Senior Director

Ryan Holden

Ryan Holden is Senior Director at ETONIEN, responsible for sourcing and executing new business for the ETONIEN Companies. Ryan works closely with Private Equity sponsors, credit funds and investment banking advisors forging key relationships in the M&A community. He brings over 10 years of business development and B2B sales experience. Prior to ETONIEN, Ryan was the Director of Business Development at ADP where he helped middle market Private Equity funds establish scalable back-office infrastructure across its portfolio.

Ryan earned his BA in Finance from Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, Ryan played club lacrosse and participated in the Hoyas for Hoops student group. Ryan was also an active participant in the tutoring program in Sursum Corda, a low-income housing cooperative north of the U.S. Capitol Building. Ryan continues to look for ways to give back to his local community, recently running a half marathon to raise money for The Sturge-Weber Foundation.

Ryan resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary Kate, and two sons, Rory and Charlie. In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, staying physically active, and searching for the elusive first hole-in-one on the golf course.

Head of Talent

Dave Haslam

Dave Haslam brings over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a distinct background in Finance, Accounting, and Operations. As ETONIEN’s Head of Talent, Dave leads recruiting efforts across all practice areas, specializing in the rapid identification and deployment of C-suite, VP, and Director-level interim talent to support clients ranging from early-stage ventures to multibillion-dollar enterprises.

Prior to joining ETONIEN, Dave held leadership roles at Korn Ferry and CBIZ, where he built and managed national executive recruiting teams serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. His expertise spans interim and permanent executive search, talent operations, and strategic workforce planning. With a proven ability to drive results in fast-paced, complex environments.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College. He is based in Chicago where he resides with his wife and daughter.

Practice Leader - Operations & Supply Chain

Shane Malenfant

Shane Malenfant is the Practice Leader at Crosby Row, where he leverages his extensive background in supply chain operations, continuous improvement, and financial performance optimization to drive transformative change for private equity clients. With deep expertise in operational excellence and change management, Shane has a proven track record of delivering significant financial impact, including reducing P&L losses by millions and streamlining operational processes.

Prior to joining Crosby Row, Shane held leadership roles at Peloton Interactive and Envista Corporation, where he delivered significant results, such as reducing negative P&L impact by $14.5 million and improving inventory accuracy by 30%. His ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute data-driven strategies ensures that companies achieve sustainable growth and efficiency.

Shane holds a B.S. in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems from Penn State University, where he graduated as a Schreyer Honors Scholar.

VP of PE Services & Special Situations - enhanceHCM

Monique Black

Monique Black is Vice President, Private Equity Services & Special Situations at enhanceHCM. Through her exceptional relationship management skills and tangible experience managing complex M&A transactions, Monique’s dedicated oversight ensures proactive risk management, strategic guidance, operational readiness, and integration support throughout every step of the M&A Process.

Monique draws on over 25 years of People Leadership and Consulting experience in Human Capital Operations, employment law compliance, and M&A Integration. Her expertise spans across multiple industries as both an in-house leader and advisor to companies of various sizes, and at varying stages of growth.

Prior to joining enhanceHCM, Monique held a number of executive and C-Level roles in complex, service-oriented organizations where she led and executed successful mergers, acquisitions, & divestitures; and was responsible for HR due diligence, integration strategy and change management.

Monique is passionate about helping organizations stay at the forefront of the constantly evolving HR M&A landscape and she is committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Her robust knowledge and achievements offer a powerful asset to the dynamic Private Equity landscape.

Monique received her Bachelor of Communications from Westmont College and is further credentialed in Human Resources Management through the University of California Irvine. Monique resides in Aliso Viejo, California with her family. She is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring cultures across the world.

Director of Recruitment

Shannon Burke

Shannon Burke is Director of Recruitment and Development for the ETONIEN companies, focused on attracting, assessing, and presenting top talent. Prior to joining ETONIEN, Shannon spent 14 years with Automatic Data Processing (ADP, LLC) in the Small Business and Major Account Sales divisions, as well as 5.5 years as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant recruiting for Sales, Executive, and VP positions in multiple divisions across the country. During her tenure at ADP, Shannon achieved multiple President Clubs and Falcon Awards.

Shannon graduated from the University of Findlay participating on the IHSA English Equestrian Team. Shannon is a current member of the 100+ Women Getting Together & Giving Together, as well as an active Catechist with her parish. In her free time, Shannon enjoys golf, tennis, and skiing and is a true hockey mom. Shannon resides in Dublin, Ohio with husband Jeremy and sons Jackson and Lucas.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Laurel Dunlap

Laurel Dunlap is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with ETONIEN, specializing in identifying, assessing, and engaging senior-level and C-Suite executives across private equity–backed and growth-oriented companies. Laurel brings over a decade of recruiting experience spanning finance, operations, technology, and marketing leadership roles. Her career includes extensive experience in executive search and talent strategy for both corporate and consulting environments, with a proven record of partnering with clients to deliver transformative leadership solutions.

