Meet the Team

Nanette Sciolla Carney is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Carney Group. Nanette’s background includes many years’ experience with the IBM Corporation. After several promotions and a successful run with the company, Nanette left the corporate world to raise a family of seven children. With a strong desire to return to the workforce years later, Nanette discovered a need in the employment sector for mature, experienced professionals. In 1992, along with her husband, John, she launched The Carney Group. Since then, her dedication has led the company to an award-winning, nationally recognized recruiting firm.

She is deeply committed to supporting the growth of professional women in the business community. She was integral in the founding of the Society of Professional Women, which is part of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she was a founding member of the North Penn Women’s Network over 20 years ago and has served as its chairperson. This network was a newly created council of The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montgomery County (formerly the North Penn Chamber of Commerce). Service to the community has always been an integral part of her life and she currently serves on the President’s Council of Gwynedd Mercy University and the Board of Directors of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Nanette has been honored with many awards over her career to include:

• Gwynedd Mercy University Distinguished Alumnae Award, 2001
• Woman of Distinction Award, Philadelphia Business Journal, 2012
• Brava Award, SmartCEO, 2012
• Hall of Fame Honoree, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 2014
• Finalist, Cornerstone Awards, SmartCEO, 2015
• CEO of the Year Main Line Chamber of Commerce, 2016

Where did you grow up? East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia

Where do you live Now?  North Wales, PA

First Job:  Hostess at Sciolla’s Supper Club, owned by my family. Hospitality has always been part of my family. I was able to greet the guests each night and treated each person with dignity and kindness. I realized the importance of first impressions at a very young age. 

Where did you go to college? Gwynedd Mercy University

Favorite quote: “Tough times don’t last. tough people do.”

Favorite Vacation Spot: Any place where I can put my feet in the sand and have a bucket of salt water next to me. 

Charity that matters to you: Variety Club and Special Olympics, impacting the lives of special people every day.

Michael has been with The Carney Group since 2008 and has been very influential in the firm’s continued success by managing and developing a diverse base of clients and candidates throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. Michael also supports key firm initiatives in the areas of recruiting, marketing, events, and operations. Michael began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he successfully helped drive the firm’s business development, marketing and branding efforts during his tenure.

Where did you grow up?  North Wales, PA

Where do you live now? Phoenixville, PA

First Job: Paper boy. Had to get up very, very early to have those papers on the driveways in our neighborhood.

Where did you go to college? Penn State University

Industry specialty:  Successfully staffing across most industries including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, executive, accounting, finance, HR, admin, customer service

Favorite quote:  You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

Favorite Candidate Placement: HR Director. We executed a hiring strategy that allowed the client and its management team to see an array of talent. The candidate selected received a life changing offer with tremendous growth opportunity.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Kids, Family, Sports, Friends, Lawn

Favorite sports team: Penn State

Favorite book: Band of Brothers

If you are relaxing with a cocktail after a long day, what are you enjoying? New England style IPA

Charity that matters to you:  Serve on the Board of Directors for RSVP, a nonprofit that meets the needs of disadvantaged populations in our local community through volunteerism.

I began my career at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and soon after became the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Venture Group (GPVG).  During my 11-year tenure there, I networked with the brightest minds and most ambitious entrepreneurs working toward the same goal — making Greater Philadelphia a hub for private equity and entrepreneurial activity to spur job growth and economic development. After the GPVG, I became the national marketing director at CBIZ MHM, LLC, a national professional services company. I focused on the national data intelligence platform which included managing the analysis of internal and external metrics through market research and industry risk assessment to identify untapped revenue opportunities as well as analyze office trends. In 2014, I joined my family in the business of making a difference in people’s lives. I was honored with two special awards in my career — the King’s College Leo Award for Outstanding Achievement in Profession and the Early Stage East, Raymond Rafferty Memorial Award.

Where did you grow up? Born in Jersey, raised in North Wales, PA

Where do you live Now? Conshohocken, PA

First job: Babysitter! I even designed business cards and handed them out to my neighbors. Entrepreneurial even as a pre-teen!

Where did you go to college? King’s College, PA. Second generation Carney to attend. I was the co-chair of the recent annual dinner that raises money for the Presidential Hope Fund which supports current King’s students in need.

If you are relaxing with a cocktail after a long day, what are you enjoying? In the winter, it’s a glass of Tempranillo. In the summer, you’ll find me with a BLL (Bud Light Lime: #PhillyPhilly)

Favorite sports team and why: As a young professional, I met Allen Iverson, Pat Croce and Scott Williams at the 1997 Chamber of Commerce Sixers tip-off luncheon. Been a fan ever since. Of course, I am also a diehard Birds Fan. #PhillySpecial

What do you like to do in your spare time? Getting out on the Schuylkill River Trail for a run or long walk.  Laundry; I love doing laundry.   

Favorite Quote: Don’t get caught watching the paint dry. Hoosiers is my fav. 

Favorite Books: Sarah’s Key. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. I enjoy watching documentaries and learning about history. As the granddaughter of a WWI Army Veteran, understanding the history of our country and what we fight for has become a passion of mine.

John possesses extensive experience in the professional services industry, including accounting, sales management, recruiting and placement. John offers a deep understanding of personnel services that complements his proficiency in career counseling.  John’s first job took him to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington, DC. John spent the majority of his career with the IBM Corporation in Philadelphia and Source EDP, a national recruiting and placement firm. John is considered a mentor by his colleagues, as he utilizes his unmatched experience to help coach his employees with client and candidate processes. John was honored with the King’s College Robert J. Ell Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Alma Mater.

Where did you Grow Up? Montrose, PA. A small farming town, population of 1,500, about 10 minutes south of the NY state border. We still own a home on a lake in the town where I was raised.

Where do you live now? North Wales, PA

First job: Pin setter in the Montrose Bowling Alley followed by working as a soda jerk in a creamery throughout high school.

Where did you go to college? King’s College, PA. The school has a strong connection to Notre Dame as they are both run by the Holy Cross Order.

Favorite quote: From the great philosopher, Lou Holtz “Stop Complaining. Because 90% of the people don’t care and the other 10% are glad you have problems.”

What do you like to do in your spare time? Watch Sports

Favorite vacation spot: The Caribbean

Favorite sports team and why? The New York Giants because I started watching them on a 13-inch black and white TV.

Favorite book: Killing Lincoln. Killing Kennedy. Killing Patton.

Favorite movie: Long Gray Line

Charity that matters to you: Variety Club of Philadelphia because I am the proud father of a son with Down Syndrome.