Building bridges between exceptional talent and leading firms

Our Story

When storms sweep across the Great Plains, most animals turn and flee, prolonging their exposure to the harsh wind and rain. But not the bison. They instinctively face into the storm and move through it, reducing their time in distress by charging head-on into adversity.

This powerful behavior is a symbol of resilience, clarity, and bold decision-making. At Iron Bison Talent Partners, it’s more than just folklore to us, it’s our philosophy.

Why It Matters

In recruiting, storms come in many forms: urgent hiring needs, talent shortages, skill mismatches, and uncertain markets. Where others stall or scatter, we step forward. Our mission is to bring clarity through chaos, matching exceptional talent with critical roles in industries that drive the American economy.

We are not just recruiters – we are storm-chasers with a purpose.

Our Commitment

At Iron Bison, we don’t run from the storm. We charge into it, cutting through hiring roadblocks with courage and clarity. Every client we serve and every candidate we place is part of a forward-facing movement to build stronger teams, better outcomes, and resilient futures.

Our Shared Principles

Excellence

We pursue mastery in every search and every interaction, delivering work that reflects the highest standards of our craft.

Excellence

We pursue mastery in every search and every interaction, delivering work that reflects the highest standards of our craft.

Excellence

We pursue mastery in every search and every interaction, delivering work that reflects the highest standards of our craft.

Loyalty

We stand with our partners and our candidates, building relationships grounded in trust, consistency, and long-term commitment.

Loyalty

We stand with our partners and our candidates, building relationships grounded in trust, consistency, and long-term commitment.

Loyalty

We stand with our partners and our candidates, building relationships grounded in trust, consistency, and long-term commitment.

Optimism

We approach every challenge with the belief that progress is possible and that the right people create new momentum.

Optimism

We approach every challenge with the belief that progress is possible and that the right people create new momentum.

Optimism

We approach every challenge with the belief that progress is possible and that the right people create new momentum.

Abundance

We operate from a mindset of possibility, knowing there is always enough opportunity, talent, and growth for everyone we serve.

Abundance

We operate from a mindset of possibility, knowing there is always enough opportunity, talent, and growth for everyone we serve.

Abundance

We operate from a mindset of possibility, knowing there is always enough opportunity, talent, and growth for everyone we serve.

Keep Promises

We honor our word at every stage of the hiring journey, ensuring reliability that people can feel and depend on.

Keep Promises

We honor our word at every stage of the hiring journey, ensuring reliability that people can feel and depend on.

Keep Promises

We honor our word at every stage of the hiring journey, ensuring reliability that people can feel and depend on.

Caring

We treat every person like they matter because they do, leading with humanity, patience, and genuine respect.

Caring

We treat every person like they matter because they do, leading with humanity, patience, and genuine respect.

Caring

We treat every person like they matter because they do, leading with humanity, patience, and genuine respect.

Belonging

We create spaces where people are seen, valued, and supported so they can step fully into the work they are made for.

Belonging

We create spaces where people are seen, valued, and supported so they can step fully into the work they are made for.

Belonging

We create spaces where people are seen, valued, and supported so they can step fully into the work they are made for.

Our Team

The Iron Bison team bring decades of industry experience and a deep commitment to delivering success for our partners and their next hires.

The Iron Bison team bring decades of industry experience and a deep commitment to delivering success for our partners and their next hires.

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Jesse Vazquez

Founder/Managing Partner

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Jesse Vazquez

Founder/Managing Partner

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Jesse Vazquez

Founder/Managing Partner

jesse@ironbisontp.com

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Matthew Zagurski

Division Leader-AEC

matthew@ironbisontp.com

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Matthew Zagurski

Division Leader-AEC

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Matthew Zagurski

Division Leader-AEC

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Lisa Wilson

Recruiting Manager-Financial Services

lisa@ironbisontp.com

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Lisa Wilson

Recruiting Manager-Financial Services

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Lisa Wilson

Recruiting Manager-Financial Services

lisa@ironbisontp.com

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Amanda Burnett

Human Resources

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Amanda Burnett

Human Resources

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Amanda Burnett

Human Resources

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Bethanie Schmelig

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Bethanie Schmelig

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Bethanie Schmelig

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Matt Kendrick

Accounting

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Matt Kendrick

Accounting

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Matt Kendrick

Accounting

Iron Bison Talent Partners is a national recruiting agency specializing in wealth management, construction & engineering, and mortgage services industries.