We're Building Teams That Last
Lander Talent helps leaders hire and keep top IT talent — without wasted time, empty buzzwords, or broken promises.
Why We Started Lander Talent
Most staffing feels like a numbers game.
We started Lander Talent to prove it doesn’t have to be.
We listen before we pitch. We show proof before we promise.
And we protect candidate dignity and client time.
Because great teams aren’t built on resumes.
They’re built on trust.
Meet Our Founders
Jonathan Whipple — Founder & CEO
A human-first CEO and recruiter who helps transformation leaders build IT and ERP teams they can depend on. After years of seeing great people fail inside of the wrong environments, he built Lander Talent around one idea: staff for impact over keywords. He leads every search with the LANDER framework, keeps the process human, and makes sure clients meets candidates they’d actually fight to keep.
Eric Kimberling — Founder & Chairman
Recognized industry thought leader known for helping organizations navigate complex digital and ERP transformations with independence as the CEO of Third Stage Consulting. At Lander, he brings the clients lens and makes sure that every hire ties back to long-term transformation success.
Listen First
Build With Trust
Lasting Impact
Every strong hire starts with clarity.
Listening comes before pitching.
Respect and proof are our foundation.
No jargon.
We place people who create momentum.
Not churn.