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Michael is the founder of Lang Recruiting and a seasoned recruiter with over 12 years of experience connecting top talent with high-growth companies. From startups to Fortune 500 firms, he’s placed candidates in roles nationwide ranging from Head of Engineering at the New York Stock Exchange to CTO of Playbook, and Senior Software Engineers at StubHub and WorkShift. His successful placements also include CPAs, Program Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Directors of Finance.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Michael has spent the past five years recruiting in New York City, building a reputation for precision, integrity, and results. He’s passionate about helping companies find the right hire to help reach their goals.

Michael is a dedicated advocate for the research, support and awareness for lupus, inspired by his twin sister’s experience with the disease. He proudly serves as the Vice President of the Michigan Lupus Foundation Board of Directors.

When he’s not working, you’ll find him enjoying quality time with his family or playing pickup basketball.

  • "Michael is fantastic to work with and very focused on meeting our company's needs; we have quite a laundry list of qualifications that we look for in potential hires. We appreciate his hard work and dedication!"

  • "Michael was great to work with and quickly presented a solid slate of candidates for a somewhat limited candidate pool."

  • "Michael was one of the most attentive and observant recruiters that I had the pleasure of working with as I was making a career change. He understood the smaller details in my work history that would make me a great candidate in the next field, and helped me to highlight them further. "

  • "The job hunting process can be a daunting one, Michael made the process easier than I’ve ever experienced before. He was incredibly quick to respond to my emails, and follow up with me after interviews. Through the entire process I felt like I had someone on my side working to do all they could to help me find a position that suited me best. I would not have found the position I did without him! "

National Reach. Proven Results.