Kevin Roeder
About Kevin Roeder
Kevin Roeder serves as the Chief of Staff at Accel Entertainment and is the Founder and CEO of Talent Forge Partners. He has extensive experience in sales recruiting and team building, having held various leadership roles in the Greater Chicago Area.
Work at Accel Entertainment
Kevin Roeder currently serves as Chief of Staff at Accel Entertainment, a role he has held since 2024. His position is based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic direction of the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in recruitment and team building to enhance operational efficiency.
Current Role at Talent Forge Partners
In addition to his role at Accel Entertainment, Kevin Roeder is the Founder and CEO of Talent Forge Partners, a position he has held since 2024. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he leads the company in providing innovative solutions in talent acquisition and workforce development. His leadership focuses on creating impactful strategies that connect talent with opportunities.
Previous Experience at LaSalle Network
Kevin Roeder has a significant history with LaSalle Network, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Director of Sales Recruiting from 2017 to 2018, leading a team of recruiters across various sectors. He later advanced to Senior Director of Sales Recruiting and Technology Services for a brief period in 2018, and then as Vice President of Recruiting from 2019 to 2023. His work involved collaborating with C-suite executives to enhance recruitment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Roeder earned a Bachelor's of Science in Education from Miami University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in cold calling, account management, and client retention. This knowledge has been essential in his roles within recruitment and talent management.
Background in Sales Recruiting
Before his tenure at LaSalle Network, Kevin Roeder worked at CreativeSourcing Inc. as Director of Sales Recruiting from 2011 to 2016. His experience in sales recruiting spans over a decade, during which he has developed skills in facilitating faster hiring processes and connecting talent with opportunities across various sectors, including Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Finance.