Lynne Marie Finn is the CEO of Broadleaf Results, a global workforce solutions company and member of the Aleron Group of companies. Broadleaf is a WBENC-certified WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) that delivers total talent management solutions to Fortune 500 through mid-size companies to significantly improve the way businesses source and utilize talent. A fierce advocate for advancing women in business, Lynne has served on the Board of Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) where she has been honored as a Business Star and Woman of Distinction, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and Women’s Business Enterprise Council of New York (WBEC-NY.)  She is a member of the Committee of 200 (C200)—an invitation-only international women’s business organization and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York appointed Lynne to its Regional Advisory Board. Locally, she serves on the Boards of the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. In 2021, Lynne was recognized as the “Businesswoman of the Year” by Buffalo Business First and has been a five-time honoree on its annual Power 200 Women list. Industry-related awards include: Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Staffing 100 and Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, Influential Women in RPO Award by Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), and a Provider Superstar by HRO Today. Lynne earned her Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center, where she was the Executive Editor of Law and Policy in International Business Journal, her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to joining Broadleaf, Lynne served as General Counsel for Aleron (formerly Superior Group), as an Assistant District Attorney for Erie County and was in private practice, specializing in corporate and employment law. Lynne is regularly featured in publications like Forbes and Business First. Read the latest news stories here.  

Brian Christel serves as President of Broadleaf Results, bringing over three decades of industry expertise and leadership experience to the organization. In this role, he leverages his extensive background to drive growth initiatives, enhance service integration across Aleron Group companies, maintain strong client relationships, and adapt to evolving client needs. Prior to joining Broadleaf Results, Brian served as President of Acara Solutions, a partner Aleron Group company. During his distinguished 30-year career at Acara, he progressed through multiple leadership positions, evolving from a Selling Branch Manager to Vice President of the West Region, before ascending to the role of President in 2016. Under his leadership, Acara Solutions achieved remarkable organizational success and established a foundation for long-term sustainability. As President, Brian is responsible for company-wide strategic business planning, revenue generation and profitability, and leadership development. His senior-level thinking plays a crucial role in cultivating purposeful partnerships and creating measurable results for clients. He works directly with customers to provide a full array of consultative talent acquisition and managed outsourcing services. Throughout his career, Brian has demonstrated exceptional skill in integrating processes to meet client goals, guiding long-term business strategies, identifying potential acquisitions, and leading rebranding efforts. His wealth of leadership experience and industry knowledge uniquely positions him to enhance the value of Broadleaf's service offerings in the workforce solutions space. Before joining Acara Solutions, Brian worked at a national technical and engineering staffing agency. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Suzie Mitchell serves as Senior Vice President, Client Delivery for Broadleaf Results. Suzie is an expert on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) while also helping to oversee Broadleaf’s MSP service delivery. A passionate, dedicated, and caring leader, she has become a trusted advisor who consistently goes above and beyond to tend to the needs of clients. In her past role as the Senior Director of Client Delivery at Broadleaf’s partner organization, TalentRise, Suzie was instrumental in building the company’s RPO offerings. She helped to establish TalentRise as an industry disruptor that captured the attention of industry leaders and led to its acquisition by Aleron Group.  Suzie’s previous professional experience featured roles at two multi-national RPO providers. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business and Human Resources at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Joe O’Shea is the Vice President of Client Delivery for Broadleaf Results. A seasoned professional with 20+ years of industry and management expertise, Joe possesses wide-ranging program and operational experience. With a focus on quality and excellence, he oversees U.S. and India operations and leads our Recruitment Development Program, training and developing talent to support our MSP program needs. In his past role as the Senior Director of Organizational and Supplier Development at Broadleaf, Joe was responsible for supplier strategy and driving standardization and effectiveness across the organization. Joe attended Niagara University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in HR Management and received his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.