About us
A trusted team. Transformative results.
At Taleo, we are dedicated to building a community of experts that work together to help business operators solve complex problems and find success in their businesses.
A principled approach
Taleo was built on a set of principles, which continue to guide us in our daily work.
Provide a customer centric experience
Embrace an “Always Learning” attitude
Focus on providing solutions that make an impact and get the job done!
Foster a safe environment to share issues and challenges
Encourage collaboration between our team, our contractors, and our clients
Our Team.
Matthew Hillhouse, MBA, PMP
President and Founder
Matthew founded Taleo in 2010 drawn with desire to change how companies were managing their risks when bringing on contractors. He soon realized his vision would also support the contractors to have better clarity on what success looked like from the onset. Matthew has over 25 years experience in IT project delivery, and it is that expertise, which has built Taleo to be the company it is today. On any given day you will find Matthew spending time with his family or racing down a mountain on his bike. His need for speed and adventure is always apparent, this is why Taleo continues to drive forward.
Laurel Sim, PMP
Partner and Vice President Portfolio Management
Laurel is a Taleo partner and began her work with Taleo back in 2010. Laurel has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning Program Manager and Senior Project Executive. She has a proven track record of exceeding business objectives and expectations while bringing a focus on innovation. Laurel’s expertise and passion for quality has become a pillar of Taleo’s identity and she is a big driver behind how we engage with both clients and consultants. Outside of her work with Taleo, Laurel volunteers a great deal of her time helping to further educate others through speaking engagements, mentorship, and workshops. To recharge Laurel spends her free time at her family’s farm, playing sports, running with her dog Goose, and travelling.
Ryan Buchan
Partner and Account Executive
Ryan brought his talent, drive, and positive personality to Taleo in 2013. Starting in the role of Recruitment Specialist Ryan’s role evolved into Account Manager where he supports clients through the entire lifecycle of their project needs, and has now become a Partner of Taleo in the spring of 2022. When Ryan isn’t off traveling the world making memories he can be found walking his dog or playing a sport. It is Ryan’s sharp wit and desire to always be learning that makes him a key piece to the Taleo team.
Karen Pagenkopf
Financial Controller/Contract Manager
Karen came to Taleo in 2014 and has been in Office Management for over 25 years. It was her kind nature and passion to make everyone around her a success that proved she was the perfect fit for Taleo. She is focused on doing things right the first time and always has time to support Taleo’s team of consultants. She loves cooking, camping, and spending time with her fur babies and family. Fortunately for Taleo, we get to be a part of that family.
Chris Mills
Account Executive
Chris joined the Taleo team in early 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. He is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the technology staffing and solutions industry. With a solid background in business planning, communication, and a diverse skill set, Chris has demonstrated expertise in driving business outcomes and delivering exceptional client service. When he is not out finding new business for Taleo, Chris can generally be found at a rink either playing or coaching hockey, or at the dog park with his pup Paco.
Mia Huysmans
Resource Manager
Mia joined the Taleo team in the fall of 2021. It was Mia’s strong intuition and hard work ethic that made it is an easy decision to bring her into the fold. With her past experience working in the hospitality industry as an event planner, we know she will help drive Taleo forward in style. Outside of work, you’ll find her out doing any one of her favourite activities, such as dirt biking, mountain biking, and snowboarding. She’s always up for an adventure and loves trying new sports.
Lindsay Sinclair
Strategic Advisor
Lindsay has been partnering with Taleo since 2021 and recently joined the team as a Strategic Advisor. She brings 15+ years in leading high impact transformation programs. Lindsay is a leadership coach, and an experienced strategist, with proven expertise across business planning, portfolio management, strategic people programs, and leading large scale change management efforts. Lindsay is client focused with an ability to navigate challenging situations, creating connections with ease. On the weekend, you'll find Lindsay spending time outdoors with her family and many farm animals.
Stephanie Cunningham
Project Coordinator/Junior BA
Stephanie joined Taleo team in the fall of 2021 after she completed a BA Degree with honors. She describes herself as a lifelong learner and is always excited to tackle new challenges and responsibilities. After joining Taleo Stephanie’s role has evolved into a Junior Project Manager and she is loving being mentored by partner and Project Delivery Practice Lead, Laurel. When Stephanie is not learning, she loves to play ball, camping, and go on walks with her large pup Tucker.
Patrizia Coppola
Financial Analyst
Patrizia joined our team back in 2013 and although she is more of a team member behind the scenes, her CPA and wealth of knowledge and expertise are such a huge asset to the Taleo team. She is on call for Taleo and never lets us down. Patrizia’s full time role as taxi service, cook, baker, crafter, and Mom to two wonderful girls, keeps her smiling, happy and busy.
Laurel Sim, Partner and VP of Portfolio Management at Taleo, has been highlighted on the cover of The Victory Magazine’s special edition, ‘The Most Emerging Women Leaders of the Year’ for 2023!
You can read the full article here.
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We thrive on our ability to be flexible in our approach and provide the right resources, expertise and solutions that make an impact.