AJ CONSULTANTS - Key Persons


Adam Eckels - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Owner
Adam Eckels, owner and founder of AJ Consultants, launched the company in 2009 in the heart of the recession. In spite of starting when many recruiting firms were folding, he forged a path of success. AJ Consultants won the nationally recognized "Rookie of the Year" award and then have never looked back, racking up many other honors along the way. Along with his team, he has created an industry recognized firm and brand. AJ Consultants has become synonymous with VP to C-Level search and over the last few years Adam has been quoted, interviewed or sought for expertise through national media, bank publications and many different business journals numerous times.

Austin Ressler

Job Titles:
  • Midwest Market Manager
  • Midwest Recruiting Manager
Austin Ressler is the Midwest Market Manager at AJ Consultants. He is a native of St. Louis , MO where he is entrenched in the banking community. Austin also serves a number of clients throughout the entire Midwest market. He has become a trusted partner for his clients due to his track record for building strong relationships, the quality of candidates he presents, and the short amount of time it takes him to fill a position. Austin takes a laid-back approach with his candidates, building a relationship first and then an understanding of what their career goals are.

B.J. Berrettini

Job Titles:
  • New England Recruiting Manager
B.J. Berrettini is the New England Recruiting Manager at AJ Consultants. He is entrenched in the Greater Boston banking world and services a number of clients in throughout New England (MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, VT, and NY). Relying on his consultative approach and sharp business acumen B.J. has a solid track record of developing new markets and finding long term success by building targeted relationships. B.J.s clients value his meticulous approach leaving no stone unturned, his passion for learning about their mission and corporate culture, and his ability to find the right candidate in a reasonable amount of time.

Danielle Ader

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter
  • Senior Executive
  • Senior Executive Recruiter With
Danielle Ader is a Senior Executive Recruiter with AJ Consultants. Before joining the team Danielle worked in the banking industry in the areas of compliance and supply chain finance. Her business and finance acumen make her a valuable asset to the recruiting team. Her work focuses in various geographies in the Mid-Atlantic (PA, NY, MD, DC, VA) and manages the OH market, as she is a native of Ohio.

Stacey Morris

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator