dedication that I am able to focus and concentrate on my job. In particular, I would like to recognize my technical recruiter. Every time I hear about someone who is looking for a new contract, I always put them in touch with her because I know she can be trusted to work hard in finding the perfect match between client and contractor."
- G.M.