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About Avada Recruitment Agency

Exclusive & Confidential Access to Decision makers

Frontline Recruit is focused exclusively on recruiting for commercial banks and has been since its inception more than 20 years ago. Our recruiters understand banking and we have the largest network of community bank clients in the United States.

Working with Frontline gives qualified candidates unprecedented ability to determine fit and opportunity with new employers within local markets without ever sacrificing confidentiality.

While we do work with HR — what separates us is our direct relationships with the primary decision makers at our client banks. We work with Bank presidents & CEOs, Chief Lending Officers and Market Presidents — working with us gives you that same access for almost instant feedback from decision makers — helping you avoid the HR maze (black hole).

1.7K +

candidate placements

15.8%

growth in 2025

700+

Community Banks have hired candidates with the Frontline Recruiting team

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Who We Help

We are a specialized recruiting team that focuses exclusively on working with commercial banks to fill the following roles — if your experiences matches these positions then we definitely want to work with you;

Commercial loan Officers

Junior Loan Officer, AVP, VP, SVP, Market President, EVP

C-Suite Officers

Bank CEO, President, COO, CFO, SVP, EVP

Wealth Management

Wealth Manager & Trust Officer

Branch Management & Support

Branch Manager, Credit Analyst, Underwriter, Operations

What role are you looking for in your next career step?

talent sourcing & recruitment

Let us help you find your next opportunity

Recruitments
Candidates Placed with Community Banks
700+

Community Banks have hired candidates with the Frontline Recruiting team

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Our Recruiting Professionals

Get to know us

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.

Let’s answer your questions

FAQs

What is the role of an Executive Recruiter?2026-01-06T21:26:04+00:00

An executive recruiter is an extension of your team. We complement your internal hiring process. We bring to bear resources you are lacking — finding and vetting qualified candidates. You let us know what your preferences are and we will adapt to fit your needs.

What are the steps of recruitment process?2026-01-06T21:33:19+00:00

Needs Analysis, Search Efforts, Candidate Qualifying, Candidate Presentations, Interview Steps, Assist Negotiations.

How can I calculate my recruiting budget?2026-01-06T21:35:21+00:00

Our typical fee structure is 30% of the Candidate’s first year base salary. That is an all-inclusive fee for services rendered and is entirely contingent on a successful hire of one of our referred candidates.

How soon can I expect to see results?2026-01-06T21:46:18+00:00

Depending on a number of factors including, how long this position has been open, what your internal efforts have yielded and how dense the population of prospective candidates is — you can expect to see qualified candidate presentations in as little as 2-3 business days. Although for difficult to find candidates or relocation constraints, it may take a few weeks to see qualified candidates.

Why Executive Search so important for banks?2026-01-06T21:42:55+00:00

Executive recruiters, also known as headhunters or executive search firms, play a vital role in helping banks identify, attract, and secure top-tier leadership talent, particularly for C-suite and senior-level positions. Their expertise addresses the unique challenges of competitive hiring environments, where the stakes are extraordinarily high—a single poor hire can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or even jeopardize a company’s future.

What is included in your recruiting service?2026-01-06T21:39:48+00:00

We are professional search consultants with more than a dozen years of individual experience for each of our recruiters. We provide market insights and consultative feedback to give you an accurate view of your local market. We find and screen all viable candidates and then present them to you for your review. We assist in coordinating the interview experience and ensure a transparent view of candidate feedback. We also assist in salary/contract negotiations to provide win-win outcomes for both Candidates and Banks.

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