Talent Executives

We don’t just fill roles, we help companies build high-performing teams.

We partner closely with company leaders to understand their priorities, culture, and what success looks like for their teams, delivering exceptional candidates who contribute immediately and grow with the organization.

Clients rely on us as an extension of their recruiting arm: trusted, fast-moving, and committed to their long-term success.

Chief Executive Officer

Networking Executives

The right connections. The right opportunities. The right time.

But how do you know where to be and when?

Networking Executives removes the guesswork by curating local, industry-specific events, so professionals spend less time searching and more time connecting.

Founder and President

Capital One

Led a strategic initiative from concept to launch that was recognized as Capital One Auto Finance’s Most Influential Project of the Year, an honor presented by the CEO for its significant impact on the organization.

Delivered results by translating strategy into action, exceeding goals while upholding operational excellence and accountability in a competitive market.

Expanded Capital One’s market share by cultivating and managing high-value relationships with franchised dealerships, driving consistent revenue growth while becoming a trusted partner to clients.

Area Sales Manager

Tapped to support the nationwide launch of Regional Buying Centers (RBCs), a high-impact expansion initiative critical to the company’s growth strategy.

Worked in close partnership with the executive team, traveling to new markets to assess talent needs and align hiring with Capital One’s culture and operational priorities. Led efforts to attract top talent from competitors through targeted market events while overseeing full-cycle recruitment for essential roles in each launch market.

This initiative required precision, speed, and a deep understanding of both the business and local market dynamics, resulting in successful, on-time RBC openings across multiple regions and the seamless integration of high-caliber talent into the organization.

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Thrived in a competitive environment, consistently exceeding goals while earning Chairman & President’s Team honors, ranking in the top 2% nationwide.

Selected to represent the National Sales Team in evaluating and recommending a new CRM platform, enhancing customer relationship management across all divisions.

Consistently drove business growth while building trust-based relationships that supported long-term success.

Led national recruiting operations for Capital One Auto Finance, overseeing high-performing teams in multiple states during a period of significant company growth.

Executed efficient, scalable hiring strategies that reduced cycle times and controlled costs while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience, ensuring leaders had the talent needed to drive results.

Managed talent integration during key acquisitions, aligning workforce strategies with business objectives to support smooth transitions and continued growth.

National Recruiting Manager

Oversaw regional recruiting efforts, partnering with senior leaders to understand hiring needs and build high-performing teams aligned with business goals.

Drove full-cycle recruiting during high-growth periods, building and mentoring a high-performing recruiting team that consistently delivered quality hires while supporting organizational expansion and culture alignment.

Focused on relationship-driven recruiting to attract and retain top talent, supporting the company’s growth and culture.

Regional Recruiting Manager

Business is personal, and great recruiting goes beyond just filling roles.

It’s about understanding people, solving real-world problems, and building lasting relationships.

At Talent Executives, we help companies build exceptional teams through high-impact leadership searches and hard-to-fill niche roles.

As a trusted recruiting partner, we operate as an extension of our clients’ teams, delivering results with speed, clarity, and intention. Our approach is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in trust.

Clients and colleagues often describe our work as:

🔹Trusted partners who help companies hire with confidence
🔹Strategic and straightforward, yet grounded and approachable
🔹A partner who shows up, follows through, and delivers

That same philosophy drives Networking Executives, a curated platform helping professionals find and attend local, industry-specific events. 

It’s built around meaningful conversations, authentic connections, and the belief that showing up matters.

For companies and professionals who value heart, strategy, and results, this is where it all comes together.

Let’s build something great!

Amy Sulgrove

DallasMeetup last night was exactly what this community needed!

No pitches. 
No fluff. 
Just real conversations and introductions.

Carson Gibbons keeps raising the bar. 

Every time he brings this group together, the energy shifts
and the connections stick.

If you were there, you know!

If you weren’t,
follow Networking Executives to stay in the loop. 

We’re tracking what’s worth showing up for!

Because in this business, 
The best opportunities don’t always show up online
They show up in the room. 🤝 

Ashtyn Maxson RJ Baltisberger Grant Karren

 Amy Sulgrove

Hiring Leaders Who Elevate Culture and Performance 🔹 Executive and Leadership Search for Mid-Market and Enterprise Companies 🔹 Relationship-Led Recruiting With Transparent Metrics

Yesterday was one of those mornings that makes you check your phone twice.

7:15am text: SVP Marketing offer accepted.

7:28am email: VP Financial Planning & Analysis offer signed.

Two positions closed.
Before most people had caffeine, we had two offers accepted.

Huge shoutout to our Talent Executives Group team!  Clear expectations, real transparency, and organized communication make all the difference. That’s what gets leadership hires across the finish line.

Not a bad way to start the day and a solid way to head into the last 8 weeks of 2025!

