Kaye/Bassman International Welcomes Joanne Heller as Senior Search Consultant in Growing Architecture & Engineering Practice

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September 18, 2025

Kaye/Bassman International Welcomes Joanne Heller as Senior Search Consultant in Growing Architecture & Engineering Practice

Plano, TX – Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a leading executive search firm known for its deep vertical expertise and client‐focused recruiting, is pleased to announce that Joanne Heller is joining the firm as a Senior Search Consultant in the expanding Construction and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) practices.

Joanne brings with her a proven track record in connecting highly skilled candidates with top‐tier A&E firms. Prior to joining KBIC, she founded and led Koda Recruiting, a successful firm specializing in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) recruiting. Joanne is especially adept at working with hiring managers and firms to reduce time‐to‐hire, optimize job descriptions, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure candidates are both technically qualified and a great cultural fit. Her approach includes offering candidates strategic career guidance, market insight, and negotiation support.

Marty Shapan, Managing Director, says, “Joanne’s experience in the A&E space and her ability to understand what makes both firms and candidates thrive makes her a perfect fit for our growing team. We are excited about the value she will bring to our clients—helping them attract the right talent in a highly competitive market.”

In her new role, Joanne will contribute to KBIC’s Architecture & Engineering practice by leading searches for leadership and specialized technical roles across firms involved in design, infrastructure, civil, and building engineering. Her knowledge of market trends and her strong network will support both clients seeking to scale and candidates seeking leadership roles in A&E.

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