Steve Faulkner

Steve Faulkner is a professional recruiter and entrepreneur specializing in employee benefits and insurance recruitment. He is the Founder and Chief Recruiter of The Spencer James Group, Inc., a boutique recruitment agency based in the Greater Denver Area that he established in January 2003.12

Professional Background

Career Highlights::

• Founder of The Spencer James Group, a recruitment firm focusing on Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty professionals across the United States1
• Previously worked as:
  • Vice President at Wells Fargo Insurance Services (1997-2000)
  • Group Sales Representative at The Standard (1995-1997)
  • Group Sales Representative at GroupAmerica (1993-1995)
  • Search Consultant at Southwestern Company (2001-2002)1

Education and Credentials

Academic Credentials::

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) from The Wharton School and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (1997)
• Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1989-1992)
• Additional certification as a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)1

Professional Focus

Faulkner specializes in recruiting for the employee benefits industry, with expertise in placing professionals across various sectors including:

• Insurance carriers
• Brokers and consultants
• Benefits technology companies
• General agents
• Third-party administrators (TPAs)2

His recruitment approach emphasizes finding passive candidates who are not actively job searching, with a proven track record of successful placements and minimal client disruption.1