With budgets being finalized for 2026, if you’re adding to your leadership, we’d love to help!

Huge day over here!
An entire sales organization!

Hired.
Launched.

And in their first full team meeting together yesterday morning.

New faces.
Shared goals.
Real momentum from day one.

This is what happens when hiring and strategy work together.

We don’t just fill roles.
We build transformational teams.

Rooted in relationships.
Built on results.

Our next transformational team starts Monday, with a client of ours in New York!

If you’re planning to build a world-class team in 2026, now’s a good time to talk.

Talent Executives Group  Tona Blount  Melissa Lambert Hopkins Mary Porst

TriNet

Since 1988, TriNet has helped thousands of businesses by providing an instant, scalable HR infrastructure that offers streamlined payroll administration, big company benefits, risk mitigation, and a systematic way to contain costs.

Our products are tailored by industry, providing payroll, benefits, risk mitigation, employment law compliance support, and HR expertise. More than 18,000 companies with over 340,000 employees have engaged TriNet so they can focus their energy and passion on what they do best: running a successful business.

Human Capital Consultant

DallasMeetup

The #1 Meetup in Dallas. Built with connection in mind, DallasMeetup hosts a quarterly, industry-agnostic mixer for practitioners across a variety of verticals. 

Founded by former and current leaders of organizations like Dallas Junior Chamber, DFW American Marketing Association, The DEC Network, United Way, Y Combinator, Alliance of Women in Media and Teach for America, DallasMeetup aims to provide a "big tent" approach to networking, focusing on increased connection velocity vs. niche networking special interest groups.

Executive Organizer

Embark

Strategically identify and engage with C-level executives to establish and develop strong business relationships.  Make life easier for finance, accounting, human resources, and technology leaders, and their teams, by solving their most complex problems with forward-thinking solutions and inimitable hospitality. Enable busy clients to think less about work and more about what’s most important to them – families, vacation, basketball. 

- Collaborated with C-suite executives to identify and address operational pain points, resulting in significant improvements to P&L.
- Drive business growth by developing new markets and expanding the company's footprint in untapped sectors.
- Leverage an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business opportunities.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and report on activities, successes, and challenges to the sales leadership.
- Stay abreast of industry developments, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to position Embark strategically in the marketplace.
- Execute consultative sales strategies to understand the clients' business needs and align Embark's solutions with their objectives.
- Deliver sales presentations and proposals with the utmost professionalism, providing a clear value proposition and ROI to prospective clients.
- Conduct consistent cold outreach, networking and other lead generation activities to build a robust sales pipeline.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and enhance service offerings based on market feedback and trends.

Vice President of Business Development

Rogers Healy and Associates

Generated leads and developed a book of business for a premier real estate brokerage serving North Texas; uncovered client needs, prioritized pain points, and proposed tailored solutions.
•	Assisted customers with the purchase, sale, and leasing of residential homes and property including single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and multi-unit buildings.
•	Successfully marketed homes in local communities through a comprehensive plan including advertisements, open houses, virtual tours, and participation in multiple listing services (MLS); worked with clients to develop pricing strategies based on market trends and property values.
•	Created and executed marketing plans for properties, leveraging on and offline channels, to reach target audiences.
•	Designed sales and marketing collateral including sales pitch materials, tour packets, etc. 
•	Conducted property showings, open houses, and virtual tours.
•	Presented purchase offers and skillfully negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients to ensure fair and favorable terms; handled client concerns and suggestions during and after each sale.
•	Produced detailed reports and prepared appropriate documents, including representation contracts, closing statements, deeds, etc., to facilitate the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions.
•	Facilitated property inspections, appraisals, and repairs to ensure smooth closings; communicated with escrow companies, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that purchase terms and conditions were met ahead of closing dates.
Selected Accomplishments:
•	Sourced new business opportunities with a proven record in closing sales and achieving aggressive business goals.

Global Sales/Relocation Coordinator 

Camp Gladiator

Oversee all sales, revenue, budgeting, marketing, customer relations/retention, goal setting, event coordination, and Human Resource (HR) administration, including staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision for the fastest growing fitness and nutrition platform with a dominant market share in the outdoor, as well as on-line, fitness industry. 
•	Grow the Dallas, Northeast- Dallas/Ft. Worth, and surrounding areas by establishing and enhancing strong business relationships; craft innovative solutions to increase market share and consistently beat the competition.
•	Champion market expansion into new territories; analyze markets, generate business development plans, and deliver effective and engaging presentations.
•	Accurately plan, execute, and forecast sales for each fiscal year; serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and company liaison for national budgets in local markets.
•	Identify business-to-business sales opportunities and implement strategies and tactics to achieve customer objectives and realize profitable long-term growth, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and aggressive targets.
•	Coordinate sales and marketing events including sourcing and securing sites and staffing/manpower planning.
•	Develop, manage, and coach up to 70 direct/indirect reports including seven area directors 70 trainers; coordinate socials, retreats, and other morale-building activities to cultivate and nurture a positive culture.
•	Facilitate personnel and team development including leading monthly sales training workshops and conducting product training seminars.

