RECRUITING|EXCELLENCE

RECRUITING|EXCELLENCE

RECRUITING|EXCELLENCE

You need a recruiting partner that will meet you where you are at; one that delivers the confidence that your recruiting is in good hands so that you can focus on your impossibly long to-do list. You need a partner who is ahead of your thinking and anticipates your talent needs, one that works off-the-blocks as an extension of your business and guardian of your brand. You also need a partner with the tools, technology, research, network, and capacity to give you a competitive edge.

Your Competitive Advantage

You need a recruiting partner that will meet you where you are at; one that delivers the confidence that your recruiting is in good hands so that you can focus on your impossibly long to-do list. You need a partner who is ahead of your thinking and anticipates your talent needs, one that works off-the-blocks as an extension of your business and guardian of your brand.

Group928 Values

Group928 is the recruiting partner you need. We are proud of the outcomes we generate for our clients and candidates and we are prouder still that we deliver recruiting excellence at every touchpoint that is grounded on our Group928 Values:

Authentic Relationships

Executional Excellence & Results

Inquisitive Spirit

Grounding in Business

Humility with a Point-of-View

Relentless Collaboration

Christina Stroud

Founder and CEO

Christina is the Owner and Co-Founder of Group928. She started her career at BMW Manufacturing where she progressed through multiple leadership positions across the Human Resources organization over the course of her 14-year tenure with the company. The scope of her BMW experience spans US and International operations and includes positions in Recruiting, HR Operations, Change Management, and work as an HR Business Partner. Christina’s first exposure to a start-up business was with Venture Capital-backed Proterra, a high growth green-industry manufacturer of vehicle power and charging solutions. At Proterra, Christina built and led the HR team and hired and developed the company's Executive team. From Proterra, Christina joined Day & Zimmerman, a $2.4 billion family-owned global construction company. While there she led an HR function responsible for four business units and instilled focus on making people strategy a competitive business advantage. Christina was recruited to Private Equity-owned Multi-Pack Solutions, a contract packaging company for medical devices, as head of the national Human Resources function. In 2017 Christina joined the 35-person executive recruiting firm Westport Intl as a Managing Director, the last position she held prior to co-founding Group928.

 

Christina holds a bachelor's degree in Financial Management from the College of Business & Behavioral Science at Clemson University and a master's degree in Human Resources from Clemson University. She lives with her family just outside of Greenville, SC.

Christina Stroud

Founder and CEO

Christina is the Owner and Co-Founder of Group928. She started her career at BMW Manufacturing where she progressed through multiple leadership positions across the Human Resources organization over the course of her 14-year tenure with the company. The scope of her BMW experience spans US and International operations and includes positions in Recruiting, HR Operations, Change Management, and work as an HR Business Partner. Christina’s first exposure to a start-up business was with Venture Capital-backed Proterra, a high growth green-industry manufacturer of vehicle power and charging solutions. At Proterra, Christina built and led the HR team and hired and developed the company's Executive team. From Proterra, Christina joined Day & Zimmerman, a $2.4 billion family-owned global construction company. While there she led an HR function responsible for four business units and instilled focus on making people strategy a competitive business advantage. Christina was recruited to Private Equity-owned Multi-Pack Solutions, a contract packaging company for medical devices, as head of the national Human Resources function. In 2017 Christina joined the 35-person executive recruiting firm Westport Intl as a Managing Director, the last position she held prior to co-founding Group928.

 

Christina holds a bachelor's degree in Financial Management from the College of Business & Behavioral Science at Clemson University and a master's degree in Human Resources from Clemson University. She lives with her family just outside of Greenville, SC.

Michael Evans

Managing Director

Michael is currently a Strategic Advisor to Group928 and is an original Co-founder with Christina Stroud. Michael brings more than 25 years of recruiting experience to Group928, both in retained executive search and leading in-house recruiting functions. During the course of his career, he worked with Kensington International, IRI, Rasmussen Inc and Huron Consulting Group.


Michael joined Whirlpool Corporation to lead executive recruiting for North America and focused heavily on recruiting talent into Sales, IoT, Supply Chain, Plant Operations, and Marketing. In 2017 Michael joined Westport Intl, a 35-person executive recruiting firm, as a Managing Director and shared the same start date with Christina Stroud.


Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Wheaton College and an MBA from The University of Notre Dame. He lives with his family in suburban Chicago.

Krystelle Joy

De los Reyes

Executive Assistant

Krystelle is a Website and Funnel Specialist and Operations Support professional at Group928 with experience supporting international businesses across marketing, SaaS, training services, and e-commerce industries. She specializes in website management, sales funnels, CRM systems, marketing automation, and executive support, helping teams streamline operations and improve digital workflows.


Before joining Group928, Krystelle worked with global teams as a Website and Funnel Expert, Marketing Assistant, and Executive Support Specialist. She is recognized for her strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring systems and backend processes run efficiently.


Krystelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, majoring in Computer Programming from STI West Negros University, which strengthened her expertise in digital systems, automation, and online business operations. Based in the Philippines, she is passionate about continuous learning and helping businesses grow through organized systems, technology, and operational support.

Krystelle Joy De los Reyes

Executive Assistant

Krystelle is a Website and Funnel Specialist and Operations Support professional at Group928 with experience supporting international businesses across marketing, SaaS, training services, and e-commerce industries. She specializes in website management, sales funnels, CRM systems, marketing automation, and executive support, helping teams streamline operations and improve digital workflows.


Before joining Group928, Krystelle worked with global teams as a Website and Funnel Expert, Marketing Assistant, and Executive Support Specialist. She is recognized for her strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring systems and backend processes run efficiently.


Krystelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, majoring in Computer Programming from STI West Negros University, which strengthened her expertise in digital systems, automation, and online business operations. Based in the Philippines, she is passionate about continuous learning and helping businesses grow through organized systems, technology, and operational support.

Ralph Fuentes

Business Development & Operations Support

Ralph is an Executive Assistant and Operations Support Specialist at Group928 with over 8 years of experience in executive support, project coordination, lead generation, and operations management across industries including legal services, marketing, and technology. He has supported U.S.-based firms in streamlining workflows, managing executive schedules, implementing CRM systems, and assisting business development teams with reporting and data management.


Throughout his career, Ralph has built a reputation for his strong attention to detail, professionalism, and proactive communication. His experience working with international teams has allowed him to develop a flexible and collaborative approach, helping organizations improve operational efficiency while supporting leadership teams with day-to-day execution and internal systems management.


Ralph holds a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Technological University of the Philippines and has earned certifications in project management, research methodology, and data systems. Based in the Philippines, he is passionate about continuous learning, operational excellence, and creating long-term impact through reliable support and organized systems.

Dog: Cooper


Title: Executive Ball Recruiter


Dog: Dabo


Title: Nap Coordinator


Dog: Pot Roast


Title: Security Pawtrol Leader


Dog: Che-Che


Title: Snack Strategist


Dog: Dabo


Title: Nap Coordinator


Dog: Pot Roast


Title: Security Pawtrol Leader


Dog: Che-Che


Title: Snack Strategist