Our Team

Mary Ann Faremouth

President & Founder

Mary Ann is an award-winning recruiter, author, and career strategist with a passion for helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. As the founder of Faremouth & Company, she brings over three decades of executive search experience across industries, blending deep market insight with a holistic, people-first approach. Her groundbreaking “Five-Step Faremouth Method” has guided countless professionals through transformative career journeys, earning her recognition as a thought leader in talent acquisition. With a commitment to integrity, innovation, and human connection, Mary Ann continues to shape the future of recruitment and professional development.

Chris Sandland, CPA

Director of Operations

Chris is a strategic operations leader who brings over a decade of financial and analytical expertise to the recruiting industry. As Director of Operations, he applies his background in FP&A and professional services to optimize performance, refine processes, and enhance service delivery. His prior roles as Corporate FP&A Manager at KBR and previously at Deloitte—equipped him with a sharp ability to translate data into business strategy, lead high-performing global teams, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives. With a focus on precision and scalability, Chris leverages his experience to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful recruiting solutions.

Chris holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master in Professional Accounting degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Texas.

Memberships & Mentorships


  • National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors (NASPD), board member

  • National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators (NAPCA)

  • Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) [inactive]

  • Houston Independent Personnel Consultants (HIPC), past president

  • Toastmasters International

  • University of Houston, mentor

  • Rotary International

  • Houston Community College, panel member

  • Walsh College Mentor Program, mentor

  • National Association of Personnel Society (NAPS)

  • Houston Writing House

  • Imprint

  • Houston Writers Guild

  • Authors Marketing Guild, board member

  • Women of the World Network