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Climb Growth

Climb Growth Partners is a Fredericton, New Brunswick–based advisory firm that helps founders manage the strategic growth levers of capital, partnerships, and expansion so they can stay focused on building products and serving customers. Bringing experienced people, proven processes, and disciplined methodologies, the firm delivers end-to-end support across opportunity assessment, equity financing, non-dilutive capital programs, channel and partner development, and mergers and acquisitions. Its capital advisory capabilities span research, due diligence, preparation of materials, and execution support to accelerate equity raises and shorten time to funding, while its SR&ED advisory and guidance on other non-dilutive programs are designed to expand access to government incentives and optimize ongoing management. On the go-to-market side, Climb Growth Partners identifies, qualifies, and negotiates channel and strategic relationships to unlock new market opportunities, and in M&A it provides identification, qualification, assessment, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation support to lower risk and reduce costs in transactions. The firm’s success-based pricing keeps incentives aligned and ensures it remains invested in client outcomes, creating space for founders to concentrate on the core business as critical growth initiatives advance. Climb Growth Partners serves innovative technology and science-intensive companies across software, engineering, energy, materials, health science, aquaculture, and food processing, applying systematic frameworks to choose the right markets and partners. The team includes President Mike Oliver, an electrical engineer and experienced senior executive who founded and grew technology businesses and held leadership roles across the energy, engineering, and military/aerospace industries; Partner Andy Justason, an engineering and operations leader with more than 25 years in pulp and paper and nuclear power, spanning production, maintenance, research, management, and governance; and Marc Savoie, a seasoned software product leader and active angel investor with a record in organizational planning, execution, and customer success. Together, they bring deep experience in corporate and business development, product and project management, partner development, and capital raising to help clients de-risk decisions and execute growth with rigor.

SOW/ProjectsExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQFredericton, Canada

United Quality Solutions, Inc.

United Quality Solutions, Inc. (UQSI) is a specialized recruitment firm dedicated to quality engineering and adjacent operations roles across manufacturing-driven sectors in the United States. Recognized as one of the largest U.S. providers of ASQ-aligned quality engineering talent, the firm focuses on matching highly skilled professionals in areas such as Quality Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. UQSI’s expertise is rooted in the automotive supplier base and extends into medical devices, aerospace, and energy, reflecting a deep understanding of regulated and standards-driven environments, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. Active members of the American Society for Quality since 2007, they maintain a robust national network of ASQ professionals and cultivate pipelines through vigilant, ongoing market engagement—tracking journals and periodicals, maintaining close industry relationships, and connecting with colleges and universities to identify standout talent early. Their hands-on recruiting, screening, and testing methodology emphasizes technical fit, cultural alignment, and sustained performance, enabling clients to resolve hard-to-fill searches and scale quality functions with confidence. UQSI partners with manufacturers ranging from tiered automotive suppliers to aerospace and medical device producers and energy-focused operations, delivering candidates versed in modern manufacturing disciplines, industrial automation, and continuous improvement practices. The firm is known for attentive service and responsive communication throughout the hiring lifecycle, offering structured interview preparation and transparent feedback loops that benefit both clients and candidates. With a reputation built on trust, sector fluency, and results, UQSI provides permanent, contract, and leadership search solutions that help organizations strengthen quality systems, accelerate operational excellence initiatives, and sustain measurable gains in productivity, compliance, and product reliability.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQFort Lauderdale, United States

