Talent Executives

We don’t just fill roles, we help companies build high-performing teams.

We partner closely with company leaders to understand their priorities, culture, and what success looks like for their teams, delivering exceptional candidates who contribute immediately and grow with the organization.

Clients rely on us as an extension of their recruiting arm: trusted, fast-moving, and committed to their long-term success.

Chief Executive Officer

Networking Executives

The right connections. The right opportunities. The right time.

But how do you know where to be and when?

Networking Executives removes the guesswork by curating local, industry-specific events, so professionals spend less time searching and more time connecting.

Founder and President

Capital One

Led a strategic initiative from concept to launch that was recognized as Capital One Auto Finance’s Most Influential Project of the Year, an honor presented by the CEO for its significant impact on the organization.

Delivered results by translating strategy into action, exceeding goals while upholding operational excellence and accountability in a competitive market.

Expanded Capital One’s market share by cultivating and managing high-value relationships with franchised dealerships, driving consistent revenue growth while becoming a trusted partner to clients.

Area Sales Manager

Tapped to support the nationwide launch of Regional Buying Centers (RBCs), a high-impact expansion initiative critical to the company’s growth strategy.

Worked in close partnership with the executive team, traveling to new markets to assess talent needs and align hiring with Capital One’s culture and operational priorities. Led efforts to attract top talent from competitors through targeted market events while overseeing full-cycle recruitment for essential roles in each launch market.

This initiative required precision, speed, and a deep understanding of both the business and local market dynamics, resulting in successful, on-time RBC openings across multiple regions and the seamless integration of high-caliber talent into the organization.

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Thrived in a competitive environment, consistently exceeding goals while earning Chairman & President’s Team honors, ranking in the top 2% nationwide.

Selected to represent the National Sales Team in evaluating and recommending a new CRM platform, enhancing customer relationship management across all divisions.

Consistently drove business growth while building trust-based relationships that supported long-term success.

Led national recruiting operations for Capital One Auto Finance, overseeing high-performing teams in multiple states during a period of significant company growth.

Executed efficient, scalable hiring strategies that reduced cycle times and controlled costs while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience, ensuring leaders had the talent needed to drive results.

Managed talent integration during key acquisitions, aligning workforce strategies with business objectives to support smooth transitions and continued growth.

National Recruiting Manager

Oversaw regional recruiting efforts, partnering with senior leaders to understand hiring needs and build high-performing teams aligned with business goals.

Drove full-cycle recruiting during high-growth periods, building and mentoring a high-performing recruiting team that consistently delivered quality hires while supporting organizational expansion and culture alignment.

Focused on relationship-driven recruiting to attract and retain top talent, supporting the company’s growth and culture.

Regional Recruiting Manager

Business is personal, and great recruiting goes beyond just filling roles.

It’s about understanding people, solving real-world problems, and building lasting relationships.

At Talent Executives, we help companies build exceptional teams through high-impact leadership searches and hard-to-fill niche roles.

As a trusted recruiting partner, we operate as an extension of our clients’ teams, delivering results with speed, clarity, and intention. Our approach is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in trust.

Clients and colleagues often describe our work as:

🔹Trusted partners who help companies hire with confidence
🔹Strategic and straightforward, yet grounded and approachable
🔹A partner who shows up, follows through, and delivers

That same philosophy drives Networking Executives, a curated platform helping professionals find and attend local, industry-specific events. 

It’s built around meaningful conversations, authentic connections, and the belief that showing up matters.

For companies and professionals who value heart, strategy, and results, this is where it all comes together.

Let’s build something great!

 Amy Sulgrove

In-Person Connection Hits Differently

The skyline was spectacular
But the story happening inside was even better.

Leadership isn’t about the view from the top.
It’s about the vision you share with the people beside you.

It’s amazing how much clarity comes from stepping into someone else’s world for a day.

A fantastic trip to NYC to visit a client
And a reminder of why in-person connection still matters.

