Meet Our Staff
Sally Bales
President
Email: sbales@balescompany.com
Extension: 208
Sally founded the Bales Company in 1977, a highly regarded search firm that has earned national and international recognition by focusing on all disciplines of the medical and biotechnology industries. She is a renowned recruiter and after 30 plus years, she remains on top of the medical recruiting profession. Sally’s accomplishments are vast and include:
- Member of the Pinnacle Society: a forum for top recruiters to communicate business and placement strategies
- Co-founded First Interview: a database of 350+ recruiting firms across the nation
- Since the formation of First Interview in 1977, Sally has been in the top 5% of recruiters every year.
- Co-founded SearchNet: a network of 50 executive search firms in Europe, Asia, South & North America
- Graduated from Jacksonville University with a B.A. in Liberal Arts
- Listed in the Who’s Who of Executive Search Consultants in 1990
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry of Business Leaders in 1995
Recruiting Staff
Ann Brooks
Biotechnology Recruiter
Email: abrooks@balescompany.com
Extension: 215
A leading recruiter in the field of biotechnology, Ann has been a medical recruiter since 1987. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and an extensive biotechnology, diagnostic, and medical background. Ann owned a biotech recruiting firm in Canada before joining the Bales team. Over the years, she has raised money to benefit Diabetes Research and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She has recruited for medical companies such as Abbott Labs, Becton Dickinson, Fisher Scientific, as well as many others.
Kevin Spollen
Executive Recruiter
Email: kspollen@balescompany.com
Extension: 214
Kevin has been with the Bales Company since 2004. In ’06 and ’07, Kevin won the First Interview Award for exceeding $100,000 in placements. Prior to medical recruiting, he served seven years in the U.S. Navy, and taught Special Education courses in Japan. He has a passion for recruiting, which is revealed by his sales numbers. His personality, intelligence, and drive are key indicators of his success.
Ryan Harris
Executive Search Consultant
Email: rharris@balescompany.com
Extension: 213
Ryan has been with the Bales Company since 1999 and consistently holds the top position in recruiting sales. He specializes in the fields of Orthopedic, Spine, and Sports Medicine. In ’02 and ’03, Ryan won the First Interview Recruiter Award for his #3 and #4 ranking among 350 recruiting companies. He also won First Interview Recruiter Awards for ’05, ’06, and ’07, for placements exceeding $100,000. Before joining the Bales Company, Ryan was the Northeast Regional Manager for an insurance firm in Florida. He is the definition of an enterprising person that is translated directly into his efficiency and effectiveness in medical recruiting.
Sales and Marketing Support Staff
Elizabeth Bales
HR Coordinator
Email: lbales@balescompany.com
Extension: 201
Elizabeth "Liz" has been with the Bales Company since 1989. She focuses on human resources and client relations. She is a key element of our staff and completes HR functions in a timely and professional manner.
Kailey Melton
Receptionist
Email: resume@balescompany.com
Extension: 202
Kailey is our front office receptionist. She handles daily calls and database submissions. If you would like your resume to be in our database, please click on Kailey’s email and attach a resume today!
Korie Miller
Administrative Assistant
Email: kmiller@balescompany.com
Extension: 209
Korie has an extensive background in customer service and sales. She is excited about learning more regarding the recruiting and medical industry. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, and maintains an upbeat personality to help you with your needs.
Beau Bales
Email: bbales@balescompany.com
Extension: 204