Recruiting,
built on relationships.
We believe the best outcomes come from truly understanding people— how they work, what they value, and where they're going. That's why we take a thoughtful, personalized approach to every search.
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Client Partnerships
We build long-term relationships— not one-off placements.
Referral-Based Engagements
Most of our work comes through referrals from clients and candidates.
founder rachel
vanderpol
Still competitive- just in a different way.
Calm under pressure.
Inspired bythe giraffe.
Strategic recruiting built on trust, alignment, and a long-term vision for growth.
Rachel VanderPol founded VP Talent with a belief shaped long before recruiting—through competition, coaching, and connection. A former Division I athlete raised in a family of professional athletes, Rachel learned early the value of discipline, preparation, and long-term vision.
After college, she built a successful career as a teacher and coach, where she discovered her greatest strength: understanding people—what drives them, challenges them, and positions them to succeed.
When she transitioned into recruiting, she brought that same coaching mindset with her.
Rachel approaches every search with intention and alignment. She partners deeply with companies she believes in, immersing herself in their culture and vision so she can represent them authentically in the market. Candidates are thoughtfully vetted, prepared, and aligned—not pushed through a process.
Known for setting clear expectations and prioritizing fit over volume, Rachel rejects transactional recruiting. She does not force placements or overpromise outcomes. Instead, she focuses on building lasting partnerships that support meaningful, sustainable growth.
The Story Behind the Giraffe
VP Talent is built on family values and long-term thinking. The company’s name reflects the VanderPol family and a commitment to building something lasting.
What began as a lighthearted nod to height evolved into something more meaningful. The giraffe came to represent exceptional vision, selectivity, and a relationship-first approach—qualities that define how we work. Thoughtful, intentional, and always focused on the bigger picture.
Rachel and her team partner with growth-minded companies as they scale—helping them build teams that align with both where they are today and where they’re going.
Over time, VP Talent has built a reputation for being both highly selective and deeply committed. By intentionally limiting the number of searches taken on, each partnership receives the focus, care, and level of execution it deserves.
At its core, VP Talent is not just a recruiting firm—it is a strategic partner. One that works closely with founders and leadership teams to anticipate hiring needs, refine role definition, and ensure every hire contributes meaningfully to long-term growth.
Our Team
A thoughtfully built team bringing a strategic, relationship-driven approach to hiring.
Meagan
Executive Recruiter
meagan@vptalent.co
Joel
Strategic Advisor
joel@vptalent.co
Lindsay
Operations Coordinator
lindsay@vptalent.co
authentic relationships. strategic results.
We take a disciplined, relationship-driven approach to recruiting—prioritizing alignment over volume. Every search is intentional, every candidate thoughtfully vetted, and every engagement executed with long-term organizational success in mind.
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Intentional Process
A structured, disciplined approach focused on qualification, preparation, and alignment—not résumé volume.
True Partnership
We operate as an extension of the team—guiding both company and candidate through every stage of the hiring journey.
Long-Term Growth Focus
Every placement is executed with organizational performance and sustainable expansion in mind.