Emily Flaesgarten

Search Director - Team Lead​

My Favorite Core Value Is “Develop Others”

Emily is a Cleveland native and graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a BA in Public Relations and Communication. She started her career in finance and banking then transitioned into Real Estate and Non-Profit search in 2018.

Since joining YScouts, Emily has found her niche in professional services; namely working with professional, coaching, training, and education organizations. She takes great pride in her ability to provide these growing organizations with impactful leadership including CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and more.

Emily has proven success in pairing her clients with ideal candidates by having an in-depth understanding of her client’s needs and culture as well as utilizing a rigorous candidate screening and relationship-building process.

Emily is passionate about supporting underserved communities and providing services to those in need. She frequently participates in volunteerism and the charity nearest and dearest to her heart is the Cleveland Kids Book Bank which has provided over 1 million books to children in need across the greater Cleveland area.

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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.