Powering Private Equity with Finance Executives

Meet The Team

Capital sponsors and portfolio companies deserve a recruitment approach that rises to the challenge.

JoAnna and Jessica joined Exponent to set a new standard, bringing a personal commitment to each client as if they were hiring for their own team.

With their industry knowledge and dedication to showcasing your brand thoughtfully, they deliver a recruitment experience built on trust and excellence.

JoAnna Cromer

Principal | Austin, TX

A top graduate in Accounting & Marketing, Joanna began her career in public accounting, collaborating with financial executives across private companies to billion-dollar multinationals. Her passion for high-growth, capital-backed businesses brought her to Five Elms Capital, a leading B2B SaaS growth equity firm, where she saw how elite teams drive founder and investor success. Through hundreds of founder conversations, she identified a key pain point: hiring the right people is crucial, yet finding a trusted recruiting partner is challenging. JoAnna joined Exponent Partners to build the solution.

joanna@yourexponent.io

Jessica Sinnarajah

Principal | Kansas City, KS

Jessica knows what it takes to drive a successful business. After managing a $110M business unit for a Fortune 100 company post-MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business, she dove into executive search with a private equity specialized firm. There, she leveraged her business acumen to assess candidates and match them to her clients' needs. She later expanded her reach into Silicon Valley, connecting talent with everything from VC-backed startups to major tech players. Prior to Exponent Partners, Jessica took her expertise in-house to spearhead executive search for a $20B health insurer.

jessica@yourexponent.io

Founder Story

After years as Finance executives in venture capital and high-growth companies, Scott and Clint knew what great Finance executives looked like, but struggled to find a talent partner who was on the same page. 

Exponent Partners exists for a simple yet critical reason: We believe Finance Execs should lead the charge on hiring Finance Execs.

  • Zero to $100m+ Finance Exec

  • Search Funder, M&A, Builder

  • Kellogg MBA

Scott Campbell | Co-Founder

  • Ex-Big 4 Public Accounting

  • Real Estate + Venture Investing

  • VC Founder

Clint Myers | Co-Founder

  • "The team (Exponent) doesn't just fill positions; they elevate entire teams."

    - Managing Director, $15B Multi-Strategy Fund | Chicago

  • "Their tenacity in finding not just qualified candidates, but true organizational fits, has made them an invaluable partner in our talent acquisition strategy. "

    —CAO, Asset Management | KC

  • "Exponent's team consistently exceeds expectations. Their meticulous approach, unwavering commitment to excellence, and ability to treat each search as if it were for their own company sets them apart. "

    - Partner, Private Equity Firm | KC

  • “Top Tier has used Exponent for multiple key executive hires within our portfolio. JoAnna demonstrated a deep understanding of our portfolio companies' needs and presented impressive candidates across multiple locations. We appreciated her commitment to finding candidates who would thrive long-term.”

    — MD, Top Tier Capital Partners | San Francisco