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
SR. DIRECTOR – LIFE SCIENCE
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
Jeff Bennett — Senior Search Executive
Jeff is a Sr. Search Executive within the Specialty Chemicals team at Boaz Partners, joining in 2018. Jeff has an expertise in the flavors, fragrances, personal care, and semiconductor industry.
Jeff has spent over 13 years as a Specialty Chemical recruiter in client relationship management, business development, and recruiting.
470.419.4164 (call/text)
John Kehoe
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE
John Kehoe — Senior Search Executive
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)
Sylvia Moreira
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
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)
Michelle Laud
SR. SEARCH EXECUTIVE- SPECIALTY CHEMICALS RECRUITER
Michelle Laud — Sr. Search Executive
Michelle is a Sr. Search Executive on the Specialty Chemical team specializing in recruiting top talent for the flexible film and packaging industries.
Michelle Joined the team in March of 2021
470.419.5087(call/text)
Debbie Caldwell
SEARCH ASSOCIATE- LIFE SCIENCES 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)
Ricky Foster
SENIOR SEARCH CONSULTANT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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.
470.705.0128(call/text)
Kirk Hensley
SENIOR SEARCH CONSULTANT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER- LIFE SCIENCES
Kirk Hensley —Sr. Search Consultant and Business Development Manager Life Sciences
Kirk is a Business Development Representative with the Boaz Life Sciences Team. He joined the firm with nearly two decades of experience in the medical sales and healthcare technology industries, Kirk brings an exceptional work ethic and a passion for helping others succeed.
Kirk is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a BS in Allied Medical Professions and is a proud veteran of the US Army having served both at home and abroad.
470 443-1959 (call or text)
Lindsay Schaaf
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Lindsay Schaaf — 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
SOURCING & RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Brooke Hughes — Sourcing and Research Coordinator
Brooke Joined the research team in 2019
Brooke’s background in Customer Service lead her to the recruiting industry with a passion for helping others.
Brooke holds a Bachelors in Communications from Canisius College and has recently relocated from Buffalo, NY to Georgia and she has a life-long love for her 2 horses, Charm and Mowgli.
470.419.3804 (call/text)
Abigail Cherry
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- LIFE SCIENCE
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)
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)
McKenzie Hedrick
SEARCH ASSOCIATE- ANIMAL HEALTH RECRUITER
McKenzie Hedrick- Search Associate
Recruiter specializing in the animal health and life science industries. Skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Health Communication, Microsoft Word, Sales, and Administration. Strong human resources professional with a Bachelor of Science - BS focused in Biology/Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science- BS focused in Animal Science, from The University of Georgia.
The most important aspects of a job for me are to be able to help others, make an impact, solve problems, and be challenged to grow.