Meet the Executive Recruiters Delivering Nationwide Results

Alexis Rogers is a Partner at Richard, Wayne & Roberts, where she leads the firm’s Accounting and Financial Search Team. Since beginning her recruiting career with the firm in 1985, Alexis has built a nationally respected reputation in accounting and finance recruiting, successfully directing and completing search assignments for companies across the United States.

Over the course of her career, Alexis has been recognized by her peers as one of the Top Ten Recruiters in Houston by the Houston Association of Personnel Consultants for the past 30 years. She earned her Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation in 1988 and has remained actively involved in the recruiting community throughout her career. Alexis served on the Board of the Houston Association of Personnel Consultants for 30 years and plays an active consultant role still to the TSRSA.

Alexis and her team partner with organizations nationwide to identify and place top accounting and finance talent. They are known for building strong relationships with both clients and candidates and for delivering results with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency.

As a native Houstonian, Alexis attended and graduated from The Kinkaid School in Houston before earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. With deep roots in the Houston community, she has built both her life and career in the city she proudly calls home. Outside of her professional work, Alexis enjoys spending time with her family and is a proud mother of two and grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren.

Positions Filled:

• CFO – (Family Office/Corporate Office)
• Corporate Controller
• Director of Finance + Accounting
• Controller – Family Office
• Corporate Development Analyst
• Corporate Tax Manager/Director
• Internal Audit Roles
• COO
• Various HR Roles
• C-Suite Positions
• Director of F. P. + A

Andrew Bond is a direct hire recruiting professional based in Greater Houston with experience in talent acquisition, business development, and candidate placement across accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative functions.

He is currently a Direct Hire Recruiter with Richard, Wayne & Roberts, where he focuses on connecting qualified professionals with leading organizations and supporting full-cycle direct hire recruiting efforts. His work centers on building strong client relationships, identifying top talent, and delivering tailored hiring solutions that align with both organizational needs and candidate goals.

Previously, Andrew served as a Talent Sourcing Partner at Koch Industries, where he supported corporate recruiting initiatives and talent pipeline development. He also spent several years as a Recruiter with Horn Solutions, focusing on direct hire search and project-based staffing solutions across accounting, finance, compliance, and IT disciplines. Earlier in his career, he worked in sales with Gcess Express Collectibles, strengthening his client engagement, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Andrew earned his degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management from Texas Tech University. His background in service-oriented studies contributes to his people-first approach in recruiting and talent advisory work.

Across his career, Andrew has built a consistent track record of relationship-driven recruiting, combining industry knowledge with a focus on connecting the right talent with the right opportunities.

Bob Doyle began his recruiting career in 1984, specializing in the defense, high-technology, and oil and gas industries. He joined Richard, Wayne and Roberts in 1990 as a Recruiting Manager and progressed to becoming a Partner of the firm.

He is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), and he manages a large group of recruiters in the upstream, midstream, and downstream engineering fields. He is consistently recognized by the Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants and the former Texas Association of Personnel Consultants for outstanding achievement.

Brandon Hunley is a results-driven business leader with more than 15 years of experience transforming operations, elevating customer experience, and building high-performing teams within the transportation and financial services industries. Known for his strategic mindset and people-first leadership approach, Brandon has successfully led growth, talent, and performance initiatives across recruiting, business development, sales leadership, training, and operational management. He has a proven track record of driving organizational excellence by aligning people, processes, and strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Brandon has partners with executive leadership to attract top talent, as well as strengthen organizational capability in support of long-term growth within B2B interactions. Throughout his career he has consistently delivered exceptional results, developing scalable systems, enhancing operational efficiency, accelerating revenue growth, and cultivating cultures of accountability and performance. Recognized by Executive leadership for his ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and execute with precision, Brandon brings a unique blend of operational expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership excellence to every organization he serves.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Brandon enjoys creating lasting memories with his wife and two children, exploring new destinations, coaching, and developing young athletes, and cheering on his beloved Kansas City Chiefs and Iowa State Cyclones.

Carrie received her J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas at Austin, in 1992, where she also earned her B.A. in Government, with highest honors, in 1989. Before becoming a recruiter, Carrie worked as a litigator in Houston for 10 years.

