AR | Aligned Recruitment

A note from us

As founders, we (Julia and Alanna) are driven by our passion for people and our faith in God. The overarching vision of our lives is to live intimately with Jesus, walk as he walked, and be the salt and light of the world. 

We started this company because we saw many businesses struggling to hire the right people to bring their vision to life. We knew our commitment to living and recruiting with integrity would allow our clients to thrive.


With our genuine desire to serve others - and nearly 20 years of combined recruitment experience - we truly make a difference in the lives of business owners and leaders. Let us help you make recruitment easy for your business.

Meet our Founders

Alanna Thomas

Alanna has been a Jill-of-all-trades in her recruitment experience. She has recruited all things administrative, healthcare, executive search, strategic leadership, blue collar, etc. If you can name the job, it’s likely that she’s recruited that skill set.

Beyond that experience, Alanna has served other businesses as an operations consultant. Her true passion lies in helping businesses operate with ease and excellence. Her role in this company is embedded deeply in how we do what we do and we’re certain you will feel the impact of that passion as our partner.

Julia Arpag

Julia has successfully run challenging recruitment searches & led high-performing recruitment teams, with a laser focus on the tech industry. She prides herself on deeply understanding her clients so she can deliver best-in-class talent that matches their needs.

Julia spearheads our client delivery and experience efforts. We believe her authenticity is unmatched and you will find true partnership in all of your recruitment needs.

Meet our Recruiters

AnnDrea Onyeuche

  • As a seasoned Talent Acquisition Professional and Client Manager, my primary focus is to oversee strategic client and candidate relationships while making a lasting impact. I ensure that high growth companies are converting top talent into employees while implementing inclusive and equitable recruitment processes.

    On a personal note, I’m a loving wife and NICU mommy who is passionate about vegan wellness, traveling, immigration, Igbo culture, music, performing arts, networking, generational wealth, entrepreneurship, community activism, and much more. I've turned a few of my own personal experiences into a consulting business with Courageous Love Wellness!

Mike Mattson

  • With 8.5 years of recruitment expertise spanning diverse industries, Mike excels in the world of tech recruitment, emphasizing efficient delivery and ensuring a candidate experience that enhances an employer’s brand.

    Beyond the professional sphere, Mike is a passionate explorer, fueled by the drive to grow, learn, and embrace life’s experiences.

Sam Ghie

  • Sam is a Talent Acquisition extraordinaire. Not only does she have a knack for snagging those elusive candidates for tough-to-fill roles, she's also your go-to for streamlining and turbocharging hiring processes. She brings a strategic mindset and data-driven approach to aligning organizational needs with exceptional individuals.

    “You build a great company with great people. When I’m not hiring great talent, you can find me at a café on the other side of the world.”

 Mission Statement

To honor our clients, our candidates, and our team by pursuing excellence in all we do. We approach the mission-critical work of talent acquisition with integrity, tenacity, and intentionality.

 Core Values

Alignment

We seek to be in lockstep with our clients, our team, and ourselves. This is how we deliver incredible results: we ask the hard questions to get complete clarity, and then execute successfully.

Kindness

We speak with kindness. We infuse our work with tenacity and integrity while never losing awareness of our shared humanity.

Radical Candor

We are completely honest with ourselves, our clients, and our team. We believe that speaking truthfully is the greatest gift we can give.

 

Bias for Action

We’re gritty. We’re a team of empowered recruiters who make change happen. When challenges arise, we find solutions. We get energized by problems, not discouraged by them.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standard in every aspect of our work. We exist because we provide a top-tier service offering. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t bother.

 

Get Your Free Guide Here


Understanding your options in working with a white-glove recruitment agency is crucial. Download our guide to understand partnerships that Aligned Recruitment can offer to you.