President.​​

Direct:    214-396-9480
Cell:        214-215-5955

Troy Ashby, CPA

Position:     
President and Founder

Education: 
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University 
Master of Science in Accounting Information Systems from Oklahoma State University

Biography:  
Troy Ashby is the President and Founder of Benchmark Search Group, a Dallas-based firm specializing in direct hire placement, executive search, and temporary staffing for accounting and finance professionals.

He was born in Enid, Oklahoma but has spent most of his professional career in Dallas – Fort Worth. He has more than 20 years of professional service experience, including more than a decade with one of the largest national recruiting firms.  Ashby’s greatest joys comes from encouraging and helping others, both personally and professionally.  Troy has a genuine passion for people, the DFW community, and developing long-term relationships.  He takes to heart a servant attitude and delivering excellence every day!  He has a proven track record of building teams, creating culture, and empowering associates, clients, and candidates to win! ​

Troy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Master’s Degree in Accounting Information Systems from Oklahoma State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and previously worked in public accounting at Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen and Whitley Penn.  He and his wife Cayce have two children, Owen and Claire.  

​Professional Organizations

• Leadership Dallas, Class of 2019
• Leadership Richardson, Class 37
• Dallas Regional Chamber Top Investor Stewards Committee, 2018 Chair
  
• Garland Chamber of Commerce, Golf Tournament Chair, 2017
• North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Committee, 2017
• Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals; Board Member, 2014 Chair
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Team in Training Mentor, 2007 to 2010
• Oklahoma State University Alumni Association’s North Texas Chapter; Board Member, President 2008 and 2009

Community Involvement

• Richardson Family YMCA—Board Member
• The Family Place, Audit and Finance Committee
• March of Dimes, March for Babies Team Captain
• Genesis Women’s Shelter, HeROs Auxiliary Member
• Northwest Bible Church, Small Group Leader

Director.​​

Direct:    214-396-9483
Cell:        972-762-2515

Tracy Dodd

Position:     
Director

Education: 
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Business/Management from Northwood University-Texas 
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Biography:  
Tracy grew up in Midlothian, just south of Dallas, a small town with a close nit family culture. Tracy began working professionally in accounting, working for large public clients where she held roles in costing, corporate accounting, and external reporting.  She enjoyed a nearly 10-year career in accounting that ultimately paved the way for what she was born to do – Finance and Accounting recruiting. Tracy loves connecting with people both personally and professionally and is passionate about helping them to reach their full potential.  Over the last 8 years, Tracy has been nationally recognized as top recruiter as well as successfully running her own firm.  She is a founding member of Ellis County Women In Business which is dedicated to helping women of all ages achieve their business goals through support, inspiration & mentoring, while giving back to the community. 
 
Tracy has a Bachelor’s degree from Northwood University. For fun, Tracy enjoys Texas Rangers baseball with a life-long goal of visiting every baseball park across the country, playing golf, and spending time with her two children, Mikey and Mariah.