Since July of 2002, Carrie has been a legal recruiter specializing in placing attorneys in-house in companies of all sizes and various industries as well as in select law firms. She routinely fills searches on a contingency and exclusive basis, but has also handled retained searches. Her clients are located throughout the U.S., from Texas, to Alaska to New York, and Carrie has also placed attorneys internationally in Japan, Australia and Switzerland.

Specialties: executive search, attorney search, in-house legal counsel placement on a temporary or permanent basis with public and private companies, law firm placement.

In 2015, Carrie was named a Woman of Excellence by The Professional Referral Organization of Women of Houston (PROW), a designation given to Houston women for outstanding contributions to their industry, community and leadership service. She also served on their Board of Directors.

On a personal note, she has completed four half marathons and lived to tell the tale!

Cynthia began her career in executive recruiting upon graduating from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. Her career has taken her internationally to recruit for major corporations in the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Asia, Russia, and South America.

Cynthia specializes in the Oil and Gas Industry, yet, has extensive experience recruiting in the Defense Industry, and Information Technology. She joined Richard Wayne and Roberts in 2000 as an Executive Recruiter and quickly advanced to Executive Search Director. Cynthia has been recognized by the former Texas Association of Personnel Consultants as a top performer.

Diego Osuna is an Executive Recruiter with Richard, Wayne & Roberts’ Accounting & Finance Group, specializing in connecting top accounting and finance professionals with opportunities that align with their experience, career goals, and long-term success.

Diego built his professional foundation in the restaurant industry, where he held management positions overseeing operations, developing teams, and driving performance. Drawing on his management background, Diego understands the importance of finding professionals who not only possess the right technical experience but also fit an organization’s culture and long-term objectives. Passionate about building strong relationships, Diego helps secure top talent while supporting professionals in advancing their careers.

He earned his Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Houston–Clear Lake, where he developed a strong understanding in communication, relationship management, and professional engagement. His commitment to communication, responsiveness, and delivering results allows him to create lasting partnerships and successful placements for both clients and candidates.

Hunter Thompson is a Houston-based executive search and business development professional with a background spanning technology, professional services, staffing, and industrial markets. He brings a relationship-driven approach to identifying talent, developing client partnerships, and helping organizations address critical business and leadership needs.

Throughout his career, Hunter has built and managed relationships with executives, business owners, and decision-makers across a diverse range of industries. His experience includes technology staffing and consulting, strategic business development, account management, and professional services.

A former U.S. Marine Corps Military Police Officer, Hunter brings a disciplined, consultative approach to executive search, with a strong emphasis on integrity, responsiveness, and long-term relationships. Based in Houston, he focuses on understanding both the business objectives of his clients and the career aspirations of the professionals he represents.

Jason Grable joined Richard, Wayne and Roberts in the Accounting and Finance division in 2020. He has over fifteen years of experience in executive recruiting, specializing in the placement of accounting, finance, tax, and audit professionals from staff-level positions through the C-suite. He is known for his relationship-driven approach, serving as a trusted advisor to candidates and a strategic business partner to his clients. His focus is always on delivering tailored hiring solutions that align with long-term organizational goals.

Prior to transitioning into recruiting in 2011, Jason spent nine years in industry roles across operational analysis, audit, and corporate treasury. This firsthand experience gives him a practical understanding of the functions he now recruits for, adding credibility and insight to every search.

A native Houstonian, Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Texas State University in San Marcos.

Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his two high-school-aged sons, who are active in baseball and soccer. Jason can often be found tackling woodworking and home remodeling projects.

Katy Trudeau came to Richard, Wayne and Roberts with over 20 years’ experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, and client engagement. She is an expert in business development and strives always to exceed client expectations.

Prior to joining RWR, Katy developed the book of business for the IT and Engineering industries at a reputable recruiting firm. She is an expert in recruiting top-tier professionals for direct-hire, contract, and contract to hire positions for her clients’ needs.

Katy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business Administration from the University of Texas and her Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University.

Ken was introduced to recruiting immediately after receiving his bachelor's degree in Journalism, from Sam Houston State University. The same passion and competitiveness necessary throughout his successful athletic career still drives him today.

Ken is a true generalist, having conducted searches over the years in many different disciplines. However, his love is for oil and gas engineering-related searches. During his tenure with the firm, he has risen through the ranks from Recruiting Associate to Partner, where he now directs a staff of recruiters in the Oil and Gas and Technology Engineering groups.

