Locally Owned. Deeply Connected.
Austin and Houston owned and operated, with national reach as a
Connect Search, LLC company.
The Tarvos Talent Story
Built on Real Relationships
Tarvos Talent is a professional services recruiting firm with offices in Austin and Houston, built around experienced recruiters and a shared commitment to exceptional service. Our leadership team brings more than 120 years of collective recruiting experience and an established history of working together. We were built to make the hiring process easier, and the job search more enjoyable through transparent communication, diligent follow-through, and a commitment to excellence.
Being locally owned lets us stay agile and tailor a proven recruiting model to what each client actually needs. And because Tarvos Talent is part of Connect Search, clients and candidates get the familiarity of a local team with access to a broader footprint when it matters.
Our Ongoing Mission
Serving with Earned Trust
Our vision is to become the most trusted, respected, and sought-after recruiting firm in the markets we serve. Our mission is simple: serve clients and candidates with the highest levels of excellence, integrity, and transparency.
We guide our clients step-by-step, act as an extension of their teams, and treat each search as if it were our only search. We stay consistently engaged with follow-up and feedback so neither side is left waiting or guessing. That day-to-day discipline is what builds long-term relationships that keep coming back.
How We Show Up
Process that Moves Quickly
Great recruiting is not just matching resumes to job descriptions. It is running a process that stays clear, responsive, and organized from first conversation through acceptance. We are known for identifying strong candidates quickly and keeping the hiring process smooth, transparent, and consistent.
That is how we earn repeat business and referrals in Austin and Houston, across companies that range from startups to large enterprise organizations.
We are a professional services recruiting firm that clients rely on for clear expectations, timely follow through, and a search that does not stall in the middle. Through Connect Search, we can also extend that same approach nationally when a search needs a broader footprint.
For Strategic Career Moves
Where Candidates Come First
We take time to understand your ideal role, then proactively search for the right opportunities instead of waiting for postings to do the work.
You can expect confidentiality throughout the process, plus direct communication on what is happening and what is next.
We share practical resume and interview guidance and bring real job market insight to the conversation.
Above all, we aim to make your job search enjoyable and aligned with where you want to go.
Areas We Recruit Within
Roles We
Support Today
We support direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire searches. Our recruiting teams specialize in the functional areas below.
Transparency. Integrity. Excellence.
Austin Office Team
Holly Dary
Founder, Partner
Natalie Nelson
Director of Permanent Recruiting, Finance & Accounting
Julie Lake Adams
Sr. Manager of Permanent Recruiting
Ruben Ortega
Sr. Manager of Permanent Recruiting
Kristen Duverge
Director of Contract Recruiting, Finance & Accounting
Jennifer Luckey
Operations Manager, Texas
Brandon Wark
Sr. Contract Recruiting Associate
Elizabeth Steiner
Sr. Direct Hire Recruiting Associate
Alexandra LaFleur
Contract Recruiting Associate
Kent Ingram
Direct Hire Recruiting Associate
Kaliegh Carnes
Sr. Recruiting Coordinator
Chris Sutton
Accounting Manager
Houston Office Team
La Shunda Ennett
Senior Direct Hire Recruiting Associate
Laura Salapack
Senior Direct Hire Recruiting Associate
Sydney Bickham
Direct Hire Recruiting Associate