Meet the Team
Meet the Barracuda Staffing & Consulting Team
The Cuda Crew
At Barracuda Staffing & Consulting, the team is known as the Cuda Crew. It is more than a fun name. It reflects a shared commitment to serving clients, candidates, coworkers, and the Tulsa community with energy, professionalism, and purpose.
The Barracuda team includes staffing and talent acquisition professionals, HR experts, and business consultants who work together to help companies hire the right people, strengthen workplace systems, and improve overall business performance.
A Team Built Around People
Helping clients and candidates succeed.
Staffing, HR consulting, and business consulting are all people-centered services. The right team makes the difference. Barrracuda's professionals bring experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, human resources, employee relations, leadership support, workplace strategy, and candidate placement.
Whether helping an employer solve a hiring challenge or helping a job seeker take the next step, the team’s focus is on building relationships, understanding needs, and creating better long-term outcomes.
Leadership Team
Kevin Burr
President and CEO
Kevin Burr is the owner of Barracuda Staffing & Consulting and has built the company around the importance of relationships at every level. His focus is helping clients, applicants, and staff find the right position to succeed.
Under Kevin’s leadership, Barracuda has grown as a staffing and consulting company known for custom hiring and recruiting solutions. He is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening the team, and making sure clients and candidates experience the Barracuda difference.
Ashley Ewy, SPHR
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Ashley Ewy built her career in talent acquisition at Barracuda Staffing & Consulting, where she found a passion for connecting people and strengthening how organizations hire.
Ashley leads with a strong focus on relationships, process improvement, and long-term placement success. She takes a thoughtful approach to matching candidates and clients, helping create lasting partnerships.
Her background includes recruiting, branding, training development, and strategic initiatives. Ashley earned her SPHR certification in 2022 and remains active in the Tulsa community, including serving on the board for Tulsa Professional Association.
Jeff Faust, SHRM-CP, SWP
Vice President of HR Consulting
Jeff Faust brings extensive human resources experience to the Barracuda team. Since beginning his HR career after graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1998, he has worked across recruiting, payroll, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and policy development.
His background supports Barracuda’s HR consulting services, helping businesses strengthen workplace practices, documentation, compliance, and employee management. Jeff earned his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation in 2006 and his SHRM-CP in 2016. He has also served on boards for the Tulsa Area United Way and Rogers County United Way.
Team Members
Tanisha Fisher
Administrative Coordinator
Tanisha Fisher supports the Barracuda team as Administrative Coordinator, helping keep day-to-day operations organized and running smoothly. She manages communication, scheduling, and office processes to ensure both clients and candidates receive timely, consistent support.
With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, Tanisha plays a key role in supporting the team behind the scenes and helping maintain a high level of service across the organization.
Sarah Ramirez
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sarah Ramirez brings experience in healthcare, talent acquisition, and management, along with a genuine passion for helping people. She cares deeply about supporting others, whether that’s helping someone find the right opportunity or guiding a team toward better outcomes.
Her people-first approach is rooted in empathy, connection, and a desire to see others succeed, creating a positive experience for both candidates and the organizations she supports.
Emma Sacco
Client Services Specialist
After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with majors in International Business and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, Emma Sacco built a career centered on developing people, strengthening organizations, and creating meaningful relationships. During her time as Women's Director at Stillwater KLIFE, she led and mentored more than 70 volunteer leaders while overseeing operations, strategic communications, marketing initiatives, and organizational systems.
Emma is passionate about building lasting relationships and connecting people with opportunities where they can thrive. Her background in operations, project management, marketing, and process improvement allows her to approach every challenge with organization, creativity, and a people-first mindset. She is committed to delivering exceptional service while creating solutions that benefit both individuals and organizations.
AJ Stance
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AJ brings a people-first approach to recruiting, backed by experience in high-volume staffing, logistics, driver recruitment, and human resources. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with both candidates and hiring managers to understand what each side is looking for and help create successful matches.
His background in human resources, leadership, training, and customer service gives AJ a well-rounded perspective on both the candidate and employer experience. He enjoys getting to know people beyond what's on their resume. He believes the best placements come from understanding what a candidate is looking for, what motivates them, and where they can truly be successful.
Outside of work, AJ is a busy dad of four. Having grown up playing sports, he still enjoys staying active and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Whether he's with his family, enjoying the outdoors, or connecting with candidates, AJ brings an energetic, down-to-earth approach to everything he does.
Sandy Burr
Public Relations
Sandy brings decades of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. After earning her degree in Advertising from the University of Oklahoma, she began her career in the newspaper industry before moving into radio as an Account Manager. At Barracuda, Sandy has contributed through social media marketing, content creation, and blog writing, and now focuses primarily on public relations. She is also deeply involved in the community, working closely with many of the nonprofit organizations Barracuda supports through her active volunteer efforts.
When she's not working or volunteering, you'll likely find Sandy planning her next trip, trying a new restaurant, or making memories with her husband and their two children. She believes life's best moments are shared with great people, great food, and a little adventure. And yes, her love of flamingos is very real.
Kennedy Burr
Marketing Manager / Sales Support
Kennedy is currently pursuing a double majoring in Sports Business and Marketing at the University of Oklahoma while applying her creativity and strategic mindset to Barracuda's marketing initiatives. She is passionate about creating marketing that is both strategic and engaging building experience in content creation, social media, AI, graphic design, photography, video production, editing, and marketing strategy. She enjoys bringing ideas to life that resonate with audiences. In addition to supporting Barracuda's marketing efforts, she also assists with sales outreach and strengthening relationships with prospective clients.
When she's not working or studying, Kennedy enjoys spending time outdoors, tackling DIY projects, and attending sporting events. She loves learning new technologies, finding creative solutions, and taking on projects that challenge her to think outside the box.
Why the Team Matters
Staffing and consulting require trust.
The Barracuda Staffing & Consulting team works with businesses that need dependable staffing support, HR guidance, business consulting, and workforce strategy. These services require more than a process. They require people who listen, understand the challenge, and work toward practical solutions.
The Cuda Crew is committed to raising the bar, serving with purpose, and helping clients and candidates move forward with confidence.