A Team Dedicated to Excellence

Kamonte McCray was appointed Executive Vice President and Business Leader of HSS in December 2025. With more than 25 years of leadership experience driving growth, operational excellence, and transformation across global enterprises and private equity–backed organizations. Known for building high-performing, inclusive teams and executing innovative go-to-market strategies, Mr. McCray has held senior leadership roles overseeing large, complex organizations with full P&L responsibility. His expertise spans commercial strategy, market diversification, operational transformation, and revenue acceleration, with a strong track record of unifying business units, modernizing sales frameworks, and launching new growth platforms. He has delivered measurable results as a senior executive, business unit leader, and strategic advisor, positioning organizations for long-term success in both stable and disruptive market conditions. McCray holds an MBA in International Business from Georgetown University and a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Towson State University.

Martin joined Hospitality Staffing Solutions in November 2007, after 23 years working in Hospitality, finance, sales and entrepreneurial endeavors. Over the last 16 years at HSS, Martin has developed a team of leaders, most of which tenure with the company surpasses ten years. Having grown HSS West region with his team and by promoting growth and ascension through hard work and dedication, Martin has taken on the responsibility of EVP-National Sales and Operations with a goal to continue focusing on strengthening HSS operationally and forging new growth of the company.

Mihaela joined HSS in 2007. Her early career in Hospitality includes Marriott International and Remington Hotels. She started in Staffing as an Account Supervisor for the Orlando Market and was soon promoted to Area Manager. In her Area Manager role, through exceptional customer service and a leadership focused on creating the best teams, she grew Orlando to be HSS’s largest market. She continued to grow professionally to a Director of Operations and later an Area Vice President overseeing the entire state of Florida. Today, Mihaela is our Senior Vice President for the Southern Region.

Claudia started her hospitality career with Ritz Carlton before joining HSS in 2009. She started as an Account Supervisor based in Orange County, quickly demonstrated her capabilities and soon transitioned to San Diego, where she assumed the role of Area Manager. Over the years, Claudia consistently embraced new challenges, steadily ascending the ranks to become a Regional Director. Notably, she also held the significant position of AVP, a role in which she not only managed an expanded territory encompassing all of Southern California but also oversaw Task Force operations in Montana and Wyoming, along with a myriad of other vital projects. With her new promotion as Regional Vice President, Claudia’s responsibilities will extend to cover the entirety of the West Region.

Since 2015, Robert has been an integral part of Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS), demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities and a profound skill set in recruiting, customer engagement, sales, and operations. Throughout his eight-year tenure at HSS, he has consistently pursued innovative solutions focused on enhancing the experiences of both customers and employees, resulting in substantial and impactful outcomes. His dedication to finding customer-centric and employee-driven approaches reflects his commitment to delivering significant results within the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

Russ joined HSS in 2011 as an Area Manager for Baltimore and has over 20 years in the Hospitality industry. He has since grown his territories of responsibility from North Carolina to Boston totaling 7 states. Prior to joining HSS, Russ worked in the restaurant industry managing a fine dining Italian restaurant. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a minor in business from Towson University.