Kathryn Fitzsimmons

Seasoned Accounting and Finance Recruiter with over 8 years of experience sourcing, evaluating, and placing top-tier talent. Proven ability to understand complex requirements—and translate them into tailored recruiting strategies that consistently exceed client expectations. Expert in building candidate pipelines across various industries and job functions. Known for developing strong relationships and advising on market compensation trends, streamlining interview and onboarding processes to enhance retention and reduce time-to-hire. Combines deep industry knowledge with consultative communication and a client-focused mindset to drive successful placements and support long-term workforce planning initiatives. Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business from Oklahoma State University, still spending free time drumming, playing piano, and going to concerts. Also enjoys staying active including playing tennis and taking her sheltie on walks. Avid baseball mom and loves to watch her son play.

Kim Beason

Kim joined Richard Wayne and Roberts in 2022. She is an Executive Search Director on the Accounting & Finance Team. She has been promoted twice in her three years with RWR. Since joining RWR she has successfully generated over $1M in production revenue . She was awarded Account Executive of the year in 2024 and was named in the top 30 for TSRSA in the Technical/ Professional Direct Hire Division. She has worked with clients in multiple industries and tailors each search to fit the client’s criteria and company culture. “ Kim prides herself in working closely with her clients to get them exactly what they need. She has worked and filled searches for CEO, CFO, VP of Human Resources, various marketing positions and all levels of Accounting and Finance. She treats each search with the same level of care and sense of urgency.

Hunter Thompson

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.

Alexis M. Rogers, CPC

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

Diego Osuna

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.

Melinda LeCompte

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.