Handshake in Heels- Recruiting & Talent Strategy

Handshake in Heels – Recruiting & Talent Strategy is a boutique recruitment partner that helps growth-minded organizations attract, hire, and retain top performers through a proactive, strategy-first approach. Led by experienced recruiter Kirstin Purcell, the firm brings over a decade of hands-on recruiting and team-building expertise, hundreds of successful hires, and a focus on placing only the top tier of candidates, emphasizing long-term impact and retention. Rather than reacting when a vacancy becomes urgent, Handshake in Heels builds employer-of-choice positioning, clarifies role requirements, and designs scalable hiring systems so clients are prepared to engage the right people before the need is critical. Service offerings span direct hire placements for hard-to-fill, specialized, and confidential roles; contract-to-hire solutions that let employers assess fit before committing; and fractional or retained recruitment that keeps talent pipelines consistently full with curated shortlists delivered on a reliable cadence. The firm’s high-touch methodology blends targeted outreach to passive candidates with structured evaluation, interview guidance, and offer support, aligning every search to business objectives so the right people land in the right seats at the right time. Clients range from fast-growing startups to established practices, with notable strengths across elective healthcare and broader professional services, where clinical support, front-of-house, operations, sales, and leadership roles demand both technical capability and cultural fit. Through its Heels on the Ground insights hub, the company shares practical guidance on topics such as the complementary roles of agency recruiters and internal talent acquisition, how to harness AI in hiring while safeguarding fairness, and how retention strategies drive morale and performance. Client testimonials highlight improved quality and retention of frontline staff and a streamlined hiring experience. In every engagement, Handshake in Heels operates as a strategic extension of the business, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to the full talent journey—Attract, Hire, Retain—so teams can scale with confidence and minimize the costly disruption of rushed hiring.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingRPOHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQFredericksburg, United States

Carson Kolb

Carson Kolb is a boutique executive search firm founded in 1998 that partners with organizations to solve complex human capital challenges with a creative, thoughtful, and outcomes-driven approach. Known for its deep specialization in healthcare, the firm supports hospitals and health systems, managed care organizations, academic medical centers, and health plans, while also extending its expertise across life sciences and information technology leadership. With access to an expansive and largely unrestricted candidate pool, Carson Kolb consistently delivers executive organizational talent for C‑suite, vice president, and director roles spanning clinical operations, finance, revenue cycle, population health, payer and provider leadership, digital health, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT. Over 95% of engagements come from repeat business and referrals, reflecting a rigorous, high-touch search process and a reputation for assuming full ownership of the mandate—from defining search criteria and refining job descriptions to advising on market-informed compensation ranges and guiding stakeholder involvement. Clients benefit from consultative services that enhance succession planning, organizational design alignment, and selection rigor, supported by disciplined research and candidate education that ensures cultural and strategic fit. Testimonials from board and CEO stakeholders highlight the firm’s ability to steward the entire process, surface several significant candidates, and keep searches on track with precision and discretion. Beyond execution, Carson Kolb invests in candidate and client enablement through practical content on topics such as Boolean search, LinkedIn optimization, video interviewing, and salary negotiation—reinforcing its belief that great people transform organizations and that effective search elevates both employer and executive outcomes. Proudly serving organizations of all sizes and ownership models nationwide, the firm brings sector fluency, disciplined methodology, and long-term relationship stewardship to every engagement across healthcare, life sciences, and technology leadership.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQFranklin, United States

The Nellie Group

The Nellie Group LLC is a boutique executive recruiting firm dedicated to Human Resources talent, with a distinct specialization in Compensation professionals across all levels. Led by President Keith Schroeder, whose recruiting career spans back to 2006, the firm brings a deep, practitioner-level understanding of HR compensation structures, market benchmarking, and rewards strategy to every search. Over the years, Schroeder has partnered with Fortune 500 enterprises, some of the world’s largest consulting firms, and boutique consultancies as well as smaller organizations, consistently tailoring search strategies to the culture, scale, and complexity of each client. The Nellie Group’s niche focus enables it to identify, engage, and assess candidates for critical roles ranging from individual contributors through senior leadership in compensation and total rewards, ensuring technical rigor and cultural alignment. The firm’s philosophy is highly relational and consultative: helping active candidates craft a thoughtful job-search plan, coaching passive talent on career inflection points, and advising hiring leaders on organizational design, role scoping, and market dynamics. Rooted in its namesake story honoring Schroeder’s late grandmother, Nellie “Johnnie” Schroeder—whose courage and resilience during WWII inspire the company’s ethos—the firm emphasizes integrity, accountability, and determination in every engagement. While the website remains under construction, The Nellie Group continues to operate as a focused, high-touch partner known for discretion, speed, and quality outcomes in HR recruitment. Its work spans diverse industries and company sizes, but with a consistent functional specialization in compensation and total rewards that helps clients secure scarce, high-impact talent and helps candidates step into roles where they can thrive and advance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementHuman ResourcesSenior Executives

