Partners in Your Growth and Success
Ressler Consulting is an industry-leading executive search firm specializing in the banking and financial services industries. Our focus is on providing a best-in-class experience for both candidates and clients by taking the time to understand their needs and goals—and delivering on them. We are deeply invested in your growth and success.
Our firm is built on strong values that guide every partnership we form. We recognize that each candidate and client is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to every search. This allows us to connect the right talent with the right opportunity, ensuring lasting success.
At Ressler Consulting, we go beyond just filling positions—we build relationships, strengthen organizations, and contribute to the future of both our candidates and clients.
Guided by Strong Values
Our operations are rooted in our values of accountability, commitment, dependability, excellence, honesty, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork. These principles serve as the foundation of Ressler Consulting and have shaped the firm’s mission to create an exceptional experience for both candidates and clients, setting a new standard in executive search.
Personalized Service
We recognize that each candidate and client is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and goals. By offering different levels of service we can meet a broad range of needs—from standard searches to high-touch, executive-level roles. We are committed to delivering the best results for you.
Strategic Search Process
Our strategic search process identifies top talent who not only fit your organizations culture and vision but also stay committed for the long term. We pride ourselves on a strong record of longevity and low turnover, with the majority of our placements remaining with the same company. We provide exceptional results tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Industry Expertise
With over a decade of experience in the banking and financial services industries, we bring deep industry knowledge to connect organizations with the right talent to drive growth and success. With an extensive network and proven track record, we are a trusted partner in identifying and securing top talent.
Our Leadership
Austin Ressler is the founder of Ressler Consulting, bringing over a decade of industry experience. He has built a reputation as a trusted advisor by moving beyond the transaction and focusing on unflinching accountability and precision. Austin’s methodology is rooted in the belief that an organization is only as strong as its leadership. By prioritizing transparency and cultural alignment over short-term placements, he ensures a seamless experience that strengthens the long-term success of the institutions he serves. To Austin, excellence in recruitment is a personal commitment to the future of the industry, bridging the gap between talent and organizational vision.
Austin Ressler is the founder of Ressler Consulting, bringing over a decade of industry experience. He has built a reputation as a trusted advisor by moving beyond the transaction and focusing on unflinching accountability and precision. Austin’s methodology is rooted in the belief that an organization is only as strong as its leadership. By prioritizing transparency and cultural alignment over short-term placements, he ensures a seamless experience that strengthens the long-term success of the institutions he serves. To Austin, excellence in recruitment is a personal commitment to the future of the industry, bridging the gap between talent and organizational vision.
A Proven Track Record
Before founding Ressler Consulting, Austin was instrumental in building successful Midwest Banking Divisions for two executive search firms. By leveraging his deep Midwest roots and a relentless commitment to relationship-building, he established a high-performance framework that consistently delivers results for clients and candidates.
Background
Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sales from Maryville University and has specialized exclusively in the banking and financial services executive search space since 2014.
Outside of work, Austin is a dedicated family man and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys golfing, boating, fishing, and hiking. He remains a loyal supporter of the St. Louis Blues and Cardinals.
A Commitment to Excellence
Austin’s dedication to providing a personalized, high-quality service has redefined the standard for search at Ressler Consulting. By deeply vetting the unique requirements of every role, he ensures that each placement is a strategic fit, fostering long-term stability and success for the clients and candidates the firm represents.
Matt Jehling is a Principal at Ressler Consulting, bringing over a decade of experience in financial services to the firm’s executive search practice. Prior to joining Ressler Consulting, Matt spent eight years as a Portfolio Advisor at Charles Schwab and Northern Trust Wealth Management, where he advised clients on comprehensive financial planning and investment strategy. Matt’s background in wealth management provides a unique perspective in executive search. He understands the demands, culture, and career trajectories within banking and financial services firsthand. This allows him to connect meaningfully with both candidates and clients, ensuring the right fit for long-term success. He is committed to delivering a consultative, relationship-driven experience rooted in the firm’s core values.
Matt Jehling is a Principal at Ressler Consulting, bringing over a decade of experience in financial services to the firm’s executive search practice. Prior to joining Ressler Consulting, Matt spent eight years as a Portfolio Advisor at Charles Schwab and Northern Trust Wealth Management, where he advised clients on comprehensive financial planning and investment strategy. Matt’s background in wealth management provides a unique perspective in executive search. He understands the demands, culture, and career trajectories within banking and financial services firsthand. This allows him to connect meaningfully with both candidates and clients, ensuring the right fit for long-term success. He is committed to delivering a consultative, relationship-driven experience rooted in the firm’s core values.
A Proven Track Record
Matt’s experience on the advisory side of financial services has been instrumental in his transition to executive search. Having spent years building client relationships and operating within the regulatory and competitive landscape of the industry, he brings a practitioner’s perspective to every search engagement that sets Ressler Consulting apart.
Background
Matt’s background in financial services gives him a deep understanding of the financial landscape and the professionals who drive it.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and is a St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan.
A Commitment to Excellence
Matt is dedicated to delivering a thoughtful, consultative experience for every client and candidate. He takes the time to understand not just the requirements of a role, but the culture and vision behind it — ensuring each placement creates lasting value for everyone involved.
Ready to Elevate Your Team?
Contact Ressler Consulting today to discover how our tailored search services can help you find the right talent to drive your institution’s growth and success.