Tracy LeDeit graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She started her career as an auditor for Price Waterhouse in downtown San Jose, where she spent 3 years in audit and 1 year in tax, prior to obtaining her CPA. After 4 successful years at PW, she left to gain exposure to large, high-tech public companies. She continued her career in the private sector and has gained over 15 years of experience in Accounting and Finance. She has held various positions ranging from the Accounting Manager of a small private start-up to a Forensic Accountant at a local CPA firm.

A Bay Area native, Blake Slattery graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Business Finance minor. He has held various roles in the finance industry, including positions at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco and Destination Analysts. From a broker to a counselor, he has always enjoyed learning about new and growing companies and working with people in a team environment. As VP, Managing Director of Consulting Services, Blake is dedicated to the success of his team. He is also dedicated to finding and working with high-caliber finance and accounting clients and candidates throughout the Bay Area.

Outside of work, Blake enjoys staying active outdoors: hiking, biking, tennis, golf. He also takes time to travel and spend time with friends and family.

A Marin County native, Tom graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Accounting. He started his career in FP&A at MLA Global for 5 years before joining DeWinter Group. As Director of Consulting, Tom specialized in business development for high-level accounting and finance interim support in the San Francisco Bay Area. When DeWinter Consulting expanded to the East Bay in 2019, Tom moved up to Managing Director for the East Bay team, as well as utilizing his expertise in business development.

Outside of work, Tom stays active by running, playing tennis, hiking, camping, and traveling. He is also a proud fur parent of an Australian Shepherd. Trivia for all the golfers out there: he once got an Albatross, a double eagle on a par 5, the 8th hole at Chambers Bay in Seattle.

Hetal brings over 15 years of experience supporting Accounting, Finance, and Human Resource Professionals throughout the Bay Area. His past experience includes working for an international staffing firm, where he was awarded three times for the President's Club merit. His tenure in the industry has allowed him to develop an excellent network and track record. In his prior experience, Hetal started his Accounting career as an Accounting Manager for a private whole distributor. He was instrumental in consolidating accounting processes and reporting for multiple locations and building a team from one to ten employees. Hetal has been in the Silicon Valley for over 30 years.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Alé attended the prestigious High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. She went on to attend the University of Arizona, where she studied Microbiology and Musical Theater. After graduating college, Alé relocated to Los Angeles, where she landed a job at a top Hollywood talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, and remained there for 14 years working in accounting and payroll. While at CAA, Alé also spearheaded many of the company’s philanthropic efforts, including The Young Hollywood Party, raising thousands of dollars for various local charities. After moving to San Jose, Alé worked as the payroll specialist for Silver Spring Networks before joining the DeWinter Group team. In her spare time, Alé enjoys training to compete in marathons and Ironman triathlons while raising money for charities, such as the Leukemia Lymphoma Society for whom she has also coached triathlon teams.

Sophia graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2010 with a Bachelor of Art in Business Management, Economics, and Accounting. She started her career with two major corporations, Driscoll’s and Granite Construction, and then began consulting for large companies, including Wells Fargo & Lam Research. Sophia has diverse professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Systems Integration. Sophia joined the DeWinter Group in 2016 and is committed to becoming your most trusted career advisor. Sophia enjoys ballet, musicals, classical films, reading, photography, painting, food, wine, and beer. On the weekends, you will find Sophia hiking in the redwood forest, surfing with the sea otters, climbing tall walls, and practicing yoga. An avid traveler, Sophia has visited numerous amazing world heritage sites in over 20 countries.

A Bay Area native, Vicky Costa graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. She spent her early recruiting years at Facebook and Solyndra before joining Robert Half International in San Jose. Over the next 8 years, Vicky was highly regarded as a top producer and excellent manager in the Bay Area. She is a President’s Club winner in management and managed teams in both San Jose and Palo Alto. Her tenure in the industry has allowed her to have a proven track record in providing the highest level quality and service. Vicky continues to maintain a large network of Accounting & Finance Clients and Consultants throughout the Bay Area.

Outside of the office, Vicky enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, exploring the outdoors, dining at new restaurants, baking, and can be found in Lake Tahoe whenever possible.

Katy, a Bay Area native, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).. During her time at Ole Miss, she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, played an active role in the Panhellenic community, and took part in various internships including serving as a contributing writer for the Odyssey, and conducting research for a travel-based start-up for JUMP Investors. At DeWinter Group, she will be committed to creating lasting, long-term relationships with both candidates and clients, as well as placing the top accounting and finance professionals in the right opportunities for them to enrich their career potential.

