President

Ryan Kapp brings over 20 years of leadership experience, having built and led teams and structured organizations for success across diverse functions. Through this journey, he’s learned the hard way which hires propel growth, which ones can hold a company back, and which excel in a given organizational culture.

This deep operational experience is the cornerstone of Kapp Search Group’s recruiting approach. Ryan leverages his insider’s perspective to accurately assess both technical skills and cultural fit, ensuring every placement drives performance and long-term growth. As a trusted advisor, he partners with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver talent solutions tailored for lasting impact.

Nicole Kapp is an accomplished accounting professional with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Penn State and more than a decade of hands-on experience across public accounting, corporate finance, and hospitality. She’s managed full-cycle general ledger maintenance, month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations for everything from six-property hotel portfolios to multi-entity corporate organizations.

As a recruiter at Kapp Search Group, Nicole leverages this accounting background to understand the nuances of finance and accounting roles—so she can identify candidates with the right technical acumen and cultural fit. Her daily habit of building strong client relationships translates seamlessly to talent acquisition: she asks the right questions to uncover team dynamics, priorities, and core values, then uses that insight to match accounting and finance professionals who will excel from day one. Nicole’s attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and proven ability to prioritize under tight deadlines make her an indispensable partner for both candidates and hiring teams.

Karen Bald brings over a decade of strategic business development and client partnership expertise to Kapp Search Group. She excels at market research, identifying growth opportunities, and crafting outreach strategies that connect the right people with the right roles. Karen’s strength lies in her ability to understand both organizational goals and candidate aspirations—ensuring a seamless match that drives engagement and retention.

Her background in project coordination and client relationship management means she’s adept at guiding stakeholders through every step of the hiring journey. Whether uncovering emerging talent pipelines or building long-term partnerships, Karen’s proactive, relationship-first approach enhances our team’s ability to deliver tailored talent solutions that align with your culture and objectives.