• We connnect the right people with the right job
Home - Our Team

Our Team

Sean Fitzmorris

Founder / President

Linkedin Profile: sean-fitzmorris-33a0b317
Phone : 973-960-4263
Email : Sean@extsp.org
Location : Hardyston, New Jersey

As the Founder and President of Executive Talent Search Partners, (ETSP) Sean brings over 25+ years of proven excellence in talent acquisition to the forefront of executive search. At the helm of this boutique firm, he blends the strategic depth of retained search with the agility of RPO to deliver high-impact leadership placements in sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, and AI. ETSP provides an alternative to traditional search practices by successfully bridging the gap between the focus of traditional recruitment sourcing model on the candidate side and the dedicated attention of the Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) recruitment model with our client partners. His career has been defined by a passion for people and a mastery of full-cycle recruiting—from sourcing to stakeholder engagement—across industries including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Technology, Healthcare and Manufacturing. With deep specialization in Information Technology, Information Security and Artificial Intelligence, he has a unique ability to uncover and engage passive, high-caliber talent. His “We take our business personally “ human touch approach to building client relationships coupled with a commitment to double-vetted precision candidates and meaningful relationships, has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates alike. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Communications from Rowan University and leads with the belief that talent acquisition , at its best, is deeply personal.

Charles Coates

Senior Vice President Executive Relationships

Linkedin Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/charles-coates-8aa642bb
Phone :785-608-3355
ETSP Email : Charles@extsp.org
Location : Connecticut

With over a decade of leadership in executive-level business operations, Charles brings deep expertise in scaling small to mid-sized companies across a range of industries, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), natural wellness, luxury, retail, and renewable energy. Known for consistently exceeding ambitious goals in highly specialized markets, his track record speaks to both strategic vision and hands-on execution.
Charles stays ahead of market shifts through a keen focus on data-driven analysis and emerging consumer trends. He has built and led high-performing teams, personally hiring, training, and mentoring professionals who continue to thrive under his guidance. His experience spans both domestic and international markets, and he brings a high-energy, results-driven approach to every organization he partners with.
Charles Updated Picture (1)

Jerry Recht

Senior Vice Present of Commercial Solutions

Linkedin Profile: jrecht
Phone : 678-596-0540
ETSP EmailJerry@extsp.org
Location : Atlanta, Georgia

Jerry is a Sales Leader with a proven track record of growing revenue and market share for organizations in highly competitive and technical markets. With successes for such companies as IBM, Oracle, Business Objects, BEA, and MicroStrategy.

His success is due to a growth philosophy that is based on the technical differentiation, personal and corporate integrity, and strong relationships with leadership, and execution teams. Sales experience include business solutions, software, professional services, and cloud solutions. With extensive experience in training, mentoring, building, and motivating sales and marketing teams.

Jerry has a wide variety of experience in the Healthcare Industry from Payers to Providers to Life Sciences (Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharma, etc.). Jerry focuses on providing business and technology solutions.

Ronny Smith

Vice President of Executive Marketing & Video Talent Intelligence

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnysmith
Phone : 412.327.6747
ETSP Email : Ronny@extsp.org
Location : Pittsburgh

With over 20 years in executive marketing, partnerships, and brand positioning, Ronny leads the development of ETSP’s video-first talent solutions, designed to modernize how executives and employers connect before interviews even begin.

At ETSP Ronny heads “Video Talent Intelligence. His “Creating Video Talent Intelligence™, is a first of its kind in recruiting and a proprietary media layer that includes executive video resumes, pre-interview video profiles, candidate preview interviews , and employer hiring call-out campaigns. These tools help candidates differentiate themselves, help companies humanize their hiring brand, and enable more informed decision-making earlier in the search process.

Hope Carter

Top VP of Talent Acquisition

Linkedin Profile: hopecarter
Phone :(214) 998-3882
ETSP Email : Hope@extsp.org
Location : Houston, Texas

Hope Carter serves as Senior Director of Executive Marketing and Development at Executive Talent Search Partners, bringing nearly 30 years of proven expertise in strategic talent acquisition and executive search. Her career is defined by delivering exceptional results in high-stakes recruitment environments, from scaling startups through hypergrowth to leading enterprise- level talent initiatives for major healthcare systems.
Hope’s notable achievements include recruiting 81 physicians across 18 states in 18 months, reducing organizational time-to-hire by more than 50%, and executing high-volume hiring campaigns that have consistently exceeded targets. She has partnered with leading organizations including Novant Health, NY Presbyterian Hospitals, and multiple venture- backed startups, demonstrating versatility across healthcare, technology, and life sciences sectors.
As a Certified Coach Practitioner and Certified Human Rights Consultant, Hope combines strategic recruitment acumen with sophisticated understanding of leadership development and organizational culture. She specializes in C-suite search, physician recruitment, and building diverse executive teams that drive organizational success. Hope is also recognized as one of the Top 15 Career Coaches in Houston for 2025, reflecting her commitment to developing talent throughout the career lifecycle.
lindsay tendler

