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.

Leadership

The team 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 Van Geystel

COO

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.

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.

Ready to work together?

Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next role, let’s
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