Our Team
Nad Elias
CEONad Elias has been in the search recruitment industry for 20+ years. Recognized as one of the top 50 recruiters in Texas, he is known for working with and advising companies on their talent acquisition and retention strategies, consistently delivering on-target results, and building high-performing teams.
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Richard Fusco
COORichard Fusco brings 15+ years of experience as a management consultant and product management director in the software industry. He thrives on working with clients to break down their seemingly intractable problems to deliver practical solutions. Richard’s experience includes leading a team that launched a data platform for Fortune 50 financial services companies and breaking […]
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Damien Richburg
PrincipalDamien Richburg brings a synergetic background to the recruitAbility Team. With a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, and the knowledge he has obtained as a CFA charter holder.
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Scott Beardsley
PrincipalRecruiting 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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Dan Collins
PrincipalDan Collins brings over 16 years of experience in the IT staffing and consulting arena. During this time, he has successfully built strategic partnerships with many organizations of all sizes while providing top tier talent to their teams/projects, allowing them to meet their strategic objectives.
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PrincipalFran’s unique blend of expertise, dedication, and passion makes her an invaluable partner to organizations seeking top talent and to individuals looking to achieve their professional aspirations.
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Jody Weiss
PrincipalJody Weiss, an executive search professional specializing in placing leaders capable of long-term growth to the bottom line.
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Jason Jacobs
PrincipalWith 18 years of experience in search, including a decade dedicated to executive search, Jason is a seasoned professional specializing in client origination and full-lifecycle recruitment.
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Chantz Staden
PrincipalChantz has a proven talent for connecting top-tier candidates with opportunities in the computer science and engineering fields. His recruiting journey began in the healthcare sector but quickly transitioned into tech when he found himself in Silicon Valley—the heart of the tech industry.
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Bea Dourado
Finance & Operations RecruiterA native of Brazil, Beatriz comes from a family of accountants. As the apple never falls far from the tree, she majored in accounting in college and worked in the field before moving to the U.S. in 2017. Her early professional experiences and a shift to a new culture exposed Beatriz to the world of […]
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Areana Garza
Recruiting Account ManagerAreana brings diverse recruiting background to recruitAbility, with over eight years of professional recruiting experience. Areana specializes in tech but has now built a multi-versed talent network with most disciplines. Over the last four years, Areana has taken on more leadership positions, working directly with customers and setting delivery expectations. Areana, also stepped into the RPO […]
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Alison Beardsley
RecruiterAlison Beardsley brings a unique blend of skills developed by years of experience in Physical Therapy, Recruiting, and Customer Success fields. Her passion is people, connecting top talent with cool companies while ensuring a high-quality experience for all. Alison earned a Degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado, in the beautiful city of […]
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