A South Bay native, Melissa Yeung-Manuevo graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, with a minor in Accounting. She started her career as a public accountant at Deloitte and then later joined eBay, working in various Accounting and Finance roles for over a decade. Melissa brings her strong Accounting and Finance expertise into her role as a Senior Director of Recruiting for DeWinter Consulting, building relationships with and matching Bay Area accounting and finance professionals with qualified project-based opportunities around the Bay Area.

Outside of work, she spends time with her husband, son, and 2 dogs.

A native Californian, Karen Barnett graduated from University of Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, with a focus on Accounting. She then went on to obtain her MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington. A licensed CPA, Karen started her career in audit/assurance at KPMG and worked in Corporate Finance and Accounting for SGI and Exodos after 5 years in Public Accounting. She first showed interest in recruitment at KPMG and has been recruiting and placing finance and accounting professionals throughout the Bay Area for over 16 years. She was also a top producer at Accountants Inc. and transitioned to boutique Finance and Accounting recruitment in 2007. Karen joined the DeWinter Group in 2012 and is committed to placing top, high-level consulting candidates throughout the Bay Area.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys traveling, swimming, and spending time with her friends and family.

A Bay Area native, Jessica Cambra started her career in staffing over ten years ago at Maxim Healthcare Services, a division of the Allegis Group. She then moved on to Robert Half International, where she specialized in Finance and Accounting recruitment and became a two-time Presidents Club winner. Her tenure in the industry has allowed her to develop a strong network of clients and candidates.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants.

Jessica, a native to the San Francisco Bay Area, loves exploring new places. A lover of nature, Jessica finds time for camping, spearfishing, and traveling to tropical locations. After living in Santa Cruz and abroad in Australia, Jessica has a great understanding of both a corporate city lifestyle and a more laid back outlook. Prior to joining DeWinter, Jessica worked in the hospitality industry for many years. With strong communication skills and a passion for helping others, she is excited to be a part of DeWinter Consulting and create lasting relationships with finance and accounting professionals all over the Bay Area.

A Bay Area native, Chelsea Brown graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, minoring in Human Resources. She kick started her career at Premier Talent Partners in recruiting and sales, focusing on Human Resources, Administration, and Operation roles. Chelsea enjoys the recruiting industry because she finds it fulfilling to know that she’s making an impact in someone’s life during a stressful job search. As a Recruiter for DeWinter Consulting’s Silicon Valley office, she is responsible for building relationships with and matching Bay Area accounting and finance professionals with qualified project-based opportunities around the Bay Area.

Outside of work, Chelsea spends most of her time with family and friends. If she is not catching up on her long list of TV shows, she would be at the gym working out.

Originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Samantha, or Sami, Blanck moved to Tempe, Arizona in 2012 to attend Arizona State University. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development in 2016, she launched her career as a Behavior Therapist for several behavioral health companies in Texas before relocating to the Bay Area in August 2018. With a little over two years of experience working in the behavioral health field, Sami decided to make a career change and joined the DeWinter Group’s accounting and finance contract and consulting division, DeWinter Consulting, in December 2018. Applying her in-depth knowledge of human behavior, Sami is responsible for identifying Bay Area accounting and finance contractors and matching their skill sets with qualified project-based opportunities around the Bay Area.

Outside of work, she can oftentimes be found playing soccer with friends, traveling, or spending time with her cat and dog, Dovi and Bella.

A South Bay Area native, Jessie Lin graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. She started off her career as a Tax Associate for a Big 4 accounting firm, focusing on international tax and tax provision. Jessie moved on to the recruiting world due to her attraction to the passion that recruiters have for building strong relationships and helping out one another. As a Recruiting Coordinator for DeWinter Consulting’s Silicon Valley office, she is responsible for supporting our Consulting Practice with high volume and fast-paced interview activity.

Outside of work, Jessie is a foodie, trying new recipes on her own and exploring the Bay Area’s restaurants and events with others.

Originally from Riverside, Kelly Burns holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She started off her career working as an Administrative Assistant, supporting multiple partners in the Audit practice at Deloitte. She then spent over a decade at RGP, joining them in an administrative capacity and spending the last 9 years as a Director of Recruiting. Kelly was one of the first hires at DeWinter Group’s San Francisco office and is currently VP of Recruiting for the Consulting arm of DeWinter Group.

Outside of work, she enjoys running, catching Warriors’ games, and spending time with her family and friends.

Originally from Boston, Sara graduated from Boston College with a degree in Applied Psychology and Communication. She previously worked in marketing at a large law firm in Boston, assisting with the organization of promotional events that enhanced client-company relationships. Shortly after graduation, Sara decided to venture to the West Coast for the opportunity to pursue an exciting experience in recruiting. After making the move to a new city, Sara works as a Staffing Manager in the San Francisco office and is dedicated to finding the right opportunities for finance and accounting professionals.

