Meet J2T Financial Recruiting

We are a team of executive recruiters with years of experience specific to recruiting for Finance and Accounting roles across all industries. Our women-owned company builds and cultivates robust relationships, which is the reason J2T is one of the most buzzed-about executive search firms in Colorado, Montana, and beyond. We deliver the win-win-win in our placements—our success comes from the enthusiasm and satisfaction of both our clients and candidates.

J2T - ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION, headquartered in denver, COlorado

Kady Gerhart

Market Manager

Kady Gerhart

Market Manager

As a proven recruiter with over 8 years of experience in the industry, Kady is an expert in communicating with candidates to help them define a personally and professionally rewarding career trajectory. She has a passion for working with senior-level accounting and finance candidates and works extensively to accelerate their careers. Within J2T, she manages the Colorado market and partners with CFOs, CAOs and Controllers to tackle challenges & elevate their teams.

"As a Recruiter with J2T, I get to connect with finance & accounting professionals and find out what makes them tick – and then figure out how to get them where they want to be! I love the recruiting “puzzle” and figuring out how to make all the pieces fit. J2T is a great place to work because we truly care about our clients and candidates and want an epic result for all!”

+ Kady’s husband is a former NFL player who spent time playing with the Packers and Browns. Competitiveness runs deep in their family and she loves spending time with their three children at sporting events and skiing/snowboarding. Don’t mess with Kady!

Stephanie Seybold

Vice President of Sales

Stephanie Seybold

Vice President of Sales

Stephanie brings over 25 years of experience to the recruiting practice and she has been a part of J2T since January of 2002. As Vice President of Sales, she specifically impacts J2T in the areas of client business development, strategic candidate recruitment and career coaching, and has a significant network of professionals within accounting and finance. Stephanie’s focus is in mid-to-high level recruitment as well as contract business.

"Getting to be part of a women lead and run business is fun, challenging, and truly entertaining every single day. I love the opportunity to put my own personality and individual style on all the work I do. We work with and for great people and that has created relationships I’ll enjoy and value for the rest of my life."

+ Stephanie lives in Evergreen with her husband of 20 years and has two delightful teenage daughters, one in high school and one at the University of Utah. She has two very active dogs and enjoys everything that outdoor Colorado has to offer. She is an avid runner and skier and is looking forward to further exploring the resorts of Utah this winter!

Emily Lucas

Associate Recruiter

Emily Lucas

Associate Recruiter

With national recruiting experience in Accounting and Finance, as well as Real Estate and Marketing, Emily brings a fresh take on recruiting in the Denver area. Her thoughtful and consultative approach is greatly appreciated by both candidates and clients. This approach continually leads Emily to place talented candidates with great roles and companies.

“Recruiting is in my blood. I love the opportunity to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates. The challenges along the way are just the perks of the job! I am very grateful to be a part of a company that truly believes in its people.”

Emily and her fiancé, Vinny, live in Denver with their very lovable Golden Retriever, Rocco. Competition runs in her household with both her and Vinny being multi-sport athletes through college. Emily coached college volleyball for 8 years before hanging up her coaching shoes to pursue another passionate career in recruiting. On her time off, she enjoys helping her parents on her family farm in Kansas or going out east to visit Vinny’s home state of New Jersey.

Jll Megan Scates McLain

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND CO-FOUNDER

Jll Megan Scates McLain

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND CO-FOUNDER

A Denver native, Jll graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. This was the foundation for a diverse 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 25 years of experience in operations and contract administration, Jll manages the business side of the company so the recruiters can focus on doing what they do best. Jll manages the day to day asset management and accounting responsibilities for J2T and ensures that the company continues to prosper.

"J2T is such a unique place to work and I am so grateful for my teammates and our very rewarding work. My team has the privilege of improving the lives of our clients and candidates every day and often at really stressful times in their lives. My contributions improve the lives of my teammates as well. While the operations behind a company may not be glamorous, my team makes me feel appreciated for my hard work every day. We are a very appreciative bunch and I know that is a gift."

+ Jll has lived in an RV twice, amounting to more than 150 days with her husband and four children while traveling the US. Some favorite stops along the way were nine of our National Parks including; Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, Denali, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches.

Lew Visscher

Founder of Lew's List & Strategic Partner

Lew Visscher

Founder of Lew's List & Strategic Partner

Lew Visscher is the founder and driving force behind Lew's List, sending more than 100 new job openings each month to his group of 11,000+ Finance and Accounting professionals here in Colorado. Lew and J2T have been strategic partners for 10 years. We've collaborated to support the Finance and Accounting community, share market intelligence, refer candidates and clients, administer Lew's List, and host networking events. Lew was the CFO at Catalyst Repository Systems for over 17 years, successfully guiding the company to its recent acquisition by a large public software company. Lew and his wife Beth love spending time with their 4 daughters and grandson. Always on the go, you're likely to find Lew on a golf course, a ski run or hiking with family and friends.

"I have worked with J2T and J2T Flex over the last decade because of their unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of professionals in the Finance and Accounting community. J2T has been very helpful and I am grateful they reached out all those years ago to ask how they could help Lew's List thrive."

+ Lew has been and continues to be very active in the community; most recently he's been involved in the Denver Chapter of New Canaan Society - a faith-based men's organization.