Talent Executives Group

Hiring Leaders Who Elevate Culture and Performance 🔹 Executive and Leadership Search for Mid-Market and Enterprise Companies 🔹 Relationship-Led Recruiting With Transparent Metrics

In the last few weeks, I’ve attended more networking events than I can count.

But here’s the truth:

Networking isn’t about how many people you meet. 

It’s about how many meaningful conversations you have.

The best connections aren’t transactional. 
They’re built on curiosity, shared experiences, and genuine interest.

Some of the most impactful business relationships I’ve built started with conversations that had nothing to do with business.

Networking isn’t collecting contacts. 
It’s cultivating relationships.

Dan Sinawat Renard Henry Amir Khawaja Joe Fang Ash Weiss Kim Abmeyer, CFA, CFP®, EA Kelly Anderson, CPA Ron Bruno Imran Jan Tyler White Karen Bruno

Leadership Recruiting, Mid-Market to Enterprise Companies🔹Grounded in Relationships, Driven by Results🔹Backed by Transparent Metrics🔹Passionate About Professional Networking and Real Connections

Yesterday was one of those mornings that makes you check your phone twice.

7:15am text: SVP Marketing offer accepted.

7:28am email: VP Financial Planning & Analysis offer signed.

Two positions closed.
Before most people had caffeine, we had two offers accepted.

Huge shoutout to our Talent Executives Group team!  Clear expectations, real transparency, and organized communication make all the difference. That’s what gets leadership hires across the finish line.

Not a bad way to start the day and a solid way to head into the last 8 weeks of 2025!

With budgets being finalized for 2026, if you’re adding to your leadership, we’d love to help!

Winning in business starts with the right people.

And for our clients to win, we have to be:
⚡️ Quick to act
🎯 Right on target

Every placement builds two futures:

🔹 A future for the candidate, by pairing them with their next company
🔹 A future for the client’s team, by bringing the right leader into the fold

That’s not just recruiting.

That’s transformation.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a @Best Buddies event.
An organization dedicated to building friendships, opportunities, and unforgettable experiences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The joy, energy, and authenticity in the room was beyond words.

It was a reminder that inclusion isn’t a corporate initiative. 

It’s human. 

It’s about creating spaces where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

Sometimes the most memorable moments come from simply showing up and being present.

Looking forward to becoming a Best Buddy and creating special memories.

Proud to support an organization doing such important work.

Thank you for the invite Kevin Naylor ! Great evening all the way around! Dylan M. Rafaty, MADR, CDP (deaf/HoH) , MADR, CDP (deaf/HoH) it's always great when we get to catch up! And that view off the balcony... incredible!

The best recruiting work?
You’ll never hear about it.

No dramatic fallout.
No toxic hires.
No rescinded offers.

→ Because the damage never happens in the first place.

Last week, we pulled a candidate right before the client ever met him.

🟢 On paper? Solid.
🟢 Initial screen? Smooth.
🟢 Next round was queued up.
 
But in our prep calls?

🔴 Dismissive.
🔴 Unresponsive.
🔴 Just enough ego to raise concern.

He would’ve impressed in the interview room.

But we saw what the hiring team never would’ve.

And that’s the point.

The best recruiters aren’t just matchmakers.

→ We’re filters.
→ We’re protectors.
→ We’re your early warning system.

If you only see the finalists…
It’s because we’ve already blocked what could’ve cost you.

Talent Executives Group

Looking forward to joining the Cohort Café’s Speaker Series at The University of Texas at Dallas to talk about authentic leadership, purposeful networking, and the power of people-first recruiting. 

Appreciate the invite Antonio Paes - always grateful for opportunities to connect and share.

Talent Executives Group
Networking Executives

MS Business Analytics & AI Cohort and Online at UT Dallas

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🌟 Cohort Café | Speaker Series 🌟 
 
Experience the insight and energy of Amy Sulgrove, CEO of Talent Executives Group, as she joins us for our Cohort Café Speaker Series! 
 
