Who We Are

We realize that your search is vital to your business. This is why all of our executive searches are planned, designed and executed in their entirety by Melissa Meeks Kilian, managing director and lead search consultant of Protech Search.

Melissa has been connecting people with organizations for over 15 years. Since establishing Protech Search in 1996, she has personally orchestrated every detail of the search process for discerning clients in a broad spectrum of industries including consumer products, technology, education and energy, and a wide range of disciplines such as marketing and sales, technology, engineering, operations and finance.

A hands-on consultant and trusted partner, Melissa understands the complexities of organizational culture and the importance of finding the right mix of experience, management style and initiative for every position. Drawing on her proven expertise, unshakable integrity and extensive knowledge of markets in Texas and nationwide, Melissa’s placements have improved profits, streamlined operations and created new opportunities for Protech Search clients.

Protech Search specializes in discovering and securing exceptional candidates for unique and difficult-to-fill executive positions at the Vice President level and above.