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Global Recruiters of Ann Arbor (GRN Ann Arbor)

Global Recruiters of Ann Arbor (GRN Ann Arbor) is a specialized search firm within the Global Recruiters Network (GRN), one of the largest and fastest growing networks of professional recruiters with more than 190 offices nationwide. Established in 2003 by Brian and Sue Henriksen and based in Boyne City, Michigan, the office is dedicated to building long-term strategic alliances with client companies and candidates, guided by the principles of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. GRN Ann Arbor delivers world-class direct placement services under demanding timelines, connecting leading companies with top-performing talent that meets and exceeds expectations. The team’s market focus centers on the mobility industry with particular strength in propulsion systems, low-volume niche manufacturing, and engineering services, and they support hiring across critical functions including engineering, engineering services, manufacturing and operations, sales and business development, and supply chain. Their consultative approach leverages the breadth of the GRN network to extend clients’ reach while maintaining the efficiency and accountability of partnering with a single recruiting organization. This combination allows them to surface highly specialized professionals for hard-to-fill roles in automotive and adjacent advanced manufacturing sectors where precision, quality, and speed-to-hire are essential. Operational leadership from Vice President of Operations Susan Henriksen reflects deep experience in corporate office management, HR, compliance, finance, and vendor and technology coordination, ensuring a smooth and responsive delivery for both clients and candidates. GRN Ann Arbor’s commitment to excellence is reinforced by recognition within the broader GRN system, highlighting the consistency and performance of the network. Whether clients need technical leaders for propulsion engineering, operations managers for niche manufacturing environments, or commercially savvy talent for sales and supply chain, GRN Ann Arbor provides targeted search expertise backed by national reach and local accountability to help businesses better serve their customers and achieve sustainable growth.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQAnn Arbor, United States

MET Resources

MET Resources is a specialty search firm focused on permanent placement of sales and operations talent for manufacturers, engineering-driven businesses, energy firms, and technology organizations. Positioned as a next-generation recruiting partner, the firm prioritizes proactive outreach over job board posting and commits to making 80–100 calls per day to uncover the “diamond in the rough” candidates clients would otherwise miss. Working on roles ranging from Outside Sales Representative to Vice President of Sales, MET Resources brings a focused, sales-centric lens to commercial and operational hiring needs, combining persistence, market mapping, and disciplined sourcing to build shortlists that convert. The team emphasizes long-term relationships rather than transactional fill-and-run engagements, volunteering to take on clients’ most challenging requisitions and aiming to become the go-to search firm for repeat hiring across Manufacturing, Engineering, Energy, and Technology segments. Their model is deliberately simple: understand the business drivers behind each mandate, represent the employer brand responsibly in the market, and deliver vetted, motivated candidates through permanent placement and executive-level searches. For hiring leaders, the benefit is speed, communication, and rigorous candidate development; for candidates, it is discreet representation and access to opportunities that are not advertised publicly. MET Resources underscores privacy and respectful communication, clarifying how contact information is used and giving every individual control over outreach preferences. With a boutique scale and a hands-on approach from senior recruiters, the firm aligns closely with revenue and operations leadership to ensure every search is anchored to measurable outcomes, whether building a territory sales team, upgrading a key account function, or securing a strategic VP of Sales. By combining persistence, specialization, and a partnership mindset, MET Resources delivers reliable hiring outcomes for growth-focused industrial and technology companies.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWater ManagementUtilitiesSoftware Development

