Our Team

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Nad Elias

Nad Elias

CEO
Nad Elias has been in the search recruitment industry for 20+ years. Recognized as one of the top 50 recruiters in Texas, he is known for working with and advising companies on their talent acquisition and retention strategies, consistently delivering on-target results, and building high-performing teams. Read more
Derek Wright

Derek Wright

CSO

Derek Wright is a serial entrepreneur who as a kid growing up in Ponca City, OK had paper routes, a lawn service and several other small businesses.  After graduating from Spring Hill College with a Degree in Mathematics, he worked as a software programmer in the telecom industry and eventually moved into sales and marketing…

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Richard Fusco

Richard Fusco

COO

Richard Fusco brings 15+ years of experience as a management consultant and product management director in the software industry. He thrives on working with clients to break down their seemingly intractable problems to deliver practical solutions. Richard’s experience includes leading a team that launched a data platform for Fortune 50 financial services companies and breaking…

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Scott Beardsley

Scott Beardsley

Principal
Recruiting is Scott’s passion….it is his way of serving others. Helping business leaders build great companies by providing high performing talent is something that has given him great satisfaction for over 30 years while creating a positive experience for everyone involved. Read more
Damien Richburg

Damien Richburg

Principal
Damien Richburg brings a synergetic background to the recruitAbility Team. With a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, and the knowledge he has obtained as a CFA charter holder. Read more
Areana Garza

Areana Garza

Principal

Areana brings diverse recruiting background to recruitAbility, with over eight years of professional recruiting experience. Areana specializes in tech but has now built a multi-versed talent network with most disciplines. Over the last four years, Areana has taken on more leadership positions, working directly with customers and setting delivery expectations. Areana, also stepped into the RPO…

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Jody Weiss

Jody Weiss

Principal
Jody Weiss, an executive search professional specializing in placing leaders capable of long-term growth to the bottom line. Read more
Jason Jacobs

Jason Jacobs

Principal
With 18 years of experience in search, including a decade dedicated to executive search, Jason is a seasoned professional specializing in client origination and full-lifecycle recruitment. Read more
Chantz Staden

Chantz Staden

Principal
Chantz has a proven talent for connecting top-tier candidates with opportunities in the computer science and engineering fields. His recruiting journey began in the healthcare sector but quickly transitioned into tech when he found himself in Silicon Valley—the heart of the tech industry. Read more
Dan Collins

Dan Collins

Principal
Dan Collins brings over 16 years of experience in the IT staffing and consulting arena.  During this time, he has successfully built strategic partnerships with many organizations of all sizes while providing top tier talent to their teams/projects, allowing them to meet their strategic objectives. Read more
Fran Woodruff

Fran Woodruff

Principal
Fran’s unique blend of expertise, dedication, and passion makes her an invaluable partner to organizations seeking top talent and to individuals looking to achieve their professional aspirations. Read more
Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Principal
Andrew is a purpose-driven executive recruiter whose career is rooted in helping client's and candidates find the perfect fit. His passion lies in guiding professionals—especially those at inflection points in their careers—toward meaningful opportunities that align with both their ambition and identity. Read more
Laarni Canoy

Laarni Canoy

Principal
Over the past decade, Laarni has led global talent acquisition efforts for dynamic companies including Scratch Financial, Enervee, Scalefactor, and Notley. She has implemented ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Lever, and Rippling, and is well-versed in a wide range of recruiting technologies that enhance efficiency and candidate experience. Read more
Alison Beardsley

Alison Beardsley

Recruiter

Alison Beardsley brings a unique blend of skills developed by years of experience in Physical Therapy, Recruiting, and Customer Success fields.  Her passion is people, connecting top talent with cool companies while ensuring a high-quality experience for all. Alison earned a Degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado, in the beautiful city of…

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Bea Dourado

Bea Dourado

Finance & Operations Recruiter

A native of Brazil, Beatriz comes from a family of accountants. As the apple never falls far from the tree, she majored in accounting in college and worked in the field before moving to the U.S. in 2017. Her early professional experiences and a shift to a new culture exposed Beatriz to the world of…

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Laura Paredes

Laura Paredes

Recruiter
Laura Paredes is a dynamic and versatile recruiting professional with a strong foundation in full-cycle talent acquisition, sourcing strategy, and recruitment operations. Read more
Sara Bastola

Sara Bastola

Recruiter

​Sara Bastola is an ambitious recruiter with over four years of experience in fast-paced sales environments. She is passionate about connecting top talent with organizations to drive mutual success. Sara's expertise lies in identifying and engaging candidates who align with her clients' unique needs and cultures. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and delivering…

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