Helen Hejna
Steve Hernandez
Michael Inserra
Jane Johnson
Bryon McDougall

Sabrina Adler - Search Consultant
Sabrina Adler started her career in search/recruiting in January of 2007 and joined Alchemy Search Partners in 2009. She specializes in contingent and retained searches in accounting & finance, corporate governance, IT, and human resource roles for clients in the biotechnology, software, manufacturing and retail industries. Prior to her career in recruiting, she worked in the Audit Practice with the public accounting firm KPMG, LLP in Mountain View. Sabrina holds a B.A. in Business Economics, with an emphasis in accounting, from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is actively involved with the Cupertino AYSO Soccer Board of Directors where she is a volunteer youth coach.
sabrina@alchemysearch.com

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David Bookout - Director
David brings a unique blend of pragmatic, successful business and personal development experiences to his practice, which focuses on; career development, career transition, business leadership succession planning and implementation, and business culture assessment and development. In addition to co-founding a high-tech manufacturing enterprise that was successfully sold to a large conglomerate, David has studied; Biology, Linguistics, Human Behavior, Effective Action, Leadership Follower-ship, Wealth Building and a variety of other career and culture related topics for almost 20 years. David works with discerning individuals who seek a committed guide, and partner in fostering self realization, and personal goal development, then co-designing an effective strategy to reach those goals with maximum velocity. As an intent listener, observer, and avid author, David has invented an online Personal Brand Strategy Tool, which allows for a less personal, self guided tour of portions of this same process.
david@alchemysearch.com

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Roy Bigge – Director
Roy’s roots are in California and specifically the Silicon Valley. Working in the financial services industry for over 15 years in various executive positions has helped him fine tune his abilities to understand what it takes to lead in a growing organization. Roy has been providing search services since 1995. He has established a network of clients and candidates within the financial community spanning from start-ups and emerging growth companies to the Fortune 500 in the technology, professional services, and agriculture industries. Roy’s competitive advantage is that he is not just a recruiter - he is a business resource with significant experience.
roy@alchemysearch.com

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Carol Greenberg - Director
Carol Greenberg specializes in identifying Finance and Accounting talent in Silicon Valley. She comes to Alchemy Search Partners with 15 years of recruiting/financial analyst/public accounting experience. Ms. Greenberg, a CPA, was a manager with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Chicago, heading up the Budget and Expense Division and the Management Consulting divisions, respectively. Prior to that, Carol was an auditor for Arthur Andersen in Chicago, specializing in manufacturing, health-care, non-profits, retail and real estate. Ms. Greenberg holds a BS in Accounting from Villanova University. Because of Carol's well rounded business background, she has a proven record of understanding the technical needs of the client as well as the skills of the candidate, making the hiring process a positive and successful experience for both parties.
carol@alchemysearch.com

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Mark Guterman – Director
Mark has been a career and executive coach and consultant for 30 years, guiding organizations and individuals on how to thrive in the global work place. He is a Principal of MeaningfulCareers.com and is the Chief Coach and Trainer for Springboard Forward. Recently, he was Executive Coach for the Growth and Leadership Center and prior to that was Director of Professional Services for Lee Hecht Harrison. He is the author of Common Sense for Uncommon Times: The Power of Balance in Work, Family, and Personal Life, co-author of ValueSearch, and developer of many training and development programs used extensively by groups and organizations. Mark also teaches for John F. Kennedy University’s MA program in Career Development and is a frequent speaker to organizations and conferences throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. Mark holds an MA in Counseling from Sonoma State University and a BA in History and Political Science from UCLA.
mark@alchemysearch.com

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Helen Hejna - Director
Helen started her career in 1994 with an international search firm specializing in accounting and finance. She was Rookie of the Year and frequently ranked as a top performer. Helen now continues to develop new business along with recruiting in the financial/professional services, hi-tech, entertainment, retail and non-profit arenas. She is actively involved in the San Francisco chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) and served on its board for two years. Helen holds a bachelor degree from Newton College of the Sacred Heart.
helen@alchemysearch.com

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Steve Hernandez – Partner
Steve has been an executive recruiter specializing in the accounting and finance field since 1995. He has worked with a variety of Bay Area companies representing a wide range of industries that include banking, financial services, retail, consumer goods, and biotechnology. Steve incorporates a career development approach to the recruiting process, working closely with candidates on long term career planning, job search strategy, and transition management. Steve has also established a career development services practice at Alchemy. He holds a Master’s degree in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.
steve@alchemysearch.com

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Michael Inserra – Partner
Michael started his recruiting career in 1995 with a national search firm specializing in candidate and client placement in the fields of finance and accounting. Michael was the firms' National Rookie of the Year and a perpetual top National Producer. Michael has substantial interface with clients in Software, Bio-Technology, Professional Services, and Technology Manufacturing based industries. Prior to 1995, Michael was an investment analyst and capital recruiter with Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns; as well as a Malcolm Baldridge Award winner for outstanding customer service with the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco. Michael brings a broad based career, life, and organizational counseling background that brings value to clients and candidates. Michael is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
michael@alchemysearch.com

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Jane Johnson – Operations Manager
With more than 10 years of technical and administrative support experience in a variety of industries Jane is responsible for all operational activities of the firm. Her role allows directors and partners the ability to concentrate on supporting clients and candidates. Jane has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
jane@alchemysearch.com

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Bryon McDougall – Partner 
Bryon has been in the search industry since 1992 working for both large public companies and regional search firms. He has held the positions of Recruiter, Team Leader, Branch Manager and Area Vice President. Bryon has considerable experience working with publicly traded and privately held firms in the high-tech, bioscience, real estate and financial/professional service industries specializing in the areas of finance and accounting. As a Certified Public Accountant, with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from California State University Chico, Bryon has worked in both public accounting and in private industry. This background combined with his experience in recruiting makes him eminently qualified to assist companies with even the most complex job requirements.
bryon@alchemysearch.com

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Janice Mills – Director 
Janice began her recruiting career in 1996 in the Silicon Valley with a primary focus in Finance and Accounting search. She has worked for Regional and Global Search firms providing services to companies in High-tech, Software, Consumer Products, Biotech, and Semiconductor Industries. Janice has successful long term Client and Candidate relationships which has made her a consistent top performer. Janice has also managed a highly profitable local Branch in the east bay for several years. At Alchemy Search Partners, Janice will focus on Direct Hire searches for Finance and Accounting roles.
janice@alchemysearch.com

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Leslie Montarbo –Director
Leslie began her recruiting career in 1999 in the Silicon Valley with a primary focus in  Finance and Accounting search.  She has worked for Regional and Global Search firms providing services to companies in Biotech, Semiconductor, and Manufacturing Industries.  Leslie has successful long term Client and Candidate relationships which has made her a consistent top performer.  At Alchemy Search Partners, Leslie will focus on Contract and Direct Hire search for Finance and Accounting roles.
leslie@alchemysearch.com

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