Our People

Brad Cohn
Direct Hire Division Manager
Specialties: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Administrative Professionals

Telephone: (913) 312-2300
Fax: (913) 312-2304
Email: brad@synergysearchkc.com


Bio: Brad started in the recruiting business in 1980. He spent 24 years with a large international recruiting firm. During his tenure, he held positions from recruiter to General Manager and has staffed entire accounting and administrative departments for some of Kansas City’s premier employers. He is a life-long resident of the Kansas City area, except for his college years at Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Personnel Administration and Management.  Brad has been actively involved with the Institute of Management Accountants and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. He is known for being one of the best in the business and is recognized as one of the top recruiters in the Midwest.



Scott Rehkop
Temporary Division Manager, Direct Hire Recruiter
Specialties: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Administrative
Telephone: (913) 312-2300
Fax: (913) 312-2304
Email: scott@synergystaffingkc.com

Bio: Scott began his career in the recruiting industry in 1992. He has a combined over 16 years in the staffing industry.  He spent the first 13 years with a large international recruiting firm and the last 3 years as a partner with Synergy.  Scott started his career as a temporary placement recruiter and was soon promoted to manage the temporary placement division, where he spent most of his career. Scott knows the entire Kansas City temporary marketplace spending his initial year in the downtown Kansas City area and the bulk of his tenure managing the Overland Park office. He is a life-long resident of the Kansas City area. He attended the University of Kansas where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Over his recruiting years, he has been actively involved and held positions with the Institute of Management Accountants and the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce. Scott is widely respected in the industry for his tenure and leadership in managing one of the top temporary services in Kansas City.

Lauren Vanek
Temporary Hire Placement Manager, Direct Hire Recruiter
Specialties: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Administrative

Telephone: (913) 312-2300
Fax: (913) 312-2304
Email: lauren@synergystaffingkc.com

Bio: After graduating from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a Journalism degree, Lauren went to work for Promotional Management Group in Kansas City as a Sales Representative. From there, she found herself at Berry Plastics as an outside sales rep for their Container Division. During her tenure there, she successfully built business relationships with numerous Kansas City employers. She was soon promoted to a larger territory in Florida where she was in charge of multiple national accounts. She brings a wealth of knowledge of how to take care of customers, along with knowing their employment needs.

Amanda Kalen
Recruiter
Specialities: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Administrative

Telephone: (913) 312-2300
Fax: (913) 312-2304
Email: amanda@synergystaffingkc.com

Bio: Amanda recently moved back to the Kansas City area from Lawrence, where she finished up her last full semester at the University of Kansas. After applying at Synergy for a position that was posted online, she was hired for the Human Resources position. She is currently working part-time while completing the final coursework in order to receive her degree in Sociology.