OUR TEAM
JASON EGGERS
Managing Director
Jason has 15+ years of experience finding and hiring talent throughout corporate & commercial banking and associated ancillary businesses. He has been recognized and formally awarded for executive search success and service to clients. Jason is deeply passionate and committed to serving the talent and search needs of his clients while positively impacting the careers and lives he touches every day. He loves people. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and lives with his wife, daughter and son in Omaha, NE. Jason also loves serving his community through organizations like Knights of Columbus and the American Red Cross.
Email | Office: (402) 614-3506 | LinkedIn
AARON RIDER
Managing Partner
Aaron has spent a lifetime building relationships in all aspects; personally, and professionally. His belief is that relationships are the most important part of a meaningful life of servitude and practices this at home, with coworkers, his community, clients, candidates, and the guy at the checkout in the grocery store. He loves a good challenge and enjoys using this challenging kind of task to deliver a great solution for his clients. He’s a dad of two young children, who loves getting involved with their activities and interests. He also loves being involved with his community and contributing where he can, to help others, in their quest for a better life.
Email | Office: (402) 215-0526 | LinkedIn
ADRIAN rider
Chief Operating Officer
Adrian joined the Eggers Executive Search team in July of 2022 bringing 20 years of operations, sales and marketing experience from his time spent in collegiate athletics within Creighton University. He takes pride in building fulfilling, long-term relationships, surrounding himself with positive community leaders and giving back to others. Within Eggers Executive, he is responsible for the firm’s operations, organizational and structural growth as well as internal hiring and training of staff. Adrian is married with three children, loves engaging with his family activities, coaching, fishing and exercising with his F3 Omaha leadership group. Adrian played baseball for both the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bluejays and is a proud CU alumni.
Email | Office: (531)-329-6044 | LinkedIn
CHRIS FINKEN, M.S.
Senior Executive Search Consultant [CA, IA]
After spending over 10 years working in the Financial Services industry, Chris knows how to identify and connect with the individuals and organizations he is trying to help and is able to communicate his understanding back to them. Chris has an infectious, energetic, outgoing personality, and is a true relationship builder. Chris has found successful commercial bankers leadership opportunities and has made placements across the country. Chris enjoys adventures, the outdoors, playing sports, and watching the Creighton Bluejays’ men’s basketball team. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business, as-well-as, a master’s degree in Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management from Creighton University, and has an in-depth knowledge of all things related to Finance.
RYAN TERRY
Senior Executive Search Consultant [IN, OH, KY]
Prior to coming to Eggers, Ryan specifically recruited Commercial Bankers for over 12 years. Ryan has experience placing many Senior Bankers, Market Presidents, and Chief Lending Officers, to name a few. As a Senior Executive Recruiter, Ryan brings only the best talent to his clients through networking, recruiting, and building relationships. Currently, Ryan covers the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, as well as clients in surrounding states. He brings profit-oriented candidates to the table for his clients in order to deliver a specific need. Outside of the office, Ryan is married and has four kids. He has been involved in coaching youth football for the last 11 years and has also been running an Elite Youth Wrestling club for the last 6 years. He is also the owner and operator of TNT Realty.
PHIL ANANIA
Senior Executive Search Consultant [AZ]
Over the course of his professional career, Phil has continually grown his skills as a full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, industry knowledge, and marketing consultant. He finds joy in guiding individuals toward achieving their dream job while at the same time helping a company gain a first-rate employee. As the owner and operator of a successful restaurant, the many years he spent in the Service industry prepared Phil to master what it takes to be successful- to be responsible and enthusiastic in everything he does. He understands the importance of customer service, how to manage people, and workflow. Later, Phil transitioned to restaurant consulting and marketing until he started to work as a recruiter. In his free time, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, cat, and dog. He loves to cook for his family, swim at the neighborhood pool, exercise, and go for hikes.
Email | Office: (720) 452-2482 | LinkedIn
Troy E. Blaine
Senior Executive Search Consultant [TX]
A highly experienced, results oriented, business, financial services and recruiting professional skilled in relationship building, sales, operations, and talent acquisition. A strong track record in delivering results in high pressure, deadline oriented and fast paced environments. With over 25 years of experience in financial services industry in various roles as a personal producer licensed as a Registered Representative and leadership roles across the insurance, financial services, and private equity industries. Troy is highly skilled in business, sales, relationship building and handles the commercial banking engagements covering the Texas markets. Troy enjoys spending time with family, riding his Harley, being outdoors and helping in the community through the various non-profits and community causes that he supports and volunteers.
Email | Office: (214) 396-7005 | LinkedIn
Cathy Sorrell
Senior Executive Search Consultant [OH, PA]
With over 15 years of experience in recruiting, Cathy is a seasoned professional dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities in commercial banking. Prior to joining Eggers, she honed her expertise at a medical staffing firm, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and a passion for delivering exceptional recruitment services. Cathy’s success is rooted in building strong relationships, fostering clear communication, and deeply understanding the needs of both candidates and hiring managers. Outside of work, Cathy is a devoted wife and mother to two young children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and is passionate about shaping the future of commercial banking by creating successful matches that benefit everyone involved.
Kelly Bromley
Senior Executive Search Consultant [SD, ND]
Kelly Bromley brings over a decade of leadership, relationship-building, and results-driven expertise to his role as an Executive Search Consultant specializing in commercial banking recruitment at Eggers Executive Search. With a background in sales management, business development, and team leadership, Kelly knows how to identify and place top-tier talent in roles that drive success for financial institutions. His 15 years of service in the Army National Guard further sharpened his skills in discipline, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving, all of which he applies to managing the full-cycle hiring process. Based in Omaha, Kelly is passionate about building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring tailored placements that meet the needs of each organization. Outside of work, Kelly treasures the time he spends watching his three young children grow up and cherishes being present for their milestones.
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