Meet Our Leadership Team
Barbie Barta, Owner & CEO
Barbie developed a passion for the recruiting industry over 25 years ago as an assistant recruiter. After two decades of running companies for other owners, Barbie realized that truly successful staffing begins with a relationship-oriented, consultative approach with each client and candidate. She joined what is now known as BCT in 2015 and soon became a driving force behind the company’s growth. After overseeing a successful rebranding in 2016, she became president in 2017, taking over as CEO and owner the following year.
Barbie finds joy in building trusted partnerships and cultivating strong professional relationships. She is a trusted and loyal leader to her team, employees, talent, and clients. Her passion for achieving organizational success is based upon a stance that encourages respect and supports growth.
Barbie is associated with and serves on SIM DFW Board, NPower Advisory Board, TechServe Alliance Board, and the Renaissance Leadership Group. She and the company are a sustaining member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
Jason Clayton, Vice President, Business Development
Jason has been in the IT staffing industry for over 25 years, starting back in 1995. Since that time, Jason has worked with both large enterprise organizations and small-to-mid-size companies.
Jason joined BCT in 2018 to lead and drive the sales organization and grow the company. He is passionate about helping clients and candidates as well as solving IT workforce issues. In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and the outdoors.
Danielle Foppe, Recruitment Manager
Danielle Foppe has nearly 14 years of agency recruiting experience, with the last eight years focused on technology. She joined BCT in 2017 after relocating to Dallas, Texas, from Tampa, Florida. Danielle oversees recruitment strategy and delivery for BCT’s wide variety of end clients.
She manages a team of recruiters and sourcers with extensive combined technical expertise. Danielle prides herself in being a consultative partner to both BCT’s candidates and clients. Danielle loves connecting great talent and clients alike. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys traveling, fine wine, and spending time with friends and family.
Teresa Wheeler, Executive Office Director
Teresa Wheeler has over 35 years of experience providing excellent customer service. She joined BCT three years ago as the executive office director to assist with consultant care programs, internal office staff support, and event coordination. Teresa loves working with clients, consultants, and of course, the staff.
She gets complete joy out of helping others and ensuring the office has what it needs to be successful. In her spare time, Teresa loves spending time with her children, grandchildren, and fur babies.
Ashton Midgley, Communications Manager
Ashton is a professional with a demonstrated history of working in sales support, external business development, and marketing roles within the IT industry.
After several years in various sales roles, Ashton realized her passion lies within marketing, social media, and communications. It is important to her that these avenues can enrich the lives of those she meets and engages with. Ashton finds joy in focusing on the continuous brand enrichment of the company, ensuring the message and vision of BCT is communicated successfully and continues to impact lives in a positive way.
In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, lifting weights, and dining out with her family and friends.
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