Boaz Partners, was founded in March of 2015 out of a desire to change the Executive Recruiting industry. The name Boaz Partners, comes from the Old Testament book of Ruth, where Boaz was known for his swiftness, integrity and transparency; our founder, Wes Washington.
Weslee Washington
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Weslee Washington — Managing Director
Wes Washington is the Founder and Managing Director of Boaz Partners. He spent 6 years learning the recruiting business in a firm owned by his late father, Russ Mountain. The recruiting industry aligns well with Wes’s goal of helping others reach their personal and professional goals. Having a passion for leadership and leading others, Wes focuses on the leadership level of organizations to fulfill his desire to positively impact organizations.
Wes spent 8 years learning how to serve, educate, and promote businesses in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry. The insurance business provided a vast exposure to different industries. The experience translated well to the recruiting business by providing an understanding of the many forms of manufacturing.
Wes is a proud graduate of Auburn University where he studied Economics in one of the most accomplished economics departments in the U.S. He spent several years in Tennessee where he met his wife before returning to Georgia. He and his wife, Tricia, are proud parents of 3 sons and a daughter who follow their father’s passion for the outdoors.
470.823.3095 (call/text)
Michele Baxley
PRACTICE LEADER – ANIMAL HEALTH RECRUITERS
Michele Baxley — Director of Recruiting
Michele is the VP of Recruiting and team lead for life sciences recruiters at Boaz Partners, joining the team in 2015. Her passion for customer service and relationship building has uniquely positioned her as a partner to her clients and aided in her ability to make a cultural match with incoming talent for her client organizations.
She spent over 30 years in manufacturing operational leadership roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemicals and animal health industries.
Michele holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University as well as an MBA in Global Management.
678.701.9632 (call/text)
Jeff Bennett
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE- SPECIALTY CHEMICAL RECRUITERS
Jeff Bennett — Senior Search Executive
Jeff is a Sr. Search Executive within the Florida office and a member of Boaz Partners Specialty Chemicals practice. Jeff’s expertise is recruiting leadership talent across multiple sectors in the chemicals and process industries such as fragrances, flavors, cosmetic, personal care, and plastics.
Over his 20 year career as an executive search and talent consultant, Jeff has conducted Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Senior Leadership Projects. Jeff’s clients include portfolio companies of leveraged buyout and venture capital firms, middle market manufacturing organizations and small tolling/custom manufacturing organizations.
When he’s not helping his clients, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Rachel and 3 kids (Allie, Troy, and Declan) coaching youth league baseball, and grilling out by the pool.
470.419.4164 (call/text)
John Kehoe
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE- SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS
John Kehoe — Senior Search Executive: Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
John is a Sr. Search Executive within Boaz’ Specialty Chemicals Practice where his focus is on “Hard to Fill” roles within the Specialty Chemical Distribution and Engineered and Advanced Materials.
He joined the team in 2016 with over 20 years of sales and business development experience and has worked with companies in a myriad of different industries. John also served in The US Army Infantry as a commissioned and Non-commissioned officer and is committed to delivering superior quality by aligning candidates and clients in acumen and culture.
John lives in Atlanta with his wife where they enjoy trying new restaurants, concerts and traveling abroad.
470.207.0067 (call/text)
Jason McCabe
SENIOR SEARCH EXECUTIVE- SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Jason McCabe —Sr. Search Executive - Specialty Chemicals Recruiter
Jason joined the team as a Specialty Chemical Recruiter in 2022.
Jason has over 20 years of commercial experience including contract and toll manufacturing in the chemical markets. He has years of experience in commercial roles and loves working within all facets of the organization for both clients and candidates. He is experienced with recruiting talent in sales, marketing, operations, commercial leadership and engineering roles.
Jason and his wife live in Charleston, SC with their 3 daughters.
Jason attended Clemson University and is a graduate of the College of Charleston
470.568.4889 (call/text)
Sylvia Moreira
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Sylvia Moreira - SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Sylvia joined the team in 2020.
She spent 15 years with the consumer products industry and worked at corporate organizations and agencies supporting new product development with consumer insights prior to starting her recruiting career 5 years ago. She is experienced with recruiting talent in sales, marketing, e-commerce, finance, operations and engineering roles.
She enjoys conversations where she can match career paths with our clients’ talent needs. She also likes to gather with friends and family around a dinner table.
Sylvia has a BS in Biology, a Masters in Applied English Linguistics as well as an MBA.
470.344.0542 (call/text)
Rachel Southern
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE, ANIMAL HEALTH RECRUITER
Rachel Southern - Animal Health Recruiter
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Harvard University. Her background is in retail pet supply store ownership and college recruiting. She lives in Williamsburg, VA with her husband and three dogs.