Lindsay Tendler

Vice President of Marketing & Social Media

Linkedin Profile: lindsay-tendler

Phone : 516-972-6276

ETSP Email: Lindsay@extsp.org

Location : NEW YORK CiTY METRO

As Vice President of Creative Strategy & Integrated Marketing at Executive Talent Search Partners, Lindsay Tendler partners with organizations and senior leaders to align brand positioning and executive narratives in ways that accelerate engagement, strengthen candidate-market fit, and support successful placements. She works closely with C-suite and senior-level candidates to refine their positioning, articulate differentiated leadership stories, and build market-ready personal brands that resonate with hiring stakeholders.

Previously, she spent 19 years at Horizon Media, rising from Coordinator to Vice President, where she led integrated marketing strategy and strategic partnerships for Fortune 500 and high-growth brands in healthcare, finance, retail, and CPG. Lindsay brings strategic clarity and disciplined positioning to help organizations and leaders compete with confidence in complex hiring markets.

Jeff Magee

Vice President of Strategic Business Development

Linkedin Profile: jsmagee

Phone : 610-331-0629

ETSP Email:Jeff@extsp.org

Location : PHILADELPIA / DE / MD

Jeffrey Magee is a results-oriented global operations executive with 25+ years of senior leadership spanning customer operations, revenue growth cycles, SaaS implementation, and enterprise transformation across healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors. An expert in leveraging business supporting platforms which help drive ecosystems to modernize operations, data analytics, strengthening company compliance, and unlocking transformations to create superior company solutions. He is recognized as a change agent who turns complexity into clarity, integrates acquisitions seamlessly, and fosters cultures of empowerment, accountability, quality driven results, and innovation. As a Vice President, Strategic Commercial Solutions for Executive Talent Search Partners, his ability as a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites can assist in aligning strategy with strong leadership in business intelligence, operational infrastructure excellence, and company succession planning.

Prior to joining Executive Talent Search Partners, Jeff was a senior leader and consultant known for building high-performing teams, scaling PMO and portfolio governance, successful at changed management initiatives, and delivering measurable outcomes of 27% revenue growth yearly, $250M+ cost savings, double-digit EBITDA gains, and major improvements to client loyalty.

Jeff’s mission will be to help guide clients to their next level of excellence in leadership by understanding organizational goals and aligning company values to help accelerate company insights and vision into the future through best-in-class talent.

Kim Tevis Portrait (1)

Kim Tevis

Chief of Staff

Linkedin Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/kim-tevis

Phone : 908-546-2187

ETSP Email: Ktevis@extsp.org

Location : Milford, PA

Kim joins our EXTSP Team as our Chief of Staff to Sean Fitzmorris, President & CEO.  She brings more than two decades of experience supporting senior executives across finance, legal, people operations, and pharmaceutical organizations. She is known for her operational excellence, strong communication skills, and trusted, solutions‑oriented approach. Kim manages complexity with clarity, builds strong cross‑functional relationships, and consistently delivers polished, executive‑ready work. Kim is

a steady, organized, and people‑focused partner, she thrives in environments where thoughtful collaboration, clear communication, and meaningful work intersect. She is recognized for staying two steps ahead, anticipating needs before they surface, and keeping leaders and teams grounded, aligned, and moving forward.

taylor

Taylor Benson

Vice President RPO Business Development

Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/taylor-b-081a00426
Phone : 813-270-5654

Email: Taylor@extsp.org
Location : Tampa Bay Florida

Taylor is a people-first leader, talent strategist, and lifelong believer in the idea that the best business outcomes happen when you genuinely understand the people behind the work.. As Vice President of Data Center Talent Solutions, Taylor partners with clients to build workforce strategies and scalable talent solutions that support the rapid growth of the data center industry. My approach to leadership has been shaped just as much by life outside of work as it has by my career. I’m a proud mother of three, and I earned my MBA while working full time and raising my children. That experience taught me a lot about perseverance, prioritization, adaptability, and what it really means to keep moving forward when there are competing demands on your time. Those lessons continue to influence how I lead and how I show up for the people and clients I work with. I’m passionate about building strong partnerships, creating practical talent solutions, and helping organizations navigate the workforce challenges that come with unprecedented growth. Most importantly, I believe successful talent strategies should work for the business and for the people behind it.

shelby

Shelby Posey

Vice President of Data Center Talent Solutions

Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/shelby-posey-a76853421

Phone : 478-636-363655

ETSP Email: Shelby@extsp.org

Location : Warner Robins, Georgia

Shelby is  a results‑driven sales professional with a proven track record across automotive retail, digital sales operations, industrial supply development, and customer retention strategy. She thrives in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments managing 150+ customer calls daily, leading internet sales teams, and overseeing profitable vehicle acquisition programs. Her career reflects a balance of frontline sales excellence and strategic leadership: setting qualified appointments, guiding customers through high‑value decisions, and later analyzing retention data to build programs that reduce churn and strengthen long‑term client relationships. I bring a blend of communication, analytics, and operational insight that consistently drives growth, improves customer experience, and elevates team performance.

