Meet the Team
Phillip Bell
President
The Founder and President, Phillip Bell, believes in a hands-on, client-centric approach and is personally involved in the executive search process every step of the way. He has accomplished numerous achievements in the recruiting industry including being
… Read MoreTom King
Executive Recruiter
Tom brings more than two decades of executive recruitment experience within C-level, director and senior management level recruiting assignments nationally. His experience spans a variety of specialization in the areas of accounting and finance, engineering,
… Read MoreJeremy Misterek
Executive Recruiter
Jeremy specializes in placing top manufacturing, accounting, operations, and HR/support staff talent for our clients in both contract and direct hire capacities.
… Read MoreRyan Hahs
Executive Recruiter
Ryan has spent the past ten years successfully matching talent with opportunity. His passion for providing clients with world class service is appropriately coupled with his strong desire to help professionals from all walks of life discover meaningful
… Read MoreMary Gill
Operations Manager
Mary grew up on a farm in Iowa and came to Bell & Associates with 5 years’ experience in the recruiting industry, as well as over 10 years of military experience. She has a degree in Mathematics from the University of South Florida
… Read MoreCorbin Haupt
Executive Recruiter
Corbin has been gaining experience in the staffing industry since graduating from Missouri State with his undergraduate degree in Professional Writing. He has focused on light industrial, IT, administrative, accounting & finance. He has seen success
… Read MoreAaron Swarts
Executive Recruiter
Aaron has spent the last two years recruiting talent nationwide for clients in various roles on a contract, contract to hire and permanent placement basis. He believes in serving both candidate and client with personalized service. His personal… Read More
Elaina Allen
Executive Recruiter
Elaina brings over 9 years of successful recruiting experience in Arkansas matching both clients and candidates in varying professional positions within a variety of industries across the United States. Specializing in Accounting, Finance, and
… Read MoreGreg Howard
Executive Recruiter
Greg brings 7 years of experience in recruiting within the Accounting, Human Resources, and Operations fields. Greg prides himself in helping over 350 professionals, either start their careers as young professionals or make a change and step
… Read MoreAlec Vargus
Executive Recruiter
Alec holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Professional Communication, starting his career as a Series 7 and 63 licensed financial representative at Fidelity Investments. He was promoted several times in his six-year tenure, with a focus
… Read MoreTodd Kappelmann
Director of Regional Operations
Joining Bell & Associates in late 2021, Todd has spent the past decade and a half in the recruitment and staffing space. Todd spent over 13 years at Aston Carter (including 10 years in Kansas City and 3 years in Seattle), where he served… Read More
Daphne Edwards
Executive Recruiter
I started my career in Public Accounting with BDO USA in Atlanta in Auditing as a CPA. I stayed in public accounting for about 6 years. Then transitioned into recruiting specializing in Accounting and Finance. It was the best career move I ever made
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