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!

Charlene Landers-Rinker

Vice President of Recruiting

Charlene Landers-Rinker

Vice President of Recruiting

The secret to Charlene’s success of 16 years at J2T and nearly 30 years in the industry, 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. With her thorough, hands-on experience, Charlene possesses great insight into the technical skills needed in accounting and finance positions and has a true understanding of clients’ unique employment needs.

"I am blessed every day in working with the most talented recruiters in the industry and changing people’s lives in a profound way."

+ Charlene loves live music, particularly hard rock and new country. In addition, she holds a deep affection for English Bulldogs, cherishing their adorable presence and lovable nature. Charlene has always enjoyed beach vacations and recently discovered a new passion for boating, embracing the serenity of gliding on the open sea.

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.

Shanna Peterson

Senior Recruiter, Colorado & Montana

Shanna Peterson

Senior Recruiter, Colorado & Montana

Shanna began her career in the recruiting industry in 1995 after graduating with her Masters Degree in Management from The University of Colorado at Denver Graduate School of Business. She enjoyed early success, rapidly ascending the corporate ranks with a global Fortune 500 staffing firm in Denver. Shanna has a proven track record of consistently focusing on the needs of the candidates she works with to help them find the best fit in their next role. She joined J2T shortly after it’s inception in 2001 and after a hiatus to manage a family business, she now serves the finance and accounting industry with her diverse experience, professionalism, education in business, and passion for finding the right chemistry between candidate and client.

“It is exciting for me to work with candidates to help them understand what their next career move should be, assist them in finding that role, and then watch them thrive! I am so proud to work with the amazing J2T team to help candidates’ career dreams come alive.”

+ As many Coloradans do, Shanna believes in working hard and playing hard. She loves traveling with her family and friends, here in our beautiful mountains, to a sandy beach, or overseas to explore a world beyond her everyday. She also enjoys skiing, hiking with her beloved black labs, paddle boarding, and playing tennis. Being a native of Colorado she counts herself lucky to have had the opportunity to cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships with friends and colleagues in the area. After 50 years of Colorado living, Shanna moved to Bozeman, MT, giving her a unique lens and network to both markets we serve.

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.

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.

Stuart Hooper

Senior Recruiter

Stuart Hooper

Senior Recruiter

Stuart brings over 10 years of recruiting experience to J2T Flex, predominantly withing agency recruiting, and he knows how to get it done! With a deep accounting and finance network in Denver and Boulder, a decade in the making, Stuart has been through the highs and lows of an ever-changing economy in Colorado and the shift from employer to employee-driven markets many times. His clients and candidates rely on this knowledge and understanding to guide both parties to a win-win while never taking advantage of a hot or cold market. Stuart’s sweet spot and continued success are predominantly focused on Staff Accountants, GL Accountants, AP/AR, and Payroll (Specialists to Managers). He is well versed in both contract, contract to hire, and direct hire recruiting, and his clients appreciate the flexibility and good counsel he always provides.

"Recruiting allows me to engage with people of all different walks, which is something that I really enjoy. Connecting them with the right career fit while also improving a client’s team and team morale is just the icing on the cake"

+ Stuart has Called Colorado home for the last twelve years and resides in Denver with his wife and two dogs. He enjoys all things outdoors and music-related. Stuart is an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan, but please don’t hold that against him.

Kim Egan

Senior Recruiter

Kim Egan

Senior Recruiter

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.

Arielle Jerdan

Executive Sales Assistant

Arielle Jerdan

Executive Sales Assistant

Arielle joined J2T in 2021 to provide support to the ever-growing Flex division. After working as a recruiter for several years, Arielle switched to business support where she excels at creating blueprints for business processes. She has a love for data and analytics and is excited by the behind-the-scenes work that helps push business forward.

"For me, what's most exciting is being a part of a business that holds transparency and team collaboration in such high regard. It's clear that team input is considered a valuable contribution and that J2T as a whole is always looking for ways to evolve into a better version of itself."