HQDenver, United States

Cooper Associates Executive Search

Cooper Associates Executive Search is a boutique recruiting firm focused on identifying and placing high-caliber leaders across the energy, information technology, and manufacturing sectors. Led by Founder and President Steve Ribbens, who has recruited since 2006 and individually placed more than 185 professionals, the firm has collectively placed hundreds of individuals since 2007 by combining rigorous candidate assessment with a precise understanding of each client’s culture and goals. Steve’s background as a teacher, coach, principal, and nonprofit executive informs a people-first, team-oriented approach that emphasizes fit, communication, and long-term success well beyond the acceptance of an offer. Senior Vice President David Ribbens brings 15+ years of leadership and sales experience, including building go-to-market strategies, opening regional offices, and earning multiple Presidents Club and Sales Leader of the Year honors, which strengthens the firm’s ability to advise on organizational design, commercial leadership, and high-impact team build-outs. Clients cite Cooper Associates for responsiveness, thoughtful counsel, and tenacity in filling critical roles under demanding conditions, while candidates value the firm’s candid feedback and interview preparation support. In addition to retained executive search, Cooper Associates provides practical career resources—covering resume development, interview best practices, and the process of accepting new roles—reflecting a commitment to transparency and professional development. The firm’s search methodology integrates thorough stakeholder intake, targeted research, discreet outreach, structured interviews, and reference validation to surface leaders who deliver business outcomes and align with company values. Whether building a new management team, backfilling pivotal leadership positions, or addressing succession and growth needs, Cooper Associates operates as a trusted advisor dedicated to enduring client and candidate partnerships, measured by performance, retention, and organizational impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningTelecomAutomotiveAerospace

HQDenver, United States

QUORE IT LLC

Quore IT LLC is a technology-forward recruitment partner that connects startups, enterprises, and public sector organizations with highly skilled professionals across information technology, engineering, aerospace, and government programs. Centered on the belief that hiring success comes from aligning skills with culture, the firm blends rigorous technical assessments with behavioral and values-based evaluation to ensure every placement delivers measurable impact from day one. Quore IT provides flexible engagement models spanning permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and project-based/SOW delivery, backed by 24/7 support and a track record of high-quality outcomes across diverse industries including automotive, financial services, healthcare, retail, utilities, manufacturing, and aerospace. Its specialist capabilities cover the full technology spectrum—software development, data, AI, DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce)—as well as infrastructure engineering, systems administration, and network operations to keep mission-critical environments running reliably. The company brings deep domain knowledge in aerospace staffing, supplying avionics experts, design and mechanical engineers, project managers, technicians, and support personnel who understand both legacy programs and cutting-edge innovation. In government services, Quore IT navigates strict compliance and regulatory requirements with ease, supporting Defense & Intelligence, Federal Civilian/Homeland/Justice, Federal Health, and State, Local & Education initiatives, and upholding accessibility standards such as Section 508. With founders who have built a trusted talent network over more than a decade in staffing, Quore IT operates with transparency, speed, and quality, tailoring solutions to business objectives and staying engaged beyond placement to drive long-term value. Operating across the United States and India with remote and hybrid options, the firm focuses on partnership, continuous improvement, and outcomes that help clients innovate, scale securely, and achieve technology excellence.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQDallas, United States

XL-Lead Staffing and Consulting

XL-Lead Staffing and Consulting is a multidisciplinary recruitment and consulting partner that helps organizations make hiring easier and deliver complex initiatives with confidence. The firm provides a full suite of staffing solutions—including short-term temporary contractors, contract-to-hire arrangements, and long-term direct hire placements—supported by a responsible, outcomes-focused use of AI to accelerate sourcing, screening, and matching while maintaining human oversight and quality. XL-Lead is experienced across high-demand corporate functions such as Information Technology, Finance, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Labeling, Engineering, Operations, Retail, Administration, Front Office, and Project Management, enabling clients to scale teams for both day-to-day operations and strategic transformation. Beyond staffing, the company offers Consulting Services and dedicated Project Management Consulting, drawing on a track record recognized by industry media; its IT project managers were highlighted in CIO Magazine for leading the implementation of a GPU-enhanced virtual desktop infrastructure. The team’s completed projects span multiple industries and demonstrate practical, measurable value, including consolidation of Autodesk fabrication databases into a single enterprise standard, development of an IT forecasting process for improved budgeting and resourcing, and creation of governance frameworks that align technology portfolios to business strategy. Clients benefit from transparent market intelligence, including immediate salary range guidance and structured intake to define requirements, timelines, and success metrics. XL-Lead supports hiring across sectors such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals, construction, food and beverage, hospitality, manufacturing, finance and insurance, healthcare, energy, transportation, high tech, real estate, telecommunications, waste management, and education, and places professionals from individual contributors through directors, senior directors, and vice presidents. With a balanced blend of technology-enabled recruiting, domain expertise, and disciplined delivery, XL-Lead Staffing and Consulting serves as a reliable partner for rapid contingent scaling, strategic permanent hires, and project leadership that lands on time and on target.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQCosta Mesa, United States

