Pinnacle’s Leadership Team

While most children dream of being superstar athletes, doctors or astronauts, Pinnacle’s Managing Director, Tim Williams, knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. And what was his father’s profession?  He built one of the largest and most successful staffing firms in the country and was in the industry for 40 years.

In those days, many Executive and Contract Recruiters would record their calls and interviews on cassette tape. Tim remembers being hooked on the industry when listening to those calls.

“I would sometimes sneak into his room, get some of the tapes and go back and play them on a Fisher Price tape recorder,” Tim said.  “I was hooked from that time forward.  Though I was too young to fully understand, I KNEW my dad was impacting lives for the better.  Ever since then, I eat, sleep, and breathe this business.”

Early in his career, he joined his father’s staffing firm where he worked with Pinnacle co-owner, Brad Tyler.  Now, after more than 25 years in the staffing industry, Tim is helping lead a staffing firm that’s built its way onto the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies.

“After meeting with (the owners), it was clear to me what I wanted to do,” Tim said.  “I attribute that to one word, GROWTH!!  I have made a career out of scaling staffing firms and helping them growth both organically and by merger/acquisition.  After learning of the success Pinnacle has already had, coupled with their growth plans, I knew I wanted to be part of that.”

Tim enjoys the staffing industry because no day is the same and regularly informs client companies that the most expensive employee is the one that isn’t there.

“Having all your positions filled will pay you back 10-fold what you will ever pay us,” he said.

Tony spent much of the first two decades of his career in the industrial sector, working in a small marketing department for a manufacturing company in the wastewater industry.

Since joining Pinnacle late in 2022, Tony has taken over all marketing efforts and enjoys the variety of work he sees every day, including designing and maintaining Pinnacle’s websites, social media platforms, videos, print projects and the company’s employee newsletter.

Tony also works closely with sales and recruiting teams, ensuring that the messaging put forth by each team is professional and consistent, and has helped expand the company’s recruiting efforts beyond typical job boards.

Everyone loves the man with the money. At Pinnacle, that man is Ruben Mata, who is in his second decade in the staffing industry.  Outside of a brief stint at Sprint, Ruben has worked with co-owners Brad Tyler and Moses Muro since 2000, and has been a key member of the Pinnacle team since day one. Hired as the Olathe office’s first Branch Manager, his talents and the company’s growth quickly directed him into his current role of Payroll Manager, where he is responsible for paying more than 1,000 Pinnacle employees every week.

When he’s not crunching the numbers for Pinnacle employees across the country, he is a proud husband and father to three children and two cats. He enjoys play time with his youngest and relaxes by streaming a good movie.

Matt believes his business cards should read CFIO Officer – “Chief Figure it Out Officer.“ He has been working in the staffing industry since 2006 and has worked in nearly every facet of the industry. He now finds himself in charge of Pinnacle’s Safety Program.  He meets this challenge head on, like he has all the others he’s encountered over the past two decades.  

Matt thrives on the ups and downs and constant changes to the landscape that the staffing industry brings.  Throughout all these peaks and valleys, Matt has remained a constant at Pinnacle, being a part of this great team since day one.  His loyalty, dedication, work ethic, along with his passion, have been staples he brings every day to not only Pinnacle but his number one priority, his family.    

His wife and four children keep him very busy with countless games and practices, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Cesar Sanchez has more than 25 years of leadership experience with roles in hospitality operations and large-scale food distribution.  Prior to coming to Pinnacle, Cesar worked in South Florida for Starwood Hotels at different properties before transferring to the Midwest where he joined different hospitality management companies such as TPG Hospitality and JQH Hotels. He has also worked for different brands such as IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Westin & Sheraton. At Sysco, he held a leadership position where he managed and controlled sales and operations of 400+ restaurants.

Cesar joined the Pinnacle Groups family in 2020 and has quickly built a reputation as an expert in the hospitality staffing arena here in Kansas City. His next challenge is to expand Pinnacle’s reach throughout the U.S.

Married for over 30 years and with 2 wonderful kids, Cesar and his wife Jenny enjoy traveling to exotic destinations all around the world and enjoy trying new restaurants.

Education and Organizations

~ Bachelor of Hotel & Restaurant Management from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra
~ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Greater Kansas City – Past Board Member
~ Greater Kansas City Hotel Lodging Association – Current Member
~ Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association – Current Member

One of Kelly Tyler’s go-to sayings is, “It’s all about people.” Connecting with folks, celebrating one another, encouraging & fostering growth; that’s what feeds her soul. With a bachelor’s degree in business management and 20 years’ experience in staffing, recruiting, sales, and client services, Kelly listens carefully to understand organizational needs, such as culture and budget, then partners up to help tackle specific business challenges.

When Kelly is not recruiting or working with clients, she loves spending time with family, friends & traveling. She has two awesome step-kids, who she adores and Kelly’s uniquely close relationship with their mom leaves many intrigued. At any given moment you can walk by her listening to rap, country or even Disney music. Kelly’s energy & positivity is contagious, her authenticity is impossible to deny. One phrase you’ll most definitely hear Kelly repeat is, “LOVE YOUR LIFE!”