About Us
TRUSTED BY AMERICA’S LEADING EXECUTIVE TEAMS
Executive Search • Leadership Recruitment • Talent Strategy
Assessed for communication, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance, and also ranked independently by total U.S. senior-level healthcare executive placements.
Kass Lazerow
Partner
Kass is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned operator, NYT bestselling author, and investor, widely recognized for building and scaling innovative high-growth companies across multiple industries.
Mike Lazerow
Partner
Mike is a serial entrepreneur, visionary leader, NYT bestselling author, and investor recognized for building category-defining companies and supporting the next generation of innovators.
Dina Ufberg
Partner & COO
Dina is an operational expert, MBA, and Fulbright Scholar, widely recognized for building scalable systems and strategies that deliver precision, speed, and lasting client impact.
David Gantshar
Partner & CEO
David is a search industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience, recognized for building trusted partnerships and connecting organizations with talent that drives growth and long-term success.
About Merraine
Merraine is an executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on placing senior leaders who drive measurable business outcomes across healthcare, life sciences, private equity, technology, and nonprofit organizations.
Our Mandate
We work with investors, boards, and executive teams at inflection points where leadership quality directly impacts performance. Our mandate is not to fill roles. It is to identify and secure the leaders who will scale companies, transform organizations, and deliver results.
How We Assess Talent
Merraine operates with an operator’s lens. Our team includes founders, investors, and executives who have built and led organizations themselves. We assess talent based on execution, decision-making, and the ability to lead through complexity, not just credentials or pedigree.
Built for Precision
We run a high-touch, data-informed process and partner closely with clients from definition through placement. We are accountable for outcomes and stand behind every search we take on.Merraine is built for organizations that take executive hiring seriously and expect precision, speed, and results.
Our work extends beyond search. We advise on leadership structure, role design, and team buildout to ensure every hire is aligned with where the business is going.
A Note from Kass & Mike
We’ve been in your shoes, building teams by winning over talent who said they weren’t looking. As founders ourselves, we know that one great hire can change everything… and one wrong one can cost you time, money, and culture. We know how to convince the unconvinced. We know that the best candidates don’t apply. They get recruited. For more than 20 years, Merraine has helped 1600+ organizations build high-performing, high-character teams by turning “no thanks” into “tell me more.” The company has lived the idea that people aren’t part of the business. They are the business.
When we acquired Merraine, our goals were clear: to bring a founder’s mindset to recruiting. Speed without compromise. Operator insight over instinct. And partnerships with our clients built on trust, not just transactions. Quite simply, Merraine is built differently. We don’t just fill roles, we find the people we’d want on our own team. If you’re just looking for a staffing firm to fill positions, we’re probably not for you. But if you’re looking to partner with founders who’ve turned team building into a competitive edge across multiple billion-dollar ventures, send us a note: kass@merraine.com and mike@merraine.com We’d love to have a conversation.
Best regards,
When we acquired Merraine, our goals were clear: to bring a founder’s mindset to recruiting. Speed without compromise. Operator insight over instinct. And partnerships with our clients built on trust, not just transactions. Quite simply, Merraine is built differently. We don’t just fill roles, we find the people we’d want on our own team. If you’re just looking for a staffing firm to fill positions, we’re probably not for you. But if you’re looking to partner with founders who’ve turned team building into a competitive edge across multiple billion-dollar ventures, send us a note: kass@merraine.com and mike@merraine.com We’d love to have a conversation.
Best regards,
Kass & Mike Lazerow
Our History
Originally founded through specialized healthcare and life sciences recruiting practices, Merraine Group has grown into a national executive search firm known for its personalized service, industry expertise, and relationship-driven approach. Through the integration of respected recruiting brands, including Joel Paul Group, Merraine expanded its reach across healthcare, nonprofit, technology, life sciences, and professional services sectors. Today, Merraine Group partners with hospitals, healthcare systems, nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations to identify transformative leadership and build high-performing teams. As a family-operated business, the firm combines the agility and personal attention of a boutique partner with the sophistication and capabilities of a national search organization, delivering executive search solutions rooted in trust, integrity, and long-term relationships.
Joel Paul Group is a leading executive search firm serving the Jewish non-profit sector. We partner with schools, synagogues, community centers, and global non-profits to recruit mission-driven executives, development leaders, and specialized talent. Our team combines decades of experience with a relationship-focused approach to ensure every placement aligns with each organization’s values, culture, and vision. From executive directors to fundraising professionals, we deliver leaders who inspire change and drive lasting impact.
Dermatology Recruiters is the premier specialty recruiting practice serving the Dermatology and Aesthetics markets. With well-developed industry expertise and a growing network of over 20,000 professional contacts within Specialty Dermatology, Biologic, Cosmeceuticals, Injectables, and Aesthetic Lasers, Dermatology Recruiters is the industry’s recognized search leader. Every day we help aesthetic and cosmeceutical companies meet their vital business objectives and candidates grow and enhance their careers.
Shepherd Search Group is a specialized executive search firm serving engineering, optics, finance, and technology sectors. We partner with growth-stage companies and global enterprises to recruit high-impact executives, technical talent, and subject matter experts. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with a relationship-first approach to deliver leaders aligned with your values, culture, and mission.
Shepherd Engineering Search is a premier search firm serving infrastructure and engineering organizations. We partner with firms across civil, transportation, and environmental sectors to recruit top engineers, project managers, and technical leaders. With a deep understanding of the industry and a values-aligned approach, we deliver talent that strengthens culture and drives innovation.
Shepherd Regulatory Search is a leading executive search firm serving the life sciences and FDA-regulated sectors. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies to recruit compliance leaders, regulatory experts, and quality assurance professionals. With decades of experience and a relationship-first approach, we deliver talent that aligns with your mission, culture, and growth.
6,386+
Positions Filled
Helping organizations grow with the right talent.
97.3%
Retention Rate
Proving long-term satisfaction and trust.
1,736+
Clients Served
Building lasting partnerships across industries.
25+
Years of Service
Delivering expertise every step of the way.
We connect leading organizations with exceptional talent.
Behind Merraine is a leadership team of founders, investors, and operators.
They’ve grown companies to billion-dollar scale, transformed industries, and redefined executive search. Their combined experience in entrepreneurship, operations, and healthcare ensures every client benefits from leaders who know what it takes to build lasting success.
Testimonials
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
"If you’re looking for healthcare executive recruitment with measurable results, Merraine Group is the answer."
Candice Sareli
CMRO, Memorial Healthcare
"The leaders they helped us hire have been instrumental in improving patient care and operational efficiency."
Sherri Carter
VP, Augusta Health
"Thanks to their expertise, we’ve seen significant improvements in financial performance and innovation across our organization."
Tom Hayes
CFO, Ridgecrest Regional
"They took the time to understand our mission and connected us with someone who not only had the right skills but also shared our passion for making a difference. "
Brian Parchesky
CEO, Together for Youth (Berkshire)
"Their personalized approach ensured we had the right people to steer the organization toward success."
Selina Hoflund
CHRO, Wyoming Medical Center (Retired)
"They understood our business and challenges better than any other firm I’ve worked with"
Rob D’Urso
CEO, ISDIN (formerly)
"Merraine is the partner you want when success is the only option."
Jeff Seals
VP, Teoxane
"Their process wasn’t just thorough—it was thoughtful and aligned perfectly with our goals."
Ann Croskrey
CFO, Oak Valley Health
"After two interviews, we hired the candidate to fill a position we had been looking to fill for over a year."
Curtis Lam
President, HydroScience
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
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