HQColumbia, United States

Desort

Desort is a recruitment and staffing firm headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, known for its strong specialization in veterinary talent and broader healthcare and legal hiring across North America and the United Kingdom. Branded as a leader in DVM recruitment in the United States, the firm promotes access to 4,500+ DVM opportunities nationwide and places Associate Veterinarians, Emergency/Urgent Care Veterinarians, Chiefs of Staff, Medical Directors, and Regional Medical Directors, alongside roles in dentistry, optometry, hospital operations, and practice management. Desort partners with employers to deliver candidates who align with organizational goals, offering flexible hiring solutions across permanent, contract, and locum/relief needs. Its client-centric approach emphasizes honesty, integrity, and transparency, with a focus on building long-term relationships and tailoring searches for both clinical and leadership positions. For candidates, Desort provides a comprehensive support ecosystem that includes resume writing, job search assistance, interview coaching, career advice, salary negotiation guidance, and market insights, as well as self-serve tools such as a resume builder, salary estimator, and job alerts. Operating with a global mindset, the firm actively hires in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom under the guiding promise “Recruiting Beyond Borders, Empowering Talent Worldwide.” Employers can engage the team through a dedicated talent acquisition channel, while candidates can explore open jobs across veterinary, healthcare, legal, dentistry, optometry, and hospital administration. With a blend of industry focus and service breadth, Desort is equipped to mobilize white-collar professionals and senior leaders for hospital groups, private practices, and legal organizations, ensuring timely delivery, quality screening, and a smooth hiring experience for both sides of the market.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQFort Lauderdale, United States

Waypoint Human Capital

Waypoint Human Capital is a Fredericksburg, Virginia–based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider that specializes in finding, vetting, and placing high‑caliber, security‑cleared talent for federal contracting programs that directly support warfighters and national security mission objectives. Led by founders with over 40 years of combined expertise in the federal contracting arena, the firm serves small and mid‑sized government contractors as a trusted extension of their talent acquisition function, bringing deep understanding of bid cycles, task orders, and compliance requirements. Waypoint’s Workforce Solutions span project‑based, on‑demand, contingent, full‑cycle, and partial‑cycle RPO, enabling rapid scale for new contract on‑ramps, key personnel identification, task order recruiting, and incumbent capture. The team leverages an expansive network of cleared technical professionals and cutting‑edge AI‑enabled sourcing to accelerate candidate identification and screening, collaborating closely with corporate leadership and program management to deliver fully vetted hires. Their technical and mission focus covers Intelligence Analysis & Operations (HUMINT, CI/CT, COMINT, GEOINT, ELINT, All‑Source), Cyber Intelligence, Operations & Analysis (OCO/DCO, CNO/CND, EW), Data Analytics and AI/ML, Cloud Migration & Infrastructure, Software and Systems Engineering (integration, design, development), Physical and Program Security including Insider Threat, RDT&E, and Training & Exercise Support. With reach‑back into academic, civilian, military, and government institutions, Waypoint consistently aligns specialized skill sets with program needs and delivers measurable outcomes, reflected in site‑reported performance metrics such as 85% of candidates holding TS/SCI and an 80% submission‑to‑offer rate. Complementing its employer services, Waypoint’s Career Solutions support individuals navigating transitions from government, military, or industry, providing education on federal contracting dynamics, transparent guidance across each hiring phase, interview preparation, and discreet representation. Agencies supported include elements across the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, such as FBI, DHS, SOCOM, Army, and NRO, underscoring the firm’s commitment to a mission‑first approach anchored in force multiplication, agility, strategy, and enablement.

RPOPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQFredericksburg, United States

Worknet Inc.