Sara spent a semester studying abroad in Spain her junior year of college and soon discovered her love for exploring new places. In addition to meeting new people, Sara enjoys traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants.

Originally from Southern California, Joe graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Research and Analytical Methodology. Shortly after graduation, Joe studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles to become a certified Audio Technician. He later went on to work with, co-produce, and manage tours for Grammy-winning artists such as Everlast, House of Pain, Hoobastank, and Limp Bizkit. Prior to joining DeWinter Group, Joe worked as a Client Relations Manager for the Finance and Accounting division at Kforce in San Francisco.

Joe enjoys spending his winters snowboarding and his summers traveling to tropical destinations.

Cynthia is an alum of the University of California, Irvine, where she majored in Economics and minored in Accounting. A Bay Area native, Cynthia moved to Oakland after graduating from UC Irvine and obtained her Masters in Taxation at Golden Gate University. She began her career as a tax consultant at Deloitte, specializing in both corporate and partnership taxation.

Cynthia joined DeWinter Group in 2016 and is committed to matching qualified, high-level consulting candidates with the right opportunities in accounting and finance throughout the Bay Area. Outside of recruiting, Cynthia enjoys exploring new places, Latin dancing, and trying out new restaurants.

Originally from Chicago, Tenaya graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in English. Prior to joining DeWinter, Tenaya worked as a case assistant at a law firm in Oakland, where she was responsible for acting as the main point of contact for a diverse array of clients. She is committed to providing excellent client service and to building and maintaining lasting relationships with both candidates and clients. Outside of the office, Tenaya enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and hiking.

Originally from Norcross, Georgia, Errie Song moved to the Bay Area to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and Leadership at University of San Francisco. During the latter half of her undergraduate career, she started at DeWinter Group as an intern and accepted an offer to convert to a full-time employee after graduation. Her passion for meeting new people and opening new doors for them has driven her down the recruiter path. As a Recruiting Manager for DeWinter Group’s contract and contract-to-hire division, DeWinter Consulting, Errie is responsible for building relationships with and matching Bay Area accounting and finance professionals with qualified project-based opportunities around the Bay Area.

Outside of work, Errie loves to cook but also try new restaurants in the Bay Area. Staying grounded to her faith, Errie spends her Sundays rounding up the kids at St. Michael Korean Catholic Church as a Sunday School teacher.

Kathleen Quach, a Bay Area native, graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing. During her undergraduate career, she interned at Morgan Stanley and SF Magazine Modern Luxury and was also very active in her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. She served as Events Director and later as CEO, leading a chapter of 200 people and managing a Board of 24 officers. Kathleen joined DeWinter Group as a Talent Sourcer, moving up to Recruiter for the Accounting Operations division of DeWinter Consulting.

Outside of work, Kathleen spends time with her family and friends. She enjoys exploring new places, traveling, and keeping up with the newest trends in fashion, beauty, events, and music.

Originally from San Ramon, Gisella Espana graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development. During her undergraduate studies, she held various positions in Office Administration and Marketing. Before joining DeWinter Group, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, working with children on the autism spectrum on behavior management and education-related services. As a Recruiting Coordinator for DeWinter Consulting’s San Francisco office, she is responsible for supporting our Consulting Practice with high volume and fast-paced interview activity.

Outside of work, you can catch Gisella at a hot yoga class or hiking and exploring the city with friends on the weekend. Besides loving the outdoors, she also enjoys a good binge-watch session.

Originally from New Jersey, Kathy Herrmann graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. She started off her career in public accounting, working over a decade in consumer products, entertainment, and biotech industries. Kathy started in consulting sales in 2005 with a very young DeWinter Consulting, moving on to RGP for the next decade, before returning to a now growing DeWinter Consulting in 2019.

Outside of work, she volunteers for Sacred Heart Schools and the San Francisco Symphony. Kathy enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with her twin children.

Lyn, a San Jose native, graduated from San Jose State University with dual concentrations in Accounting and Management Information Systems. She began her career with an internet start–up and participated in their IPO. Lyn also worked in accounting for a national commercial real estate company before joining the audit practice at Mohler, Nixon & Williams (now Moss Adams) and obtaining her CPA. In 2006, she transitioned into direct-hire recruiting for an international staffing firm. Lyn joined the DeWinter Group in 2012 and continues to focus on placing accounting and finance professionals throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.

A California State University, Long Beach alumni, and Bay Area native, Jamie launched her career in recruitment in 2008 as a Staffing Manager for the temp and temp-to-hire administrative staffing division of a large, international recruiting agency. She transitioned into accounting and finance recruitment in 2015, where she was responsible for identifying professionals and consultants for special projects and interim engagements. In 2017, she was promoted to Manager, overseeing the sourcing and recruitment of HR professionals in areas such as Compliance, HRIS Technology, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting Talent, and Organizational Development. Jamie joined the DeWinter Group in September 2018 as a Recruiting Manager for the DeWinter Group’s consulting and interim recruitment division, DeWinter Consulting.