Prior to joining ETONIEN, Laurel held recruiting and client management roles with leading organizations including CBIZ, Dentsu, ADP, and NXTThing RPO. She is known for her relationship-driven approach, strategic mindset, and ability to connect exceptional leaders with complex, fast-paced organizations.

Laurel is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Arts. Originally from the East Coast, she now resides in Golden, Colorado. Outside of work, Laurel enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, crafting, and exploring Colorado’s vibrant food and arts scene.

Director of Operations

Erin Hastings

Erin Hastings is Operations Manager for ETONIEN, enhanceHCM, and Crosby Row. Erin works closely with the internal leadership team, as well as ETONIEN/enhanceHCM/Crosby Row consultants and clients, to ensure an exceptional level of service and support is provided throughout the entire engagement lifecycle.

Erin is a current member of the American Payroll Association (APA) and is an ADP Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now. She brings 15 years of payroll and accounting experience to the ETONIEN companies. Prior to joining ETONIEN in 2015, she worked as a Payroll Administrator in the legal and insurance space.

Erin lives in Redondo Beach with her daughter Kamiya. In her free time, she and her daughter enjoy, traveling, hiking and cooking together.

Administrative Manager

Jenny Rhee

Jenny Rhee is Administrative Manager for ETONIEN, enhanceHCM and Crosby Row.  She brings over 14 years of experience in the Staffing/Recruiting industry.  Prior to joining ETONIEN in 2017, Jenny also worked overseas and in the Non-Profit sector.

Jenny received her Bachelor’s degree in History with emphasis in Iberian Studies from University of California at Santa Barbara. Her hobbies include fishing, gardening and traveling that includes 22 US states and 16 countries.  She is fluent in English and Korean with basic knowledge of Chinese and lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and children.

President - enhanceHCM

Chris Tucker

Chris brings over 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing teams in the HCM space. As President of enhanceHCM, he is responsible for overall strategy, revenue growth, and operational execution. Since joining the firm in 2019, Chris has played a pivotal role in scaling the business and deepening its reputation as a trusted leader in HCM consulting.

Chris is passionate about both clients and people. He focuses on building strong, lasting relationships – with clients, referral partners, and consultants alike. He believes that great client outcomes start with great teams. Under his leadership, enhanceHCM has made strategic investments in talent, creating an environment where consultants can thrive and deliver exceptional service.

Prior to enhanceHCM, Chris spent nearly two decades at ADP in a variety of sales leadership roles across the Mid-Market and Enterprise segments. In his last role, he served as Vice President of Sales within ADP’s Global Enterprise Solutions group.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of California, Davis. He lives in Manhattan Beach with his wife, Lauren, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, relaxing at the beach, and cheering on the Lakers and Dodgers.

VP of Revenue & Channel Operations - enhanceHCM

Laura Harris

Laura Harris is Vice President of Operations for enhanceHCM, ETONIEN’s strategic HR and Payroll consulting practice. Laura has 8 years of experience working in Human Capital Management and Consulting and currently serves as the Director of Resource Management for enhanceHCM. Laura specializes in cultivating sustainable client relationships while promoting a positive team culture internally. She supports enhanceHCM’s talented group of HR and Payroll consultants and works with clients to ensure the best resources are aligned to meet their needs.

Prior to joining the enhanceHCM team, Laura spent 7 years at ADP in a variety of business development and client account management roles. She then worked for Gartner Inc, a leading international research and advisory firm, where she managed project-based consulting relationships for Public Sector executives in the County of Los Angeles.

Laura graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies. She resides in Santa Monica.

Managing Director

Karl Pearson

Karl Pearson is Managing Director of the ETONIEN Companies bringing executive-level oversight to client projects and ETONIEN resources to drive project and client success. Prior to joining ETONIEN, Karl held numerous C-level roles as an Operating Partner for Private Equity funds, a CEO, COO, and CFO for a multitude of Industrial, Consumer Product, and Distribution-based companies, and a Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) / Senior Financial Advisor (FA) for over 40 clients.

Karl earned his Bachelors in Economics from Penn State University and MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Karl is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Zuca, a maker of innovative luggage and backpacks for K-12 and professional travelers. Karl was previously an active member of professional organizations including Turnaround Management Association (TMA) and American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI).

Karl resides in Palos Verdes, California with his wife Christine who works as the Director of Operations for St. Peters by the Sea Presbyterian Church in Palos Verdes. Karl and Christine are proud parents to son John and daughter Ellie. John is pursuing a career in baseball while getting his undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy. Ellie is at Penn State University where she is studying English with a minor in Business. Ellie also is a member of the Voile’ dance team and the Phi Sigma sorority.