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Our Management Team


Cliff Miras, CPA is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Cornerstone Search Group.

Cliff started his career in the Executive Search & Recruitment industry in 1983, and co-founded Cornerstone Search Group in 2000. Cliff has helped numerous Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology companies of all sizes (i.e. from start-ups to several of the Top 10 Global Industry Leaders) find, attract, hire and retain experienced professionals across multiple business and functional areas (e.g. Discovery, Clinical R&D, Medical Affairs and Commercial/Marketing).

His prior experience includes working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a Fortune 500 company (Florida Progress Corporation), a leading management consulting firm (Booz | Allen | Hamilton), and a leading Certified Public Accounting firm (Wiss & Company).

He is an active member of several national and international executive search and Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology industry associations including:

  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP): President of the NJ Chapter of ACRP
  • Drug Information Association (DIA)
  • Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
  • Pinnacle Society: Board Member (recruiting industry's consortium of top professional recruiters)
  • International Retained Search Association (IRSA): Charter Member
  • International Association for Corporate & Professional Recruitment (IACPR)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and New Jersey Society of CPAs

Cliff attended Montclair State University where he earned a BA degree in Economics and a BS degree in Business Administration.


Steven Raz, CPA is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Cornerstone Search Group.

Steven started his career in the Executive Search & Recruitment industry in 1997, and co-founded Cornerstone Search Group in 2000.

His prior experience includes working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a "Big 4" Professional Service Firm (KPMG).

He is an active member of IRSA (International Retained Search Association).

Steven graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Accounting.


Corey Ackerman, JD is a Sr. Partner with Cornerstone Search Group.

Corey joined Cornerstone Search Group in 2001.

His prior experience includes co-founding and managing several retail/wholesale enterprises.

Corey earned dual undergraduate degrees in both Economics and International Relations from Tufts University. He earned his law degree with a focus on labor law from Hofstra University School of Law and he is a Member of the New Jersey Bar Association. Corey is a former Secretary/Treasurer of the New Jersey Chapter of the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals).


Thomas J. Fascia is a Director with Cornerstone Search Group.

Tom joined Cornerstone Search Group in 2004.

His prior experience includes working for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City where he managed multi-layered functional relationships across hospital personnel/human resources.

Tom is an active member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization and has been volunteering his time to underserved communities for over 10 years.

Tom holds a BS degree in Health Policy and Management, as well as Minors in Public Service and Business, from Providence College.


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