Corporate Managers
Andrea Jennings,
President and CEO
Andi Jennings is President and CEO at Lucas Group. Prior to becoming Lucas Group’s President, Andi began her career at Lucas Group in 1977 and, over the past 32 years, has worked her way up the ranks... More >>
Bob Frye,
Controller
Bob Frye joined the Lucas Group in February of 2009 as Controller. He manages financial reporting, general ledger accounting, accounting controls and policies and supervision of the accounting... More >>
Samantha Bontrager,
Director of Marketing
Samantha Bontrager joined the Lucas Group in November 2007 as the Marketing Director at Corporate Headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Her responsibilities include developing annual marketing... More >>
Kelly Stewart,
Human Resources Director
Kelly Stewart joined the Lucas Group in September 2007 where she serves as the Human Resources Director at the Corporate Headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Her responsibilities include... More >>
Peter Yund,
Director of IT and Telecom
Peter Yund is the Director of IT & Telecom and has been with Lucas Group for ten years.
Peter oversees planning and operations for the company's information systems and telecommunications platform... More >>
Andi Jennings is President and CEO at Lucas Group. Prior to becoming Lucas Group’s President, Andi began her career at Lucas Group in 1977 and, over the past 32 years, has worked her way up the ranks within the company. Most recently, as Vice President and General Manager she was responsible for strategic planning and leadership in Lucas Group’s Legal and Accounting & Finance Divisions. During her tenure with Lucas Group, Jennings has opened several branch offices in major markets and led the project team responsible for a strategic acquisition of a key niche firm in the New York City market.
Over the past several decades, Andi has led Lucas Group through the development, implementation and management of many key strategic partnerships with clients. Andi is very familiar with the nuances of employment law. She is a versatile, dynamic and well-rounded executive search professional with significant experience recruiting and leading at many levels.
Andi has been widely published throughout her career on topics ranging from career services, interviewing and executive recruitment. She is well known for her depth and breadth of knowledge in all facets of the recruiting process, and has experience running business units involved in retained & contingency search in addition to contract staffing.
Bob Frye joined the Lucas Group in February of 2009 as Controller. He manages financial reporting, general ledger accounting, accounting controls and policies and supervision of the accounting department's employees.
Bob has more than 30 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining Lucas Group, he worked with MedAvant Healthcare Solutions as Vice President Corporate Controller, where he was responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting, cash management, banking relationships, SEC reporting and managing the external audit requirements.
He received his BS in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Samantha Bontrager joined the Lucas Group in November 2007 as the Marketing Director at Corporate Headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Her responsibilities include developing annual marketing plans, building strategic alliances, implementing marketing policies and long term plans. Her department leverages their branding and public relations while carrying out all marketing activities thru penetrating the market and driving sales for the more than 400 recruiters internationally.
Samantha came from Aaron’s Corporate Furnishings, the nation’s leading residential and office furnishings company, where she served as the Marketing Manager for 60+ locations throughout the United States. She has over 15 years of experience working within corporate marketing in both the retail and services industries. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Bradley University with a double major in Marketing/Advertising and Graphic Design.
Kelly Stewart joined the Lucas Group in September 2007 where she serves as the Human Resources Director at the Corporate Headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Her responsibilities include providing strategic HR leadership, oversight of the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services including retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, compensation, training, corporate recruiting and performance management for more than 425 employees nationwide.
Stewart joined the Lucas Group after serving as Manager, Human Resources of EMS Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions.
Prior to joining the Lucas Group, Stewart amassed more than 15 years of human resources management in both the government and business sectors.
Stewart received her Master’s degree from Georgia Tech, Bachelor’s degree from Brenau University and Associate’s degree from Gainesville College. She is also an alumnus of the Georgia 100® program.
Peter Yund is the Director of IT & Telecom and has been with Lucas Group for ten years.
Peter oversees planning and operations for the company's information systems and telecommunications platform. His department helps recruiters leverage technology so they can service their clients and candidates in a 24x7 world. He implemented the Citrix remote access platform that extends recruiting software tools to any Internet connection around the world.
Prior to joining Lucas Group, Peter co-founded Atlanta Technical Support, a technical staffing firm, where he was instrumental in establishing desktop technology solutions for recruiters. He has a Bachelors degree in Physics/Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree from Georgia Tech.