Established in wisdom
Like we said, “we’ve been in your shoes”.
​We hail from the industrial technology, higher education and healthcare career fields—three industries that have something in common—you need wisdom to excel and empathy to succeed. Hence, Sage Search Firm’s focus on what matters most to us, and you.
We also happen to be longtime friends who wanted to inject their wisdom and expertise into job-seeking aspect of the workforce by taking a more personal and down-to-earth approach.  

​Kelley Barrell
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​Founding Partner

Kelley is a Founding Partner of Sage Search Firm.  She brings with her 16+ years of recruiting experience in admissions within the higher education arena.  She developed a talent for working with people in order to understand their needs, build a trusting relationship and have as superior understanding of the process and how to help her customers.  Kelley’s core values have always revolved around her compassion and dedications to helping people better their lives.  

After having her son in 2014, Kelley decided to take some time off to be with him.  Finding herself eager to get back to her passion Sage Search Firm came to life.  

​Outside of the office Kelley enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, skiing and traveling.  Kelley is from the greater Pittsburgh area but has resided in eastern PA since 2007.  ​

Kyle Barrell
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​CEO & Managing
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Partner 

​Kyle is the CEO and Managing Partner at Sage Search Firm.  He brings with him 17+ years of higher education management, recruiting and leadership experience.  Kyle’s approach when working with clients and candidates alike is down-to-earth, efficient and informative.  He has found his true calling in helping people move to the next stage in their careers.  Kyle’s goal with Sage is to parlay the highest caliber individuals with the most desirable companies in the higher education and healthcare industries.  

​Kyle went to business school where he earned his degree and sharpened his knowledge of management, marketing and human resources.  Kyle has held admissions positions as a Director, Regional Director, Regional Vice President and Vice President.  Kyle realized the admissions and staffing arenas are all but identical and wanted to utilize his talents to help others better themselves.  

​Kyle is married and has two children, ages 16 and 2.  He is from eastern PA and enjoys living there due to the easy accessibility to NYC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.  When Kyle isn’t working, he enjoys golfing, skiing, taking in a Kutztown University rugby match and traveling.  Kyle understands the culture and mindset of the region and is focused on staying true to his roots while helping people and companies achieve their desired staffing results.  

​Jamie Lapp
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COO & President

​Jamie is the COO and President of Sage Search Firm.  Jamie has been in a leadership position for 21 years.  He has worked his way up the ladder in the transportation industry by hard work and engagement.

​ Jamie learned how to tackle hard work as a Marine.  He has put the lessons and philosophy's that he learned in the Corp into everything he does.  He is dedicated to learning all that he can about staffing so that he can help Sage reach it’s highest potential.  His strict attention to detail will assure that all the important elements are done right.  Jamie is dedicated to making sure the client and the candidate’s details are perfect to allow a seamless transition.  
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Jamie has been married to his lovely wife for 20 years and they have four beautiful children together.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, football, the mountains, watching his kids play sports, and helping with the local high school rugby club.  He is local to the area and enjoys giving back to his community.  Jamie has sat as the secretary on the board of directors of Kutztown American Legion Baseball for four years.    ​

 


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