ABOUT
Meet the people behind Performant Scout.
Our story began in 2015 and we just keep bringing it. Every day.
Vanessa Garcia
CO-FOUNDER and CEO
Vanessa Garcia was born in New York City, where most of her family resides today. Having grown up mainly in the Adirondacks of upstate NY, Vanessa is now loving the heat of the Phoenix, AZ valley! She is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology, studied abroad in Sydney, Australia and has had impactful communications training through Landmark Education. Vanessa has been featured in Phoenix Magazine, The Produce News, The Packer, The Know Book Phoenix, 100+ Women You Must Know and Do Business With 2019, City Lifestyle Magazine Paradise Valley, Voyage Magazine and was recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Business honoree through the Phoenix Business Journal in 2024. Vanessa finds great value in being a member of the International Produce Association and the IFPA Talent Advisory Committee given the connection and engagement in the food and beverage industry they each provide.
Vanessa is energized by connecting people with new career paths and creating win-wins for her clients! The learning opportunities that come with missing the mark and the gratification that comes with knocking it out of the park has made her as tenacious as they come.
Along with growing Performant Scout, Vanessa is passionate about engaging within her community and welcomes opportunities to improve the lives of those in need! Vanessa has committed efforts to support The American Cancer Society, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, TGen, Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, Social Venture Partners of Arizona, Goodwill’s Excel Center, Valleywise Health Foundation, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Seed Spot and Arizona Community Foundation’s Latinas in Philanthropy and Service!
With two young children, Vanessa is driven to contribute to causes that can help support a brighter, healthier future for the next generation!
Vanessa enjoys spending quality time with her little ones and traveling anywhere new!
Amie Lyon
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Amie’s background is varied and impressive. Her professional positions of leadership have inspired her understanding of the importance of building relationships. These positions have required communication skills, public speaking, networking and team management. She has learned to apply her skills in data and analytics, marketing and negotiating contracts while forming key relationships with co-workers and clients. These experiences have taught her the true value of listening.
Amie enjoys being innovative and bringing new ideas to the table. Joining forces at Performant Scout brought forth the perfect blend of Amie’s skills. She has the ability to network, research and champion to find the best opportunities for clients and candidates alike. Amie approaches every search with the uniqueness of each client in mind. For Amie, recruiting truly brings together an opportunity and a life changing experience, and that is what brings Amie enjoyment each day.
Amie graduated from TCU with a BS degree in Public Relations and a Minor in Communications. Additionally, she holds her Real Estate License, scuba diving certification, Yoga 200 hour certification and spinning instructor certification. She enjoys sharing her many outdoor activities with her family. She also loves to hike, swim, and take long walks with her dog, Blue. She appreciates the active life that the climate of Arizona offers to her and to her family.
Jean Soliva
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER & OPERATIONS
Originally from Cebu, Philippines, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. With a nine-year career in Human Resources, she has developed expertise in various areas, including recruitment, employee relations, timekeeping and payroll management, seminar coordination, and project management.
For the past six years, Jean has ventured into freelancing, broadening her skill set with roles such as Admin, Social Media Manager, and Client Fulfillment Manager. Her diverse experience spans multiple industries, including construction, telecommunications, real estate, e-commerce, digital marketing, and staffing agencies in the United States, Australia, and the UK.
Recruitment is a particular passion for Jean. She has dedicated six years to mastering the end-to-end recruitment process, making it a cornerstone of her HR journey. Jean is known for her keen ability to identify and attract top talent, as well as her commitment to building strong, productive teams. Her strategic approach to recruitment has helped companies streamline their hiring processes and improve employee retention rates.
Outside of her professional life, Jean is a devoted mother to her daughter. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring new destinations through travel, and immersing herself in different cultures.
She believes in maintaining a balanced lifestyle and strives to inspire others to achieve their personal and professional goals. Jean’s dedication to her work and her family, combined with her diverse skill set and commitment to excellence, make her a valuable asset in any professional setting.
Kris Kainass
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kris is responsible for all things marketing and public relations. She loves this this role because it invites her creativity to shine. Kris created the newly branded website and writes weekly postings for Performant Scout’s social media pages. She is always on the hunt to share what this company is all about, if you know of a publication to showcase Performant Scout, reach out! Kris would love to connect with you.
Kris is the writer of her own blog and teams up with her kids each summer to raise money for local non-profits in the valley thru their summer road trips. The goal is to match miles driven to dollars raised. To date, they have helped raise over $20,000 for local non-profits. Prior to family, Kris was an IT Consultant and saw many parts of the world through her work.
Kris currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona and received a Computer Information System degree from St. Norbert College. Kris enjoys hiking, golfing, and spending time with her family. Although Kris has lived in and traveled to many parts of the world, she will always be a proud Wisconsin cheesehead.