Ken has been recognized as one of the top five recruiters in the city by the Houston Association of Personnel Consultants each year from 1998 to present. Ken has also been recognized by his peers within the former Texas Association of Personnel Consultants, placing in the Top among all executive recruiters in the state of Texas.

Ken's life motto that he devotes his success to is: "Commit yourself to do all that you can, and be equally committed to trusting the results to God."

Kurt Dawson joined Richard, Wayne & Roberts in 2000, beginning his recruiting career within the firm’s Information Technology practice before transitioning to the Accounting & Finance group in 2002. Over the past two decades, he has established himself as a trusted advisor in the Houston market, specializing in the placement of high-impact accounting, finance, tax, and audit professionals across some of the region’s most competitive and dynamic industries.

As a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), Kurt has cultivated long-standing relationships with both clients and candidates, earning a reputation for integrity, market insight, and consistent results—particularly within the oil and gas sector, where he maintains deep industry expertise. His sustained performance and dedication to excellence have been recognized annually by the Houston Association of Personnel Consultants (HAAPC) since 2005.

In 2023, Kurt was promoted to Partner, a reflection of both his production success and leadership within the firm. He now leads and mentors a team of six recruiters, collaborating closely with executive leadership to deliver strategic, consultative talent solutions that drive long-term value for RWR’s clients.

Originally from Minnesota, Kurt earned his B.S. in Economics from the University of Minnesota before spending ten years in sales, marketing, and management with an international wholesale firm. This business foundation continues to inform his strategic approach to executive search. He resides in Bellaire with his wife and two teenage children, where he values family time and maintaining strong ties within the community.

Managing Partner/60 Recruiters in the specialty areas of: Accounting and Finance; Energy Search, Engineering, Healthcare, Information Technology, Legal, Midstream, Oil and Gas, Real Estate and Construction, and Technical Sales.

Mark Dremely has cultivated a nationally respected reputation for achievement in recruiting. During his tenure with Richard, Wayne & Roberts, he has risen through the ranks from Recruiting Associate to Manager and is now Managing Partner.

As a Recruiting Associate, he has been recognized as one of the top recruiter in the state through the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants. Mark has produced over $17 million in revenues individually for the firm over the past 35 years.

Mark manages a team that has successfully directed and completed recruiting assignments at various levels on a nationwide basis for companies across the U. S (and 4 economic downturns). The team has a reputation for developing strong relationships with their clients as well as the top candidates. They are known for their hard work, integrity and results. The goal of the team is to serve our clients with integrity and successfully fill their assignments in a timely manner.

Mark is married to his wife of thirty years and has a grown daughter, Shelby and two Malamutes; Loki, and Nugget.

Originally from New Zealand, Melinda channels into her work the famous Māori proverb: “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.” What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Melinda is an operationally focused accounting and finance leader with a strong academic foundation, a deep understanding of business principles, and a firm belief that organizational growth begins with attracting and retaining exceptional talent. With two decades of executive search experience, she brings a consultative, partnership‑driven approach—serving as a trusted advisor to search committees and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

She believes organizations need strong leaders, and strong leaders deserve strong teams. Talented headhunters make that possible by delivering diverse, highly qualified candidate pools, and that is the standard Melinda upholds. She is particularly skilled in coaching executive professionals seeking career advancement and clarity in their next step.

Melinda’s expertise spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, real estate, construction, energy, and professional services. Her specialized experience includes supporting nonprofits from Alaska to California, as well as family‑owned, private, and publicly traded organizations across the U.S. and internationally.

Nicole joined Richard, Wayne and Roberts in May 2016, and specializes in placing attorneys in-house with corporations nationwide across a variety of industries, including technology, energy, pharmaceutical/medical device, healthcare, private equity, real estate, retail, manufacturing, consumer products, and financial services.

Nicole was awarded the 2017 Rookie of the Year and Business Developer of the Year at Richard, Wayne and Roberts, and Top 40 Direct Hire Recruiter by Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants.

Richard L. Brumfield Jr. is a Houston native, executive recruiter, MBA graduate, and relationship-builder who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose. With a career rooted in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, and Strategic Recruiting, Richard has built a reputation for connecting top organizations with high-impact talent while creating authentic, long-lasting relationships along the way. His experience spans healthcare, oil and gas, higher education and professional services, giving him a unique ability to understand both business needs and the people behind them.

