The People Behind Greysmith
Brian Leite, CSP
Managing Executive
As the President of the Greysmith Companies, Brian Leite has provided exceptional sales and operational leadership to our firm for more than two decades.
Brian has developed a team of successful consultants and recruiters while driving the strategic direction of the group. He and his team are committed to providing workforce solutions to area businesses and supporting local talent in their search for employment and better career opportunities.
As a Certified Staffing Professional and the Vice President of the Rhode Island Staffing Association, Brian is influential in advocating for legislation, education, ethics and professional business practices within the industry. Brian is passionate about working for a better economy for everyone by strengthening the employment market and the business community as a whole.
Angela MacKenzie
Controller
Angela Mackenzie is a long-term member of The Greysmith Companies with over 15 years in the organization. Over the years Angie has used her talents and dedication to expand and evolve her role. In 2021, Angie was named Controller and now leads our accounting operations. Angie is a great resource to our clients and candidates for all financial, billing or payroll concerns.
Andrew Jarbeau
Director of Workforce Solutions
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Andrew has over 10 years of experience partnering with companies of all sizes to find suitable solutions to a realm of talent acquisition needs. His in-depth approach targets company’s pain points and provides long term solutions that drive the strategic plan of the clients he partners with. Having worked in the staffing industry, as well as leading the internal Talent Acquisition functions for one of New England’s largest non-profit organizations, he can appreciate the struggles that organizations face internally, while keeping the “human” in “human resources.” Andrew also leverages his degree in Finance to help recruit strong accounting and finance talent and to create approachable pricing strategies for our clients.
Jennifer Breckner
Sr. Talent Specialist
Jennifer Breckner is a long-term member of The Greysmith Companies, having spent over 20 years working within different areas of our organization. Today, Jennifer Breckner is a veteran Senior Talent Specialist who works with both direct hire and temp to hire candidates to find the right long term career position. Jennifer uses her positive and supportive approach to navigate your personal job search through the current hiring environment. Jennifer is adept at building strong client and candidate relationships while delivering effective hiring solutions. She is a dedicated human resources professional and graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Emma McQuiston
Talent Specialist
Emma McQuiston is a graduate of Keene State College with a degree in Business Management specializing in Human Resources. Throughout college, she developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills through her roles as both a Tutor and Head Tutor, where she helped recruit, mentor students, and support program operations. Outside of work and school, athletics have always been a major part of her life. Emma played soccer competitively for many years, including at the collegiate and semi-professional levels, and served as a captain throughout much of her athletic career, helping shape her teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills. She is a huge Boston sports fan and enjoys following the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox.
Callie Battis
Workforce Consultant
Callie is a strategic and results-driven professional known for her leadership, operational expertise, and people-first approach. She brings a strong background in business development, process management, recruitment, and relationship-building, along with a reputation for accountability and follow-through. She thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, bringing energy and precision to high-performing teams and turning strategy into action and ideas into measurable results. Recruiting and sales aren’t just careers to her — they’re purpose.
Over the years, she has supported diverse sectors, including healthcare and IT, giving her a well-rounded understanding of how different industries operate and what enables top talent to succeed. Callie is currently pursuing her MBA at Johnson & Wales University with a concentration in Human Resources, further strengthening her expertise in organizational strategy and workforce development. Committed to growth and continuous improvement, her goal is simple: align the right people with the right opportunities and create outcomes that last.
Karen Depoutot
Accounting Specialist
Karen DePoutot is an Accounting Specialist bringing over 30 years of accounting and treasury experience to her role. Before joining The Greysmith Companies, Karen worked for State Street Bank as a Vice President of Treasury Services for several Mutual Fund Companies and was responsible for a team of over 45 employees located across the globe.
Karen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stonehill College.
As a recently retired professional, she works part-time supporting the Controller, providing financial, billing and payroll needs for our clients and candidates.