Our Leadership
Meet the Team Behind KORE1
With combined decades of experience in technology staffing, recruiting, and workforce strategy, our leadership team is committed to connecting exceptional talent with the companies that need them most.
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Tom Kenaley
Co-Founder & President
As President of KORE1, Tom leads a team of IT professionals delivering scalable and efficient solutions for diverse, complex projects — serving clients from Fortune 500 enterprises to high-growth startups across every business vertical.
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Devin Hornick
Co-Founder & Partner
A Co-Founder at KORE1, Devin is passionate about building lasting relationships in IT talent placement. Active in the Orange County community, he serves on the board of Charity On Wheels and champions organizations focused on ethics and integrity.
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Robert Ardell
Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor
As Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor, Robert brings decades of leadership experience across management, recruiting, sales, marketing, operations, and technology. He continues to advise and consult for innovative companies, helping KORE1 maintain its strategic vision.
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Mike Carter
Managing Director
With over 20 years in sales leadership, marketing strategy, and brand development, Mike has built and scaled brands from startups to IPOs. He brings deep expertise in contract, direct hire, and project-based staffing solutions.
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Gregg Flecke
Strategic Workforce Partner
With nearly 30 years in IT staffing and consulting, Gregg connects businesses with top-tier tech talent that fuels digital transformation. He leads KORE1’s Northeast expansion, with deep expertise in financial services, insurance, and healthcare.
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Whether you’re looking to hire top talent or explore your next career move, our leadership team is here to help.
Frequently asked questions about the KORE1 team
Who founded KORE1?
KORE1 was founded in 2005 by Tom Kenaley, Devin Hornick, and Robert Ardell — all three remain with the company today as Co-Founder & President, Co-Founder & Partner, and Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor respectively.
Tom Kenaley leads KORE1 day-to-day as President, overseeing IT staffing delivery for Fortune 500 enterprises through high-growth startups. Devin Hornick focuses on long-term IT talent relationships and is active in the Orange County community, including a board role with Charity On Wheels. Robert Ardell continues to advise KORE1 on strategy while consulting for other innovative companies.
Who leads KORE1 today?
KORE1’s leadership team includes Tom Kenaley (Co-Founder & President), Devin Hornick (Co-Founder & Partner), Robert Ardell (Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor), Mike Carter (Managing Director), and Gregg Flecke (Strategic Workforce Partner leading Northeast expansion).
Mike Carter brings 20+ years in sales leadership, brand-building, and contract / direct-hire / project-based staffing strategy. Gregg Flecke brings nearly 30 years in IT staffing and consulting with deep expertise in financial services, insurance, and healthcare verticals across the Northeast.
How experienced is the KORE1 team?
KORE1’s leadership team has 100+ years of combined experience in technology staffing, recruiting, sales, and workforce strategy.
Senior recruiters at KORE1 typically have 10–30 years in their vertical, which is why a cybersecurity search is run by someone who has placed security engineers for a decade rather than a generalist learning the role on the job. That depth shows up in faster shortlists, fewer mis-matches, and stronger long-term retention for placed candidates.
What clients does KORE1’s team serve?
KORE1’s team serves clients ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to high-growth startups, with nationwide talent placement across all 50 U.S. states.
Engagements span single critical hires, multi-hire contract programs, and dedicated project teams. Industry concentrations include technology, engineering, accounting and finance, healthcare and life sciences, creative and marketing, HR and operations, and industrial roles.
Is KORE1 hiring recruiters?
KORE1 hires experienced recruiters and account managers on an ongoing basis — current openings are listed at the KORE1 careers portal, and direct outreach is welcome via the contact form at kore1.com/staffing-solutions-contact.
KORE1 looks for recruiters with vertical depth (cloud, security, finance, healthcare IT, etc.), a relationship-first mindset, and a track record of long-tenure client accounts. Both office-based (Irvine HQ) and remote roles are available depending on metro coverage needs.
How do I get in touch with KORE1’s team?
You can reach the KORE1 team by phone at +1-949-706-6990, by email through the form at kore1.com/staffing-solutions-contact, or directly on LinkedIn (each leader’s profile is linked from this page).
Whether you’re hiring, exploring open roles, or interested in joining KORE1 as a recruiter, the contact form routes to the right team member within one business day. Open roles for candidates are also browsable at search10.smartsearchonline.com/koreone/jobs.