Brent Siegel

Vice President of Strategic Business Development

Linkedin Profile: brent-jagueneau-siegel-a2892721
Phone : 609-775-5565
Location : BOSTON

Brent Jagueneau-Siegel is a senior business development and operations strategy leader with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations achieve sustainable growth at scale. As Vice President of Strategic Business Development, he partners with ETSP clients to understand their strategic priorities and align exceptional executive talent with high-impact opportunities.
Brent’s career spans talent strategy, program management, and enterprise execution. He has led business expansion and resource allocation initiatives for multiple Fortune 500 organizations and has a proven record of building and scaling high-performing teams that deliver consistent, measurable results across diverse industries.
At ETSP, Brent takes a rigorous, consultative approach to executive search. He works directly with senior leaders to diagnose organizational needs and define what “the right hire” means in the context of long-term business objectives. His work is grounded in data, informed by deep operational insight, and strengthened by trusted relationships—ensuring durable, high-quality talent outcomes for clients.

ETSP ADVISORY BOARD

Adam Park

CEO

Leading telecom transformation over 30 years, CEO of Xela Communications. Adam’s expertise is business intelligence and telecom technology lifecycle management solutions for his enterprise clients and telecom technology lifecycle management solutions in the Healthcare sector. Adam’s goal is always the same – to bring clarity and understanding to his client’s  business surrounding their telecom and technology spend. Adam is passionate about bringing together with the right people.

Ron Kuniscak

CISO

Ron is an innovative Global Information and Cyber Security Executive with 20+ years of Corporate Security and Consulting experience, focusing on all aspects of Cyber, Information and Physical Security leadership. He has a proven track record of building strong successful teams within many business verticals, including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology, and for many Fortune 500 corporations. Ron has a strong reputation as a Cyber and Information Security leader; he speaks regularly at industry related conference and has been recognized by security experts as developing exceptional security programs.

Laurie Nese

CYBERSECURITY TALENT EXPERT

Laurie is a person of high integrity, honor and commitment, and consummate professional, always going above and beyond to find elite Information Security professionals. Laurie engages with stakeholders and both technical and commercial roles from expert to executive candidates at eye level and builds very positive business engagements.

Chris Esquivel

Vice President of Commercial Strategic Solutions

Linkedin Profile: chris-esquivel-8a1759118
Phone :  254-721-1559
ETSP Email : Chris@EXCTSP.onmicrosoft.com
Location : Washington D.C / NOVA / Maryland

As the Vice President of Commercial Strategic Solutions at Executive Talent Search Partners (ETSP), Christopher A. Esquivel brings over 17 years of distinguished experience in defense, intelligence, cyber, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to the executive search landscape. In his role, he combines strategic business development with a commitment to exceptional client service, ensuring a “white glove” approach to relationship management. Esquivel specializes in working with and identifying expertise in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Defense, and Intelligence sectors.

Previously, he served as the Data Integration Lead at George Washington University and as the Chief of Data Analytics at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security. His expertise spans data governance, strategic planning, and advanced analytics, allowing him to effectively identify and engage high-caliber talent in complex environments.

A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Esquivel has a rich military background as a Special Operations Civil Affairs Officer, with multiple deployments supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a unique perspective and a strong commitment to national security.
Esquivel holds a Master’s degree in Homeland Security from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Dayton. He believes that successful talent acquisition is rooted in meaningful relationships and a deep understanding of client needs, positioning him as a trusted advisor in the executive search arena.

At ETSP, Lindsay partners closely with clients to understand their growth goals, organizational needs, and leadership gaps, helping match them with transformative executive talent. Her approach is relationship-driven, insight-led, and grounded in a strong understanding of how people power business success.

ETSP VALUE

CURATED PROCESS

ETSP provides an alternative to traditional search successfully bridging the gap between retained and contingent recruiting models utilizing a dedicated 15 step customized full cycle recruiting process
ETSP smartly use (but not depend) on AI and social media to enhance our processes
ETSP has a dedicated 1on1 recruiter focus for each client, you are our priority!
ESTP’s double vetted process will submit a minimum of 2 ready to interview candidates with a 45 Day Recruitment Process from client kickoff meeting to candidate offer.