Jill Nelson
Managing Founder
Jill Nelson
Jill Nelson boasts over 40 years of experience in varied roles within the mining industry. She began her career as a mining engineer with Shell Mining before transitioning to the waste industry with BFI, where she managed remediation projects, environmental health and safety, and hazardous waste landfills at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. She later returned to BFI as a landfill sales manager. In 2008, Jill moved to Downing Teal in Denver, specializing in mining industry recruitment. Desiring to blaze her own trail, she co-founded Brooks & Nelson with Lois Brooks in 2016. Her goal has been to provide exceptional, client-tailored recruiting services. Passionate about matching top-end talent with the right opportunities, Jill is a staunch supporter of the mining industry and serves on the boards of trade associations, colleges, and the governor-appointed Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
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Brett Rovansek
Executive Search & Business Development Strategist
Brett Rovansek
Brett Rovansek is a global talent acquisition and executive search leader with more than 20 years of experience recruiting corporate, technical, and executive talent. Over the past five years, he has developed a strong specialization in the mining and metals sector, partnering with companies across the industry to identify and attract subject matter experts that advance complex operations and projects. Prior to specializing in mining, Brett built a global talent acquisition career spanning corporate, technical, and executive recruiting across multiple industries. He has designed and implemented scalable recruiting strategies, launched proactive sourcing functions, and standardized hiring processes across global organizations to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
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Joline Lenz
Senior Talent Advisor
Joline Lenz
Joline Lenz brings over two decades of leadership and recruitment expertise to Brooks & Nelson. Formerly the CEO of HS International, a successful Denver-based mining recruitment firm, she has placed technical, corporate, and leadership talent globally. Most recently, Joline worked as a senior sourcer for Northrop Grumman, a Fortune 500 company. Co-author of “Inspiration at Work,” she excels as a creative problem solver, talent sleuth, and team builder, helping candidates and clients thrive.
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Jan de Ville
Senior Recruiter
Jan de Ville
Jan de Ville began her recruiting career in 2012 with HS International, specializing in the global mining industry. She focuses primarily on mid-level to executive roles. Prior to recruiting, Jan spent over 13 years with the Denver Gold Group, promoting international precious metals conferences. Her expertise in corporate communications and strong interpersonal skills make her an invaluable asset to Brooks & Nelson, where she builds trusted relationships with industry professionals.
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