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About Avada Recruitment Agency

We know banking

For more than 20 years, Frontline has been a leader in executive recruitment, conducting searches for banks nationwide. Frontline Recruit is uniquely positioned as one of the premier providers of executive human capital solutions for community banks in the United States.

Our expertise is focused on assisting community banks staff their commercial lending departments. The majority of our work is finding commercial lenders with an emphasis in C&I, CRE or AG. As we work to assist community banks in finding lenders we also place SVP, EVP, COO, CEO and President candidates within client organizations.

Frontline’s search consultants spend extensive time with clients to make sure that they have a clear understanding of the role they are being asked to help fill. They familiarize themselves with the client company, its strategy, problems, culture and people, and the characteristics and skills the successful candidate should possess. Our consultants work with the client to create a position specification of the role and of the ideal candidate.

1.7K +

candidate placements

15.8%

growth in 2025

we offer concierge level recruiting services

timely interviews

Start interviewing candidates in as little as 2-3 business days.

building trust

We source and vet all our candidates and provide you with detailed background information.

talent acquisition

We help you throughout the hiring process to successfully recruit and retain top talent.

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meet our certified recruiting experts

Get to know our team.

Phil Templeman

President & CEO

Phil started his career with Frontline Recruit in 2007 and has been one of our most successful recruiters. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids.

Jared Vanderkolk

Recruiting Consultant

Jared was born and raised in Ontario and grew up playing hockey and fighting with his brothers and anyone he met on the ice.

Rick Gates

Recruiting Consultant

15+ years of experience crushing it as a banking recruiter. Originally from Wild West Basin of Utah, Rick now lives with his lovely wife and children in Utah Valley.

Alain Templeman

Recruiting Consultant

Alain has enjoyed tremendous success as a recruiter, entrepreneur and consultant. He is a transplant to Utah but after so many years he calls it home. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities with his beautiful wife and 4 grown children.

Mark Elder

Controller & Finances

15+ years of experience as a Controller/CFO for multiple startups and established small and medium sized businesses. Mark’s job is keep Frontline moving forward like a well-oiled machine.

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