Joanne Kline

Joanne Kline is a seasoned executive recruiter, headhunter, and managing partner with more than 20 years of experience in the staffing industry. As Managing Partner and Senior Director of Recruiting at TKG Executive Management Services, she specializes in identifying and placing high-caliber professionals for organizations throughout the United States. Her approach emphasizes quality over quantity, with a strong focus on creating lasting, mutually beneficial relationships between clients and candidates.

Throughout her career, Joanne has built a respected reputation for expertise in contingent and retained search, executive recruiting, technical recruiting, and professional services placements. She is known for providing a personalized and confidential search experience, developing extensive networks of both active and passive candidates, and understanding the unique needs of employers. Her background in Psychology from UCLA further supports her ability to understand people, assess potential, and make thoughtful career and organizational matches.

Joanne's professional philosophy is grounded in integrity, ethics, loyalty, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to helping others. She believes in placing people in careers rather than simply filling jobs and views recruiting as a consultative, relationship-driven profession. She is also passionate about mentoring and giving back, with volunteer involvement supporting organizations such as leukemia and Alzheimer's associations and dog rescues. Her dedication to authentic human connection, professionalism, and "paying it forward" continues to shape her work and influence within the staffing and recruiting industry.