Amy is a dynamic leader and relationship-driven recruiter with over two decades of experience helping organizations nationwide build strong leadership teams. Through her family of brands, including Talent Executives and Networking Executives, she champions a people-first approach to recruiting and professional growth rooted in authenticity, trust, and measurable impact. 🤝 
 
Join us for an inspiring session as Amy shares insights on leadership, networking with purpose, and building a career grounded in real connections! ✨ 
 
📅 Date: Wed, Oct 29th 
⏰ Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM 
📍 Location: JSOM 11.305 
👥 Attendance is limited to Cohort students only 
 
#UTDMSBACohort #TalentExecutives #CohortCafé #UTD #MSBA #AI #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment

📸 Calling out to all Networkers! 
Please send me your event photos!

Been to an amazing networking event recently? 

A speaker series, mixer, panel, or coffee meetup that brought the right people together?

I’m collecting standout moments from real professionals to feature on NetworkingExecutives.com

And I want your photos to help bring the site to life.

Send me your best shots of handshakes, full rooms, speaker highlights, or just you and your crew making great connections. 

I want to showcase the energy of real events, and there’s no better way than through your eyes.

👇 Drop them in the comments, tag me in a post, or email them to Info@TalentExecutivesGroup.com. 

I want to be flooded with them.

Let’s show what powerful networking really looks like.

Networking Executives 
Dan Sinawat Heather Lisle Tim Mata 🎯 Eli Goldaris Timothy Abbracciamento Mollie Greenwood, CFP® Heather McDaniel, ChFC®, CFP® Joe Fang Tyler White Amir Khawaja Chris Barnes Renard Henry Jesse Karassik Carson Gibbons Amanda Matthews Alice Fu Amy Chaney Bill Nemecek Caitlin McMinn Chiedu Bosah Chris Bryant Damon Wright Kait Grey, CBPA Kevin Naylor Antonio Paes Nick Araco JR Pamela Cytron Sameer Ranjan 

#NetworkingExecutives #NetworkingEvents #DFWNetworking #ProfessionalNetworking #CareerConnections

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We’re ready to grow 📈 
And we’re looking for the right marketing mind to help us do it!

Networking Executives is hiring a Part-Time Marketing Manager based in DFW. 

This isn’t a social media coordinator role.

It’s for someone who can develop and execute full marketing plans that drive awareness, partnerships, and measurable growth!

You’ll shape campaigns, create content that connects, and build relationships with organizations across the Metroplex.

If you love connecting creativity with strategy,
And want to help build something with national expansion ahead,
I’d love to have you apply!

📍 DFW-based | 💼 $35/hour | Flexible, ongoing contract
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/geqs8z3N

It’s not just a marketing role.
🌟 It’s your chance to partner with powerhouse organizations across DFW and help shape a brand expanding nationwide next year!

⏳ 48 hours until one of the biggest nights in Dallas networking!

This Thursday, DallasMeetup takes over Community Beer Co. 
And we’re expecting 1,500+ professionals under one roof. 🔥

If you’ve ever said “I should get out and meet more people,” this is your moment!

Networking Executives will be there early to help kick things off, greet new faces, and meet the incredible community that makes Dallas so special. 

Whether you’re building your network, searching for talent, growing your business, or just want to be in the room with movers and shakers, you’ll want to be there.

✅ Come say hi
✅ Bring a friend or teammate
✅ Come ready to mingle

Huge shoutout to @DallasMeetup and Carson Gibbons for consistently creating some of the best connection-driven events in the city. 

See you Thursday!

https://lnkd.in/gX8a4ppx

Think your social media isn't your resume? 

Think again! 

With 70% of employers reviewing social profiles before extending offers and 51% deciding against candidates based on their online presence, your digital footprint is more crucial than ever.

You can't afford to overlook the impact of your online persona.

Sharing a phenomenal concept in action, from my good friend of 30 years, David Weitzenfeld.  I’ve had an opportunity to try it out and the ease of the platform is fantastic!  Kudos on the CareerSpawn.com, Dave!

Tech-driven business leader, CPA, Lawyer | GenAI Process Enablement | Executing innovative solutions to transform organizations and drive business growth.

I sat down with the CEO of a successful online business yesterday.

