About Us

BUILT ON A
SIMPLE BELIEF:
HIRING SHOULD
FEEL STRATEGIC.

TalentReach was built on the belief that hiring should feel strategic, not transactional. We partner with companies to find the right people, not just fill roles.

Our Mission

We focus on clarity, alignment, and long-term fit.

In a market crowded with resumes and noise, we cut through by taking the time to understand what success looks like for your organization, then executing with speed, precision, and care.

Whether you're building from the ground up or scaling an existing team, we act as an extension of your business, delivering talent that drives real impact.

01

Intention

Every search is approached with purpose. We target, qualify, and align.

02

Transparency

Honest timelines, real expectations, and candid conversations at every stage of the process.

03

Accountability

We own the outcome. If you don't succeed, we haven't done our job.

04

Partnership

We act as an extension of your business, not a transactional vendor.

Our Team

The people behind
the work.

Jeff Sears

CEO

Jeff leads TalentReach with a focus on entrepreneurial leadership and long-standing client relationships. He has built the firm around a practical, people-first approach to recruiting, centered on responsiveness, trust, and execution.

David VanGeystel

CGO

David brings 15+ years of revenue, operations, and GTM leadership to TalentReach. A former founder with experience at Porch Group and SAP Concur, he drives the operating discipline and execution focus behind client delivery.

Melissa Newstrand

Head of Recruiting

With 20+ years in technology recruiting and talent strategy, Melissa leads recruiting operations, delivery, and client partnerships across technical and GTM hiring while shaping the company's growth strategy.

Vi Noel

Business Manager

Vi supports TalentReach's day-to-day operations and client delivery processes. With a background in business operations and administrative support, she keeps teams aligned and moving efficiently.

Brenda Kennard

Senior Talent Advisor

Brenda brings over 7 years of recruiting across high-growth startups and enterprise tech, placing leaders in engineering, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, product, and finance. Known for strategic partnership and consistent delivery.

Jason Steading

Talent Advisor

A consultative, people-first recruiter across tech, GTM, and operations. Jason is known for his responsiveness and ability to build genuine relationships, he helps growing organizations secure talent in competitive markets.

Allison Cougan

Senior Talent Advisor

Allison has over 10 years of recruiting experience across high-growth startups, including as a Founding Recruiter building talent functions from the ground up. Known for her operational mindset and close partnership with leadership.

Vandana Ranchod

Senior Talent Advisor

Vandana brings over a decade of recruiting experience, partnering with startups, Fortune 100 and 500 companies to find exceptional talent. She recruits across Technology and GTM roles, with a specialty in Design and a sharp eye for connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

Brandon Bourgoin

Client Development Manager

Brandon supports TalentReach through client account management and relationship development. His consultative approach and strong communication skills drive long-term partnerships and successful hiring outcomes.

Cristalle Barnard

Head of Client Delivery & Operations

As Head of Client Delivery & Operations, Cristalle leads the execution and delivery of client engagements across TalentReach. She works closely with clients, candidates, and internal teams to ensure every search is managed with transparency, urgency, and excellence.

Amber Smith

Talent Partner

A skilled talent partner with a people-first approach to recruiting. Amber specializes in connecting top candidates with high-growth organizations, bringing expertise across technical and GTM roles.

Hema Mukundan

Talent Partner

A results-driven technical recruiter with 10+ years of full-cycle experience across Engineering, Product, Design, AI, and GTM roles in the startup and commerce space. Known for strategic sourcing and streamlining hiring processes to reduce time and costs by up to 40%.

Ashlea Hendrix

Talent Partner

Ashlea partners with TalentReach to help source and identify exceptional candidates across a variety of industries and roles. Her work behind the scenes helps our team build strong talent pipelines and deliver qualified candidates quickly and efficiently to our clients.

Arvin Pagulayan

Talent Partner

Arvin brings over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, supporting organizations through every stage of the hiring process. His background spans technical recruiting, recruiting operations, sourcing, and candidate engagement, with a focus on building strong relationships and delivering outstanding results.

Frances Hansot

Talent and Growth Associate

A dual-degree student-athlete at Colorado College, Frances brings energy, curiosity, and a people-first approach to TalentReach. Her background in coaching, customer service, and team leadership makes her a natural fit for connecting with both clients and candidates.

Advisors

Todd Owens

Sr. Advisor

Todd is an accomplished executive and business leader with extensive experience building and scaling companies across technology, healthcare, and emerging markets. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations accelerate growth, navigate transformation, and create long-term value. At TalentReach, Todd brings strategic insight and leadership expertise to help clients build high-performing teams that drive business success.

Samuel Sunderaraj

GTM Advisor

Samuel is a seasoned GTM leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing sales organizations across SaaS and technology. He has guided companies through early-stage growth to significant revenue milestones, growing teams from 1 to 30+ and ARR from $0 to $30M+. At TalentReach, Samuel advises on go-to-market strategy, revenue acceleration, and how to hire the right sales talent to drive sustainable growth.

Mike Chen

Advisor

Mike is an experienced people and talent leader who works closely with organizations and executives navigating growth, change, and transformation. His expertise spans talent strategy, executive hiring, organizational design, compensation, and people operations, with a practical and people-focused approach to solving complex challenges and helping businesses build for what’s next.

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