Kim Kreps–Colgan, President & Chief Talent Officer, has built her career as a trusted advisor for thousands of candidates and clients accelerating business strategy and careers one placement at a time. Bringing over 27 years of experience working in the Executive Search Industry becoming niche focused to the banking and financial services sector in 2005. She has expertise to support all facets of Executive Search as well as customizing the best hiring solution for the customers hiring needs whether that be a Retained, Contingency or Contract Search option. In addition to Talent Acquisition she has provided HR solutions including assessments and outplacement services as well as delivering quality Customer Service training. Kim has been a Speaker at several Industry Association Events and Authored several HR Articles such as Winning the War for Talent, Recruitment & Retention, Creating an irresistible culture, Recruitment Strategy Evolution. She is passionate about her work and the industry she serves. Combining a strong achieving career working for two of the largest staffing & Executive Search companies prior to launching Kreps – Colgan & Associates Executive Search, LLC. she had the unique opportunity to work in the Executive Search Division for a performance and profitability enhancement consulting firm niche focused to banks and credit unions. Having more than 100 feet on the ground enabled her to have an even closer finger on the pulse of the financial industry sector as well as increasing her professional network of relationships and access to top banking talent from coast to coast. As with her career she plans on building her company based on exceeding customer expectations, creating long term partnerships, delivering consistent and thorough process, trust & confidentiality, professionalism with integrity to support her customers and candidates for years to come.