About Us

About Gateway Recruiting

Since 2008, Gateway Recruiting has been solving one of the industry’s biggest challenges: the loss of genuine human connection. Built during a time of economic uncertainty, our mission has always been clear: to provide recruitment services rooted in trust, transparency, and relationships that last. Over the years, we’ve evolved into a pivotal player in the industry, earning accolades from Forbes for our commitment to excellence and our knack for connecting top-tier talent with companies spanning diverse sectors.

We specialize in delivering custom recruiting strategies and offer permanent, retained, and project-based recruiting services that meet our clients where they are and help them grow. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our clients rely on us for fast, flexible, and high-impact recruiting, without the overhead of a traditional agency. Every search we take on is personal, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.

At Gateway, we blend modern tools with human instinct. We move quickly, communicate clearly, and treat every hire as an opportunity to create long-term value, for both our clients and candidates.

Built for results and powered by relationships. That’s the Gateway Promise.

We don’t just match resumes to job descriptions. We build partnerships that lead to long-term success. Our firm is built around three core principles that guide everything we do:

  • Relationship-Driven Recruiting

We lead with trust, transparency, and respect, building connections that go far beyond a single placement.

  • Tech-Enabled, Human-Centered

Technology supports our process, but people power our results. We pair modern tools with instinct and experience to deliver meaningful outcomes.

  • Built for Value: Lean, Fast, and Flexible

As a focused and agile firm, we adapt quickly to changing needs and deliver results without unnecessary layers or delays.

Confidential and Personalized Career Opportunities

We offer confidential guidance to candidates who are ready for what’s next. With a personalized and thoughtful approach, we help professionals identify roles that align with their values, goals, and expertise, while maintaining discretion and support throughout the process.

Unparalleled Expertise in Candidate Selection

Our team combines deep industry insight with hands-on experience to find the right fit and fast. Whether you’re hiring a permanent executive leader, a contract specialist, or building out a new team, Gateway delivers exceptional talent through a process that’s both strategic and streamlined.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Discover the driving force behind Gateway Recruiting – a dynamic and accomplished leadership team whose collective vision and expertise intricately weave the art of talent acquisition.

Garrett Stephenson
CEO/SENIOR PARTNER
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageGarrett@GatewayRecruiting.com
Whitney Forbes
VICE PRESIDENT CLIENT DEVELOPMENT AND RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageWforbes@GatewayRecruiting.com
Kristin Sless
VICE PRESIDENT CLIENT SERVICES AND RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageKristin@GatewayRecruiting.com
Amy Henderson
SENIOR CUSTOMER OPERATIONS MANAGER
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageAmyH@GatewayRecruiting.com
Ryan Smith
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageRyan@GatewayRecruiting.com
Preston Snow
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pagePreston@GatewayRecruiting.com
Lauren Dyck
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageLauren@GatewayRecruiting.com
Don Fancher
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageDon@GatewayRecruiting.com
Amy Figueroa
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageAmy@GatewayRecruiting.com
Joshua Gatewood
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageJosh@gatewayrecruiting.com
Samanda Kalinowski
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageSamanda@gatewayrecruiting.com
Ashleigh Rains
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageAshleigh@gatewayrecruiting.com
Madison Singleton
MANAGER OF RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageMadison@gatewayrecruiting.com
Erin Canine
MANAGER OF EXECUTIVE RECRUITING
LinkedIn pageFacebook pageErin@gatewayrecruiting.com