Ehlevate Talent

Beyond Artificial. Intentionally Authentic.

Recruiting has become too automated. We’re fixing that.

High-tech sourcing finds the talent. Authentic Interaction™ vets the character. We bridge the gap between modern speed and old-school accountability to build teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction. Supply Chain & Logistics, and Tech.

The Ehlevate Edge:

Market Mapping, Not Just Job Boards: We use advanced sourcing to find the entire market—including passive leaders who aren't looking—rather than just recycling the same active candidates everyone else sees.
Vetting for Grit, Not Just Keywords: An algorithm can't detect character. We personally vet every candidate for the technical skills and the "Human Variable" required to lead in the field or on the plant floor.
Direct Partner Access: You don't get handed off to a junior account manager. You work directly with the founders on every search, ensuring executive-level tenacity from start to finish.

Let’s Ehlevate your team.

Permanent Placement

Our contingent search service offers a success-based model that utilizes high-level sourcing tools to identify and place top-tier talent with speed and precision. You only pay for results, ensuring a low-risk, high-impact solution for your permanent hiring needs.

Retained Search

Our retained search service provides a dedicated, exclusive partnership that utilizes high-level sourcing technology and a rigorous vetting process to guarantee elite hires for critical roles. This deep-dive approach ensures priority focus and a comprehensive market search to deliver the most qualified leadership for your organization.

Executive Search

Our executive search service is a highly targeted, proactive approach designed to secure transformative leadership for C-suite and senior-level positions. We combine advanced market mapping technology with deep industry networking to identify and discreetly engage elite, passive talent who are not found on traditional job boards.

Engineering

Civil & Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Manufacturing & Industrial, Environmental & Water Resources, Project & Executive Leadership and more

Software & Systems

Software Development, Systems & Infrastructure, DevOps & SRE, Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and more.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Operations & Plant Leadership, Process & Industrial Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability, Quality & Compliance and more.

Construction

Civil & Commercial Construction, Pre-Construction & Estimating, Project Management & Field Leadership, Specialty Trades & MEP, VDC & BIM Services and more.

Supply Chain & Logistics

Executive & Operations Leadership, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Logistics & Distribution, Planning & Inventory, Warehouse & Fulfillment and more.

Sales

Executive Sales Leadership, Account Management & Success, Business Development, Technical & Solutions Sales, Sales Operations & Enablement and more.

Operations

Executive Operations, Project & Program Management, Business Transformation, Facility & Asset Management and more.

We Don't Pretend To Be Everything

Our core focuses are listed above. However, if your needs fall outside these sectors, we don’t leave you hanging. We maintain a vetted network of specialized recruiting partners across other major industries. This allows us to partner with the right expert for your specific niche, ensuring you never have to settle for a "generalist" search.

Brian Ehlers - Co-Founder & Head of Client Partnerships

Brian@ehlevate.com

Brian is the driving force behind the client partnerships at Ehlevate Talent. With over 13 years of experience in the recruitment industry, he has built a reputation for tenacity, high-speed execution, and a "get it done" mindset that ensures no search goes unfinished.

Starting his career as an Account Executive in 2012, Brian realized early on that the best results come from direct, honest collaboration. He excels at understanding the complex needs of Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Construction, and Tech organizations and translating those needs into high-performing teams.

Known for his "go-getter" energy and relentless pursuit of the right fit, Brian founded Ehlevate Talent to bring accountability and Authentic Interaction™ back to the forefront of the search industry.

When he’s not in the trenches for his clients, Brian is a family man who values the same deep, long-term connections in his personal life that he builds in his professional one.

David Gann - Co-Founder & Head of Talent Strategy

David@ehlevate.com

David brings a rare combination of technical depth and human insight to the Ehlevate Talent leadership team. With 14 years of experience in recruitment—including a tenure as Vice President of Recruiting—David has mastered the art of "The Search."

While many in the industry rely on surface-level automated matching, David’s approach is rooted in the "Deep Dive." He is the architect of Ehlevate’s Authentic Interaction™ methodology, focusing on high-level talent strategy and rigorous candidate evaluation. Known for his calm, easy-going nature and listening-first approach, David has a unique ability to build trust with high-level candidates and uncover the motivations that keywords miss.

For David, recruiting is about the person behind the paper. He joined Ehlevate Talent to ensure that every partner receives a human-led, strategic experience that drives real organizational growth.

Outside of the office, David is a dedicated family man and a lifelong learner—often found with a book in hand (though Brian has finally convinced him to move his reading from his truck to his desk).