“Creating opportunities for others, through the development of ourselves”

Owner & President

Trish has called Colorado home for the last 25 years but hails from Alabama, having earned her graduate degree at Auburn University (War Eagle!).  Trish’s “non-hidden” talent is regularly talking her husband into rescuing pets. When not engaged with our clients, employees and candidates, Trish enjoys time with family, catering to her three rescue dogs and one kitty, and patio dinners in the summer with friends and family.

General Manager

Isaac, a long-time Fort Collins’ resident, earned a communications degree from Colorado State University. Isaac oversees the day-to-day operations in addition to managing business development and sales. When not reaching out to clients, you can find him outdoors! Isaac is an avid mountain biker in the summer and snowboarder in the winter. Isaac also enjoys fishing, hiking, and traveling in his custom-built, camper van. If you’d like to get Isaac distracted, talk to him about anything fitness, self improvement, or food related – he would be happy to oblige.

Account Executive

Originally from Chicago, Alexis has made Northern Colorado home since 2017. Alexis has an extensive background in Sales, she excels in delivering innovative, strategic solutions to complex challenges. Her passion for collaboration and creative problem-solving drives her to approach every task with a fresh perspective.

Alexis is dedicated to building meaningful relationships and connecting with her community. She prioritizes understanding her clients on a personal level, enabling her to be a dedicated partner and elevate their businesses to the next level.

Alexis enjoys writing poetry, riding her e-bike around town with her son Giovanni, and singing karaoke! Her favorite quote is, “Wisdom is knowing which road is the right one. Integrity is taking it.”

Director of Client Relations

Melanie is a Colorado native with a degree from CSU. One of her top strengths is “woo,” which she naturally uses to successfully engage with our clients and candidates. When not working, Melanie enjoys a round of golf, walking, skiing, and spending time with her family, including her two sons, their wives and a grandson on the way and last but not least- a grand pup. A couple of cool facts about Mel—she has moved 12 times (a big thank you for her husband’s military service), and she travelled for a year with Up with People, and occasionally we find her singing songs from that era in the office. Melanie’s talents include the occasional office cartwheel, handstand, or random jib.

Executive Recruiter

Katrina, a University of Colorado at Denver graduate, is an experienced recruiter with a passion for connecting people. She is dedicated to saving clients’ time, frustration, and money by delivering the right fit for candidates and clients. She is committed to looking beyond just necessary skill sets to develop a deep understanding of cultural fit as well. When not working, you will find Katrina spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children. Family favorites include mountain biking, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and snowboarding.

Recruiter

Bennett grew up in Houston, Texas and is a recent graduate of Texas State University. Being an avid outdoorsman, Bennett moved to Colorado and has called it home since the summer of 2021. He also enjoys playing music, especially in the company of his friends. Bennett is the most quick-witted, charismatically articulate member of Snelling (and also able to give detailed descriptions of most comic book characters at a moment’s notice), yet he has trouble describing himself. So we jumped in to help. After all, team work makes the dream work. In short, he is a dedicated worker and a good friend. And he is excited to explore all that Colorado has to offer!

Office Greeter

Ollie the office dog, a Houston, Texas native, found his way into the Banisters’ hearts at the tender age of 11 months. Ollie brings much joy to the office team, as well as the occasional, annoying, misplaced bark.  He encourages the team to get steps in by taking well-deserved walks. Ollie also knows how to use his soulful eyes to get Melanie to share her cheese sticks.

Office Security

Bella, our other office dog, keeps a watchful eye on our day-to-day operations…when she isn’t snoring loudly on the couch. As a 10.5 year veteran of the recruiting industry, she remains fairly unphased when things get chaotic. Despite her calm demeanor, Bella eagerly gets up to greet guests and give them a thorough sniff-down in exchange for a few scratches behind the ears. Much like her canine counterpart, Ollie, Bella has also mastered the art of ensuring Melanie shares any and all snacks that may emerge throughout the day.