About Manta Security Management Recruiters

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Manta Security Management Recruiters is the leading "Go-To" company for organizations and clients seeking to fill critical, specialized positions.
The "Manta" signifies and represents Strength, Flexibility, Effortless Movement, Accomplishment,Unlimited Potential and No Boundaries. 

As the executive recruitment and placement subsidiary of The Farina Group and Farina and Associates, Ltd., we are dedicated exclusively to providing security management, loss prevention and risk mitigation professionals to all global industries.  Since 1993, The Farina Group has had a proven track record of success.  Our practice has been built upon the strong recommendations and referrals we receive from our clients.  Our recruiters have intricate insight of the talented professionals in which we specialize. Our expertise and understanding of the security career path is unsurpassed, and we utilize our knowledge and insights in each search.We are prominently listed in The Security Recruiter Directory of Chief Security Officer (CSO) Magazine.

OUR MISSION - Our mission is to be the pre-eminent provider of the most talented, brilliant, professional and value-added security management and loss prevention professionals for the benefit of all global industries.

OUR VISION - Our vision is to continually define and maintain our elite status as the most respected pioneering market leader in security, executive protection and loss prevention placement by inspiring trust, focusing on value, exceeding client expectations and providing innovative solutions.

OUR CORE VALUES - Manta Security Management Recruiters evolves and grows with time, like the chameleon that must adapt and change in its environment. We will always be recognized for our insight and leadership in the global marketplace. Our culture is fostered by the unique attributes that translate to who we are, the way we do business and what is truly important to us as an organization.

Uncompromising Excellence, Extraordinary Customer Service, Courageous Passion, Empowering Teamwork, Unquestionable Value & Enlightening Innovation. These are the elements of Our Business, Our People, and Our Success.

Uncompromising Excellence: We are committed to consistently providing clearly superior services and management to our clients with the highest level of quality and excellence. Every staff member is a leader in an environment where each of us can excel and continuously improve to our greatest potential.
Extraordinary Customer Service: We focus on the needs and honor the successes of our clients. By being responsive and exceeding their expectations, we turn our clients into advocates and trusted partners of Manta Security Management Recruiters.
Courageous Passion: We truly love what we do! As a high-energy, fast-moving and decisive organization, we act ethically, respect and inspire each other, have fun, and celebrate the achievements of our clients and staff. We set aggressive goals and strive to achieve the best. We show pride, enthusiasm and dedication in everything that we do. We are passionate about helping others.
Empowering Teamwork: Our success is dependent upon the collective intelligence, trust and energy of all of our staff members. We value diversity, encourage partnerships and honest communication between our staff, clients and the community. Together, we can achieve the "Impossible".
Unquestionable Value: We anticipate, understand and focus on our client’s needs with exceptional and sustainable value. Our success is linked to the success of our customers. We make doing business with us easy by listening, planning, and delivering high quality, strategic solutions and continuously enhancing our performance.
Enlightening Innovation: Challenging the status quo, we advance the industry by delivering innovative solutions to the marketplace from making bold decisions and out-of-the-box thinking. First in the discovery and development of breakthrough services, we will evolve constantly, be open to new ideas and capitalize on the many opportunities that arise.


Leadership Team

Manta Security Management Recruiters has aligned the best recruiters, security headhunters, human resources leaders and business development executives to represent our organization. All are seasoned professionals with strong career progression who have a solid track record of accomplishments and successes as recognized leaders within their respective areas. They hold specialized certifications like the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS International, are executive committee board members of professional associations, authors of books and publications and recipients of numerous achievement awards.

Manta Staff are a favorite of the media and contribute regularly to journalists and news agencies who rely heavily upon their expert recommendations and opinion regarding the most critical recruiting and career development topics affecting our global environment. Principals have been featured in Fox News, USA Today, NBC News, The Washington Post, U.S. News, Meetings & Conventions Magazine,  MSNBC.com, Reader's Digest, Private Wealth Magazine, Fitness Industry Business Pro, HR Tools, Processor.com, E-Turbo News, AOL, Houston and Austin Family Magazine, Bloomberg.com,  Business Travel Executive, Association Convention and Facilities, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Magazine, Fabulous Living, American Express Business Forum, Security Management Magazine, Chicago Sun Times, Cosmopolitan and many more articles and books.

Manta Security Management Recruiters has successfully placed hundreds of Top Talented security management and loss prevention professionals with Fortune 500 organizations and families around the globe. 


​Tony Mangano - Principal/Sr. Business Development Executive

"JB" Bernal - Principal/Sr. Business Development Executive

Mark Kuhne - Sr. Staff Recruiter

Deb Anderson - Sr. Staff Recruiter

Trish Leoni - Staff Recruiter

Moira Parks - Human Resources Compliance Officer

Philip Farina - Managing Shareholder

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