He told me about a job he recently posted — Head of Operations. Great salary, benefits, options — the works.

In just 24 hours, he received 1,400 resumes.

Not one person included a simple cover letter or even a few bullets explaining the value they could bring.

Not one resume was customized for the role.

It was clear that most people were just throwing resumes over the wall, hoping something would stick.

That’s exactly where CareerSpawn.com
 comes in.

We help candidates stand out — by instantly tailoring each resume to the job description.
👉 Save time
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CF Consults

* Designing and executing financial strategies to improve profitability, optimize cash flow, and strengthen long-term business sustainability
* Advising business owners and executives on capital allocation, M&A strategies, and financial decision-making to drive growth and efficiency
* Developing financial models and forecasts, providing actionable insights for budgeting, investment planning, and risk management
* Coaching leadership teams on financial acumen, operational improvements, and executive decision-making to enhance business performance
* Streamlining financial reporting and internal controls, ensuring transparency, compliance, and data-driven strategic execution

Chief Financial Officer

The CFO Leadership Council

Advisory Board Member

The Financial Executives Networking Group, Inc. (The FENG)

Bardi Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

•	Revenue Enhancement: Designed and implemented financial strategies, achieving a 20% CAGR through market expansion and trade development
•	Financial Modeling: Created advanced financial models to support strategic decision-making, optimizing resource allocation and long-term planning
•	Financial Operations: Leveraged process optimization techniques to streamline financial workflows, reducing the month-end close cycle by 50% and propelling cash flow improvements
•	KPI Management: Developed KPI frameworks to monitor profitability across services and improve decision-making at executive and operational levels

Credo CFOs & CPAs

* Optimized cash flow and treasury management, improving liquidity, working capital efficiency, and capital allocation
* Led financial forecasting and budgeting, providing executive teams with data-driven insights for strategic decision-making
* Streamlined financial reporting and internal controls, enhancing accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
* Developed and executed profitability growth strategies, driving EBITDA improvement and long-term financial stability
* Delivered executive-level presentations and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business objectives

Rubicon Protection

•	Revenue Growth: Created strategies on price unit economics and channel expansion, achieving a 10% revenue increase
•	Banking Relations: Negotiated Tier 1 banking relationships, doubling credit facilities in three months, accelerating growth by 25%
•	Contract Efficiency: Halved contract cycle time, closing four major deals with 10%+ margin improvement
•	Cash Flow Improvement: Optimized cash flow by accelerating Accounts Receivable timing by 17 days through stringent invoicing and collections

Sandbox VR

•	Corporate Structure Optimization: Streamlined corporate structure, reducing close process by 3 days to improve operational efficiency
•	Secured Funding: Expedited negotiations and closed a $5M revolving loan with Triple Point Capital, ensuring immediate funding for expansion
•	Capital Raising: Accelerated Series C fundraising through strategic planning and model development, securing capital for business growth
•	Financial Reporting Transformation: Elevated financial transparency for stakeholders and investors by transforming the financial reporting process

Senior Director Finance

PAX Labs, Inc.

•	Finance Cycle Management: Improved efficiency and decision-making by managing month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
•	Investor Communication: Presented quarterly financial updates to major investors, ensuring timely communication
•	Strategic Turnaround: Managed initiatives that drove 13% revenue growth, 15% gross margin improvement, and a 50% cash burn reduction ($50M) while preserving R&D investments
•	Financial Planning & Compliance: Overhauled planning through leadership reviews and new accounting policies, resolving audit recommendations

FP&A Strategy Consulting

•	Working closely with Senior Leadership in Finance, IT and Operations to ensure project scope, budget and timing are aligned and achievable
•	Analyzing existing business processes to guide clients through seamless transitions while identifying crucial system issues involving platforms, data, and process
•	Developing organizational structure, hierarchical frameworks, financial models and working protocols as part of system implementations
•	Meeting with Senior Management to detail findings, which include data generation, communication enablement across departments and training strategies

