Meeting new people every day and hearing their stories is what makes Paige, M3 Placement & Partnership’s Vice President of Talent Servcies, want to get up and come to work in the morning. Paige is extremely curious and loves to learn, which makes her a natural in her role at M3.

Her duties include account management, recruiting, candidate interviews, candidate research and sourcing, relationship building – and asking a lot of questions. She loves nothing more than connecting people with fulfilling careers and discovering more about the people she assists, new industries, and the impact that clients have on their communities through the work they do.

When Paige is not at M3, she can be found spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, the great outdoors, travel, cooking and watching shows on the Bravo network – especially the Real Housewives franchise!

Establishing strong relationships and managing growth are central to the role of Jackie Walters, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at M3. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in delivering an exceptional client experience, Jackie expertly oversees the broader operational aspects of a rapidly growing business.

Throughout her professional career, Jackie has made a significant impact as a highly respected collaborator and community leader. She possesses a deep understanding of the fundamental needs of business owners while adeptly managing multiple roles as a high-level administrator. At M3, she oversees various facets of the business, including long-term planning and initiatives, team leadership, setting company goals and projects, and identifying opportunities for growth. In addition, Jackie is responsible for M3’s Women-Owned Business Enterprise certifications, develops and manages proposals for RFPs and leads Supplier Diversity outreach initiatives.

In her previous role as the Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Jackie played a pivotal role on the Local Planning Committee for two notable initiatives.

Along with a group of community members, she spearheaded and secured the 2018 Kraft Hockeyville title for the Clinton Arena, which allowed the venue to host an exhibition game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Buffalo Sabres, broadcasted by NBC Sports.

In 2022, Jackie was part of an ad-hoc committee that formed a 501(c)(3) – Clinton Kirkland Improvement Corporation (CKIC) that won the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) from New York State for the Mohawk Valley Region.

Jackie received the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award, established in 1993 by the New York State and Bermuda Lions Foundation and presented by the Clinton Lions Club for “Recognition of her positive, energetic, and hands-on leadership as Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce since 2015.”

Jackie serves as a member of the Clarkson University Alumni Association Leadership Board and the Hamilton College Town Gown Fund Committee. Jackie actively participates in local economic development organizations. Her roles include serving as an Ambassador for CenterState CEO and a member of CKIC.

Jackie is a graduate of Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.  Outside of work, Jackie loves to travel, spend time with family and volunteer with local community organizations.  She lives with her husband in Clinton, NY and has two kids in college. 

Guided by a set of values that prioritize people, Mary Malone McCarthy believes that the work that you do can change people’s lives. As Founder and CEO of M3 Placement and Partnership, a Certified Woman-Owned national executive search, talent acquisition, and strategic HR firm, her vision of excellence begins with a focus on building strong partnerships and a passion for exceptional service.  

As a certified MWBE, Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise, Mary Malone works nationwide, helping both companies and talent achieve ultimate success. She is a believer in building long-standing relationships and is a true servant leader at heart. Growing up in a family business, Mary Malone lives by a simple philosophy of delivering “a little more, a little better” each and every day. This philosophy has guided her in her commitment to her relationships, her work, and her community. 

Prior to founding M3, Mary Malone spent over 15 years as Senior Vice President at Northland Communications, responsible for the oversight of Public Relations, Marketing and Customer Relations for the firm. 

Mary Malone’s commitment to building healthy and economically viable communities continues to be an important part of her extended mission. She currently serves on the leadership board for the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Center for Economic Growth (CEG) and Albany CanCode Communities. Mary Malone previously served on several other boards including the Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation, Mohawk Valley Community College, United Way, Stanley Center for the Arts, and Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. She founded the Women’s Roundtable, which facilitates meaningful conversations for female senior executives and was co-founder of Accent on Excellence which is a program that honored young leaders who excel in their professional work while giving back to their communities. 

Mary Malone has received the Women’s Business Council Young Careerist Award and was honored by the YWCA for the Salute to Outstanding Women. In 2023, she was awarded Women in Business Champion Award by the US Small Business Administration Upstate New York District. In May of 2024, she received the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Excellence, Excellence in Business Award.     

Mary Malone is a graduate of Wells College and has an unwavering commitment to building better organizations and communities. When not at work, Mary Malone enjoys spending time in the Adirondacks with her husband and three grown children.