About Us

Jon Eisele, CPC

Certified Personnel Consultant/President

Jon founded Rist Associates, Inc. in 2001, with the belief every search assignment should begin with a thorough business analysis behind the hiring need. His high ethical standards coupled with dedication to finding the right candidate set his firm apart in the search and placement industry.

Education and Early Career

Originally from Texas, Jon graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Computer Science. He began his career developing input/output software for operating systems. Jon then went on to become one of the top graduates of the University of Colorado Executive MBA program, furthering his skills while focusing on the business development side of the the high-tech industry. He departed the software industry in 2001, to found Rist Associates, Inc.

Outside the Office

Jon and his wife, April, live in Fort Collins, Colorado, with their three children. His favorite pastimes include spending time with his family watching movies and cheering on the Denver Broncos. A fan of the Colorado outdoors, Jon is a cyclist who enjoys riding up high mountain roads in summer and skiing down mountains in winter. He is also an avid skydiver possessing a United States Parachute Association D license and Coach rating.