Each of our Executive Recruiters has over 15 years of experience specific to Finance and Accounting roles across all industries. Our People are the reason J2T is one of the most buzzed-about, award-winning executive search firms in the area. We maintain a high standard of excellence for ourselves. Whether it’s a search assignment, a large recruitment program, or a a strategy session for a client, there is no group of people who better embody the meaning of teamwork and collaboration.
Julie Scates – President
Julie directs her expertise in the areas of leadership, business development and overall company health and prosperity. A native of Denver and graduate of Colorado State University, Julie began her career as an executive recruiter in 1995 with a global Fortune 500 staffing firm. After 5 years of successfully climbing the corporate ladder and establishing a solid reputation for her recruiting abilities and business acumen, Julie took a leap of faith. She and her J2T co-founders (J.C. Tim Scates and Jll Scates McLain) were frustrated with the traditional corporate grind and interminable commute. They had a vision for a better kind of Recruiting Firm – founded on a unique business model with 100% telecommuting for all its employees. In 2000, Scates opened the doors of J2T with the promise of telecommuting while hiring only senior-level professionals who work as peers and offer the highest level results and integrity for contingency search and contract/project recruiting to clients nationwide. 12 years later, that promise stands strong, and the firm’s unique model in the industry is a proven winner.
Stephanie Seybold – Director of Business Development
Stephanie brings over 15 years of experience to the recruiting practice and she has been a part of J2T’s Denver team since January of 2002. As Director of Business Development, she specifically impacts J2T Recruiting in the areas of client business development, strategic candidate recruitment and career coaching and has a significant network of professionals within the accounting and finance professionals in numerous industries. Stephanie’s focus is in mid-to-high level recruitment as well as contract business. Stephanie takes special pride in her commitment to really understand and support the needs of her clients and candidates and she has relationships spanning more than a decade. She has been an integral part of the growth and success of J2T Recruiting and has helped to build the company in Denver and Dallas.
Charlene Landers – Director of Recruiting
The secret to Charlene’s success is her consultative approach with clients and candidates, knowing and finding what it takes to make a perfect fit for the candidate and the employer. She began her career with one of Denver’s larger local CPA firms in 1996 where she played an intricate role in launching their accounting and finance executive recruiting division. Prior to Charlene jumping head first into the recruiting industry, she was a Division Controller of a software company, assisting them through an IPO. With her thorough, hands-on experience, Charlene possesses great insight on the technical skills needed in accounting and finance positions, and has a true understanding of clients’ unique employment needs.
Beth Ryan – Executive Recruiter
Beth Ryan brings the experience and training of a veteran recruiter and combines it with innovative and cutting-edge search ideas. She began her recruiting career for a national accounting and finance search firm, and of 100 branches across the country, she was named Rookie of the Year in 1996. Since then, she has continued to make a positive impact on the career paths of Dallas/Fort Worth’s Accounting and Finance professionals. Her strategy is largely based on relationship recruiting and effectively creating and building professional networks that support her clients’ and candidates’ best interests. Because of her market tenure and her active professional involvement, she works with some of the most recognized companies in the nation.
Bobby Richardson – Executive Recruiter
Bobby has always been good with people. His knack for relationship building has been the key to his success and has enabled him to establish life-long relationships with candidates and clients.
Taking a leap of faith and leaving the oil and gas industry, Bobby began his career in Office and Administrative solutions and quickly moved through staffing and sales. Bobby worked in various recruiting positions for over 10 years before joining the J2T team in April of 2007. An opportunity opened for him in 1998 to join an internationally recognized Accounting/Finance recruiting firm, where he was Rookie of the Year and Top Producer for Texas/Oklahoma in 2000. In 2002, he joined a small boutique firm and led recruiting and sales efforts for their accounting /finance division. Since joining J2T, Bobby continues to build relationships and help companies succeed by finding them the top talent in town.
Jll Megan McLain – Director of Operations
A Denver native, Jll graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. This was the launching pad for a varied career in finance, mergers and acquisitions, non-profit program management, and contract administration which have all positioned her for success at J2T. With more than 16 years of experience in operations, contract administration and database administration, Jll is the glue that keeps J2T together. As Director of Operations at J2T, she specializes in blending J2T’s operations with its executive recruiting efforts. The blending of practices allows J2T’s seasoned Executive Recruiters to focus on the business at hand—securing the best talent possible for our clients.
Heather Price – Communications Manager
With over 17 years of experience successfully navigating the corporate world, in companies large and small, Heather brings a wealth of operational experience to J2T. She has worked in various industries and knows that successful companies – and people – know how to expertly communicate. Stellar communication is dependent on many things, including: accurate and timely information; an understanding of all viewpoints whether they are based on cultural norms or established procedures; technical acumen; and a genuine desire to make a positive difference on a relationship. Heather’s work in J2T communications runs the gamut from database and website management to social media networking to providing the unified voice of J2T to our clients and candidates.
Renae Baukema – Accounting Manager
Renae joined J2T in 2011 and brings with her over 20 years of exceptional accounting experience. She spent 8 years at a private capital investment firm, where she did the accounting for service industries, real estate developments, and manufacturers. Renae is also a 2nd generation small business owner, and for the last 15 years she has successfully run her own business. With her combined experience and natural aptitude for all things accounting, she is an expert at understanding the financial workings of a small business. Renae has been a great asset to J2T and looks forward to her continued success as part of the team that rocks the Finance & Accounting Recruiting world.
