All Star Recruiting, a provider of locum tenens and permanent healthcare staffing solutions, appointed Pat Kennedy as president, effective in November. This is a new position within the firm.

Kennedy most recently was president of Weatherby Healthcare and group president of CHG Healthcare Services, Weatherby’s parent company. She has more than 30 years of experience in staffing solutions and is included in the 2013 Staffing 100 list of most influential people in the industry.

“We are delighted to welcome Pat and fortunate to have her at the helm of our organization,” All Star Recruiting CEO Keith Shattuck said. “I’ve known her for years, and her industry knowledge and compassion for people are second to none. She is a proven strategist who consistently delivers pioneering business results and truly cares about others. Poised to enhance our people-centric principles and employee-first culture, Pat is uniquely qualified to further distinguish our firm in the upper echelon of healthcare staffing.”

Founded in 2003, All Star Recruiting operates nationwide. It counts approximately $70 million in annual revenue and more than 100 full-time employees at its headquarters office in Coconut Creek, Fla., with a few specialty-focused people offsite. Kennedy joins an executive team consisting of Founder/Managing Partner Craig Schaffer, CEO Keith Shattuck, COO Matt Young and CFO Ken Bernstein.