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CTB1LLC, a boutique talent and placement company

CTB1 LLC (Choose The Best One, LLC) is a boutique talent placement company dedicated to connecting employers with the best employees through a high-touch, consultative approach. Founded by Connie T. Buehler, who brings over 30 years of global recruiting, HR, and talent leadership experience, and co-founded by Cammie Little, a seasoned recruiter and business development professional in digital, technology, and creative hiring, CTB1 partners with organizations from startups to Fortune 100s to solve critical hiring needs. The firm specializes in financial services talent across credit, risk and underwriting, data science, and analytics, while also supporting adjacent technology and go-to-market roles, reflecting recent searches such as Director of Credit (Washington, DC or Richmond, VA), Senior Director of Growth Marketing (remote US), Risk Operations (remote US), Head of Credit (San Francisco, CA), Salesforce Consultant (remote across the US, Mexico, and Canada), and Analytics Manager (Washington, DC metro). CTB1 executes searches spanning campus hires through the executive suite, with a track record placing Board members, Presidents, CCOs, CMOs, and CIOs. Their methodology emphasizes rigorous prescreening, only presenting genuinely qualified and interested candidates to protect client and candidate time, and leveraging an extensive network built through decades of industry relationships. Beyond search delivery, CTB1 provides consulting to help companies clarify hiring priorities, design recruiting process strategies, and plan succession, offering candid counsel and even declining engagements that are not mission-critical while advising on sequencing and role definition. For candidates, CTB1 offers 1x1 private sessions to refine job search goals and facilitate targeted introductions. With deep roots in banking, consulting, investment banking, analytics, and technology-enabled functions, the firm combines market insight and speed with a personalized experience, inviting employers and professionals to connect for a free consultation to discuss immediate needs and long-term talent roadmaps.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOBankingFinTechManagement ConsultingTechnology & DigitalFinance & AccountingSenior Executives

HQUnited States

FPC of Arlington Heights

FPC of Arlington Heights is a specialized executive search and professional recruitment firm that partners with leading companies across the United States to place top executives and management-level talent. As part of the nationwide FPC network, the office leverages deep industry specialization and broad reach to deliver high-caliber candidates in roles spanning operations, plant management, engineering, quality, supply chain, HSE, sales and marketing, HR, and finance. The team focuses particularly on manufacturing-centric markets—including automotive, heavy equipment, industrial and HVAC—where they routinely support hiring for plant and operations leadership, mechanical and electrical engineering, product management, business development, and continuous improvement/Lean management. Their service model is built around flexible solutions tailored to client needs, offering contingent search, retained search, contract/temporary search, and fully confidential assignments. Led by President Cathy McIsaac, an experienced consultant who has advised recruiting and staffing organizations on efficiency and growth, and Vice President Melanie Hildebrandt, a seasoned recruiter with more than 18 years dedicated to permanent staffing at mid, upper, and executive levels across manufacturing industries, FPC of Arlington Heights combines consultative rigor with niche market insight. Clients benefit from disciplined search processes, thorough candidate assessment, and long-term relationship building aimed at achieving culture and performance fit, while candidates gain discreet access to hidden opportunities and expert guidance throughout the hiring journey. With an emphasis on speed, quality, and transparency, the office aligns closely with hiring leaders to clarify role requirements, calibrate search criteria, and secure offers that endure. Whether the mandate requires a targeted executive slate, a hard-to-find engineering specialist, or short-term leadership for critical initiatives, FPC of Arlington Heights applies market intelligence and a national network to deliver results that help organizations scale, modernize operations, and strengthen competitive advantage.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQArlington Heights, United States

Armada Talent Group

Armada Talent Group is a U.S.-based direct hire recruiting firm that connects employers with proven professionals across the end-to-end supply chain, logistics, operations, and adjacent technical disciplines. Serving companies nationwide and supporting select global hiring initiatives, the firm blends deep domain knowledge with an efficient, consultative search process to deliver the right people, when they are needed, without the noise of endless resumes or misaligned interviews. Armada Talent Group partners with freight and logistics providers, manufacturers, distribution centers, private equity and venture-backed organizations, hospitals and healthcare systems, and technology-driven startups to staff mission-critical roles from the frontline to the C-suite. Their expertise spans warehouse and distribution leadership, transportation and routing optimization, supply and demand planning, procurement, sourcing, inventory and materials management, operations excellence, and technology-enabled supply chain functions, as well as highly specialized areas like nuclear energy and engineering. The team recruits across all levels—including entry-level coordinators and planners, warehouse leads and supervisors, analysts and specialists, department managers and directors, and mid-to-senior leaders—prioritizing candidates who are dependable, results-oriented, and ready to contribute immediately. For employers, Armada Talent Group provides custom search strategies tailored to growth, transformation, and PE-backed value creation timelines; for candidates, the firm offers guidance, clarity, and confidentiality to align next-step opportunities with skills, goals, and values. With specialties in Supply Chain & Logistics, Technology & Innovation, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Engineering, Private Equity and VC-backed firms, and Nuclear, Armada Talent Group brings market insight, speed, and precision to every engagement—building high-performing teams that keep products moving, operations efficient, and businesses advancing.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQColumbus, United States

