Network Ecosystem Collaborative
Crawford Jordan
Director of Client Growth
at Grey Search + Strategy
Bio: Crawford Jordan is the Director of Client Growth at Grey Search + Strategy, where he brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, recruiting, marketing and leadership. With a background that spans advertising, executive recruitment, and entrepreneurial ventures, Crawford helps organizations grow by connecting them with top-tier talent for key leadership and high-impact roles. A former Division 1 football captain and graduate of the University of Minnesota’s School of Journalism, Crawford combines competitive drive with a relationship-first approach to client service. Before joining Grey, he built a successful full-desk recruiting practice and held leadership roles across several innovative companies, always with a focus on helping people and businesses reach their full potential. Outside of work, Crawford is deeply involved in the community, having served on nonprofit boards and coaching youth and semi-pro football, as well as track & field. He and his wife Sarah live in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and are the proud parents of two Division 1 track & field student-athletes, Devin and Vanessa. When he's not at a track meet or in the stands cheering on the Gopher football team, you’ll likely find Crawford enjoying lake life on the boat with family and friends — or lounging with their two cats, Carrie and Miranda.
Erin Hargrove
Director of Business Development
at Lakeside HR Group
Bio: Erin Hargrove is the Director of Business Development at Lakeside HR Group, a Minnesota-based firm specializing in recruiting and HR consulting for small to mid-sized businesses. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections that help companies find the right people and the right solutions to grow. Known for her genuine approach, curiosity, and energy, Erin brings Lakeside’s values to life — building trust, sparking collaboration, and delivering scrappy, high-impact solutions that help clients navigate their biggest people challenges with confidence.
Michelle Nauertz
Client Solutions Director
at Brillect
Bio: Fueled by her passion for authentic engagement and servant leadership, Michelle Nauertz loves connecting people to deliver solutions and fulfill the needs of her clients. Proactive by nature, she’s got a knack for spotting what needs to get done and moving the solution forward – often before being tasked with the assignment. As a Client Solutions Director at Brillect, she leans on her critical skillset of asking engaging questions, collaborating, and actively listening to bring forward the best talent solutions for her clients. Prior to joining Brillect, Michelle spent nearly 14 years in investment equity banking, followed by 10 years in sales, sales operations, reporting analytics, and senior program management positions. With a great appreciation and gift for cultivating relationships – both current and future – Michelle enjoys her role of developing new business with corporate clients and placing consultants in career-building roles where they can each can thrive.