Wesley Lackey

About Wesley Lackey

I founded Equahire to bring clarity, intention, and balance to the recruitment process for both companies and candidates alike.After a decade in talent acquisition, I realized great recruiting is not just about filling roles, it is about aligning purpose, people, and performance. That\'s why Equahire was built around a refined, repeatable system designed to scale with your growth.Great hiring deserves proper speed and excellent quality of service.No fluff. Nothing fake. Just fit. Our motto is to leave no stone unturned when it comes to finding the ideal candidate for our clients.Our commitment is hands-on partnership, working closely with your team to keep every search focused, transparent, and on track.OUR APPROACHWe treat recruiting like a craft. Our methodology is people-first, data-informed, and process-driven. We prioritize the candidate experience, taking time to understand what truly motivates people, and only make matches when we believe it\'s the best possible fit for both sides.THE EQUAHIRE DIFFERENCE 350+ Corporate & Executive Roles Filled Core Operational Hires Across Field & Office Roles 28 Average Days to Fill 95% of Searches Completed Within 45 Days 15+ Industries Served Nationwide Reach From Nashville HQPROVEN EXPERTISE• Built talent acquisition teams from scratch and implemented large-scale TA software systems• Developed AI-powered recruiting systems combining automation (drip campaigns, SMS, email) with a human, empathetic touch• Filled hundreds of professionals from individual contributor to C-suite level in software development, IT, marketing, HR, finance, legal, sales, and operations• Supported several Fortune 500, PE-backed portfolio companies, high-growth businesses, and scaling service operatorsWe don\'t do transactional placements, we create lasting partnerships that drive mutual success.Ready to discuss your long-term talent strategy? Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Founder

   Equahire

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Founded Equahire to deliver executive and professional search services for growth-stage companies through three strategic recruitment models:• ENGAGED SEARCH – High-touch, strategic recruiting for leadership and critical roles with talent market mapping, custom candidate pipelines, and dedicated search consulting• DIRECT PLACEMENT – Efficient hiring solutions for core roles and key contributors with targeted sourcing, curated shortlists, and structured interview coordination• WORKFORCE STAFFING – Flexible talent options with rapid contractor deployment, full payroll/compliance management, and contract-to-hire pathwaysKey Results:→ total placements across field, administrative, and corporate roles→ 350+ executive and corporate roles filled (IC through C-suite)→ 95% of searches completed within 45 days→ 28-day average time-to-fill→ Served 15+ industries including PE-backed portfolios, high-growth/founder-led businesses, and scaling service operatorsBuilt and scaled a proprietary 5-step PECOO recruitment methodology (Partner → Engage → Connect → Offer → Onboard) that combines market intelligence, rigorous screening, and candidate-first experience to deliver long-term performance hires.Specialties: Finance & Accounting | Marketing & Sales | Operations & Strategy | Human Resources & Talent | IT & Development | Business Support & Admin

Education

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2016

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Research
• Human Resources
• English
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Recruiting
• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Psychology