Michele Sarlat, owner of First Choice, understands the human resource needs of companies from the insider’s perspective. For more than 20 years, she has worked in human resources and recruiting, including management positions in staffing, engineering and health care organizations. She has built two human resource and personnel administration programs from the ground up, including policy development, benefits programs, information systems, strategic planning and organizational development. Michele established a regional office for another executive search firm in Seattle before founding First Choice in 1992. As the chief consultant on all accounts, Michele is recognized for her ability to get results and create lasting relationships between candidates and companies.