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Coffin & Associates is a Chicago-based executive search firm founded in 1992 by Phil Coffin, specializing in permanent, retained recruitment for middle market M&A and corporate turnaround finance. Over three decades the firm built a national reputation advising investment banks, private credit and direct lending funds, asset-based and specialty finance lenders, private equity sponsors, and restructuring and turnaround advisory consultancies on mission-critical hires ranging from associates through managing directors and C-suite credit leaders. Drawing on the founders prior career in leveraged finance and asset-based lending with institutions such as CIT, a predecessor to Bank of America/LaSalle Bank Business Credit, and Citicorp Leveraged Capital, the practice focused on roles in capital advisory, leveraged finance, unitranche and mezzanine structures, asset-based lending, special situations, portfolio oversight, credit and risk leadership, and business development/originations. Its retained methodology emphasized deep discovery with hiring stakeholders, a clearly defined position specification, a tailored search strategy targeting competitor and complementary firms, and disciplined research that combined direct sourcing, Boolean and site-specific internet investigation, social platforms, confidential outreach, and extensive network referrals. Shortlisted candidates were assessed for technical credentials, motivation, and cultural fit through structured telephone and in-person interviews, then presented with thorough written summaries; Coffin & Associates also supported offer structuring and reference checks to ensure successful closures. The firms long-standing affiliations with the Turnaround Management Association, Association for Corporate Growth, SFNet/Secured Finance Association, and NPAworldwide reinforced its reach across critical deal and restructuring ecosystems. In December 2021, Phil Coffin retired and subsequently transitioned the practice to an acquiring recruiting firm with equivalent niche expertise; today inquiries are facilitated by referral so clients and candidates active in middle market transaction finance and turnaround continue to access highly specialized recruiting support informed by the same disciplined search philosophy and market network that defined Coffin & Associates legacy.
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