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Melinda Odencrantz

For Melinda, connecting people with fulfilling careers is her passion—cultivating personal relationships is key to her process. She is committed to getting to know every client and candidate to understand their core needs to make the best match. With a proven track record of successfully identifying and placing top-tier talent, Melinda leverages a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment process, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a keen eye for matching candidates with the right opportunities for mutual success. With Melinda, your success is her success. When she’s not cultivating connections, you can find her doting on her two King Charles cavalier pups, traveling the world with her husband, and sharing her freeze-dried treats. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Stephanie Miller

Stephanie is an experienced recruiter with 25+ years of experience focusing mostly in the accounting and finance areas. She’s recruited in the Dallas, TX area and also in the greater St. Louis, MO area. Stephanie enjoys working with her clients to find the right fit and also with candidates to find them their next step. She understands that the personality and soft skills of a candidate are as important as their technical skills to make a successful match. Stephanie has a strong network in the greater St. Louis area and has successfully placed professionals across the U.S. While her main focus is in the accounting/finance areas; with the 100+ recruiters within RIM, she has the capability to help her clients out in other areas across the U.S. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Jason Montoya

Jason MontoyaIndependent Director | Founder, Ikigai Talent Solutions Jason Montoya is the Founder of Ikigai Talent Solutions and an Independent Director with RIM Recruitment Professionals, bringing over 15 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition consulting. Throughout his career, Jason has been deeply committed to helping organizations align top talent with their unique missions, cultures, and visions for growth. At the heart of Jason’s work is the philosophy of Ikigai — a Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being,” where passion, mission, vocation, and profession align. Inspired by this principle, Jason is actively working to revolutionize the recruiting industry, shifting the focus from traditional hiring models to purpose-driven, human-centered talent solutions. His goal is to redefine success in recruitment: creating lasting, meaningful connections that empower both individuals and organizations to thrive. Jason’s passion for continuous learning drives every aspect of his leadership. He believes that growth stems from curiosity, collaboration, and humility, and he actively learns from colleagues, clients, and team members alike. This commitment ensures that his methods stay fresh, innovative, and deeply attuned to the evolving needs of today’s workforce. Through Ikigai Talent Solutions and his partnership with RIM Recruitment Professionals, Jason is dedicated to building a more thoughtful, purpose-aligned future for the world of talent acquisition. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Shelley Muhs

Shelley joined RIM Recruitment Professionals in June 2025 after a 20+ year career in recruiting and search. She brings a history of consistent recruiting successes with expertise residing in mid- to senior-level positions supporting revenue generation roles such as Sales, Business Development, and Sales Operations as well as aligned corporate roles in Business & Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Product Management and Communications. Shelley works a national market serving a variety of industries to include Industrial Manufacturing and Services, Oil and Gas, Energy Transition and Renewables, Chemicals and Environmental Services. Shelley spent 3 years with Korn Ferry following the 2021 acquisition of Lucas Group where she had served 9 years as an Executive Senior Partner in the Sales and Marketing Division. She consistently ranked as a top performer annually. Prior to joining Lucas Group, Shelley spent two years recruiting HIM leaders for national and independent hospital systems during the government mandated electronic medical records platforms. She successfully secured a master agreement with the second largest for-profit hospital system in the U.S. and placed nine HIM professionals with them in 2012 after just eight months in the healthcare field. She also led Smith Hanley Consulting Group’s Marketing & Business Analytics Division from $2MM to >$13MM and from 8 to over 90 consultants during her tenure. Prior to moving into the recruiting industry, Shelley spent 15 years in hotel and restaurant management with Lancaster Hotels & Resorts. Shelley attributes her career achievements to loving what she does and having a special knack for homing in on the uniqueness and intricacies of her clients’ business and culture. Taking a role’s objectives, specifications, and requirements necessary to achieve success, she strategically matches synergies between hiring authorities and candidates to create long-lasting partnerships. Shelley’s recruiting game is constantly on, including while on the tennis court, where she spends much of her free time. She also enjoys gardening and cooking. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Jeanine Luizza

I’m a recruiter who genuinely enjoys connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Over the years, I’ve built a strong track record of placing top talent by really listening—both to what companies’ need and what candidates are looking for in their next step. I pride myself on being relationship-driven, responsive, and honest throughout the process, which has helped me build long-term partnerships on both sides. I’m especially passionate about helping people grow their careers while supporting teams as they scale and succeed. As I continue to grow in my career, my goal is to stay ahead of industry trends, bring a thoughtful and strategic approach to recruiting, and make a meaningful impact for the people and organizations I work with. See This Location

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October 26, 2026
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