Outside the office, Richard’s competitive spirit and leadership mindset continue through fitness and sports. A dedicated gym enthusiast and former youth baseball coach, he is passionate about discipline, consistency, and mentoring the next generation both on and off the field. Whether coaching young athletes, leading by example, or chasing personal goals, he believes growth comes from showing up every day and putting in the work.

Most importantly, Richard is a proud husband and father whose faith and family remain at the center of everything he does. Known for his energy, authenticity, and motivational mindset, he brings the same passion to life that he brings to business, building strong relationships, creating opportunities, and leaving people better than he found them.

Roger Reissig specializes in recruiting for all areas of the Oil and Gas Industry, including Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Engineering fields.

He has received numerous awards for Outstanding Achievement and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Recruiters in the City by the Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants. Roger has also been recognized through the years by the former Texas Association of Personnel Consultants where he has placed in the Top 5 among all Executive Recruiters in the State of Texas.

Here at Richard, Wayne and Roberts, Roger has ranked in the Top 5 Recruiters, where he has also received the Account Executive of the Year and Business Developer of the Year awards. With years of recruiting experience at Richard, Wayne and Roberts, Roger's focus has been on building long term business relationships with his client companies and candidates. He is committed to finding candidates that make a difference and companies that provide a career opportunity.

Before joining Richard, Wayne and Roberts, Roger was a top Account Executive and Manager at U.S. Emerald Energy, a Stock Broker at Merrill Lynch, and an Investment Banker for Hurst Murchison Investment Bankers. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Sam Houston State University.

Sophia Bissias is an Executive Recruiter with Richard, Wayne & Roberts’ Accounting & Finance Group, where she specializes in connecting talented accounting and finance professionals with opportunities that support their long-term career growth.

Passionate about building genuine relationships, Sophia enjoys getting to know both clients and candidates to understand what drives their success. She believes that recruiting is about more than filling positions, it’s about creating lasting connections and helping people find opportunities where they can thrive. Her enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and people-first approach allow her to provide a personalized recruiting experience.

Sophia brings fresh energy, curiosity, and a modern perspective to every search. She is committed to learning from experienced industry leaders while delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships. Outside of work, Sophia enjoys cooking, gardening, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

Steven is the Senior Recruiter and co-founder with Truett Allen of the Energy Search Group. Since 2002, he has been a leader in production regarding, both client development and candidate placement.

Steven specializes in U.S. and Canadian firms who are concerned with trading, midstream, operations, engineering, risk management, marketing, power generation, project development, engineering, and natural gas.

Before joining Richard, Wayne and Roberts, Steven had 15 years of experience as a manager in product manufacturing and development, tolling, commodity trading, and marketing. Steven has been recognized by both the Houston and the former Texas Associations of Personnel Consultants for Technical and Professional Accomplishment.

 He also spent five years as the leading sports analyst for TSRN Sports Radio Network.

For the past 18 years, Susan Benson has been providing engineering, construction and technical professionals to many of the top companies across the United States.

Since joining Richard, Wayne and Roberts in 2004, she has been successful at placing professionals with companies engaged in oil and gas, midstream, infrastructure, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and real estate. 

Susan has fostered relationships with senior management at operating companies as well as specialized engineering, construction firms and service companies. 

Truett Allen joined Richard, Wayne and Roberts in 2000, upon graduation from Texas A&M University. During his tenure with the firm, he has risen through the ranks from Recruiter to Director to Partner to VP, Managing Partner, where he assumed leadership of the firm. Truett has a passion for the recruiting industry, developing recruiters, and has a goal that everyone he meets is better for it. He began his career with Richard, Wayne and Roberts recruiting in the Information Technology group.

In 2001, Truett started the Energy Search group, which has cultivated a national reputation for successfully completing difficult searches in the downstream, midstream, retail energy, and energy technology spaces. The Energy Search group specializes in front, middle and back-office positions in the commodity trading and retail energy vertical; marketing, development, engineering, operations; and pipeline and plant management in the midstream vertical; and energy technology. Truett is a highly regarded leader in the recruiting industry and regularly delivers training at industry events.

He has been recognized as one of the top ten recruiters in the city by the Houston Association of Personnel Consultants in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. He is a member of C-12, the largest national network of Christian executives and PMA, Positive Management Associates. Truett has a wife and two children, is a member of Houston’s First Baptist Church, and an avid outdoorsman.