OPENDOOR SEARCH
Serving Businesses & Job Seekers
We are the premier executive recruiting firm focused on placing Accounting and Finance professionals on an interim and direct hire basis. In addition to the financial industry, our team has expertise and proven success recruiting IT & Technology, Administrative, Operations, and Engineering professionals. We are a full service recruiting firm for all of your professional hires.
Founded in 2015 with offices in Austin and Milwaukee
OUR RECRUITMENT SERVICES
At Opendoor Search, we’ll help you zero in on the perfect job-seekers. From sourcing to screening, we’ll provide you with the best employees suited for your company. We make sure to work only with the best in their field and supply our recruiting clients with the people we believe answer their requirements to the fullest.
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
In-depth Screening Process
We’ll help you find qualified specialists in your desired industry to carry out all of your company’s needs. We conduct in person interviews with all of our candidates to provide the best technical, personality, and cultural fit for your company. We know that success is in the details, so we save you time by getting it right from the start.
POSITION RECRUITMENT
Work With The Best
We make sure to enrich your team with only the best in your industry’s field. In addition to our trusted network of talent, we take the time to invest in our client relationships. We will visit your company’s office to conduct an in person search assignment so we best understand your hiring needs. Simply focus on your business and we’ll deliver the talent. Contact us today to find your new office star.
PLACEMENT & RETENTION
Talent You Can Trust
Opendoor Search is dedicated to providing excellent talent for our clients and offering a seamless experience throughout the hiring process. We will represent your company with ethics, integrity, and utmost professionalism to ensure a successful and long lasting placement for you team.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Committed to Your Satisfaction
BLAKE HALLADA
Founder & Partner of Executive Search
Blake founded Opendoor Search in 2015 and is the Managing Partner for our Austin, Texas and Milwaukee, Wisconsin offices. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's in Accounting from Marquette University and worked with a regional CPA firm before transitioning into recruiting. Blake has over 11 years of executive recruiting experience, and throughout his career has been nationally ranked for his success in direct hire placements.
In addition to his passion for recruiting, you will probably find Blake enjoying the outdoors, boating, fishing, and spending time with his large family and 2 year old son. He is also actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteers in Kidlife at his local Church.
DUSTIN CHANDLER
Partner of Executive Search
Dustin is a Partner in our Austin, Texas office. He earned his Bachelor’s in Finance from Auburn University and has extensive experience in corporate finance with a Fortune 500 company. In addition to his industry expertise, Dustin has over 8 years of experience in executive recruiting. Dustin is a meticulous recruiting professional who always puts his clients first.
Outside of recruiting, you will probably find Dustin on the baseball diamond or at a local high school, where he is a volunteer coach and mentor for youth programs throughout the Austin, Texas area.
ERIKA TALLEY
Manager of Executive Search
Erika is a Manager in our Austin, Texas office. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and worked in Big 4 public accounting before transitioning to a successful career in executive recruiting. Erika has 10 years of executive recruiting experience and is a top performer with a passion for helping businesses hire the very best talent.
When she isn't working with our top clients, you will probably find Erika at a basketball game or dance competition with one of her 3 daughters. She's involved in the Eanes Education Foundation at her children's schools, and loves to spend time traveling with her family and enjoying the outdoors.
KRISTI ROWLAND
Manager of Executive Search
Kristi is a Manager in our Austin, Texas office. She earned her Bachelor’s in Management from the University of Oklahoma and Master’s in Business Administration from Texas Tech University. Kristi has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of Human Resources and has worked for several large organizations including Johnson & Johnson, Honeywell and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Kristi is passionate about finding the right fit for both the client and the candidate.
Outside of recruiting, Kristi enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends. She's actively involved in her children's schools and extra-curricular activities.
MARY MCCLURE
Manager of Executive Search
Mary is a Manager in our Dallas office, serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. She earned her Bachelor’s in Accounting at Baylor University and shortly after began her career as an Accountant for one of the largest privately held US-based oil & gas companies. With a heart for advocacy, she transitioned her career into the Government Affairs sector and spent nearly 15 years in the public policy arena. Mary channels her passion for advocacy by delivering exceptional service for both her clients and valued candidates.
On a personal note, Mary is currently serving her sixth year as a volunteer for CASA of Collin County – a non-profit advocacy organization serving vulnerable children who are victims of abuse and neglect. As proud parents of three children, Mary and her husband enjoy serving in various volunteer roles at their school, where Mary serves on the board of their PTA. Her family is active in their church community and participate in various extracurricular activities for their children. They enjoy live music, outdoors and travelling.
CONNECT WITH US
JOB SEEKERS
With a team of experienced recruiting professionals, we offer tailor-made solutions to meet your individual needs. We work with leading organizations, and have developed a reputation as a staffing expert. Are you a job-seeker? We’d love to speak with you! Contact us today to schedule a personal meeting.
HIRING? WE CAN HELP
Our team has over 20 combined years of recruiting experience, and with our longevity, we’ve learned that staffing is not a numbers game — it’s a relationship-building business. That’s why we put an emphasis on listening, guiding and matching.
Our team offers tailor-made solutions to meet your individual hiring needs. We work with leading organizations, and have developed a reputation as a staffing expert. Are you an employer? We’d love to speak with you! Contact us today to schedule a personal meeting.