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Thunderclap | Advertising and Marketing Recruiter

When you bring business development strategies to recruiting, it's the perfect storm for success.

Our Team

Steve Congdon
Managing Director
Steve brings more than 20 years of agency brand-building, new business and recruiting experience to Thunderclap. Before starting the firm, he worked at a variety of agencies, including FCB, Ogilvy, 22squared, and Noble—both in new business and account management. Steve’s been featured in trade magazines like Adweek; has presented at key 4As conferences; has participated in industry diversity programs; has judged business development awards; and has been recognized as an agency industry expert by the American Marketing Association.

 

Jake Quintanilla
Diversity Project Leader
Combining his experience at agencies like FCB and Digitas LBi in account management with a passion for the Latino and Hispanic community, Jake brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to Thunderclap clients. He’s also building his skill set in advertising, too, having worked on brands like State Farm, Sprint, MillerCoors, Coke and Philips Electronics. Jake is the founder and president of The Mi Casa Es Su Casa Network, whose mission is to influence and celebrate Latino & Hispanic culture within the advertising and media industries.

 

Dick Sanderson
Recruiting and Agency M&A
Dick provides candidates, agencies and senior-level growth expertise to Thunderclap clients. He brings over 30 years of agency management and leadership experience in recruiting, executive search, agency M&A and management oversight engagements. He’s been involved in five agency transactions, finding and selling multiple firms to a variety of agency, holding company and private equity structures. Working at Colgate Palmolive, he was the youngest brand manager in the company’s history. Building on that success, he’s been a leader at agencies like HB&C, BBDS and Noble Communications.

 

Lisa Wells
Speechwriting & Thought Leadership
Lisa takes what Thunderclap client leaders want to say and turns it into provocative speeches and content that engages, motivates and inspires. For over 20 years, this award-winning journalist turned ad agency communications strategist has worked with C-level executives at Allstate, Mondelez International, Office Depot, JCPenney, True Value Hardware as well as a number of global advertising agencies. Her client work has been published in the Wall St. Journal, Forbes, Business Insider and top industry publications. She regularly consults on recruiting to GenZ for the University of Illinois College of Media. Lisa is also co-chair of the Chicago membership committee of SheRunsIt, a national organization that promotes and educates women in communication-related industries.

 

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What Others Say

  • "Thunderclap was a great partner in our search for a business development leader. They were thoughtful and transparent throughout the search and took time to understand our organization at a very deep and authentic level. Never once did it feel like a rehash of candidates who tick boxes on paper. Each candidate they presented was thoroughly vetted to our needs and our organization which made the entire process a pleasure. I look forward to working with Thunderclap on future hires."
    Director of Talent, New Business Leader search, mid-sized agency
  • “My search was for a new business leader at a mid-sized regional agency. While candidates are open to relocating to that market, it’s not on everyone’s radar screen. Steve Congdon at Thunderclap gave me a terrific candidate that the agency loved. She’s now on their Executive Leadership Committee.”
    President, leading southeast US recruiting firm
  • “We gave Thunderclap a search for a Senior AE that needed agriculture experience, which is hard to find. And they delivered."
    Senior Recruiter, regional office, global agency
  • “I’ve given Thunderclap several recruiting assignments over the years across three departments: account management, planning and new business. It’s a pleasure working with them. They know our industry and our agency very well. Their candidates fit our requirements and I know they’re a cultural fit when they come from Steve's firm.”
    Managing Director, multiple searches, global network agency
  • “The agency was looking to hire a new Group Account Director that was going to be on a plane every week. Steve found just the right professional for this Top Ten Holding Company Account. I had several great options and they were well prepared.”
    Recruiter, Group Account Director search, global holding company agency
  • "After briefing Steve on what was needed, his company was able to quickly source several well qualified candidates that matched the jobs specs. Thunderclap screened them and submitted the best of the pack. One was hired and continues to be one of our top performers. Couldn't be more pleased with Thunderclap's quick response, professionalism and [I] look forward to working together again."  
    Recruiter, New Business Leader search, 300-person holding company agency

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