Daniel Ratschkowsky

Search Director

My Favorite Core Value Is “Learn Relentlessly”

Daniel has been in consultative talent acquisition for over seven years where he has experience overseeing complex full-cycle talent acquisition programs to support the continued growth and evolution of small to enterprise-level organizations. he has experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries including Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Technology; with expertise in filling positions from Sr. Manager to C-Suite. He is passionate about finding and engaging talented leaders to help high-growth organizations continue to scale; as well as being a true consultant and advisor to his clients to enable them to develop high-performing leadership teams that are in direct alignment with the mission, vision, and most importantly the core values of their organizations.

Daniel is a Search Director at Y Scouts, and performs Executive Level searches utilizing Y Scout’s robust purpose-driven approach to hiring. Daniel partners directly with clients to both define and align the vision and success outcomes for their roles, and implements a covert search process to identify and engage leaders that not only have the relevant functional expertise but most importantly are culturally aligned with our client’s organizations.

Daniel was born in Colorado and has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Denver. Go Pioneers! During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his fiance, reading non-fiction, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and attempting to learn to ski. (Yes, that’s right, Daniel is a Colorado native and is terrible at skiing. It’s a sore subject for him, and he hopes to change this 2023).

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Real People, Real Results

“The biggest benefit of partnering with Y Scouts is I always felt they were invested in our company's growth, not just placing a candidate. They wanted as much success for our company as I did.”
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Scott Terrell
CEO of Liberty Tax
“I had a hard time finding the right COO until I hired Y Scouts. They went so deep into understanding not just the values but exactly who I needed, and their process was completely systemized yet super personable.”
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Shanda Sumpter
CEO at HeartCore Business
“Y Scouts was able to sift through candidates, pre-interview them, and ensure they aligned with our values before presenting them to us. That was key in finding the right fit.”
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Brendon Sarracino
Managing Partner at Sargon
“The level of preparation Y Scouts put into the search process is unmatched. By the time we talked to candidates, they were the perfect fit for my client.”
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Jake Karger
Executive Coach
“I've never worked with a recruiter or search firm that invested so much time and energy into understanding our culture before finding candidates. That made all the difference.”
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TJ Blandford
CEO at Woodbine Manufacturing

Connecting Purpose-Driven Leaders to Companies That Share the Same Values

Traditional recruiting is broken, but Y Scouts has the solution. We specialize in purpose-driven executive recruiting, ensuring your company connects with leaders who are not only highly qualified but also deeply committed to your mission, vision, and values.