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At Aspire, we’ve been connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations since our founding in 2005 in Philadelphia. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering unparalleled executive, contingent and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of our clients and candidates. In 2024, Aspire underwent a transformative reorganization to position ourselves for national growth and innovation. Under the leadership of our new president and an entirely revitalized recruitment team, we’ve expanded our operations into key markets, including Denver and Chicago. This reorganization marks a bold new chapter in our journey, enabling us to bring our expertise to clients and candidates across the country. With deep roots in Philadelphia and a growing presence nationwide, we are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive success, inspire innovation, and build a brighter future for the finance and accounting world.
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At Aspire, we’ve been connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations since our founding in 2005 in Philadelphia. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering unparalleled executive, contingent and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of our clients and candidates. In 2024, Aspire underwent a transformative reorganization to position ourselves for national growth and innovation. Under the leadership of our new president and an entirely revitalized recruitment team, we’ve expanded our operations into key markets, including Denver and Chicago. This reorganization marks a bold new chapter in our journey, enabling us to bring our expertise to clients and candidates across the country. With deep roots in Philadelphia and a growing presence nationwide, we are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive success, inspire innovation, and build a brighter future for the finance and accounting world.
Dan Wagner founded Aspire in 2005 leveraging his extensive network to match hundreds of senior-level managers and executives with private-equity-backed growth businesses. He brings over 25 years of experience scaling and transforming early-stage ventures in human capital-intensive services including professional search and staffing, field, and technology-enabled service businesses. During Dan’s career, he has led the strategic growth vision for Aspire and other companies by identifying opportunities for expansion and determining the best talent to get there.
Dan Wagner founded Aspire in 2005 leveraging his extensive network to match hundreds of senior-level managers and executives with private-equity-backed growth businesses. He brings over 25 years of experience scaling and transforming early-stage ventures in human capital-intensive services including professional search and staffing, field, and technology-enabled service businesses. During Dan’s career, he has led the strategic growth vision for Aspire and other companies by identifying opportunities for expansion and determining the best talent to get there.
Katie Birkelo is the President of Aspire spearheading the company’s national expansion plans with a focus on strategic market growth. Katie brings over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, operations management, and business development, specializing in the staffing and talent acquisition sectors. Throughout her career, she has led transformational initiatives in some of the largest staffing firms in the world, including Randstad USA, Beacon Hill Staffing, and Robert Half, where she consistently delivered exceptional results while maintaining her hands-on approach to leadership.
Katie Birkelo is the President of Aspire spearheading the company’s national expansion plans with a focus on strategic market growth. Katie brings over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, operations management, and business development, specializing in the staffing and talent acquisition sectors. Throughout her career, she has led transformational initiatives in some of the largest staffing firms in the world, including Randstad USA, Beacon Hill Staffing, and Robert Half, where she consistently delivered exceptional results while maintaining her hands-on approach to leadership.
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With over a decade of experience in the Accounting & Finance sector, including contract, direct hire, and retained searches, Jeremy has developed a vast local and national network. With previous leadership roles as Managing Partner at Bell & Associates, Inc. and Recruiting Manager at Robert Half, Jeremy has honed his expertise in staffing solutions and built strong relationships with top industry professionals and employers.
With over a decade of experience in the Accounting & Finance sector, including contract, direct hire, and retained searches, Jeremy has developed a vast local and national network. With previous leadership roles as Managing Partner at Bell & Associates, Inc. and Recruiting Manager at Robert Half, Jeremy has honed his expertise in staffing solutions and built strong relationships with top industry professionals and employers.
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Kristen Rose is a Managing Partner for Aspire Staffing, overseeing both sales and recruitment for the Chicago area. She is a highly experienced staffing professional dedicated to helping accounting and finance teams find the best talent available. With 10+ years of experience focused in the accounting and finance staffing space, Kristen has successfully placed hundreds of professionals, both as consultants and in direct hire roles. She has worked with start ups creating an accounting department from scratch, to Fortune 100 companies building teams for large multi-year projects. Kristen's expansive experience gives a specialized staffing experience to every client she works with. Kristen holds a Business Management degree from Loyola University Chicago. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio and now lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband.
Kristen Rose is a Managing Partner for Aspire Staffing, overseeing both sales and recruitment for the Chicago area. She is a highly experienced staffing professional dedicated to helping accounting and finance teams find the best talent available. With 10+ years of experience focused in the accounting and finance staffing space, Kristen has successfully placed hundreds of professionals, both as consultants and in direct hire roles. She has worked with start ups creating an accounting department from scratch, to Fortune 100 companies building teams for large multi-year projects. Kristen's expansive experience gives a specialized staffing experience to every client she works with. Kristen holds a Business Management degree from Loyola University Chicago. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio and now lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband.
At Aspire, our mission is simple: to connect great organizations with great talent and great talent with great opportunities. We foster long-term relationships that transform business aspirations into measurable success. With every connection we make, we aim to shape the future of accounting and finance.
Aspire delivers cradle to grave talent solutions for accounting and finance professionals looking to achieve increased profitability and sustained growth. With a deep understanding of the cyclical nature of the accounting and finance world, we offer flexible, transparent pricing, tech-enabled processes, and a people-first approach to bring you the Aspire Advantage in your talent search.
Connecting great organizations with great talentand great talent with great jobs
