Rick Hertel

Rick Hertel is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and recruitment, currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since October 2022. Hertel has a diverse background that includes roles as a Fellow Software Engineer at General Assembly, a Technical Recruiter for Confidential, and a Technology Recruiter/Account Manager at EdgeLink, where recruiting efforts focused on software engineers for Amazon. Previous experience as Head of Talent Acquisition at Family First Health involved managing contract recruiting for in-home care, while the role of Managing Partner at Ethos Consulting Group, Inc. showcased expertise in telecommunications sales and talent acquisition. Early career positions at the Larry H. Miller Group and McDonald Automotive Group emphasized staff recruitment, training, and customer satisfaction management. Hertel holds an Associate's degree from Lincoln Tech and has furthered professional skills through education at General Assembly.