National Engineering Search

Founded in 1995, National Engineering Search (NES) is a North American recruiting firm dedicated to civil and geotechnical disciplines, aligning highly skilled engineers with the world’s leading consulting firms, specialty contractors, and engineered product manufacturers. Recognized as a leader in the civil engineering marketplace and widely known as North America’s leading geotechnical recruiting firm, NES partners with geotechnical consultants of every shape and size, mining and tunneling companies, specialty foundation contractors, and manufacturers of geotextiles and geosynthetics. The firm’s search expertise spans the full project lifecycle from conception to project completion and covers a broad set of specialties, including civil and geotechnical engineering, transportation and traffic engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering, tunnel and underground construction, remediation and due diligence, bridge engineering, site civil and land development, construction management, hydrogeology and hydrology, water resources management, specialty geotechnical contracting, stormwater and drainage, construction materials testing, structural engineering, oil and gas, and engineering product sales. NES recruits for roles ranging from Project Engineers and Project Managers through Senior Engineers, Department and Branch Managers, Principal Engineers, Vice Presidents, and C‑suite leaders, and over the last 25 years has successfully placed thousands of candidates. Employers engage NES for its deep technical fluency, discreet and proactive sourcing methodology, and market insight that helps benchmark compensation, map talent, and accelerate hard‑to‑fill searches. Job seekers value NES for access to exclusive opportunities across consultancies, contractors, and manufacturers, as well as practical resources on interviewing, handling counteroffers, and navigating resignations. Operating with a national reach and a focus on long‑term relationships, NES blends executive search rigor with targeted permanent recruitment to deliver impact hires who drive project outcomes, profitability, and organizational growth across infrastructure, environmental, and industrial markets.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQBend, United States

MKS Talent Partners

MKS Talent Partners is a boutique recruitment consultancy serving Germany’s Mittelstand and led by founder Mirko Kerch from its base in Ransbach-Baumbach. The firm specializes in recruiting Fach- und Führungskräfte for small and mid-sized companies and combines a highly personal approach with a structured, data-informed methodology. Its hybrid model blends targeted direct outreach with digital visibility, ensuring vacancies reach the right audiences across professional networks and relevant job platforms while also uncovering passive candidates through active sourcing. Core services cover direct placement, systematic talent identification, and strategic personnel advisory, starting with a rigorous needs analysis and positionsprofiling to clarify requirements, success criteria, and cultural context. MKS Talent Partners manages the entire funnel—research and longlisting, direct approach and screening, motivation and availability checks, and a curated shortlist—followed by coordinated interviews, ongoing stakeholder updates, and offer moderation. After hire, the consultancy remains engaged to support onboarding and integration to promote long-term retention and fit. Clients cite the benefits of a single, accountable point of contact, transparent communication, clear timelines, and an emphasis on quality over quantity in candidate submissions. With experience across technology and engineering-driven industry, construction, and tax/accounting-related professional services, the firm focuses on white-collar specialists and leadership profiles where technical expertise and cultural alignment are equally critical. Typical outcomes for clients include faster access to relevant talent pools, measurable relief for internal HR teams through front-loaded qualification, and reduced risk of mis-hire via structured evaluation. Having supported dozens of mid-market organizations and owners, MKS Talent Partners positions itself as a pragmatic, hands-on partner that tailors each search to the client’s market, role complexity, and business goals to deliver lasting hiring results.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignManagement Consulting

HQRansbach-Baumbach, Germany

Neeljym Search Group

Neeljym Search Group is a boutique executive recruiting and contract staffing firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and a proud member of MRINetwork, with more than 25 years of recruiting success across the United States and Canada. The firm specializes in talent acquisition for engineering, manufacturing, commercial construction, real estate development, commercial insurance, and industrial sales, operating niche desks that deliver targeted results rather than one-size-fits-all searches. Neeljym provides permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search solutions on retained, priority, and contingency bases, engaging passive candidates and tapping the hidden job market through long-standing relationships with hiring managers. Clients rely on its partner approach to deeply understand culture, role expectations, and growth objectives, while candidates benefit from career consulting, interview preparation, and discreet representation that bypasses the noise of the ATS and gets them in front of decision-makers. Typical placements span C-suite leaders and presidents, construction project managers, superintendents, estimators, and preconstruction managers, mechanical engineers, industrial sales professionals including hydraulics specialists, and commercial lines underwriters such as inland marine. With an emphasis on speed without sacrificing fit, the team deploys market intelligence and workforce strategy insights to address seasonal demand and project fluctuations, including rapid contract engagements for engineers and IT professionals. Confidentiality and professionalism are core to every engagement, supported by secure processes and seasoned advisers who run true 360 desks from intake through offer and onboarding. Recognized by five-star client testimonials and industry accolades including Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and MRINetwork President’s Club honors, Neeljym helps companies compete for scarce skills and helps professionals advance their careers. By advising on cost of vacancy, compensation benchmarks, and local and national hiring trends, the firm enables data-driven hiring decisions and builds sustainable talent pipelines, delivering precision, transparency, and follow-through that create lasting, high-impact hires.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQValley Park, United States

