Employing the best talent starts by building the best team. At Concero, our crew is fueled by expertise and passion for the industry. Each member uses their knowledge and flexibility to support dynamic approaches and provide clients with high-quality, tailored outcomes. We don’t live by a script, we live for the work we do that guarantees success – for our clients and ourselves.
MEET AMY ARENZ, CEO
As Concero CEO and Founder, Amy has proven to be a fearless yet compassionate leader throughout her career. Her ability to be quick and decisive when navigating challenging situations is a testament to her strong entrepreneurial work ethic.
With over 25 years of experience, Amy brings a broad understanding of the Recruitment Industry with a full spectrum of learnings from her time starting as a staffing consultant in a permanent placement agency to working as a key member of the executive recruiting team.
Danielle Nakatsuji
Vice President, Executive Recruiting
Danielle is known amongst her colleagues as a connector, constantly building relationships with new and existing clients. Her other passion? Her furry friends, including her Instagram-worthy bulldog, Otis.
Danielle is known amongst her colleagues as a connector, constantly building relationships with new and existing clients. Her other passion? Her furry friends, including her Instagram-worthy bulldog, Otis.
Julia DeVries
Director, Technical Recruiting
Julia leads our technical recruiting team out of the Chicago office! When she's not hunting down the industry's top tech talent, you can find her dominating the pool table or jamming out to the Rolling Stones.
Julia leads our technical recruiting team out of the Chicago office! When she's not hunting down the industry's top tech talent, you can find her dominating the pool table or jamming out to the Rolling Stones.
Dana Constantineau
Director, Executive Recruiting
Dana is an absolute pro when it comes to engaging top talent for our clients. No matter how challenging the task, she always answers the bell. Dana carries her incredible work ethic over to her spin classes, whether she's at the gym or at home.
Dana is an absolute pro when it comes to engaging top talent for our clients. No matter how challenging the task, she always answers the bell. Dana carries her incredible work ethic over to her spin classes, whether she's at the gym or at home.
Kristen Wieseckel
Senior Executive Recruiter
Kristen’s wit and hilarious sense of humor is always bringing joy to the office. When she's not creating meaningful connection at the office, Kristen is watching her kids play sports or enjoying a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Kristen’s wit and hilarious sense of humor is always bringing joy to the office. When she's not creating meaningful connection at the office, Kristen is watching her kids play sports or enjoying a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Abby Isaacson
Senior Executive Recruiter
Abby has become an invaluable asset at the Chicago office. In her free time she enjoys whipping up delicious meals, like her favorite pasta with vodka sauce. When you want to talk about Harry Potter, Abby is there for you.
Abby has become an invaluable asset at the Chicago office. In her free time she enjoys whipping up delicious meals, like her favorite pasta with vodka sauce. When you want to talk about Harry Potter, Abby is there for you.
Austin King
Senior Executive Recruiter
Austin's humble and kind personality makes him an incredible member of the Concero team. He’s the type of guy that enjoys the little things, like a smooth Miller Lite and the soothing voice of Luke Combs.
Austin's humble and kind personality makes him an incredible member of the Concero team. He’s the type of guy that enjoys the little things, like a smooth Miller Lite and the soothing voice of Luke Combs.
Kerri Vincent
Senior Executive Recruiter
Kerri is an energetic and versatile recruiter who prides herself on creating an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. When she's not killing it for her clients, you can find Kerri enjoying the great outdoors, by running or horseback riding.
Kerri is an energetic and versatile recruiter who prides herself on creating an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. When she's not killing it for her clients, you can find Kerri enjoying the great outdoors, by running or horseback riding.
Kristen Byrne
Senior Technical Recruiter
Kristen is always bringing the energy. Her enthusiasm for connecting the candidates and clients she works with is unmatched. When Kristen isn't recruiting, you can find her at the closest dance party or catching some sun at the beach.
Kristen is always bringing the energy. Her enthusiasm for connecting the candidates and clients she works with is unmatched. When Kristen isn't recruiting, you can find her at the closest dance party or catching some sun at the beach.
Amy Johnston
Senior Executive Recruiter
Amy's confidence and energetic attitude inspires both her co-workers and clients each and every day. It's no wonder she's the best player for her family game nights.
Amy's confidence and energetic attitude inspires both her co-workers and clients each and every day. It's no wonder she's the best player for her family game nights.
Will Roth
Technical Recruiter
As a Concero Technical Recruiter, Will is exceptional at identifying and engaging the top available tech prospects. When he's not on the job, you can find Will and his snowboard hitting the slopes.
As a Concero Technical Recruiter, Will is exceptional at identifying and engaging the top available tech prospects. When he's not on the job, you can find Will and his snowboard hitting the slopes.
Tyler Knell
Technical Recruiter
Tyler is an experienced Technical Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. In his free time, Tyler loves spending time with his friends and family while enjoying a refreshing Old Fashioned.
Tyler is an experienced Technical Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. In his free time, Tyler loves spending time with his friends and family while enjoying a refreshing Old Fashioned.
Jaclynn Loeffler
Technical Recruiter
Jaclynn always makes an impact! No matter how difficult the task, we know she will get the job done quickly and efficiently. When she's not taking care of business at work you can find her running or enjoying the finer things, like a plate of eggplant parmesan.
Jaclynn always makes an impact! No matter how difficult the task, we know she will get the job done quickly and efficiently. When she's not taking care of business at work you can find her running or enjoying the finer things, like a plate of eggplant parmesan.
