NEW YORK, NY — Mitchell Martin Inc. (MMI), an employee-owned IT, healthcare, and professional staffing firm, announced the acquisition of CC Pace Systems, Inc., a highly regarded IT staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, effective June 1, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. CC Pace will operate as a Mitchell Martin company.
MMI’s employee ownership structure is a rare distinction in the staffing industry, one that shapes every decision the firm makes, from how it grows to how it serves clients and consultants. The acquisition of CC Pace reflects exactly that philosophy: a deliberate, values-driven decision to grow with a partner whose standards and reputation match MMI’s own.
Founded in 1980, CC Pace has spent more than 40 years placing senior IT consultants, project managers, business analysts, and Agile practitioners with leading organizations across financial services and commercial sectors. The firm has earned a reputation for quality-first recruiting, long-term client relationships, and a consultant experience that keeps top talent engaged and accessible.
For CC Pace, the decision to join MMI was rooted in finding a partner that shared their values while also bringing greater capabilities to its clients. Both firms were founded in the 1980s, both have built their reputations on long-term client relationships and quality over volume, and both understand that the staffing business is ultimately a people business. MMI’s employee ownership model and 40-plus year track record made it a natural home for a firm that wanted to grow without compromising what made it successful in the first place.
“We have been deliberate about where and how we grow,” said Gene Holtzman, CEO of Mitchell Martin. “As an employee-owned business, every decision we make has to hold up to a higher standard. CC Pace’s team cleared that bar easily. Their depth in financial services IT, their track record in the mid-Atlantic market, and the integrity of their client and consultant relationships are exactly what we look for in a growth partner. We’re proud to welcome them into the MMI family.”
CC Pace President Tim VanTassel will continue leading CC Pace through the transition before shifting into a sales leadership role where he will continue to bring expert resources to his many executive relationships across the consumer lending and financial services sector. In addition, he will help to develop the Midwest market.
“Joining an employee-owned firm like Mitchell Martin is a natural next step for CC Pace,” said VanTassel. “The people making decisions about this business are invested in its long-term success. That’s the kind of partner we wanted. Combined with MMI’s scale and national reach, I’m confident in what we can build together for our clients and consultants.”
CC Pace’s Fairfax, Virginia office will remain open, ensuring continuity of service for the firm’s mid-Atlantic client base. The CC Pace team will join MMI, bringing with them decades of expertise in financial services IT staffing and a consultant network built on rigorous qualification standards and long-term relationships.
The acquisition expands MMI’s footprint in the mid-Atlantic region and deepens its capabilities in financial services IT staffing, an area of sustained and growing demand. CC Pace’s established Agile consulting practice, with referenceable work across financial services, insurance, and commercial sectors, further broadens MMI’s service offerings for clients navigating complex technology transformations.
With the shared belief that real work runs on people, not platforms, MMI and CC Pace are positioned to deliver even greater value to the clients and consultants who depend on them.
About Mitchell Martin Inc. Founded in 1984, Mitchell Martin Inc. is an employee-owned IT, healthcare, and professional staffing firm serving clients across technology, healthcare, and professional services. MMI’s employee ownership model drives a forward-thinking approach to client relationships, consultant care, and business growth that sets it apart in the staffing industry. For more information, visit www.mitchellmartin.com.
About CC Pace Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, CC Pace is an IT staffing and consulting firm known for placing highly skilled technology professionals with leading organizations in financial services and commercial sectors. For more information, visit www.ccpace.com.