About Match Point Recruiting

President

With over two decades of executive recruiting experience in consumer goods, Mike stands as a seasoned advisor, specializing in connecting client companies with elite talent. His extensive expertise spans a diverse spectrum, having collaborated with various clients, ranging from burgeoning startups to Fortune 500 giants, to successfully fill critical positions across the United States.

Mike holds the distinction of being the former #1 ranked singles and doubles tennis player in the state of Arkansas, in addition to being a National High School All-American. He played collegiate tennis at Louisana Tech University and Texas State University where he was All Southland Conference. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University.

Today, he resides in Bentonville, Arkansas with his wife, Dianna. Together, they take pride in their two accomplished adult children—Stratton, who has carved a niche as a financial securities analyst in Tulsa, and Bailey, a dermatology physician assistant based in Little Rock. In his free time Mike plays golf and pickleball.

Mike’s unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for fostering successful professional connections define his longstanding career in talent acquisition.

mike@matchpointrecruiting.com

Talent Manager

Christie started her career at Walmart Stores HQ handling recruiting, job design, organizational and change management for a variety of corporate divisions both within the US and globally.

She has since spent the last 10+ years working for third-party search firms managing talent sourcing in a variety of industries and geographic locations.

She enjoys using her 20+ years of recruiting expertise to help companies find and grow talent and help candidates to set themselves apart.

A native of Northwest Arkansas, she is passionate about using her skills to impact the community and increase workforce preparedness for the underserved.

christie@matchpointrecruiting.com

Director of Business Development

John brings over 25 years of dynamic leadership experience to Match Point Recruiting. His deep understanding of sourcing world-class talent, coupled with his proven track record in sales leadership, will be invaluable as Match Point continues to expand its reach and deliver exceptional talent solutions to its clients.

His career spans key roles at industry giants like General Mills and Cargill and significant contributions to mid-sized companies.

A seasoned veteran of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) business landscape, John has spent 17 years supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club. His strategic acumen is evident in his successful leadership of four CPG supplier team offices.

Leveraging his deep understanding of the local market and talent pool, John transitioned into recruiting 12 years ago. His passion lies in delivering exceptional recruiting experiences by meticulously matching top-tier candidates with his clients' specific needs.

John resides in Rogers, Arkansas, with his wife, Melissa, and takes immense pride in their adult children and grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys boating and exploring the region's natural beauty through running and biking.

john@matchpointrecruiting.com