Executive FP&A Consultant

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

•	Managed financial and strategic spending of a $200M R&D budget across 6 Business Groups
•	Directed business forecasting and financial analysis activities, identifying opportunities and risks along with action plans to ensure attainment of financial goals
•	Managed and mentored direct resources in three global regions, conducting performance reviews and ensuring compliance with established FP&A processes
•	Partnered with R&D Senior Staff integrating reformed analysis and support to align with Key Performance Indicators while eliminating 70% of reporting cycles
•	Completed a six-month restructuring plan of operational R&D reporting resulting in a 100% increase in efficiency while saving three weeks per quarter of team effort

WW Finance Controller

CEOs & Founders: If you're chasing 10X scale, preparing for acquisition, or leading a team through transformational change, you don’t just need a CFO, you need a strategic force multiplier. I’m currently exploring full-time CFO opportunities where I can drive high-impact outcomes across finance, growth, and operations.

💬 I’ve been told I bring the rare blend of financial discipline and entrepreneurial grit. I roll up my sleeves, dive into the numbers, and emerge with strategies that unlock growth, reduce friction, and protect margins. If you’re serious about turning complexity into clarity and results into equity value.

As a CFO with deep operating experience in both hyper-growth startups and mature businesses, I’ve delivered outcomes that move the needle: revenue turnarounds, EBITDA expansion, cross-functional rebuilds, and investor-grade strategy that fuels long-term momentum. I bring credibility to the boardroom and trust on the frontlines.

⚡ Recent Wins CEOs Care About:
• Grew company to $30M in under 2 years, with 18% organic growth and 9–15% EBITDA
• Built revenue forecasting tools that scaled predictability across HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical
• Reduced monthly close from 11 days to 4–5 days while launching new lines of business
• Managed capital deployment across $6.8M in cash & equivalents with returns exceeding 10% APY
• Restructured Southeast territory, improving gross margin by 5% and saving $100K+ in OpEx
• Launched internal technician academy to solve skilled labor shortage and future-proof the workforce

🧭 What I Bring to the Table:
• Finance Leadership That Drives Growth, Not Just Budgets
• Strategic Capital Planning and Liquidity Optimization
• Scalable FP&A Infrastructure that Evolves With the Business
• Deep M&A Experience: Diligence, Integration, and Value Realization
• Hands-on Leadership That Aligns Finance With Mission, Margin, and Momentum

🎯 Core Strengths:
• Strategic Finance | Forecasting | Working Capital Management
• Growth Planning | Acquisition Modeling | Treasury & Cash Optimization
• Budgeting & Board Reporting | SaaS + Service Business Expertise
• ERP Optimization (QuickBooks to Sage) | AP/AR Automation
• Investor Relations | CEO & Board Partnership | Exit Strategy Design

If you want to learn more about how I can help your business grow, please reach out to me at 619-742-3540 or chrisfranz70@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you and explore potential opportunities to work together.

Chris Franz

Leadership is not tested when things break. It is tested when they almost do. The real question is whether you can hold tension without losing connection.

Read: The Line That Holds; Leadership Under Tension.

#Leadership #CFO #ClarityLedger #Resilience #ExecutiveMindset

Leadership is not defined by calm waters; it is tested when the line tightens. The ability to hold tension without snapping is what separates managers

Open article: The Line That Holds: Leadership Under Tension by Chris Franz • 7 min read

The Line That Holds: Leadership Under Tension

📢 We’re Hiring: Staff Accountant at X Contracting  

Our Finance Organization is growing, and we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who’s ready to join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This role will work closely with our Controller and CFO to support:
	•	Month-end close and reconciliations
	•	Job cost and WIP reporting
	•	AP/AR review and journal entries
	•	Process improvement and system accuracy within Foundation Software

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, curiosity to learn, and a desire to grow within a company that’s scaling rapidly across the Southwest.

If you (or someone you know) want to be part of a finance team that’s driving meaningful impact every day, let’s talk.

💼 Location: Glendale, AZ

#Hiring #Accounting #FinanceJobs #ConstructionFinance #XContracting #GreentechServices

https://lnkd.in/gyP48kD6

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