Liz Sherman
VP/Managing Director

Through the Years

After starting her career in recruiting, Liz spent time in leadership and sales positions with hi-tech, human capital and consulting organizations where she leveraged her broad knowledge of various industries to resolve challenges and improve business results. By blending a unique approach of listening and understanding the impact to the bottom line, she effectively works with executives to pair human capital solutions with business ROI.

Where she volunteers

Women’s Bean Project
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Executive Mentor
Copper Mountain

Mike Ballenger
MANAGING CONSULTANT

Through the Years

With a combination of executive search and corporate recruiting expertise, Mike has the toolkit and knowledge to effectively identify, assess and place top talent in organization’s complex and rapidly changing environments. This experience has garnered him access to diverse industries domestically and internationally. His inquisitive nature leans towards understanding clients’ businesses and cultures which leads to the highest outcomes to solve issues - and place the finest candidates possible.

Olivia Allman
Talent Acquisition Manager

Through the Years

Olivia knew her passion for people would be the key to success in business. She has spent the majority of her career in the finance industry, blazing trails of new recruiting techniques and sourcing outstanding talent for one of the nation’s largest financial services companies in the US. Her natural curiosity and interest in social media keeps Olivia on the forefront of emerging technologies. She delivers to her clients by utilizing her adept ability in networking to make sizzling connections for the people she works with.

Where she volunteers

CU Boulder – Key Leadership in College Mentor
Dress for Success
Special Olympics Colorado
Young Life

Manuel Santos
Research and Training Manager

Through the Years

With a passion for researching and training, Manuel brings several years’ worth of research knowledge to the hrQ team. He honed his skills at the University of Colorado Law Library and Jones International University where he worked in academic research and oversaw the operation of the library and bookstore departments. His understanding of the research process makes candidate sourcing run very smooth. He’s tenacious in ensuring hrQ is building the best candidate slates for our clients.