MEET OUR TEAM

Reliability You Can Count On, Strength You Can Build On.

Our leadership team has served as internal consultants and thought leaders in their areas of expertise, proactively identifying and hiring diverse, senior-level talent worldwide for major Fortune 100 companies and top-tier search firms, including Korn Ferry, Deloitte, Viacom, DDB Seattle, T-Mobile, Starbucks, JPMorgan, McKesson, Gartner, and Sabre. With a proven track record, we have placed thousands of candidates into positions perfectly suited to their skills and career aspirations, helping our clients build high-performing, dynamic teams that drive business success.

LEONEL DELEON

CEO, Founder

I'm Leo, CEO, founder, and your trusted executive recruiting expert. With over 20 years of experience in global executive search, I’ve had the privilege of helping high-profile organizations like Deloitte, Korn Ferry, JPMorgan, Gartner, and McKesson find top talent for critical leadership roles. My focus spans C-suite and mid-level executive searches across various industries and functions, including Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Technology. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully placed over 1,000 executives in 6-7 figure roles across six continents. Whether you’re in banking, the Big 4, financial services, or leading a start-up, I know that finding the right talent is essential to driving growth and tackling today’s people challenges.

ALEX BAZOS

Managing Director - Client Solutions

I’ve dedicated much of my career to corporate and agency recruiting, building strong relationships, and creating tailored Talent Acquisition and Retention strategies that drive success for top-tier companies like The Palladium Group, DDB Seattle, T-Mobile, Starbucks, and Blockbuster. With over 1,500 placements, I’ve helped professionals turn business strategies into reality across the United States and Europe.

BRANDY SCHADE

Executive Coach Practice Leader

As a global Gallup-certified Executive Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with Fortune 500 companies, midsize businesses, small businesses, and start-ups. I’m a trusted advisor, partnering with consultants and leaders to craft strengths-based strategies, effective organizational structures, and impactful leadership approaches that drive real bottom-line results.

ADVISORS / CONSULTANTS

RUBEN DELEON

Chief Legal Counsel / Advisor

With 20 years of in-house corporate law experience, I’ve had the privilege of working extensively in Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, and General Corporate Law. Throughout my career at prominent Texas law firms, I’ve secured over a thousand patents and trademarks for my clients and successfully represented small and large companies in various litigation matters.

BRAD STEVENS

Strategic Advisor

With over 25 years of business ownership and 35 years in general business management and leadership, I bring extensive expertise in the recruiting and staffing industry to the companies I represent. As an executive member and advisor, I focus on sales and business development for our Executive Search services and STP Staffing’s contract, temp-to-perm, and volume staffing solutions across 41 states.

ADAM DUMAS

Sr. Executive Search Consultant

With over twenty years of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment, I’ve conducted hundreds of successful executive searches, leading to numerous successful placements. From the initial client meeting through candidate development, selection, and placement negotiations, I’ve managed search projects end-to-end, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates.

CRISTIAN DELEON

Associate

I play an essential role in our executive search function. I’m responsible for candidate development, conducting in-depth competitive and market intelligence, and performing comprehensive research to ensure we identify top talent that aligns with our clients’ needs. I’m passionate about supporting our team’s mission to find the best-fit candidates for each role, and I strive to provide valuable insights that enhance our search process.