We Know Maryland.
Sudina Search focuses on placing Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and Human Resources positions. We boast our tenure in decades, not years.
A History of Excellence Since 1983.
Sudina was founded in 1983 by Chuck Sudina as one of the premiere recruiting firms in the Greater Maryland area. After the passing of our founder in 2009, Joan Sweeney and Chris Hodgkiss acquired Sudina and continued Chuck’s legacy of lasting professional relationships. Four decades later, we carry on the Sudina tradition of forming partnerships that grow businesses, transform teams, and improve the lives of those we serve.
Our Partners

Joan is proud to lead a team of professionals providing full-cycle executive recruiting services for clients in the Maryland market. Her 30+ years of experience have connected her with some of the most influential companies in Maryland, and her professional network spans far beyond. Joan is passionate about her role guiding and advising clients toward hiring remarkable talent or finding their next strategic career opportunity.
After graduating from Loyola University in Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Joan embarked on a career in the corporate accounting field. As Joan developed her professional network, she was recruited by Sudina’s founder, Chuck Sudina, to establish the new Accounting and Finance division of Sudina Search.
In 2010, Joan and her Partner, Chris Hodgkiss, acquired Sudina Search and have continued to build upon the firm’s reputable foundation. She focuses on business development throughout the Baltimore region and beyond. Across all industries, she partners with her clients to understand their current organizational challenges and identify exceptional talent for mid- to C-level executive searches.
Joan is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for giving back to the underserved and her community. She has been honored to serve on the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame Preparatory High School, the Board of Directors of Archbishop Curley High School, and the Board of Directors for GB Charities, a foundation that raises funds for educational scholarships for students and families in need.
In her spare time, Joan serves on the Board of Directors for GB Charities, Archbishop Curley High School, and on the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame Preparatory High School.

With over twenty-five years of recruiting experience, Chris matches his extensive network of fantastic clients with top-qualified candidates in the greater Maryland area. He believes that one of the toughest decisions in life is choosing a career, and he partners with clients and candidates alike to ensure the ideal placement is made each time.
Born and raised in the Baltimore area, Chris graduated from Towson State University. Chris entered the recruiting field in 1995, joining the Sudina Search team shortly thereafter in 1997.
After serving as a leader and mentor at Sudina Search, Chris and his Partner, Joan Sweeney, acquired the firm in 2010. Chris is proud to lead an outstanding team of recruiters dedicated to providing clients with exceptional talent. Over the years, he has worked with a variety of clients, advising and consulting to build a better recruiting strategy. Chris’s passion for his community, clients, and candidates is apparent in every placement he makes and every partnership he fosters.