Our Story

Enclave Search Group was founded through our shared vision of the ideal recruitment process and client partnership. Personalized service, transparency and professional consultation on all recruiting matters are near and dear to us. 

We engage and assist top-tier organizations and game-changing industry leaders in the manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and technology markets. Our knowledge of client industries, attention to detail and thorough processes set us apart in the recruitment industry. 

Our mission is to build impactful relationships, continuously raise the bar and operate with the highest of standards.

Our Leadership Team

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Taylor Neal

Managing Partner

Michael Vierra

Managing Partner

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Kevin Wicken

Managing Partner

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Taylor Neal

Managing Partner

Taylor Neal serves as Co-Founder & Managing Partner for Enclave Search Group. Along with a track record of developing and leading teams of recruiting professionals; Taylor has 10+ years of experience in executive search, engineering and accounting & finance recruitment across multiple industries.

Prior to discovering his passion for recruiting, Taylor was pursuing a career in golf course management. A lifelong golfer, Taylor played competitively throughout high school and college, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal State University Chico. Taylor currently resides in Costa Mesa California with his wife and their “friendly” dog Belle.

Michael Vierra

Managing Partner

Michael Vierra is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Enclave Search Group. He brings over seven years of strategic engineering and operations recruitment experience serving the manufacturing, distribution and industrial fields.

As an avid basketball and soccer fan, you can always find Michael rooting for his two favorite teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and Seattle Sounders. During Michael’s free time, he likes to play golf in Orange County and travel with his wife.

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Kevin Wicken

Managing Partner

As a founding member and Managing Partner of Enclave Search Group, Kevin brings over 13 years of experience in the executive search and recruiting industry, spanning across individual contributor, leadership and operations capacities. In addition to his expertise in recruiting, he has a proven track record and a passion for business development and forging partnerships with industry leaders.

Kevin graduated from USC’s Marshall School of Business with a degree in Business Finance in 2002. A Southern California native and avid sports fan, Kevin is a die-hard USC Trojans and LA Lakers supporter. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, golfing and going to craft breweries with his wife and their dog.