Business Management Division

I have enjoyed recruiting accounting and finance professionals for corporations in Omaha and throughout the upper Midwest for more than 30 years. I joined Robert Half International in 1988 and was promoted to Director in 1993. In 1998, I earned their "Chairman's Club" award for leadership. In February 2000, I made the decision to "live my dream" and founded Hemphill Search Group, following with Hemphill Staffing Solutions in 2001. I am proud of our team, the progress we've made to date, and I am even more excited about our future growth!

I understand that a company is only as strong as the players it has on the field. I am passionate about understanding each client's business, culture, and growth objectives, so we can identify the individuals who will ultimately help our clients achieve their goals. Our reputation is "on the line" each time we assist a client in hiring a new employee. We take the time to make sure that we have found the "right match" so that each candidate we place is well positioned for success. Since excellence always endures and remains long after cost is forgotten, our team is squarely focused on delivering quality solutions the first time. Because our Firm is built upon a foundation of strong values, I know that taking the "high road" and "doing the right thing" consistently are the cornerstones to lasting business relationships.

I grew up in Griswold, Iowa, and graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. During my undergraduate studies I was a member of the football team and Students In Free Enterprise. I later completed the Entrepreneurial Masters Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I am an active supporter of Financial Executives International (FEI) and I am a proud member of The Association for Corporate Growth of Nebraska (ACG Nebraska). I am a Charter Member of the Nebraska Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), where I served several years on their Board of Directors. As a Director of the American Association of Finance and Accounting (AAFA), the oldest and largest alliance of executive search firms specializing in the recruitment and staffing of Finance and Accounting professionals, I gain exposure to national issues and trends. I have served as a member of the Alumni Board of Buena Vista University where I am committed to giving back to the students and leadership team of Buena Vista University. I am also an active member of Westside Church in Omaha.

My wife Susie and I have four children, Cameron, Austin, Miles and Carmel.

Tonya plays an important role in our company while taking ownership for accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.

Tonya started her career with Deloitte where she served as a Senior Auditor.  She was recruited to West Corporation where she progressed to Director of Accounting before stepping out of the demands of a full time position to focus on her family. Tonya now enjoys the flexibility of a part-time schedule at Hemphill allowing her to spend more time with her family.  In addition to her responsibilities at Hemphill, Tonya enjoys serving as Treasurer of the Rohwer Elementary PTO, and as a Teacher of religious education at St. Stephen the Martyr.

Tonya grew up outside of Lincoln, NE and earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tonya and her husband Mark have three daughters Madisson, Ellie, and Ava. Tonya and Mark enjoy supporting their daughters athletic and club activities, and enjoying sunshine and relaxation on a beach whenever possible.   

Jeannie is in charge of “first impressions” and is a proud member of the administrative support team at Hemphill.  In this role, Jeannie works closely with all members of the Hemphill team to ensure each guest has an excellent experience, knows we genuinely care about them, and are eager to help.  She truly loves building relationships with clients, candidates, and Hemphill associates working at client locations.  Jeannie manages a wide variety of administrative responsibilities.  She administers the assessment surveys and selection tools that help Hemphill get selection and match analysis right the first time.  Jeannie also completes research, analysis, event planning, and marketing initiatives.

Jeannie is an outgoing individual who enjoys helping others, so her days are filled with opportunities to make a positive impact for our clients, the individuals we are assisting with career management, and Hemphill associates working at client locations.  Jeannie shared “I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life.  We work with individuals at all stages of their careers, from those who are just starting out, to others who have a wealth of experience and prefer the flexibility that consulting projects offer.  Some are proactively managing a search, while others are doing well in their career, yet open to better opportunities.  There is a sense of fulfillment knowing we make a difference while helping them in their journey, including those that are relocating to the area. It’s very exciting every time we create the right match!”

Jeannie grew up in Carroll, Iowa.  She built an educational foundation at the University of Iowa, then moved to Omaha where she was the Executive Director of the Omaha Builders Exchange, before shifting her focus to her family and serving children as a preschool teacher.  Later, Jeannie enjoyed her time in staffing while working in the Human Resources department of Commercial Federal Bank.  Prior to joining Hemphill, Jeannie was an Administrative Assistant then Grants Manager for The Sherwood Foundation.  Jeannie is a Member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, a proud Mother of Jessica, Jayme, Michael, Maggie, and Mark, and a fun Grandma to Andrew, Alaina, Cecelia, and Lilly.  Jeannie enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts, travel, scuba diving, dancing, and girls craft weekends.