When Jamie is not working with Bay Area employers and professionals to augment their job search, she spends her time shuttling her two active boys to little league practice and games. She also enjoys traveling with her family and taking advantage of local beaches and trails, biking, camping, and kayaking. Jamie is an avid snowboarder and spends most her winters on the slopes in Tahoe.

A Southern California native, Jessica Isip worked in customer service for the finance industry, leading financial literacy workshops and community outreach advocacy for her team, prior to joining the recruiting industry. She joined DeWinter Group in April 2018 as an Office Manager for the San Francisco office, moving into the East Bay office’s Consulting arm in October 2018.

Outside of work, Jessica loves exploring new restaurants and breweries, watching hockey, and volunteering at local events. She is also a proud fur parent to a naked sphynx, Malko.

Originally from San Diego, Casan O'Connell graduated from Bucknell University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Upon graduating, Casan moved to the Big Apple to work in account management and sales for a well-known online advertising company. She relocated back to the West Coast in 2010 after accepting a sales position with a leading financial software developer based in Silicon Valley before deciding to test out working for a smaller, social media tech startup. Leveraging her experience and prior connections in the tech industry, she decided to launch her career in consulting in 2015, spending three years working for a creative consulting firm overseeing sales for the company’s managed services division. Joining the DeWinter Consulting team as Manager in 2018, Casan partners with employers in the East Bay to develop unique talent acquisition strategies, leveraging consultants and contract professionals.

Outside of work, Casan volunteers for several organizations, including the Red Cross of Rosarito, Mexico and New Alternatives’ San Diego chapter. She dedicates most of her free time to her son and husband but still enjoys traveling and being outdoors when she can.

Raised in Los Angeles, Rick Chuarta moved to the Bay Area to attend the University of California, Santa Cruz. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, he started his career in Business Development with the interactive media division of an international media company in Sunnyvale, CA. Rick then spent two years at a price comparison service firm building multiple business lines as the company grew from a small startup to the world’s largest online comparison shopping site. He was introduced to the recruiting industry in 2004 and has since worked with employers to identify talent acquisition needs and augment recruitment efforts in a variety of industries. As Manager for the DeWinter Group’s contract and consulting division, DeWinter Consulting, Rick applies his 12+ years of experience in recruitment to Bay Area employers’ contract hiring strategy. With an eye for detail and attentiveness to today’s fast-moving hiring demands, he is an invaluable resource for any employer seeking expert guidance.

Outside of work, Rick spends most of his free time with his wife, son, and daughter. He is an avid mountain biker and enjoys competitive tennis when time allows. In addition to his love for the outdoors, you can still sometimes find him putting on his pilot’s hat and flying with friends and family to well known Northern California attractions seen best from a bird’s eye.

An East Bay native, Arielle Williams is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management at Western Governors University. She has worked in administration and operations for many years in a variety of industries, most recently in property management, with a focus on creating productive teams and planning company events. Arielle volunteers as a cabin leader for youth ranging from grades 6 through 8 throughout the school year at CYO Caritas Creek, an outdoor education program in the Bay Area. As a Talent Sourcer for DeWinter Consulting’s East Bay office, she is responsible for building relationships with Bay Area accounting and finance professionals seeking part-time and consulting work.

Outside of work, Arielle enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts, and exploring the wonderful outdoors that the Bay Area has to offer. Fun fact: She has been playing the drums since 9 years old! Arielle is also a proud fur-parent to Mochi, her wonderful dog.

Upon graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and marketing in 2005, Blair Rodriguez started her career selling Bonds on Wall Street, working in both New York City and Chicago on a variety of teams. In December 2014, she accepted a role with a multinational investment bank as Senior Vice President of Institutional Fixed Income Sales, where she worked for two years and generated an annual profit of over $2M. In late 2014, Blair took a step back from the fast-paced life of bond trading to take a sabbatical and work in Italy with the Worldwide Organization of Organic Farming (WWOOF), where she learned the art of wine production.
In 2015, she moved to the Bay Area and applied her experiences working in Italy to consult with a variety of vineyards in Napa. In April 2017, she decided to move back into corporate America and accepted her first role in recruiting as an Account Manager for a well-known transactional staffing company and has since moved on to the DeWinter Group's consulting division, DeWinter Consulting, working with Bay Area employers to assist with identifying consultants and contract resources to augment project-based initiatives.

Outside of work, Blair spends most of her time with her husband, son, and two dogs, Hank and June. She is also a Level 3 Sommelier and spends much of her time learning all that she can about wine.