+ Arielle was born and raised in southern New Jersey, spent ten years in Denver, and now travels full-time from a camper. She’s a happy hiker, kayaker, self-proclaimed history buff, pork roll & cheese connoisseur, and an avid book enthusiast.

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

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Julie Scates

PRESIDENT & 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.

Lauren Kemp

Operations and Marketing Associate

Lauren Kemp

Operations and Marketing Associate

Lauren hails from Belgrade, Montana, where she grew up at the base of the Bridger Mountains. She embodies an entrepreneurial spirit that was enhanced during her time at Montana State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in Latin American studies and a Master of Science in Innovation and Management. During her time as a student, she was fortunate to meet one of the founders of J2T, Julie Scates, thus beginning her connection with the company. She is the Operations and Marketing Associate at J2T, where she organizes communication rhythms, supports the company's inner-operational activities, and facilitates branding, marketing, and content creation. This position provides an avenue for her passion for writing and enriching relationships. She is deeply rooted in J2T’s core values of authenticity and honesty and enjoys diving into the accounting and operational side of the company. Her bucket-list items include touring the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and taking an immersion trip to Chile to experience Latin American culture firsthand.

“The team at J2T is unmatched in its level of trust, emphasis on learning, and focus on excellence in all areas. I am grateful that my team shows up every day with a mindset to enrich the lives of those we serve and to make a difference in our communities. As the Communications and Marketing Specialist, I am elated at the opportunity to help others become aware of the outstanding services J2T provides.”

+ Lauren is an avid baker - Some of her favorite baking projects include; baking for her friend's wedding, bringing homemade goods weekly for her graduate school program, and holiday baking with her family.

Allison Loy

Executive Assistant

Allison Loy

Executive Assistant

Allie comes to J2T with 8+ years of experience in the administrative world and 1.5 years working in the recruiting world. As a recent graduate of the College of Western Idaho, Allie is using her degree as an Administrative Specialist to take her position, Executive Assistant to the next level. Helping the team push their projects and tasks through to completion and ensuring that the desired results are achieved is what Allie does best. She uses her meticulous organizational skills and extreme attention to detail to help the team with administrative tasks allowing them to focus more on market development and recruiting, thus, helping drive the Montana Team to ultimate growth and success!

“Coming from the administrative world and only just dipping my toes into the recruiting world, J2T has married the two worlds together in this Executive Assistant role. Allowing for so much potential growth and career development, it is exciting to be with such a great team and company. Helping be that bridge for the team, our candidates, and our clients & leading to success for everyone – that’s what I am all about! “

+ Allie was born in Colorado Springs and moved with her family to Idaho at the age of five, where she has been living for the past 25 years. Allie is an avid outdoors gal, and you will typically find her enjoying all things from hiking, camping, biking, & kayaking in the summer to snowboarding in the winter. When you can’t find Allie doing these activities, you can always find her relaxing at home with a good book, out enjoying fun times with friends, or traveling!

Paige Dumlao

Recruiter

Paige Dumlao

Recruiter

Paige began her career in the recruiting industry working for Amazon, where she facilitated the launch of a large distribution center in Idaho. It was through this experience that her passion for the recruiting industry was cultivated. She transitioned her skills and expertise to a local agency, desiring increased relationship intimacy and extended relationship development with her clients and candidates. Paige quickly rose to a leadership position with her company, where she expanded her skills, ranging from business development to recruiting senior-level positions. Paige now works with J2T serving Montana’s communities with her passion for recruiting and encouraging others toward their greatest path to success. She strives to provide an exceptional experience for all her candidates and clients, and she ensures that everyone she works with has the greatest chance at achieving their individual dreams or company business goals.

“My passion as a recruiter is to ensure that I am helping everyone find their missing puzzle piece. Everyone’s list of wants and needs is case specific, but it doesn’t need to be a difficult process to find them. Working with an amazing company like J2T opens our options for revealing that missing piece for our clients and candidates.”

+ Paige lives in Idaho, where she spends her time exploring her beautiful state. She enjoys snowboarding, riding motorcycles/dirt bikes, fishing, backpacking, paddle boarding, and rock climbing. She has even trained her dog to accompany her in all her favorite activities.

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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