A more strategic approach to hiring.

MB&A is positioned as a trusted advisor for organizations that need more than transactional recruiting. The firm brings nearly two decades of experience, ethical judgment, and a consulting mindset to leadership hiring, recruiting operations, and workforce strategy.

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Our story

From search partner to strategic advisor.

What began as deep expertise in executive talent acquisition has evolved into a broader advisory practice focused on helping organizations make better hiring decisions. MB&A works at the intersection of leadership, recruiting strategy, and business performance.

Executive search expertise

Ethical recruiting practices

Long-term talent thinking

Experience

Built for complex workforce challenges.

Clients turn to MB&A for support with executive search, workforce planning, AI-enabled hiring, leadership advisory, and fractional recruiting support. The focus is always on clarity, rigor, and practical solutions that strengthen teams over time.

Recruiting strategy

Workforce planning

AI-enabled hiring

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Values

Credibility, innovation, and sound judgment.

MB&A believes better hiring decisions come from disciplined process, thoughtful partnership, and a clear understanding of leadership needs. The firm combines modern tools with human insight to help clients move with confidence.

Strategic thinking

Executive credibility

Trusted partnership

Leadership perspective with hands-on execution.

MB&A brings senior-level thinking to every engagement, helping organizations align talent decisions with business priorities. The firm is built to serve as a high-trust partner for leadership teams navigating growth, change, and hiring complexity.

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Melissa Brandt

Founder & Strategic Talent Advisor

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Executive Search

Leadership hiring for critical roles

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Workforce Strategy

Planning, process, and recruiting operations

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Advisory Support

Fractional and project-based recruiting expertise

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“MB&A brings the rare combination of strategic insight, recruiting expertise, and executive-level judgment. The result is a hiring process that is more disciplined, more aligned, and far more effective.”

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Client Perspective

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Ready for a more strategic hiring partner?

Connect with Melissa Brandt & Associates to discuss executive search, recruiting strategy, workforce planning, or leadership advisory support.