Kansas City Team

Matt is a Vice President and Owner at Adaptive Solutions Group. He helped found the company in 2002. Matt resides in Kansas City but oversees all sales aspects of the company. He is most passionate about building the brand and expanding operations while preserving the founding principles that contributed to the company’s initial success. He enjoys working with a great team in a fun yet challenging atmosphere.

Matt holds a highly coveted Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Missouri, Columbia and has served as a Guest Professor for the Trulaske College of Business on several occasions.

He enjoys spending time with his family during his free time. His hobbies include running, snow skiing, playing guitar and fishing. Matt hopes to be a tournament fisherman post-retirement. As a native of Kansas City, Matt has enjoyed watching the city evolve and grow over the years while maintaining a small town vibe.

Favorite KC Item: Brisket from Q39
Favorite KC Place: Any of the great BBQ spots

Kevin is an Account Manager with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2013. Kevin’s primary focus at Adaptive Solutions Group is business development within the Kansas City market. Kevin’s clients have described him as motivated and resourceful when it comes to assisting them in the recruitment of top technical talent in Kansas City. With each client, Kevin helps create strategic partnerships and is only satisfied when his clients are. Kevin believes that Adaptive Solutions Group’s approach to relationship building is a main trait that makes ASG different from their competition.

He enjoys working at ASG because he feels that everyone in his office shares the same vision and approach to recruitment.

Kevin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Avila University and graduated from Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, MO. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing golf, working on his fitness, and exploring new parks around town with his young family. He has also been involved with Parochial football for over a decade and is enthusiastic about teaching his players the fun and safe way to play the sport.

Favorite KC Item: Mixed Plate from Gates BBQ
Favorite KC Place: Swope Park Memorial Golf Course

Matt Hinck is an Technical Recruiter with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since June of 2014. He enjoys cultivating new relationships and believes in being open and honest to clients and candidates. He wants to make the hiring process as easy as possible for all parties involved.

Matt graduated with his Bachelor’s from the University of Missouri with an emphasis in Marketing. He enjoys watching and playing sports and spending time with his friends and family.

Favorite KC Item: BBQ
Favorite KC Place: the Plaza and Kauffman Stadium

Krystal is a Manager of Recruiting at Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2017. She believes building relationships with candidates can help change people lives for the better by making their job hunting process easier.

Krystal enjoys working at ASG because they put a focus on the IT community by sponsoring KCDC and several meetups.

She holds a degree in Business Administration and Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Krystal enjoys spending time with her nephews and attending as many Kansas City Royals games as possible in her free time.

Favorite KC Item: Sweet potato fries from Dempsey’s in Westport
Favorite KC Place: Kauffman Stadium

Joe is an Account Manager with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2017. He serves as a resource for his clients by providing quality candidates for job openings, educating them on the local talent pool, and promoting their brand. Joe believes in long-term relationships with his clients and contributing to the growth of the local tech community.

He enjoys working at ASG because he's energized by the people he works with and the work he does.

Joe holds a Master of Liberal Arts in History and Thought from Baker University. He enjoys playing pickle ball and basketball in his free time.

Favorite KC Item: Burnt Ends
Favorite KC Place: Chicken 'n Pickle

Annie is a Technical Recruiter with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since June 2018. She is excited to be working as a Technical Recruiter due to her fascination with the IT industry, as well as her desire to help people find their right job match.

Annie enjoys working at ASG because of the easy-going and dedicated attitude her peers share in helping others.

Annie graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Communication and a minor in Sociology. Although she graduated from Mizzou, Annie will always channel her home state and be an Iowa Hawkeye fan at heart (go Hawks!). In her free time, Annie enjoys being outdoors, especially when it involves swimming. Annie is excited to live in Kansas City, so she can eat BBQ on the daily.

Favorite KC Item: Jack Stack's Pulled Pork and Burnt Ends
Favorite KC Place: West Plaza

Kelsey is an Account Manager with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2018. Kelsey is responsible for matching IT professionals with current job opportunities. Her goal is not only to help people find a great job, but find the perfect culture fit as well.

She enjoys working at ASG because of the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with every candidate she meets.

Kelsey holds a degree Business Administration with an emphasis Marketing from the University of Missouri Columbia. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog in her spare time. She stays active by playing sand volleyball and tennis.

Abby Tryon is an Office Administrator with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2015. She is the welcoming voice and face of the Kansas City office, responsible for the day to day administrative duties that keep the office running smoothly. She knows that a positive attitude and the work done each and every day contributes to the company’s ability to stand by its mission of prioritizing people.

Abby enjoys working at ASG because they respect the work/life balance and make sure that there is an in-office balance of hard work and fun.

Abby holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Kansas State University. When she’s not working, Abby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring all Kansas City has to offer.

Favorite KC Item: the local coffee roasters like The Roasterie and Parisi and the local restaurants like the Peanut and the Westport Flea Market
Favorite KC Place: PrairieFire in Overland Park, KS. It has great restaurants, a movie theater, and a museum

Alyssa is an Office Support staff member with Adaptive Solutions Group and has been with the team since 2011. She helps support the back office team and the sales/recruiting teams with projects and auditing. Alyssa believes auditing is important because it ensures every piece of Adaptive is running smoothly.

Alyssa enjoys working at ASG because of the work-life balance and she also gets the opportunity to work in both the St. Louis and Kansas City offices.

Alyssa holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Southwest Baptist University. She enjoys exercising and photography in her free time.

Favorite St. Louis Item: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Favorite St. Louis Place: Busch Stadium