McDermott + Bull Expands in Texas
December 10, 2025 – Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has appointed Ryan Harmon as managing director in its Texas office. Based in Dallas, he will play a key role in supporting McDermott + Bull’s national clients while advancing the firm’s continued growth and investment across the Texas market. “We’ve developed a strong and growing client base across Texas, and Ryan’s addition positions us to serve an even broader range of industries,” said Rod McDermott, CEO of McDermott + Bull. “Our team in Texas has expanded steadily over the past two years, and with new senior leadership relocations on the horizon, we’re well positioned to deliver on the firm’s ambitious regional growth strategy.”
Mr. Harmon brings more than two decades of experience in executive search, professional services, and sales leadership. He has held senior leadership roles with global consulting and professional services organizations, leading executive search practices, managing strategic client accounts, and building high-performing teams. His background includes extensive work with private equity firms, residential and business services organizations, and energy companies, where he has successfully identified and placed transformational leaders who deliver sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Mr. Harmon’s areas of expertise include C-level and senior leadership searches across a variety of industries including technology, media, telecom, financial services, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, construction, private equity, legal services, professional services, marketing, advertising and non-profits. He most recently served as senior managing director with Robert Half Executive Search.
As managing director, Mr. Harmon will focus on expanding McDermott + Bull’s presence in key Texas markets, partnering with private equity firms and organizations across the residential, business services, and energy sectors.
“I was drawn to McDermott + Bull’s collaborative culture and commitment to partnership,” said Mr. Harmon. “Texas continues to be a hub for investment and innovation, particularly in private equity and energy. I’m looking forward to leveraging our firm’s expertise to help investors and operators identify transformative leadership talent that accelerates growth and strengthens portfolio performance.”
Texas has one of the largest and most diversified state economies in the U.S., supported by strong in-migration, business relocations, and broad job creation. Energy remains a major pillar—oil and gas plus a rapidly expanding renewables base—while technology (especially in Austin and Dallas–Fort Worth), advanced manufacturing, logistics/trade through major ports and border hubs, healthcare, and construction all contribute meaningfully to output and employment.
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McDermott + Bull provides mission-critical permanent executive placement and interim solutions for a range of domestic and global clients. The firm serves private and public companies, private equity firms and their operating companies across multiple industries, including technology, financial services, biotech and life sciences, and professional services.
Recent Expansion in Texas
McDermott + Bull also recently continued expansion of its presence in Texas with director Rachel Loye spearheading the growth in Dallas. As a senior member of the firm’s financial services practice, she will lead regional efforts across Texas, deepening client partnerships and furthering McDermott + Bull’s investment in one of the country’s top banking markets.
McDermott + Bull Expands in Toronto
McDermott + Bull has expanded with the addition of Sachin Sama as partner in its Toronto office. He will spearhead the expansion of the firm’s energy and industrials practice across North America, leveraging more than 15 years of experience advising organizations through transformation, growth, and leadership transitions. “Energy and industrial organizations are entering a pivotal period, driven by decarbonization targets, supply chain realignment, and unprecedented infrastructure investment,” said Paul Gibbons, managing partner, McDermott + Bull. “Our investment in this practice reflects growing client demand and our broader North American growth strategy. Sachin’s expertise and cross-border perspective make him a key leader in this expansion. The addition of Sachin underscores McDermott + Bull’s commitment to sector specialization and to supporting leaders driving progress in industries critical to economic and sustainable growth.”
“Rachel’s move positions the firm to build deeper talent networks in-market and stay ahead of regional leadership trends shaping the financial sector in Texas,” said Brandon Biegenzahn, president and chair of McDermott + Bull’s financial services practice. “Our clients depend on us not only to understand their business but to understand their market — and that means being present where they operate. Rachel’s move to Dallas marks a natural extension of our work across the West and strengthens our ability to support institutions in the Texas banking ecosystem.”
In her expanded role, Ms. Loye will continue to drive senior engagements and deliver executive search solutions to banks, credit unions, fintechs, and financial services organizations across the state — supporting clients navigating growth, innovation, and leadership transitions. She works closely with the firm’s managing directors sourcing senior leadership teams and supports with the execution of searches, client management, and business development for the practice. Prior to McDermott + Bull, Ms. Loye worked at national search firm Aerotek.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
