Stephanie Stephens, Founder, Chief People Connector
stephanie@kesstnetwork.com
Stephanie shares a passion with her team for connecting people with resources that fill a gap, promote positive transformation, and enhance business relationships. As a confident, high-energy leader and master of networking, she intentionally creates opportunities to serve others, add value and provide a pathway to impactful business outcomes.
Armed with tenacity for identifying business opportunities that serve her clients and the organizations they do business with, she believes transformation happens with “one right connection.” As a certified John C. Maxwell Coach & Trainer, Stephanie is a champion of employee mentoring, team building, culture transformation, and leadership development; she operates from a growth-mindset and believes there is always more to learn.
Stephanie places strong emphasis on community involvement and helping individuals connect with the services needed to help improve their lives and the lives of their families, friends and colleagues.
Every candidate and client conversation centers around “what matters most,” and what fuels the motivation for change, growth, and transformation. KESST provides career opportunities in sales, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare.
Racheal Weisensee, Managing Partner
racheal@kesstnetwork.com
Racheal is a high-performing sales executive who combines sharp business insight with a genuine heart for people. She not only understands client products, services, and market trends but also takes the time to understand the people behind them. This allows her to communicate value in a way that builds trust, strengthens partnerships, and creates lasting business relationships.
As Managing Partner at KESST, Racheal focuses on Market Development, nurturing Client and Candidate Relationships, and guiding Strategic Planning. Her goal is to create partnerships by discovering and connecting talent whose mission, values, and culture align, and who will truly support long-term success.
Drawing from her own personal sales achievements including 9X President’s Club honors Racheal mentors candidates with the same passion and dedication she would give to her own team. She encourages resilience, self-motivation, and growth, helping individuals overcome challenges and discover new opportunities. More than a leader, she is a coach and a trusted partner invested not only in careers, but in people’s lives.
Kyle Weisensee, Chief Revenue Officer
kyle@kesstnetwork.com
Kyle is a results-driven revenue leader and 9-time President’s Club winner with a track record of driving transformational growth across industries including SaaS, medical devices, aesthetics, and energy. As Chief Revenue Officer at KESST Global Network, he leads all revenue-generating functions—uniting sales, marketing, partnerships, and customer engagement under one strategic vision.
Known for building market share from the ground up, Kyle has delivered triple-digit growth year after year, earning national recognition at companies like Xerox, Cynosure (Hologic), and BTL Industries. He is equally skilled at setting strategy and executing with precision, consistently aligning teams, processes, and customer experience to accelerate scale and long-term success.
Beyond his professional achievements, Kyle is most proud of the life he’s built with his wife, Racheal, and their three children. A people-first leader in business and at home, he values connection, growth, and creating meaningful impact. When he’s not helping teams and clients succeed, you’ll find him outdoors—whether upland bird hunting, golfing, riding motorcycles, working on hot rods, or simply enjoying time with family.
Regan Sue, Chief Operating Officer
regan@kesstnetwork.com
Regan is the Chief Operating Officer of KESST Global Network, where he leads operations and strategy to deliver high-caliber and transformative executive recruiting solutions. With over 12 years of high-level sales experience in the medical industry, he has built a career specializing in surgical and capital equipment sales across numerous verticals and specialties. He has consistently driven growth, revitalized underperforming markets, and earned national recognition for performance.
Regan has been a part of multiple award-winning teams and has been honored with accolades such as President’s Club and Rep of the Year, reflecting his ability to combine strategic thinking with results-driven execution. At KESST, he applies this expertise to building scalable processes, strengthening client partnerships, and positioning the firm for sustainable growth.
His background in consultative sales and relationship development gives him a unique perspective to identify and connect organizations with the right candidates. Inspired by the mentors and opportunities that shaped his own career, Regan is passionate about empowering others with the same guidance and access to opportunity that was given to him. He is committed to driving impact not only for KESST’s clients, but also for the people and communities those leader’s influence.
AJ Rice, Director of Candidate Relations
aj@kesstnetwork.com
AJ is the Director of Candidate Relations at Kesst Network, where he combines precision with a farmer’s grit to source elite talent. With a background that bridges regenerative farming, small business, and networking, AJ brings a unique blend of authenticity, work ethic, and people-first focus to every interaction. He thrives on building relationships, cutting through the noise with humor and honesty, and creating opportunities where others see roadblocks.
A recruiter by trade but a builder at heart, AJ leans on both intuition and AI-driven systems to source, evaluate, and engage high-performing candidates for roles at industry-leading companies. He believes in balancing volume with quality, making sure no stone—or inbox—is left unturned. AJ is known for his persistence, his ability to energize candidates, and his commitment to transparent communication without giving away client details.
Beyond recruiting, AJ is a husband, father of three boys, and a regenerative farmer running Land of Goshen Farm in Engle, Texas. His philosophy is simple: whether raising livestock or building relationships, long-term success comes from nurturing strong roots, stewarding resources wisely, and never shying away from hard work.
BE Encouraged
Challenging times call for creativity
Yep, it’s no secret, Covid was a game changer for businesses and employees alike. Companies that opted to pivot made immediate changes to include the shift to remote work. Many companies that never considered remote work prior to Covid were forced to adapt quickly. This shift has become permanent, with many employers adopting hybrid or fully remote models. Companies accelerated their adoption of digital tools and platforms to maintain operations during lockdowns. This led to increased demand for IT professionals, software developers, and cybersecurity experts.
Many employees were faced with the decision to change careers, make shifts in their employment from full time to part time or to retire earlier than they had planned. The GIG economy growth skyrocketed as people took on freelance, contract, and part-time work due to job loss or the need for flexible work arrangements. For many, this crisis served as a springboard to do “the thing” they always wanted to do but were never willing to take the risk. The importance of ‘upskilling’ and ‘reskilling’ became evident as the job market evolved. Many employees had to learn new skills to adapt to changing job requirements.
The changes set in motion through the pandemic continue to shape the job market, influencing how companies hire, how people work, and what skills are in highest demand.
Good things are always on the horizon. Employers are still looking to hire talented candidates and valued contributors to their organizations. We should all continue to DREAM BIG. If you need an assist to get your mind focused on all that is possible, we’re here to help! We believe that some of the best creativity comes when we are positioned to think beyond our current circumstances and conditions. Our team is here to coach, guide, and equip you with the necessary tools to live your BEST life! You’ve got this – BE encouraged!
– Stephanie Stephens, Chief People Connector, KESST Global Network
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”
Amelia Earhart
“Transformed people transform communities. Positive transformation comes from living out what never changes in a time when everything around you seems to be changing.”
John C. Maxwell, Change Your World
“A servant leader must outright reject the idea of self and prioritize the needs of others before their own – even at their own expense. They must permanently erase “I lead,” and wholeheartedly embrace “I serve.” Creating an environment of inclusion & belonging begins with leadership, more specifically servant leadership.”
Mohammad Anwar, CEO, Culture+