Rachel@BoazPartners.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel2023
Call/Text (470) 604-7392
Raymundo Garza
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Raymundo Garza- Specialty Chemicals Recruiter
Raymundo joined the Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials team in July 2023. Prior to recruiting, he spent 23 years in the corporate talent acquisition and development functions at various organizations within the heavy automotive, engineered plastics, and rubber compounds industries. He was drawn to full time recruiting since Raymundo experienced firsthand how his talent management and facilitation efforts lead him to improve the professional careers of many leaders, engineers, and organizations.
Raymundo holds a Bachelor’s of Science, in Finance and Accounting, from Monterrey Tec (I.T.E.S.M) campus Monterrey. In his free time Raymundo likes to travel extensively, stay fit and healthy, and cook and entertain for friends and family.
raymundo@BoazPartners.com
Call/Text (470) 568.4888
Ricky Foster
SENIOR SEARCH CONSULTANT - SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Ricky Foster —Sr. Search Consultant and Business Development Manager
Ricky joined the Specialty Chemicals team as a Sr. Search Consultant and Business Development Manager in December 2020. Ricky brings 30+ years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility with Eastman Kodak and Campbell Soup Company in various Sales Leadership, Marketing, Sales Planning, and Supply Chain & Logistics roles. He has been in the recruiting industry for 5+ years. He is a 2022 Boaz Brass Presidents Club award winner.
Ricky is a Wright State University graduate with a BA in Political Science.
470.705.0128(call/text)
Debbie Caldwell
SEARCH ASSOCIATE- ANIMAL HEALTH RECRUITER
Debbie Caldwell — Search Associate
Debbie is the lead Animal Health and Life Sciences Recruiter, joining Boaz Partners in 2019.
Her background in veterinary medicine provides knowledge and insight into the animal health industry allowing her a deeper understanding of client needs and candidate experiences. Her focus has always been on developing key relationships to help improve people’s lives, and as a recruiter she is uniquely positioned to use her relationship building expertise to provide insight for both candidates and clients alike.
Her passion has always been in animal health, and she has over 30 years of experience in the veterinary industry specializing in radiology, nutrition, and critical care. Over the years she has done all she can to improve the quality of life for both people and their animals.
Debbie graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, and grew up on a small farm in Monroe, Louisiana, surrounded by her family and animals. Today she lives in Atlanta with her husband and family, which includes her mother, brother, nephew, and her border collie Jackson.
470.203.4909(call/text)
Michael Sanders
SEARCH ASSOCIATE- SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Michael Sanders — Search Associate
Michael joined the Chemical team in 2021 as a Search Associate. Prior to recruiting, he was a professional actor in Atlanta on film, tv and stage. He was drawn to recruiting for the same reasons as he was to acting, a desire and passion for making connections with people. This new role will allow him to expand on that skillset and guide others to opportunities that help them reach their personal and professional goals.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Auburn University and in his free time is often found rock climbing outdoors.
470.407.5308 (call/text)
Lindsey Zagarella
Business Development Lead
Lindsey Zagarella- Business Development Lead
Mitchell Smith
SEARCH ASSOCIATE- SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Mitchell Smith- Search Associate- Specialty Chemicals Recruiter
Lindsay Brightwell
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Lindsay Brightwell— Director of Research
Lindsay is the Director overseeing the Research Team at Boaz Partners. Joining the team in early 2015. Lindsay’s dedication to serving her fellow team members and clients alike have allowed her to excel in role.
Lindsay has spent the entirety of her career as a specialty chemicals recruiter, providing an in-depth industry expertise of matching client requirements to candidate skill sets.
Lindsay Graduated from the University of Georgia where she holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She enjoys being creative in both her personal and professional life.
470.823.3096 (call/text)
Brooke Hughes
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- SPECIALITY CHEMICALS
Brooke Hughes — Sourcing and Research Coordinator
Brooke Joined the research team in 2019
Brooke is a Research Associate who joined the Research Team in early 2019. Brooke's passion in her professional and personal life is a dedication to helping and serving others. With a prior background in Customer Service, Boaz Partners is where Brooke started her career in recruiting allowing her to provide resources to the Chemical Recruiters by using industry knowledge to match client requirements with candidate skillsets.
Brooke graduated from Canisius College where she holds a degree in Communication Studies. When she is not working, Brooke can be found with her three horses, Charm, Mowgli and T.
470.419.3804 (call/text)
Abigail Cherry
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- ANIMAL HEALTH
Abigail Cherry — Research Associate, Life Science
Abigail joined the research team in 2019 as the lead researcher supporting the life sciences recruiters.
Abigail is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama Huntsville with Degrees in Biology and Psychology.
470.207.0077 (call/text)
Jessica Slater
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
OFFICE MANAGER
Jessica Slater — Research Associate, Specialty Chemicals
Jessica Joined the team in 2022
Sara Schwarzkopf
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-ANIMAL HEALTH
Sara Schwarzkopf — Research Associate, Life Science
Sara recently joined the team in January 2023 as a part time research associate. Along with growing up on an Indiana farm, Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Biosciences from Purdue University and a Master of Public Health from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sschwarzkopf
Call/text (470) 568-4828