KIP Search Executive Search Firm About Page — KIP Search

About Our Team

We’re Committed to Excellence and Service

We derive great personal satisfaction from knowing our efforts make a positive impact. Whether addressing a challenging recruiting issue, solving a specific business problem, or volunteering in the community, our team is dedicated to serving others. We particularly enjoy working with companies and law firms, where our skills and values are best utilized to meet their unique recruiting needs.
We take great pride in forming long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients. Our ability to build and maintain these connections enables us to better identify, anticipate, and resolve the unique challenges our clients face. This deep commitment to our clients is a cornerstone of our success.
Our team brings a wealth of strategic vision, technical recruiting expertise, and sound business judgment to every engagement. We have developed extensive knowledge in recruiting, talent acquisition, and human capital issues, particularly in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our broad experience across various industries provides us with a unique perspective on what drives business success.

Kip Knippel

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The large network of relationships Kip has developed within the national business and legal communities, along with his broad technical recruiting expertise, enable him to bring the right resources to help our clients solve their most difficult executive recruiting, talent acquisition, and business challenges.
Kip earned his B.A., cum laude, in English and Communication from St. John’s University and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.
Kip is an avid triathlete, marathoner, and fitness & weight training enthusiast.
Stephany Day

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
With over a decade of experience as a COO and Integrator for a variety of companies operating on EOS, Stephany's leadership style is characterized by innovation, humility, and strategic growth.
Stephany attended Texas A&M University to earn her B.A. in English Rhetoric. In addition, she received a Project Management Professional designation from Cornell University and The Project Management Institute.
Beyond her professional roles, she’s a wife, mom, artist, runner and avid reader. Stephany also actively mentors emerging leaders and is an active Forbes Council Member.
Joe Buri

PRINCIPAL | EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Joe has 20 years of experience delivering products and services to clients in a variety of industries. As part of our leadership team, he partners on a variety of initiatives, including strategic planning, client engagement, and execution of day-to-day search operations. His client experience spans many industries, including technology, financial services, consumer and education.
Joe earned both his B.A. in Philosophy and his M.A. in Education Administration from the University of St. Thomas, as well as, his J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Joe is heavily involved in coaching high school & youth basketball.

Brittney G. Jones

EXECUTIVE PRACTICE LEADER
A purpose-driven bridge-builder, Brittney brings over a decade of experience leading impactful initiatives focused on network-level operations, business development, partnership cultivation, project management, fund development, organizational effectiveness, and talent management. Brittney earned her M.S. in Management Information Systems and her B.S. in Business Entrepreneurship from Southern University at New Orleans.

In her spare time, Brittney enjoys taking in the sights, sounds, and cuisine of her hometown New Orleans (The Big Easy) with her husband and three children.
Kenzie Lanning

EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Starting as an agency recruiter, Kenzie quickly developed an impressive track record of success. Contrasting with conventional agency recruiting practices centered on filling positions, Kenzie consciously prioritizes making strategic investments in her clients' future success.
Kenzie earned both her B.A. in Psychology and his M.A. in Sociology from the University of Toledo where she also taught as an Adjunct Sociology Instructor.
When she's not busy forging meaningful connections between exceptional candidates and visionary organizations, you'll find Kenzie fishing, hiking, or going on adventures with her two dogs.
Christian Bailey

EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
As an undergraduate Biological Science major at Mississippi State University intending to become an orthopedic surgeon, Christian started working at a company in Starkville as a recruiter.
Christian sees executive recruiting as an opportunity to help individuals find their careers they love in the same way he enjoys Executive Recruiting. His passion is evident in the way he prioritizes communication for each search.
Some of Christian’s favorite things include surfing and skateboarding. He also has a deep passion for music, always striving to be better at guitar, keyboard, and singing.