Who We Are
Staff Augmentation & Recruiting Professionals
Looking to elevate your business operations to new levels of efficiency and success? Look no further than IslandSearch Group. As a reputable New York-based company, IslandSearch was founded by a pair of industry professionals with an impressive combined experience of over 24 years.
Our expertise lies in providing technical and non-technical consulting staff to the public and private sectors, where we've been integral to numerous significant programs and projects. IslandSearch Group boasts a proven track record in recruiting, identifying, screening, and managing top-tier professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental industries.
Whether you're a small business just starting or a large corporation looking for that competitive edge, we're the partner you need. We offer unrivaled project and program support as a pre-award teammate and can also step in with post-award recruiting capacity to ensure your project never skips a beat.
But that's not all. At IslandSearch Group, we pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, who go above and beyond to provide a customized, attentive service to every account and employee we engage with. We're not just a service provider but a partner committed to your success and growth.
Management Team
John Wohlfarth
President and Managing Partner
With over 13 years of industry experience, John has distinguished himself as a human capital specialist and leader in recruitment, staff augmentation, and business development. He is currently serving as the President and Managing Partner of IslandSearch Group.
John began his professional career at Aerotek, the leading staff augmentation and recruitment company in the United States, where he specialized in providing tailored staffing and recruitment solutions. Focusing on the architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental industries within the New York and tri-state area, he supported significant programs and projects with his customized approach. His dedication and strategic methodology consistently made him a premier client resource. This led to the successful completion of numerous projects and solidified his reputation within the sector.
Following his successful tenure at Aerotek, John transitioned to join one of New York’s top construction companies, Iovino Enterprises (parent company to MLJ Contracting, TC Electric, J-Track, and Welkin Mechanical), a rapidly growing and newly established company at the time, where he was hired as the Director of Talent Acquisition to manage the recruitment and hiring efforts for all five companies. His role at Iovino Enterprises exposed him to new challenges and various high-profile civil & infrastructure construction projects across the area, further broadening his industry experience and understanding of strategic workforce needs.
In a true testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the field, John co-founded IslandSearch Group. Here, he continues to apply his vast experience and innovative methods in staff augmentation and recruitment, solidifying his influential role in the industry.
Louis Loria
Vice President and Managing Partner
With over 11 years of industry experience, Louis has distinguished himself as a transformative recruitment and talent acquisition leader. He is currently serving as the Vice President and Managing Partner of IslandSearch Group.
Embarking on his professional journey with Aerotek, the most significant staff augmentation and recruitment company in the United States, Louis honed his industry expertise by specializing in recruiting and servicing the architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental industries across the Long Island market. His dedication and strategic approach consistently positioned him as a top producer, leading to numerous contest victories and establishing his reputation within the sector.
Following his tenure at Aerotek, Louis transitioned to join one of the world’s top construction companies, Skanska, where he was hired as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Civil Northeast Region. He was quickly promoted to Talent Acquisition Manager, responsible for supporting Skanska’s Building and Civil Business Units primarily in the Northeast Region, and assisted nationally. His role at Skanska brought him into the heart of various high-profile building and civil construction projects nationwide, further broadening his industry experience and understanding of strategic workforce needs.
In a true testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the field, Louis co-founded IslandSearch Group. Here, he continues to apply his vast experience and innovative methods to enhance talent acquisition strategies, solidifying his influential role in the industry.