Executive Leadership Team

Executive Leadership Team

Meet the Leaders Behind Scion Executive Search.

Our senior leadership team brings executive search, client partnership, organizational leadership, finance, operations, and business expertise to Scion's work nationwide.

Scion's leadership team is united by a commitment to meaningful relationships, high-quality executive search, thoughtful client service, and helping organizations build leadership teams capable of lasting impact.

Since 2006 Executive Search
Nationwide Client Reach
Our Leadership

Experienced Leaders. Relationship-Driven Search.

Meet the senior leaders guiding Scion's executive search, client partnerships, business operations, and continued growth.

Isaac Schild, CEO and Founder of Scion

Isaac Schild

CEO & Founder
Portland, Oregon

Isaac is an established human resources and search expert. As the founder of Scion, Isaac enjoys running socially conscious businesses that benefit and support local communities. Isaac received a degree in law from Golden Gate University and studied economics at the University of Oregon. Outside of work, Isaac enjoys spending time with his family, painting, playing guitar, and basketball.

Elissa Dumiak, Executive Director of Scion Executive Search

Elissa Dumiak SHRM-SCP

Executive Director, Scion Executive Search
Austin, Texas

Elissa is a highly experienced executive team leader and national executive search expert who is most fulfilled when helping people grow professionally. Leveraging her own career experience to deliver results, Elissa's vision and ability to nurture relationships leads to long-term solutions and success. Elissa enjoys yoga and hiking and lives with her family in Texas.

Kim Bartelt, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Scion Executive Search

Kim Bartelt

Head of Strategic Partnerships, Scion Executive Search
Appleton, Wisconsin

Kim is a seasoned executive search professional deeply committed to client relationship management and delivering an exceptional client experience. With over a decade in the executive recruitment industry and a strong background in leading sales and client services, she focuses on cultivating lasting partnerships and ensuring every client feels supported and understood throughout their engagement.

Joshua Steele, Managing Director of Finance and Business Operations at Scion

Joshua Steele

Managing Director, Finance and Business Operations
Cincinnati, Ohio

Joshua is a motivated executive finance and operational professional who spent many years working in management and program services in the nonprofit business sector prior to joining Scion. After earning his bachelor's degree in accounting from Portland State University, Joshua began his career focused on accounting supervisory roles. He loves mission-driven work, exploring the outdoors, great wine, and spending time with his family and friends in Ohio.

How We Lead

Leadership Built Around People and Partnership.

The same principles that guide Scion's client relationships also guide our organization: trust, communication, service, accountability, and meaningful professional growth.

01 Relationships Build partnerships grounded in listening, trust, and long-term value.
02 Service Approach every search and client relationship with care and responsiveness.
03 Accountability Take ownership of outcomes and maintain clear communication throughout the work.
04 Growth Support the professional and organizational growth of clients, candidates, and our team.

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