Matt founded TalentCraft with the goal of providing an elevated, candidate focused recruitment experience to those he serves.  His 12 years in the industry have been focused on building strong relationships based on trust, genuine authenticity and a strong commitment to results.  Matt has deep experience serving clients in a wide range of industries; always taking a flexible approach to meet their ever changing needs. He believes TalentCraft’s greatest assets are the people it serves, and has committed the firm to always be seeking new ways to attract the best & brightest, while staying grounded in its core values.  

Prior to TalentCraft, Matt spent 8 years with Strive Consulting where he helped lead business development efforts and define new offerings. Matt graduated with a degree in Finance from Purdue University in 2007. He now lives in Arlington Heights with his wife and three young children.

Billy co-founded TalentCraft in order to support technology initiatives that are transforming business and driving growth in the market. Companies with the best people win, and Billy works tirelessly each and every day to elevate the recruitment experience to drive better outcomes for his stakeholders. Billy's career began in the financial services space, building on strong relationships within the Wealth Management and Private Equity industries. Driven by a passion for delivering exceptional service, he believes TalentCraft is in a unique position to provide the best and brightest technology minds to companies seeking to grow their IT, online and digital teams.

Prior to TalentCraft, Billy was at First Trust Portfolios, Monroe Capital and outsourced accounting and finance startup, Paro, where he focused on managing client relationships and business development. Billy lives in the River North neighborhood and loves traveling, golf, and spending time with friends and family.