We’re connected!
Getting someone’s name and title is easy. But building a relationship takes time, hard work and trust. At KLA, we’re well connected through long-standing relationships with our clients and candidates. They know us, trust us, work with us and want to stay in touch with us. Why? We have intimate marketplace knowledge and a passion for growing companies and careers. Read why KLA is their “go-to” search firm...
Job seeker, or “opportunity” seeker?
A job pays bills. An “opportunity” is a fulfilling job that advances your career… huge difference! The KLA team blends legendary expertise with a personal, hands-on approach to working with you as a candidate. You’re not just a resume to us. We factor in your goals and strengths to help you find a great opportunity. Why settle for less? Let’s get started…
Looking for “A” Players?
KLA has an eye for talent and a knack for focused custom searching. As a hiring manager, you want quick access to the “A” Players in your market. They’re not searching job boards, or taking cold calls about any job. But they talk to KLA; we know their goals and interests, and they know our passion and power in the marketplace. Want access? Let’s talk...
Federal market:
We dominate!
We’re based in DC, and we know everyone. If you’re looking to establish a Federal presence or expand your current federal operation, working with us is a no-brainer. KLA has become the leading search firm in the U.S. focused on building Federal sales teams for information technology vendors…
Getting someone’s name and title is easy. But building a relationship takes time, hard work and trust. At KLA, we’re well connected through long-standing relationships with our clients and candidates. They know us, trust us, work with us and want to stay in touch with us. Why? We have intimate marketplace knowledge and a passion for growing companies and careers. Read why KLA is their “go-to” search firm...
Job seeker, or “opportunity” seeker?
A job pays bills. An “opportunity” is a fulfilling job that advances your career… huge difference! The KLA team blends legendary expertise with a personal, hands-on approach to working with you as a candidate. You’re not just a resume to us. We factor in your goals and strengths to help you find a great opportunity. Why settle for less? Let’s get started…
Looking for “A” Players?
KLA has an eye for talent and a knack for focused custom searching. As a hiring manager, you want quick access to the “A” Players in your market. They’re not searching job boards, or taking cold calls about any job. But they talk to KLA; we know their goals and interests, and they know our passion and power in the marketplace. Want access? Let’s talk...
Federal market:
We dominate!
We’re based in DC, and we know everyone. If you’re looking to establish a Federal presence or expand your current federal operation, working with us is a no-brainer. KLA has become the leading search firm in the U.S. focused on building Federal sales teams for information technology vendors…
Who we are
Based in the Washington, DC area, Ken Leiner Associates is a leading executive search firm focused on recruiting sales, technical and marketing talent at all levels. KLA has a 20+ year track record of success recruiting teams for technology vendors, professional services firms, and commercial corporations. We are the premier search firm in the United States focused on building Federal and mid-Atlantic sales teams. We attract the most powerful sales talent in the business. Why? We leverage deep industry knowledge, an extensive network of “A” players, and a legendary team of recruiters who monitor the latest trends and developments… We have helped hundreds of industry professionals build successful and lucrative careers… The candidates we’ve placed have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to their companies–some of the world’s best–and have helped many of them go public, get acquired, or simply grow their business significantly… We take a collaborative and consultative approach with each search… And, we’re passionate about helping to build great careers and great companies–by working with the best and nurturing the rising stars.
Based in the Washington, DC area, Ken Leiner Associates is a leading executive search firm focused on recruiting sales, technical and marketing talent at all levels. KLA has a 20+ year track record of success recruiting teams for technology vendors, professional services firms, and commercial corporations. We are the premier search firm in the United States focused on building Federal and mid-Atlantic sales teams. We attract the most powerful sales talent in the business. Why? We leverage deep industry knowledge, an extensive network of “A” players, and a legendary team of recruiters who monitor the latest trends and developments… We have helped hundreds of industry professionals build successful and lucrative careers… The candidates we’ve placed have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to their companies–some of the world’s best–and have helped many of them go public, get acquired, or simply grow their business significantly… We take a collaborative and consultative approach with each search… And, we’re passionate about helping to build great careers and great companies–by working with the best and nurturing the rising stars.
KLA in the News on NBC
Watch us on HBT: American Success Stories

Frank Munero is interviewed by host Viviana Hurtado on Hispanic Business Today: American Success Stories, a new nationally-syndicated TV news magazine series. Our story originally aired Saturday, March 17th. Check your local listings on NBC, NBC Nonstop, and some ABC stations for rebroadcast times in your city.
And congratulations to Frank Munero on 20 years at KLA!
And congratulations to Frank Munero on 20 years at KLA!
Our clients
KLA’s clients are small, mid-size and large vendors of software, systems and professional services in various niches of technology, including business intelligence, network and data security, storage, enterprise applications, virtualization, software as a service and cloud computing. Our clients rely on KLA to build their sales, marketing and technical teams in the Washington, DC area and throughout North America.
Awards & Recognition
KLA has been consistently named in the Washington Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists––which highlights the region’s biggest public and private companies––as one of the leading search firms in the DC area. KLA has also received top industry recognition with the 2006 and 2007 Awards of Excellence from First Interview.
Testimonial
“When I have a hiring requirement, I call them first... Additionally, they have helped me personally find a position that proved to be an important step in my career. KLA is not a body shop, they are a business partner. This partnership extends to relying on [them] for advice on market intelligence, compensation planning, organizational planning, and business development partnerships. Besides being trusted advisors, [they] Ken and Frank are good people. You’ll enjoy working with them...”
-- Jim Riley
KLA’s clients are small, mid-size and large vendors of software, systems and professional services in various niches of technology, including business intelligence, network and data security, storage, enterprise applications, virtualization, software as a service and cloud computing. Our clients rely on KLA to build their sales, marketing and technical teams in the Washington, DC area and throughout North America.
Awards & Recognition
KLA has been consistently named in the Washington Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists––which highlights the region’s biggest public and private companies––as one of the leading search firms in the DC area. KLA has also received top industry recognition with the 2006 and 2007 Awards of Excellence from First Interview.
Testimonial
“When I have a hiring requirement, I call them first... Additionally, they have helped me personally find a position that proved to be an important step in my career. KLA is not a body shop, they are a business partner. This partnership extends to relying on [them] for advice on market intelligence, compensation planning, organizational planning, and business development partnerships. Besides being trusted advisors, [they] Ken and Frank are good people. You’ll enjoy working with them...”
-- Jim Riley