Scott’s search experience includes assignments in the software, systems, telecommunications, data communications and Internet sectors. He has recruited for most functional positions at the officer level, including CEO, COO, CTO, Sales, Marketing, IT, Business Development and Operations. His recent assignments include: CEO, Vincera (next-gen web-based applications); CEO, NextHop (software routing infrastructure); CEO, MaXXan (Storage Area Network switching); CEO, Tellaire (fiberless optics); CEO, Exelano (wireless systems integration); CEO, Partnerware (enterprise relationship management software); CEO, Fracta Networks (enterprise portal solutions); CEO, Fischer International (infrastructure software); CEO, Netier (network appliances and management software); and VP Online, Dell Computer (computers and systems).

Prior to founding Whiterock, Scott was a Partner with Connet & Company, a Silicon Valley based search firm serving venture-backed growth companies. While at Connet & Company, Scott served clients in some of the country’s top technology markets, including Silicon Valley, southern California, Seattle, Boston, and Florida. Prior to joining Connet & Company, Scott served as Principal at TMP Worldwide, and was a member of that firm’s High-Tech and Internet & E-Commerce Practices. Before entering the executive search industry, Scott was a consultant with McKinsey & Company, where he was a member of the Information Technology Practice and the Interactive Multimedia Practice, and also managed the recruiting program for University of Texas MBAs.

Scott began his career as a software engineer in the R&D group of Honeywell Avionics. He then spent six years in the communications industry at GTE, focused primarily on the productization and commercialization of emerging technologies.

Scott graduated with an MBA in Management and Finance from the University of Texas, Austin where he was a Sord Scholar and Texas Longhorn Fellow. He also holds MS and BS (magna cum laude) degrees in Computer Science from the University of South Florida, and has completed all coursework toward a PhD in Computer Science. Prior to entering industry, Scott spent two years as an Instructor of Computer Science at the University of South Florida.

Kayla’s search experience includes assignments in the software, utility, education and professional services sectors across most functional areas. Her assignments have ranged from Partner, Associate Partner and VP-level searches for systems integrators such as Accenture and Avanade; functional assignments for software companies such as BuildForge, DataCert and PerformanceRetail; VP-level searches for professional services entities such as Clark Consulting and Major, Hagen and Africa; as well as board assignments and C-level searches for educational and utility entities such as the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, Tulane University, Indiana University, University of Illinois – Urbana, American Electric Power, Vermont Electric Power and Illinois Power.

Prior to joining Whiterock, Kayla was the Director of Human Resources and Training with PerformanceRetail, an Austin based software company serving the retail industry. Prior to joining PerformanceRetail, she served as the Director of Recruiting for Avanade, a division of Accenture and Microsoft systems integrator, and previously, as a Manager of Executive Recruiting within Accenture. Kayla began her search career with Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm, where she was a Senior Associate.

Kayla holds an MBA degree from the University of Texas, Dallas, and a BA degree (cum laude) in Political Science from Hardin-Simmons University.