A Personal Commitment to Excellence
Paula Calise and Kurt VandeMotter joined together to create a powerful resource for employers and job seekers alike. Their clients depend on their expertise within multiple markets and industries as well as their high-caliber executive search services and demonstrated success in placements.
Paula F. Calise Principal 
With more than 20 years experience in management and marketing positions, Paula knows what it takes to build a great team. Clients marvel at her speed and quality in filling key roles with people who fit the company, culture and team. She immediately connects with her clients’ concerns and helps them reduce the risk of hiring the wrong people but also by eliminating the “wear and tear” on their managers in searching for the right people. Paula consistently delivers candidates who have proven track records of making an impact on the current and future years’ operations and profits. Read Paula’s full bio…
Kurt VandeMotter Principal 
Kurt has a passion for and a demonstrated ability to identify and attract major talent with bona-fide credentials. Recognizing the inherent value of human capital, he is always thinking about the people factor and fostering long-term relationships. Warm, personable and trustworthy, he is uniquely able to establish rapport quickly, with both clients and candidates, enabling thoughtful, open discussions that cut through the daily clutter. Matching great people to great teams is his ultimate goal thereby creating a win-win situation for all. Read Kurt’s full bio…
Ellen Terrell Talent Aquisition
Ellen Terrell brings nearly 20 years of successful recruiting and sales experience and is recognized for her ability to fulfill client needs that align with critical requirements and company culture. Clients and candidates alike are impressed by Ellen’s passion for understanding their needs and building long-term relationships. Her success comes from taking the time and interest to know her clients and their businesses and then going the extra mile to find just the right people to present to them. She is known as an exceptional listener who is good at asking the right questions to understand what someone “really” wants. Read Ellen’s full bio…







