Our Team

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Nad Elias has been in the search and recruiting industry for 15+ years. Recognized by the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants as one of the top 50 recruiters in Texas, he is known for consistently delivering on-target results and building high-performing teams.

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Derek Wright, Chief Strategy Officer at recruitAbility, is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and growth-focused business leader.

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Richard Fusco, COO at recruitAbility headshot

Richard Fusco is a seasoned technology leader with 15+ years of experience solving complex problems and building high-impact teams.

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Scott Beardsley, Principal at recruitAbility headshot

Recruiting is Scott’s passion….it is his way of serving others. Helping business leaders build great companies by providing high performing talent is something that has given him great satisfaction for over 30 years while creating a positive experience for everyone involved.

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Damien Richburg is an executive recruiter who blends engineering discipline, financial expertise, and strategic clarity to help leaders build high-performance teams.

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Areana Garza, Principal at recruitAbility

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Areana brings 8+ years of recruiting experience, specializing in tech and RPO, driving results and exceeding client expectations.

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Jody Weiss, Principal at recruitAbility

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Jody Weiss is an executive search leader focused on placing growth-driven talent through a strategic, pay-for-performance approach.

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Chantz Staden, Principal at recruitAbility

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Chantz is a tech recruiting specialist with a decade of experience connecting engineering talent with high-performing teams.

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Fran Woodruff, Principal at recruitAbility

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Fran is a senior technical and executive recruiter with 20 years of experience leading complex searches and building high-performing teams.

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Andrew Johnson, Principal at recruitAbility

Andrew is an executive recruiter specializing in leadership, finance, and tech searches, driven by purpose and long-term fit.

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Laarni Canoy, Principal at recruitAbilitiy

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Laarni Canoy is a global talent leader with an MBA and a decade of experience building scalable, tech-driven recruiting teams.

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Michelle Carlberg, Principal at recruitAbility

Michelle Carlberg is a certified executive coach and recruiter with 30+ years of experience developing leaders and high-performing teams.

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