Synergy Squared LLC

Synergy Squared LLC is a woman-owned, nationwide contingency recruiting firm that delivers high-quality hiring solutions across corporate and skilled markets for employers in manufacturing and distribution. Built on a process-driven, collaborative approach, the firm sets clear expectations, communicates transparently, and moves with urgency to reduce time-to-fill while maintaining quality at every stage of the search. Its Specialty Division focuses on hard-to-find skilled professionals such as mechanics, skilled machinists, maintenance technicians, field service technicians, quality technicians, welders, administrative support, and technical support, leveraging deep niche knowledge and a strong referral network to close critical talent gaps. The Professional Division recruits from entry level to the C-suite, covering accounting and finance, customer service, engineering, human resources, manufacturing management, project management, sales, supply chain, and executive leadership. Synergy Squared’s industry reach spans aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, food and beverage, metals, packaging, plastics, and transportation/logistics, aligning talent to the operational realities of plant floors, distribution networks, and corporate offices alike. Led by founder and president Amy Capelli, whose background includes biomedical research, enterprise experience at a Fortune 500 organization, and leadership in a family-owned recruiting firm, the team brings decades of executive-level recruiting expertise and a “we” mindset to client partnerships. The company emphasizes accountability, innovation, teamwork, and diversity, believing that inclusive hiring and culture are essential to organizational success. By personalizing each search to a client’s needs, culture, and challenges, and by maintaining long-term relationships with candidates, Synergy Squared accelerates hiring outcomes that create immediate impact and sustainable growth. Its mission is to fill pressing, critical roles with talent that adds instant value while offering candidates long-term career opportunities within high-performing organizations.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQCleveland, United States

KENT MANNING

KentManning is a boutique executive search firm founded by Rachel Kent Manning in January 2025 and built on trusted relationships with leadership teams. Operating as a deliberately selective, retained partner, the firm focuses on C‑suite, VP, and Director appointments through a bespoke, high‑touch process that aligns client business goals with candidate aspirations so each hire is both an immediate solution and a strategic decision for the future. KentManning combines refined expertise with international perspective to deliver enduring results, drawing on experience with multinational enterprises and high‑growth companies and supported by a global network anchored in Dallas, TX, Bartlesville, OK, and Stockholm, Sweden. Its core strength is executive talent search across mission‑critical corporate functions—Strategy, Product, Operations, Go‑to‑Market, Customer Experience, Partnerships, Finance, Accounting, HR, and Legal—executed through rigorous discovery, stakeholder alignment, targeted research, calibrated outreach, structured assessment, and guided decision support. Current and recent mandates reflect breadth in technology and manufacturing contexts, including cybersecurity and technology risk leadership and community development roles supporting large‑scale data center initiatives. Throughout each engagement, KentManning emphasizes authentic, transparent communication and thoughtful counsel, ensuring hiring managers and candidates feel supported from first conversation through onboarding. By maintaining a focused portfolio, the firm provides senior attention on every search and adapts quickly to evolving market dynamics and organizational priorities, resulting in placements that stand up to the demands of growth, transformation, and scale. KentManning’s relationship‑first model positions it as a true strategic partner to clients while offering candidates a tailored, respectful experience, ultimately delivering lasting outcomes and trusted advisory value long after the hire—true to its commitment to connect talent and shape tomorrow.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQDallas, United States

The Aspyn Group, LLC

The Aspyn Group, LLC is a boutique search and talent solutions firm based in Lewisville, Texas, focused on connecting exceptional professionals with forward‑thinking organizations. The company delivers a blend of executive search, professional (permanent) recruitment, and interim talent solutions designed to help clients accelerate growth, mitigate hiring risk, and improve time‑to‑hire. With deep functional expertise across the C‑Suite, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Operations, Logistics, and Human Resources, The Aspyn Group is particularly strong in highly regulated and technical environments, including a dedicated specialty in the Medical Device sector, as well as extensive experience across broader manufacturing, logistics, and SaaS/technology organizations. Its consultants combine modern sourcing practices, rigorous assessment, and technology‑enabled workflows, leveraging advanced AI/ML tools, a curated database, and expansive networks to uncover and engage high‑caliber, often hidden, talent. Each engagement follows a transparent and methodical process—defining success and the ideal candidate profile, crafting a research‑led roadmap, recruiting and qualifying the most motivated candidates, and facilitating structured interviews and scorecards—culminating in offer mediation and onboarding support. To strengthen selection quality and cultural alignment, the firm incorporates leading assessment instruments such as The Predictive Index and provides clients with a real‑time portal for visibility into shortlist progress and pipeline health. The Aspyn Group partners with organizations ranging from private equity and venture‑backed growth companies to complex multinational enterprises, tailoring delivery models to client needs, including Recruiting as a Service for scalable, embedded talent acquisition support. Backed by seasoned leadership and a commitment to service, communication, and outcomes, the firm stands behind its methodology with an extended guarantee and a focus on long‑term fit, ensuring clients secure leaders and key contributors who drive lasting impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQDallas, United States

