I am pretty certain that both people are still with the company. The one I emailed is the VP of marketing and operations. The other is a Director and I know she's still there too.

The VP may just be an a-hole - I saved him from losing a very important client, and he may not want to give me due credit, just like my boss did. I am sure he's received both my emails at this point.

The female Director had OFFERED her recommendation or a reference as soon as I was laid off. She's the one I texted twice.

I am assuming that both people are just selfish a-holes who are not willing to help, despite the fact that I helped both of them.

On the opposite end, I had my most difficult client offer me a recommendation on LinkedIn yesterday.

I can also ask my CEO for one.