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Detroit is one of Pinnacle’s newest markets, reflecting our continued growth in the Midwest. By expanding into Southeast Michigan, we’ve combined our national reach with a local presence to support the city’s strong business community. Our team partners with Detroit-area companies across automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services to deliver specialized accounting and finance consulting solutions that keep teams on track and positioned for growth.
The Detroit economy is fueled by global automotive leaders, an advanced manufacturing base, and a growing healthcare and professional services sector. Information Technology teams in Detroit are navigating system implementations, cybersecurity requirements, and periods of rapid change. Pinnacle connects companies with experienced IT and technology consultants who can step in quickly to support ERP implementations, system upgrades, data migrations, application projects, and workload peaks.
Technical consultants who can lead system integrations, support ERP transitions, or provide interim project management.
Permanent placement of IT professionals, from developers and analysts to senior-level technology leaders.
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As Pinnacle continues to grow nationally, our Detroit team is expanding our reach across the Midwest. With backgrounds in public accounting, business services, technology, systems implementation, and consulting, they bring the same trusted approach our clients know.
Colin Powell
CEO
As CEO, Colin Powell is proud to lead a team of amazing executive recruiters that helps companies find the best CFOs in Pittsburgh.
For over 20 years, he has carefully cultivated a network of Pittsburgh’s most influential businesses and finance leaders, ensuring ample support for any CFO search.
After serving as a Big 4 audit manager as well as in the corporate accounting sphere, Colin founded Pinnacle to guide organizations and recruit the most experienced financial leaders. Over the years, he has hand-selected a team of the state’s finest recruiters, building a culture of relationship-based recruiting and a company that matches his vision of trust and honesty.
Colin prides himself on building and leading a quality local firm that provides organizations access to Pittsburgh's top CFOs and C-Suite professionals, and his dedication and unparalleled level of care are ever-apparent.
Business Development
Consulting
Permanent Hire
Paul Bishop
National Director, IT Practice
With 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in Technology and Accounting/Finance recruitment, Paul has helped organizations from startups to Fortune 100 companies bring the highest level of talent to their teams. He is a proud Eastern Michigan University graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration and is excited to bring his expertise to Pinnacle.
He believes the most important skills he brings to this role are passion and empathy. He is passionate about connecting talented individuals with the right opportunities and understands what consultants are looking for in the job market. He loves helping people and businesses come together to solve problems, knowing that each transaction is unique.
Outside of work, he enjoys a good social gathering, especially when golf is involved. He spends a lot of time supporting his children’s activities and loves vacationing in warm-weather destinations. He is also a dedicated supporter of the Red Cross and the American Cancer Society and has a Goldendoodle named Leo who is a big part of his life.
John Minzinga
Manager of Recruitment
John earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and, like many in the industry, found his way into recruiting and quickly developed a passion for it. He thrives on building strong relationships with highly skilled technical professionals and partnering with clients to bridge talent gaps and enable teams. With deep expertise in sourcing and recruiting, he brings a strategic and results-driven approach to talent acquisition. At Pinnacle, he looks forward to being a part of the team and looks forward to contributing his skills, learning from his colleagues, and helping drive success.
Outside of work, he has been married for a year to his wife, Makenzie, who is also a recruiter. They have two dogs, Amigo and Kenny, and a cat, Señor. When he is not working, he can be found on their boat, tending to his vegetable garden, cooking, and taking their dogs for long walks.
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Shannon Ream
Manager of Business Development
Shannon started her career at one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. right after graduating, stepping into the role of an IT recruiter. It was an incredible learning experience that allowed her to develop strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills from the start. After just nine months, she was promoted to an IT account manager, a pivotal moment in her career where she took on greater responsibility in managing client accounts and driving sales. During this time, she honed her expertise in both staffing and sales, laying a solid foundation for her future in the industry.
She brings a deep understanding of market trends, a passion for building strong client relationships, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. Her knowledge of IT trends, positive energy, and ability to connect with people have been key to her success.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, whether it's working out, traveling, playing volleyball, or taking walks with her dog, Ollie.
Looking for salary insights or hiring trends specific to the region? Explore our toolkits designed for the Detroit market:
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Each resource connects you with a local Pinnacle contact who can provide guidance on compensation, consulting availability, and market insights.
Looking for support in Detroit? Our team is ready to help you solve today’s challenges and plan for what’s next.
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