Peak Industry Solutions

Peak Industries is a collection of businesses delivering comprehensive building management solutions that address the HVAC/R, pumping, and brine delivery needs of facilities near and far. Acting as an integrated hub for specialized brands, the organization aligns product breadth, engineering know-how, and field-tested best practices to help owners, facility managers, engineers, and contractors keep systems reliable, efficient, and compliant. Through National Energy Controls Corp. (NECC), Peak Industries provides a single source for over 200,000 HVAC/R parts and controls, giving customers deep access to components, replacement parts, and technical guidance needed to keep building systems operating at peak performance. Through AUTOBrine, manufactured by The Cope Company Salt, the group offers customized brine delivery system solutions that streamline salt management and optimize water treatment processes, including innovative pneumatic tank options designed to reduce labor, improve consistency, and support safety. Penn Pump & Equipment Co. rounds out the portfolio with expert pumping system design, helping clients specify, integrate, and maintain pumping solutions tailored to demanding building applications. Complementing its product and project capabilities, Peak Industries invests in industry education via a structured Learning and Development program that includes live, topic-focused webinars, on-site Lunch and Learns hosted at client facilities, and hands-on Pneumatic HVAC training led by NECC experts. These sessions are designed to address overlooked specification areas, system integration challenges, troubleshooting techniques, and fundamentals that keep teams sharp; recordings are shared when attendees need flexibility across dates. By combining trusted brands, practical training, and responsive support, Peak Industries serves as a single, coordinated partner for building performance—from parts sourcing and engineered systems to knowledge transfer that empowers teams to maintain and improve their infrastructure. Clients leverage this cohesive approach to simplify procurement, standardize specifications, and accelerate problem-solving across HVAC/R controls, pumping applications, and water treatment environments.

SOW/ProjectsMSPPayrolling/EORResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationOil & Gas

HQColumbia, United States

The Partners Alliance

The Partners Alliance is a U.S.-focused recruitment firm that delivers customized staffing solutions for diverse business needs, combining more than two decades of experience with a track record of helping over 1,000 clients find hard-to-reach talent. The firm specializes in executive search (including retained and semi-retained models), permanent recruitment, and contract staffing, serving capital-intensive and technology-driven sectors where top-tier skills are scarce and business impact is immediate. Its industry coverage spans metals and mining; power generation and utilities; renewable and green energy; discrete and process manufacturing across aerospace, chemicals, plastics, and food; as well as biotech and selected finance roles. Recent publicly shared assignments illustrate this breadth, from an exclusive retained search that placed a Senior Steelmaking Manager to lead a melt shop team in Ohio, to a retained search for a BESS manager supporting a solar group within a $4B automation company—evidence of capability across plant leadership, engineering management, and advanced energy systems. The Partners Alliance leverages a distributed network of experienced independent recruiters and modern sourcing tools to identify, engage, and assess passive candidates, and it manages the full hiring lifecycle from initial outreach through screening, reference checks, and offer acceptance. With placements completed across 26 states, the firm brings national reach, category specialization, and disciplined process to reduce time-to-fill and hiring risk while improving quality-of-hire. Clients value its transparent pricing options, collaborative communication, and commitment to outcomes, while candidates benefit from attentive guidance and access to opportunities in both direct and contract roles. Operating at the intersection of operations, engineering, and leadership, The Partners Alliance serves white- and blue-collar functions and executive-level mandates, partnering closely with plant managers, engineering leaders, and corporate executives to build resilient, high-performing teams that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQCranberry, United States

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