J2T flex-ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION, headquartered in denver, COlorado

Melissa Benavidez

Division Manager, J2T Flex

Melissa Benavidez

Division Manager, J2T Flex

Melissa, a Colorado Native and industry specialist, joined J2T in January 2016 as head of Flex, focused on growing and developing the operational accounting side of the J2T business (both contract/temporary and direct hire). This played to her creative and competitive nature. As of today, her Flex division has grown to a fantastic team of four within the already exceptional J2T family! As Division Manager of J2T Flex, Melissa’s highly consultative nature allows her to successfully pair the right people with the right companies (whether it is inside or outside the walls of J2T) time and time again. Melissa specializes in Contract and Temporary Staffing from Clerk to Controller, as well as any and all Operational Accounting roles from AP/AR to staff accountant.

"Working for an entrepreneurial organization that is founded on trust, relationships, and reputation is a breath of fresh air. I am so grateful to work with such an incredible group of individuals, I can't imagine ever leaving!"

+ Melissa went to college for Fine Art and is an Abstract Artist who has been seen in galleries in both the Santa Fe and RiNo Arts Districts in Denver.

Kim Egan

PRESIDENT

Kim Egan

PRESIDENT

With 20 years of talent management and development experience, Kim brings a new perspective to the recruiting space. Having spent most of her career helping managers, leaders, and individuals develop their skills to improve both business and personal performance, Kim brings a coaching and strategic mindset to the recruiting process. As a member of J2T Flex, Kim is well-positioned to help companies meet their talent needs while providing professionals the career guidance needed to achieve their goals.

“I’m thrilled to be part of such an energetic, focused, and high-performance team. My co-workers at J2T are a joy to work with, I continue to learn from them every day. As a recruiter, I love that I’m given the opportunity to continue my passion of helping both businesses and individuals grow, develop, and perform at their best. What a great place to be!”

+ Having settled in Colorado over 25 years ago, Kim loves the blue skies, mountains, and all Colorado has to offer. However, recent travels have her dreaming of the stunning food, wine, and cobblestone streets of Italy.

Amanda Tassoul

Executive Assistant

Amanda Tassoul

Executive Assistant

Amanda is an organizer and caregiver by nature, giving no surprise that her career path led her down the Executive Assistant role. She brings to the table 15+ years of experience providing thorough and skillful administrative support. She prides herself on being an expert in maintaining excellent attention to detail and strives to be an indispensable part of the organizations she’s partnered with. Amanda has become an integral part of the J2T Team and provides excellent service to our top-notch recruiters to help with daily administrative duties so they can focus their time on making better connections with their clients and candidates.

“With a passion for service, joining a well-rounded established team of successful recruiters has given me the drive to be even better at what I already do. I get to go to work every day helping make their lives easier so they can help others in the path to finding their perfect “career” home. It’s truly an amazing collaborative team to be a part of.”

+Born in WI and raised in AZ, in 2017 Amanda decided to quit her job, move away from her family and friends, and set out to Colorado where she fell in love with the fall and winter seasons with no plans to return to the heat of AZ.

J2T - northwest region, headquartered in Bozeman, mt

Adam Weirich

Market Manager

Adam Weirich

Market Manager

After graduating from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in both Finance and Accounting, Adam kicked off his career working for Fortune 500 companies. After almost a decade of corporate finance, Adam pivoted into the rewarding career of recruiting where he has successfully represented the market’s top accounting/finance talent and the region’s best employers since 2015. As a finance and recruiting veteran, Adam knows first-hand the caliber and technical expertise necessary to successfully recruit and hire the best accounting and finance professionals. Adam enjoys helping Montana and other Northwestern companies thrive by recruiting the top accounting and finance professionals to help them achieve their goals.

“As a recruiter, I serve professionals who desire to grow in expertise and opportunity, gain new experiences, increase their financial trajectory, and break into exciting industries and organizations. I serve clients in identifying and securing the top candidate in the market instead of the first one to apply to a job posting. It’s rewarding knowing that with each successful hire, I’m helping both the hiring manager and candidate improve their lives and careers."

+ Adam resides in Bozeman, Montana, where he spends most of his time goofing around with his toddler and hiking all over the state.

Julie Scates

OWNER & FOUNDER

Julie Scates

OWNER & FOUNDER

Upon graduating from Colorado State University Julie started her career with an international staffing firm and was fortunate enough to work for several industry pioneers who provided her with ample opportunity to learn, explore and grow. In 2000, Julie, along with her father and sister founded J2T. Twenty-one years later, it’s still a family business. She is an alumni member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Colorado and a founding member of Vistage Montana. Julie spent the first 35 years of her life in Colorado and moved to Bozeman, MT in 2008 which she now calls home.

“I consider all the members of the J2T organization family – many of whom have been here over 10, 15, even 19 years. They represent the best of the best in our industry and are J2T’s greatest asset. Not only because they are best in class, but because they have the most heart. As such, I work diligently to align the company and myself with people and organizations who share in that core value.”

+ Julie was raised in Colorado and has lived in Montana for the last 15 years. She teaches in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Montana State University (Go Bobcats), and loves all things Colorado and Montana, including fishing, hiking, camping, and skiing. She can usually be spotted with her two dogs, traveling with her nieces and nephew, or on her front porch swings with friends.

Mission & Values

Simply stated, J2T’s core purpose is to enrich lives, one relationship at a time. We understand the intricacies of hiring and the importance of finding cohesiveness from both an organizational and individual perspective. We employ a comprehensive, sophisticated approach for a powerful experience with measurable results.
This is supported by our commitment to J2T’s shared core values of creating and nurturing rich relationships, working in an entrepreneurial environment that allows for freedom and fortune for all parties involved, and ultimately keeping it real with honesty and authenticity woven into everything we do. We don’t want to be headhunters, we want to be your partners in success.

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