Katie brings a dynamic blend of talent acquisition and sales expertise, with more than six years of success driving growth across healthcare, merchant services, and payroll. She has recruited top talent for sales, financial services, and professional services, and most recently specialized in permanent placement within the IT & Engineering sector. Now as a Recruiter [...]
Kaitlyn is a strategic talent acquisition professional with experience leading full-cycle recruitment across a range of industries. At JK Executive Strategies, she partners closely with clients and candidates to manage searches from start to finish, building strong relationships, delivering a smooth hiring process, and aligning talent with organizational goals. She is recognized for her ability [...]
Amelia brings a strong background in executive search and client partnerships to her role as Recruiting Manager at JK Executive Strategies. She began her career with a national boutique search firm specializing in commercial real estate - honing her expertise in sourcing, research, and candidate development. At JK Exec, Amelia partners closely with clients and [...]
Linda Hall is an experienced member and leader of over twenty boards. A high Impact and Innovative professional with undeniable talent as a change agent facilitating CEOs and executive leadership teams to execute essential strategies to optimize performance. Collaterally qualified through solid consulting skills, exceptional public speaking, and an extensive community service record. A reputation [...]
Andrea DeMeo is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in senior healthcare and nonprofit management, specializing in strategy development and execution, operations, governance, and community engagement. Prior to joining JK Executive Strategies, Andrea served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Trillium Health, a Federally Qualified Community Health Center in Rochester, New [...]
Passion. Compassion. Style. Three words that best describe how Alyssa Whitfield takes on the world. Alyssa’s consulting practice is rooted in a strong respect for the nonprofit community. With industry experience that encompasses work on both sides of philanthropy, as nonprofit executive at local organizations including the Youth Lifeline Foundation, Encompass Resources for Learning, and [...]
Mary Whittier is a nonprofit consultant and community volunteer. She is a founding member Foundation Board member of Mary Cariola Center's Foundation Board, and was a Founding Board member of PrimeTime 585, Inc. Mary has done part time consulting (and volunteering) on issues related to nonprofits in the areas of leadership, Board development/engagement, strategic planning, program [...]
Jill Knittel is the President & CEO of JK Executive Strategies. After working in the search & recruiting industry for decades, Jill set out to build a new type of search firm in 2017, focused on a personal approach with transparent processes. With 20+ years in direct hire and retained search experience, she has completed [...]
Jim McAuliffe brings a rich background of financial and operational leadership to every endeavor he undertakes. With decades of experience as a CEO/COO/CFO and a Vistage Chair, Jim has guided companies through strategic transformations, from mergers and acquisitions to navigating complex financial landscapes. His expertise lies in building sustainable growth by balancing risk with opportunity, [...]
Aly Arena, Vice President of Recruiting at JK Executive Strategies since 2019, brings a rich background spanning accounting, finance, HR, marketing, IT, and operations. She is deeply passionate about her work, dedicated to connecting ethical companies with top-tier talent. Aly’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her proven approach to filling diverse roles and delivering [...]
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