Brian T. Kelley

Brian T. Kelley is the Managing Director at ZRG Partners. Prior to joining ZRG, Brian served as the Managing Director at The Onstott Group from April 2015 to January 2020. Founded in 1987, The Onstott Group is a retained executive search firm located in the greater Boston area with offices in Greenwich, CT, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and around the world through their global network IMD. The Onstott Group has a respected practice with clients in technology, manufacturing, clean technology, healthcare, H.I.T., consumer, business services, non-profit, higher education, venture capital, private equity and high growth companies. The company’s executive search services focus on board level, C-suite, and other senior executive positions across all functions. The Onstott Group prides itself in the personal dedication of each principal, a completion rate that far exceeds the industry standards, and their strong values and client service. The Onstott Group is a member of IMD International Search Group and the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).

Before their time at The Onstott Group, Brian was a Partner at The Buffkin Group from January 2007 to January 2015 and Canny Bowen from January 2005 to January 2007. Brian has extensive experience in executive search and recruitment across a variety of industries. Brian has placed C-suite executives and board members at some of the world’s leading organizations. Brian is a highly regarded leader in the executive search industry and has been recognized by their peers for their dedication to client service and ability to identify top talent.

Brian T. Kelley has a BA in Communications from Boston College and a minor in Philosophy. Brian also went to Greenwich High School.

Brian T. Kelley reports to Larry Hartmann, CEO. They work with Lauren Lee White - Managing Director, Doug Brown - Principal, and Dominic Yim - Managing Director.