Changing
the Face of Talent™
WHO WE ARE
CTE’s mission is to Change the Face of Talent. Our focus has always been to create a mission-driven organization capable of exceeding our clients’ expectations and providing our team members with a work environment that embraces individuality. Our Core Values inform every decision we make and action we take.

Our
Services
Advisory Services
Our Advisory Services team helps clients design and deliver talent offerings that optimize engagement, profitability, and company culture.
Executive Search
We take a thorough approach to recruiting, searching for candidates of traditional and nontraditional backgrounds to find the best fit for our clients’ needs.
Our
Values
Play the Right Way
We treat every project the same way a professional athlete approaches their game: with focus, dedication, and immense drive.
Innovate & Elevate
With an innovative mindset, we elevate our suite of talent-related service products.
Stay True To You
By creating a culture of mutual respect, we empower everyone to be their true selves.
Seek Understanding
Earnestly seek understanding to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Be Bold
We know your business faces challenges, and when you work with us, we attack those challenges vigorously.
Do Awesome S#!t
Yesterday’s awesome is tomorrow’s average.
Our Clients


































Our teams provide exemplary service to clients across the country.
OUR
LEADERSHIP


Kyle Samuels
Founder and Chief Executive Officer


Le Anne Harper
Head of Advisory Services
Le Anne is a lifelong learner who loves to face her fears including a solo safari in South Africa, a 14,000-foot skydive, singing backup for Barry Manilow, and swimming with Galapagos sharks. Her mission is to help organizations and individuals – particularly those that have been historically marginalized – to discover and cultivate their talents so they can grow, prosper, and thrive. She earned her Sociology degree at UCLA, has credentials in Diverse Talent Sourcing and Life Coaching, and completed executive programs at Yale and Cornell.
“I want to discourage you from choosing anything or making any decision simply because it is safe. Things of value seldom are.” ~ Toni Morrison


Demetrios Chirgott
Head of Client Partnerships
Throughout his career, Demetrios has led business development and executive search teams with high-growth startups and Fortune 50 organizations. From serving as Vice President in a prominent boutique search firm in North Carolina to overseeing a high performing branch of a national IT consulting firm in Washington, DC, Demetrios brings a hands-on approach to leadership. He has successfully impacted key projects including IPO readiness, FP&A department overhauls, Agile transformations, enterprise system implementations and various mission critical endeavors. His keen awareness of client culture, future initiatives and business strategy has enabled him to build lasting partnerships with organizations at all phases of growth across industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, food & beverage, CPG and more.
Demetrios resides in the greater DC metro area with his wife and two children. He is a proud alumnus of Catawba College where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration and was a member of the men’s lacrosse team. He is an Eagle Scout and is active in Scouting with both his son and daughter.


Matthew Leitz
Chief of Staff
Outside of work, Matt enjoys reading, cooking, and backpacking with his wife and dog. He is an avid Boston Celtics fan, regularly attends his local Cars and Coffee meets, and rarely misses an opportunity to try a new pizza restaurant.
- Email:Matt.leitz@ctesearch.com