Emily Faircloth
Executive Recruiter
Emily prides herself on exploring the skills and passions of candidates and connecting them with teams at the best organizations. When Emily isn't going the extra mile for her clients, she loves to spend time in the kitchen trying out new recipes.
Emily prides herself on exploring the skills and passions of candidates and connecting them with teams at the best organizations. When Emily isn't going the extra mile for her clients, she loves to spend time in the kitchen trying out new recipes.
Will Koenig
Recruiter
Will never stops when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates for the best organizations in the software industry. Outside the office, you can find Will swimming laps at a pool near you.
Will never stops when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates for the best organizations in the software industry. Outside the office, you can find Will swimming laps at a pool near you.
Emma Salman
Associate Recruiter
Emma prides herself on finding the best-of-the-best in the software industry. When she's not successfully hunting down new prospects, Emma loves to be out on the water hanging out with friends or enjoying a great book.
Emma prides herself on finding the best-of-the-best in the software industry. When she's not successfully hunting down new prospects, Emma loves to be out on the water hanging out with friends or enjoying a great book.
Jodi Vanden Heuvel
Director, Business Operations
Jodi is truly a jack of all trades. Whether it's mitigating financial and operational risks or cheering the Badgers on at Camp Randall, Jodi's ability adapt to different situations is an incredible asset.
Jodi is truly a jack of all trades. Whether it's mitigating financial and operational risks or cheering the Badgers on at Camp Randall, Jodi's ability adapt to different situations is an incredible asset.
Amy Hudson
Technical Recruiter
Representing the Chicago team, Amy loves to play guitar and sing to her favorite Modest Mouse song! Her kind, genuine personality is one of the many things we always look forward to.
Representing the Chicago team, Amy loves to play guitar and sing to her favorite Modest Mouse song! Her kind, genuine personality is one of the many things we always look forward to.
Katy Radko
Technical Recruiter
Katy has brought a strong work ethic to the Crew since Day 1! She has an incredible ability to connect talented tech people with all of our clients. In her free time, this former soccer player enjoys nothing more than hiking with her dog Missy.
Katy has brought a strong work ethic to the Crew since Day 1! She has an incredible ability to connect talented tech people with all of our clients. In her free time, this former soccer player enjoys nothing more than hiking with her dog Missy.
Kenzie Carroll
Data Specialist
Kenzie brings a hard-working, upbeat attitude that makes her the ultimate team player at Concero. Her motivation and drive is present in the outstanding work she produces for her team.
Kenzie brings a hard-working, upbeat attitude that makes her the ultimate team player at Concero. Her motivation and drive is present in the outstanding work she produces for her team.
Chris Arenz
Senior Vice President
Chris is our plane-flying, Star Wars loving leader. His expertise, along with his charismatic personality, make this former fighter pilot the ultimate Concero team leader.
Chris is our plane-flying, Star Wars loving leader. His expertise, along with his charismatic personality, make this former fighter pilot the ultimate Concero team leader.
Issy Pelletier
Executive Recruiter
Issy's passion to strive for excellence and build relationships with her co-workers, candidates and clients has made her an extremely productive member of the team. However, she still finds time to enjoy the beach and her favorite reality shows.
Issy's passion to strive for excellence and build relationships with her co-workers, candidates and clients has made her an extremely productive member of the team. However, she still finds time to enjoy the beach and her favorite reality shows.
Jessica Hager
Recruiter
Jessica's determination motivates everyone around her. The personalized support she provides her clients is a testament to her strong work ethic and caring personality. When it's time to relax, Jessica has been known to take full advantage of a day at the shore.
Jessica's determination motivates everyone around her. The personalized support she provides her clients is a testament to her strong work ethic and caring personality. When it's time to relax, Jessica has been known to take full advantage of a day at the shore.
Macy Ostrand
Business Operations Analyst
You know you're going to have a great day if you get to talk with Macy. Her caring personality is reflected in the incredible work she does for her clients and colleagues, leading to her many successes out in Denver.
You know you're going to have a great day if you get to talk with Macy. Her caring personality is reflected in the incredible work she does for her clients and colleagues, leading to her many successes out in Denver.
Mason Gollata
Recruiter
Mason showcases his strong work ethic on a daily basis. When he’s not going the extra mile for his clients, Mason is jamming out to Kanye West or planning his Bucks NBA Finals watch party.
Mason showcases his strong work ethic on a daily basis. When he’s not going the extra mile for his clients, Mason is jamming out to Kanye West or planning his Bucks NBA Finals watch party.
Katie McDonald
Recruiter
Katie utilizes her expansive recruiting background to deliver the very best candidates for her clients. However, recruiting isn't the only thing she excels at. Katie is a master chef that isn't afraid to get creative in the kitchen.
Katie utilizes her expansive recruiting background to deliver the very best candidates for her clients. However, recruiting isn't the only thing she excels at. Katie is a master chef that isn't afraid to get creative in the kitchen.
Amanda Klamrowski
Head of People and Culture
Amanda is beloved for the energetic personality she brings to work each day, building strong, lasting relationships with all her co-workers. Outside the office you can find Amanda hiking, biking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Amanda is beloved for the energetic personality she brings to work each day, building strong, lasting relationships with all her co-workers. Outside the office you can find Amanda hiking, biking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Smart, quirky, motivated, fun, experienced, creative, and competitive – all words that describe our one-of-a-kind Concero team. Our 25 years of software industry and recruiting experience pairs with a desire to win every day, making us a leader in our field. Plus, we attract the best talent in the recruiting industry to provide clients with the highest-quality services using the most powerful tools. At Concero, we won’t settle for anything but the best –– for our team and our clients.