the studio

With 18 years of recruitment and consulting experience, Chris Wood has built a reputation for delivering top talent across multiple industries—including Manufacturing & Distribution, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Products, and Architecture, Engineering & Construction. His background includes leadership roles at top staffing firms like Aerotek and Aston Carter, where he became a trusted partner in multiple verticals. 

Today, Chris partners with innovative companies to make strategic hires and supports executive leaders through pivotal career transitions.

With over a decade of experience in executive support, account management, operations, marketing and event management, Tanya Morris brings a dynamic blend of organizational precision and people-first strategy to her role as a Talent Agent at the Elevate Reserve. 

Her background in managing high-level accounts, streamlining operations, and orchestrating major events—equips her to expertly connect top-tier talent with premium opportunities. 

Tanya's strength in relationship management and her eye for detail make her a trusted partner to both executive candidates and innovative companies.

 Founder and Chief Talent Agent at Peak Experience Talent Search, Lisa Soliz is a strategic force in talent acquisition, known for building high-impact recruiting programs tailored to the evolving needs of her clients. With a proven track record in technical recruiting and business development, Lisa has led transformative hiring initiatives for companies like Oakley and Red Digital Cinema. 

She spearheaded the Accounting & Finance division at Aston Carter and was a key leader within Aerotek’s industrial division, earning national recognition as a top producer and mentor. 

Today, she continues to elevate the talent experience through customized search solutions and a people-first leadership philosophy. 

 A veteran industrial recruiter with over two decades of experience, Matt Arias is known for connecting elite technical talent with top industrial employers across the country. Currently a Senior Recruiter at Empower Associates, Matt specializes in placing managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, electricians, CNC programmers, machinists, and welders. 

His 23-year tenure at Aerotek included leadership roles supporting major clients like PCC Aerospace—managing large-scale recruitment operations for brands such as Cherry Aerospace, Air Industries, and SPS Technologies. Matt’s deep industry knowledge and relationship-driven approach make him a trusted partner in the industrial talent space. 

 Our mission is to actively involve and connect individuals within the Concentric community, paving the way for their career growth in the information technology sector through candid and transparent dialogues. 

We specialize in recruiting for Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Sales positions.  

In contrast to conventional hiring processes, Concentric eliminates the risk of professionals getting lost in the shuffle. We meticulously assess the practical skill sets, cultural compatibility, and mutual needs of both the professional and the company, streamlining the decision-making process for more efficient connections.