Our Client Promises

We will start with your business priorities
We commit to deeply understanding your objectives, constraints, and success metrics before proposing solutions or talent.

We will listen, validate, and dive deep
We actively listen, confirm alignment, and examine the details—using data, process rigor, and ongoing review to guide decisions.

We will earn and protect your trust
We operate with transparency, consistency, and candor, communicating clearly and delivering on every commitment we make.

We will hold ourselves to the highest standards
We apply uncompromising standards to talent, execution, and deliverables—continuously raising the bar on quality and performance.

We will deliver results that matter
We focus on outcomes that drive real business impact and deliver measurable, repeatable results—on time and often exceeding expectations.

How We Started

Mike is a dynamic business founder and proven industry leader with extensive experience in technical staffing, creative and digital interactive solutions, as well as executive management. Has successfully supported a diverse portfolio of premier clients such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Costco, Whole Foods, The Gates Foundation, Premera Blue Cross, Smartsheet, REI, Intellectual Ventures, Nintendo, Pokémon, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and other leading enterprises across technology, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Recognized for deep expertise in recruiting top-tier engineering talent including Principal, Senior Principal, and Distinguished Engineers for organizations operating across the U.S. and globally.

An accomplished executive who has served in multiple leadership roles including President, General Manager, and Principal. Adept at building, scaling, and guiding high performance sales, recruiting, development, design, project management, & administrative teams with a focus on operational excellence, revenue growth, and sustainable profitability.

Highly skilled in developing strong organizational cultures built on vision, accountability, and empowerment. Known for the ability to identify individual strengths, cultivate talent, and create an environment where people are motivated to excel. Leads by example and consistently demonstrates a “do what it takes” commitment to ensuring team success and achieving organizational goals.

  • We are deeply focused on our customers needs, truly understanding their objectives and using the highest standards to drive results.

  • We bring proven experience supporting Fortune 50/100/500 companies, startups, and non-profits, with deep insight into competitor compensation and negotiation dynamics. Our robust talent network reaches high-caliber, active as well as passive candidates—connecting you to people your competitors can’t easily access.

  • We research culturally aligned and competing organizations, uncover candidate motivations, and thoroughly vet talent.  Delivering only qualified, ready-to-hire candidates for your selection.

  • We deliver strategic, not transactional, staffing. Reducing time and cost to fill by accessing net-new, passive talent through our deep industry network. We prioritize quality over quantity, pre-qualifying candidates for alignment on expectations, compensation, and culture. As a trusted advisor for mission-critical roles, we use cutting-edge technology to streamline hiring and elevate the candidate experience. We are a Washington State–certified MBE (OMWBE), supporting supplier diversity goals while delivering exceptional talent.