Senior Practice Director
Engineering & Operations Solutions
Laura Shoults is the Senior Director of Versique’s Engineering & Operations Solutions team. With over a decade of experience in executive and professional recruiting, Laura has successfully placed more than 250 engineering and manufacturing professionals across Minnesota. She partners with business owners, executives, and operational leaders to deliver top-performing talent for roles that drive innovation, efficiency, and product excellence.
Before entering the search industry, Laura worked as a Mechanical Engineer at 3M, giving her firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed in engineering and manufacturing leadership. Her technical expertise, combined with her deep network and strategic approach, makes her a trusted partner for clients seeking to build high-impact teams.
Outside Versique, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and supporting Minnesota’s vibrant engineering and manufacturing community.

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“Laura thoroughly understood what we were looking for not only technically but also took the necessary time to understand the “fit” within our organization’s culture. The process was well run, and we now have an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”
“Laura has helped me work through several hard-‐to-‐fill engineering positions ranging in level from Sr. Project Engineer to VP. As I began working with Laura, I was immediately impressed with her enthusiasm, communication skills, and professional demeanor. Laura is a hardworking, top-‐performing professional. She’s earned my highest recommendation.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Laura on several occasions. She has helped us our company with the placement of several positions including: Product Managers, Inventory Planners and most recently a Global Sourcing Manager. During each recruitment Laura was attentive, detailed, timely in all communications and an absolute pleasure to work with through what is often a challenging process. I would highly recommend Laura for your personnel and recruitment needs.”
“Laura supported us in staffing a senior operations leadership position. She listened to our needs, adjusted the search based on our feedback and delivered a top notch leader at the end of the search.”
“I highly recommend Laura as someone who delivers exceptionally qualified candidates who seamlessly fit into the culture of our organization.”
“Laura recruited me for my current role at Emerson. I thought that she did a great job of walking me through the process of transitioning from one company to the next.”
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About Versique
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is an award-winning, Minnesota-rooted recruitment firm with three core service areas: Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, and Interim Solutions.
Our Minnesota Executive Recruiters specialize in Board of Directors, CEO, President, and COO placements, while our Solution Teams support the rest of the organization through professional recruiting and interim or fractional solutions. We serve clients across a wide range of practices, including Human Resources Solutions, Finance & Accounting Solutions, Engineering & Operations Solutions, IT Solutions, and Marketing Solutions, as well as industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Healthcare Leadership, and Banking & Financial Services.
Deeply Rooted. Actively Invested.
Not only are we headquartered in Minnesota—we’re invested in it. Since 2013, our team of 150+ employees and consultants has raised more than $500,000 for local charities and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to dozens of nonprofits. Community is at the heart of our culture, and we are proud to help strengthen the organizations and people we serve.
Let’s find your people, together.