Our team comprises seasoned professionals with over a century of combined experience in tax recruitment. Their collaborative spirit and deep industry knowledge enable us to tackle complex challenges and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Natalie Santiago
Managing Director
Natalie oversees TaxForce’s national interim and fractional talent delivery model, partnering with tax departments across industries to scope needs, assess technical and leadership requirements, and ensure rapid, high-quality execution. Her background leading executive tax searches at TaxSearch gives her unmatched insight into how high-performing tax teams operate and the type of talent required at each level.
Natalie works closely with clients and the internal recruiting team to maintain TaxForce’s disciplined, search-driven approach and ensure every engagement delivers immediate, measurable value.
Katie Cummins
Director, Client Engagement
Katie is a Senior Account Manager who has worked with TaxForce since 2023. She attended Virginia Tech, and in 2016 she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Since graduating, she has gained experience working in various industries including real estate, property management, and commercial production, and has lived in multiple cities such as Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Charleston. Her diverse background has not only strengthened her adaptability but has also fueled her passion for meeting new people, building relationships, and connecting with clients from all walks of life. This enthusiasm—combined with her wide breadth of professional experience—has helped her quickly excel in her current role and become a key player as TaxForce continues to grow.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, camping, going to the beach, reading, road trips, checking out local breweries, and discovering new places and people along the way.
Michael Mahoney
Account Manager
Michael manages client engagements from search launch through project completion, providing structured onboarding, expectation setting, and ongoing communication. His background with leading SaaS organizations such as LinkedIn and Salesforce informs his consultative approach and commitment to a high-quality client experience.
Michael partners with consultants and tax leaders to ensure scope alignment, monitor performance, and adjust project parameters as needs evolve, helping organizations maintain continuity and achieve their goals efficiently.
Alexis Geddis
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Alexis is a Senior Recruiter whose career journey began in the field of Human Resources, a domain she has always been passionate about. Her initial experience in HR laid a strong foundation and honed her skills. After several years in HR, Alexis transitioned to a recruiting role, discovering a new passion that prompted her to shift her career focus. She found great satisfaction in recruiting and has dedicated herself to excelling in this area.
Before joining the TaxForce team, Alexis worked as a recruiting manager spending over six years in recruiting working across multiple industries placing executive level professionals in executive level accounting, Information Technology, and administrative roles. Her passion lies in connecting candidates with opportunities that align with their strengths and long-term career goals.
Known for her strong work ethic, Alexis is a self-proclaimed workaholic who values maintaining a healthy work/life balance. In her free time, she enjoys bike riding, spending quality time with family, traveling, and exploring different parts of the world.
Cheri Palm
Project Coordinator
Cheri is a dedicated Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator with over 30 years of experience supporting C-suite executives across wealth management, medical device, pharmaceutical, and other fast-paced industries. She has supported teams of all sizes and levels, bringing a calm, dependable presence and an intuitive sense of what people need to stay organized and at ease. Cheri is valued for her professionalism, empathy, and ability to keep operations running smoothly, even during the busiest seasons.
Outside of work, Cheri enjoys traveling, spending time with family, staying active outdoors, and teaching Zumba. She and her fiancé, Brian, are both from the Midwest and moved to the Charleston area about five years ago. Cheri loves building meaningful connections—both in and out of the office—and brings that same warmth and balance to her professional life.