Regional Director/Area Sales Manager 

Selected Accomplishments:
•	Inducted into the Bold Club (top members in the company), 2019 - 2021.
•	Earned the Heart of the Gladiator Award (the most prestigious company award, nominated and voted on by all leaders and CEOs in the company), 2019.
•	Solidified national partnerships with leading brands such as HOKA, NASM, and Airrosti and created marketing opportunities and events, including The Color Run, to drive new sales and sustain membership. 
•	Negotiated contracts with national brands for 50+ locations to hold camps/training throughout the surrounding area; secured agreements with prominent products/retailers including Athleta, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Juice Bar, Vitality Bowls, Four Corners Brewery, and the BMW Dallas Marathon.
•	Established relationships with a variety of local businesses/organizations including Dallas Parks and Recreation, Dallas Independent School District (ISD), Mesquite ISD, Richardson ISD, Rockwall ISD, Northwood Retail, Dallas Farmers Market, Park Central Property Management, and multiple churches.

Regional Director/Area Sales Manager (Continued)

Grow the brand by vetting and awarding new franchises to qualified candidates including participating in strategic market planning/expansion initiatives.
•	Onboard, launch, and develop new franchisees/business partners/trainers/nutrition coaches towards sustainable financial growth within the first 90 days; provide ongoing leadership, training, education, and support. 
•	Identify new/develop existing cities; report on quality and number of leads, produce pipeline reports, and track monthly closing percentage.
Selected Accomplishments:
•	Successfully recruited over 50 new trainers to the company throughout tenure.

National Recruiter

Leverage strong sales and marketing strategies, both in-person and through social media, to increase overall revenue; excel at empathetic listening and building strong rapport through text and telephone-based communication. 
•	Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key vendors, partners, and customers.
•	Track all franchise expenses and individual and area performance reports.
•	Design full body workouts for clients’ physical fitness and overall health while living out the company mission statement and on-brand image.
•	Create video content with detailed descriptions for recorded workouts.
•	Lead live virtual training sessions to coach clients through their workouts and provide real-time feedback.
Selected Accomplishments:
•	Partnered with other franchise owners to consistently increase revenue and class attendance. 
•	Seven-time winner, the Elite Award (top 20 trainers in the company), 2016 - 2022.
•	Eight-time winner, the Excellence Award (top 50 trainers in the company), 2015 - 2022.
•	12-time winner, the Leader Award (top 100 trainers in the company), 2011 - 2022.
•	Recognized as the Top Sales Team Lead (generated the most revenue during the annual sales blitz), 2017 - 2018.

Franchise Owner/Head Trainer 

•	Successfully identified and secured keynote speakers for annual conferences, resulting in record-high attendance and positive feedback from attendees
•	Conducted extensive research to identify speakers with expertise in the conference theme and relevant industry topics
•	Evaluated speaker credentials and past speaking engagements to ensure suitability for the conference
•	Collaborated with marketing team to promote the conference and the keynote speakers through various channels
•	Designing and developing programs for trainers that cater to the needs and interests of clients, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
•	Defining clear program goals and objectives. 
•	Presented and educated trainers on proper program design, and client management.

Product Specialist

Credit Solutions

•	Identified and developed new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and lead generation activities.
•	Built and maintained strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, leveraging effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
•	Developed and implemented sales strategies and tactics to achieve revenue growth targets.
•	Meet and exceeded individual and team sales targets on a consistent basis.
•	Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities and outcomes using CRM software.
•	Collaborated effectively with other departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of products and services to clients.

Sales

Entrepreneurial and results-driven Regional Director / Area Sales Leader with a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth across financial services, HCM, and software industries. I specialize in building long-term client relationships, navigating complex sales cycles, and leading high-performing teams to exceed aggressive targets.

Over the years, I’ve cultivated an expansive network of C-suite leaders and decision-makers, particularly in the financial services and technology sectors. I bring deep expertise in HCM solutions, AI-enabled software sales, and go-to-market strategies that unlock scalable revenue growth. Whether it’s launching into new markets, closing strategic deals, or guiding cross-functional teams, I deliver impact that lasts.

Key Focus Areas:
• C-Suite Sales & Strategic Partnerships
• Financial Services & HCM Expertise
• Enterprise Software & AI Solutions
• Business Development & Revenue Growth
• Leadership, Training & Talent Development
• Contract Negotiation & Executive Presentations
• Product Positioning & Market Penetration
• Data-Driven Sales Strategy & Performance Optimization

Let’s connect! Especially if you’re exploring ways to grow, transform, or future-proof your organization.

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