Worknet Inc. (operating as Worknet Now) is a staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to connecting employers and qualified job seekers, as expressed in its core tagline. The organization presents a simple, accessible experience for both audiences through clear calls to action such as enrollment and request-for-information options, making it straightforward for hiring teams to initiate searches and for candidates to express interest. With a boutique team of approximately 17 professionals (per LinkedIn), Worknet blends hands-on service with national reach via a toll-free contact point, supporting professional services environments where accuracy, speed, and culture fit are essential. The company’s site highlights curated industry commentary—particularly around the legal sector—reflecting familiarity with the talent dynamics and hiring standards of law firms and related professional services businesses. Worknet’s model covers a spectrum of needs, from short-term and contract solutions that help organizations address workload spikes or backfill scenarios, to permanent placements that build enduring capability. Its approach emphasizes thoughtful screening, timely communication, and structured matchmaking to reduce hiring risk for employers while providing candidates with transparent expectations and constructive guidance. By aligning search priorities to business outcomes and maintaining an active pipeline, Worknet aims to act as an extension of its clients’ teams, enabling faster response to changing requirements. For job seekers, the firm offers opportunities across career stages, including experienced and leadership roles, with attention to transferable skills and long-term fit. Overall, Worknet’s value proposition is a pragmatic blend of speed and quality: remove friction from the hiring process, respond quickly with well-qualified shortlists, and deliver dependable talent supported by consistent, accessible service.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementLegal & ComplianceSenior Executives

HQSaint Louis, United States

AS Talent Advisors, LLC

AS Talent Advisors, LLC is a specialized recruitment partner for the manufacturing and construction sectors, helping contractors and manufacturers nationwide secure talent that elevates performance, culture, and long-term growth. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the firm delivers end-to-end direct hire searches as well as scalable project-based recruiting for companies hiring five or more roles or undergoing periods of transition, and it provides recruitment consulting that ranges from sharpening job descriptions to upskilling internal recruiting teams. With a focus that spans skilled trades through executive leadership, AS Talent Advisors combines disciplined sourcing, rigorous screening, and close stakeholder collaboration to shorten hiring cycles and increase placement quality. The firm’s results consistently outperform common industry benchmarks for contingent search, including an 88% fill rate, time to first candidate submission in four days, a 93% repeat-client rate that reflects trust and satisfaction, and an average time-to-fill of 18 days compared with an industry norm of approximately 45 days. Clients range from growth-stage startups to mid-sized general contractors and Fortune 1000 manufacturers, and searches are conducted across the United States. Whether replacing a critical technician, building a new team at pace, or launching a leadership search, AS Talent Advisors manages the process from kickoff through offer acceptance, aligning talent to business outcomes and safety, quality, schedule, and cost priorities common to industrial and construction environments. The firm operates with a personalized, data-informed approach that emphasizes transparency, cadence, and an excellent candidate experience, strengthening employer brands while securing hires who ramp quickly and stay. By pairing deep domain focus with flexible delivery models—direct hire, project-based, and advisory support—AS Talent Advisors enables operations, HR, and executive leaders to meet headcount plans, reduce vacancy costs, and build resilient teams in competitive labor markets.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQFort Wayne, United States

Smooth Operators Search

Smooth Operators Search is a specialist recruitment firm focused on sourcing and placing high-impact operators for America’s small businesses and startups, with a strong commitment to supporting veterans and military spouses on every placement. The firm concentrates on blue collar and essential services industries where dependable leadership drives field performance and customer outcomes, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facility management, manufacturing, automotive and trucking, construction-adjacent home services, and related logistics environments. Working on permanent placement mandates across contingency, committed, and retained search models, Smooth Operators fills roles that range from front-line leadership to the executive suite—operations managers, project managers, sales managers, facilities managers, manufacturing supervisors, customer service managers, and C-suite executives who can scale teams, implement process discipline, and improve unit economics. The team partners closely with owners and hiring leaders to define the ideal candidate profile, then executes a rigorous selection process that includes resume reviews, structured phone interviews, skills assessments, and thorough reference checks to ensure both capability and cultural fit. Typical time-to-fill for most leadership roles is 45–60 days, while C-suite searches can extend to 4–6 months and beyond; all salaried placements are backed by a 90-day guarantee. Beyond search execution, clients value the firm’s practical, operator-first perspective—rooted in the founder’s own small business experience—which accelerates discovery, narrows search criteria to business realities, and surfaces vetted leaders who can immediately improve operational continuity, safety, customer experience, and revenue growth. With an accessible online experience, a living talent network, and deep industry connections across skilled trades and industrial services, Smooth Operators provides an efficient, transparent hiring journey that helps SMBs fill essential leadership gaps and keep critical work on schedule, all while expanding opportunities for veterans to transition their operational excellence into civilian careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQFort Worth, United States

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