Goodwin Executive Search

Goodwin Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm focused on recruiting exceptional leadership for private equity and venture-backed portfolio companies, high-growth early to midsize businesses, and Fortune 500 enterprises. With a 24-year track record and more than 60 years of combined partner experience, the firm has completed 500+ C-level, vice president, and director searches across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Goodwin Executive Search is known for its personalized, research-driven approach, limited concurrent assignments, and high-touch execution that includes crafting compelling position narratives, touching 400+ potential candidates per search, interviewing 15–20, and presenting a refined slate of 4–6 finalists supported by detailed assessments, reference checks, and credential verification. The firm maintains a completion rate well above 98% (versus a 60% industry average), completes roughly 70% of searches within 100 days, and boasts that 82% of placements remain with their companies after three years. Deep sector experience spans Technology, Healthcare (including digital health), Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, and Financial Services, with notable impact stories such as 26 executive searches for Axiom during global expansion, 25 for IBM Global Services as it built a leading analytics practice, 12 for TOA Technologies culminating in its $400M acquisition by Oracle, 10 for Digital Reasoning through to a successful exit, 16 for Accolade through its 2020 IPO, and multiple C-level engagements for Zippy’s in Honolulu. Operating free from large-firm off-limits constraints, the team executes nationally and internationally and has supported moves to markets including New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, London, Paris, Zurich, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition to executive selection, the partners bring expertise in board selection, leadership strategy, and succession planning, guided by core values of integrity, trust, care, tenacity, authenticity, and hustle.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQRaleigh, United States

Deacon Recruiting

Deacon Recruiting is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm serving San Antonio, New Braunfels, and markets beyond with a focused portfolio of search and talent solutions across Accounting & Finance, Commercial Banking, Corporate Services, Information Technology, and select Medical roles. The firm partners with organizations ranging from 10-person private companies to 10,000-employee enterprises, delivering retained and contingent search for leadership and hard-to-find specialists, as well as direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire staffing to flex with business demand. Their Accounting & Finance practice places staff and senior accountants, tax and audit professionals, accounts payable/receivable, analysts, bookkeepers, controllers, payroll specialists, and CFOs; the Banking team supports commercial banking needs including branch managers, credit analysts, lenders, lending assistants, and presidents. The Corporate Services group recruits executive administrative professionals, human resources, legal, marketing and sales talent, and operations leaders up to the COO level. In Technology, Deacon fills roles from business analysts, developers, network and system administrators, and project managers to director, CIO, and other senior IT leadership. Within Medical, the firm focuses on oncology-related positions including cancer center management, dosimetrists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and service line administration. Known for a consultative, confidential approach and strong access to hiring managers, Deacon Recruiting emphasizes fit, speed, and transparency throughout the hiring lifecycle. Clients engage Deacon to accelerate critical hiring, build high-performing teams, and secure executive leaders, while candidates rely on the firm for market insight, resume and interview guidance, and access to unadvertised opportunities. With a team of 40+ professionals and deep roots in the Texas market, Deacon Recruiting combines disciplined search rigor with local market knowledge to deliver consistent outcomes across permanent, contract, and interim engagements.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQSan Antonio, United States

Private Placements

Private Placements is a boutique executive search firm dedicated to serving the recruitment needs of industry-leading investment firms, combining rigorous research with agile execution to identify and secure top-performing talent across front, middle, and back-office functions. With a specialist focus on investment professionals at every career level, the firm partners with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, family offices, and other buy-side organizations to fill roles spanning investment research and analysis, portfolio management, investor relations and fundraising, operations, risk and compliance, and corporate finance. As a true boutique, Private Placements tailors each search to the unique context and culture of the client, recognizing that cultural fit is as critical as investment acumen in driving long-term performance. The team emphasizes relationship-building and trust with candidates, cultivating access to passive and high-caliber professionals who are not actively on the market, and managing each engagement with discretion, speed, and a commitment to lasting outcomes. Their approach blends market mapping, targeted outreach, and structured evaluation to deliver shortlists that are diverse, data-informed, and aligned to the specific mandate, whether for executive leadership, team builds, or specialized individual contributors. Clients value the firm’s transparency, responsiveness, and ability to adapt processes to different organizational structures and timelines, while candidates benefit from thoughtful guidance, confidentiality, and honest feedback throughout the process. Private Placements also supports clients with insights on compensation, organizational design, and hiring strategy, helping them compete for scarce talent in a dynamic and highly competitive investment landscape. Grounded in partnership and driven by results, the firm’s mission is to enable investment organizations to hire with confidence and build enduring teams that outperform.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOInvestment ManagementFinance & AccountingSenior ExecutivesLegal & Compliance

HQUnited States

The VET Recruiter

Founded in 1997, The VET Recruiter is a global executive search and recruitment firm dedicated to the Animal Health, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary, Pet Products, Pet Specialty, and Animal Ag‑Tech markets. The firm partners with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to midsize enterprises, startups, non‑profits and associations, academic institutions, and private and corporate veterinary hospitals across the United States and Canada. As a NAPS Accredited Search Firm with a 220,000‑strong talent community and a 99% candidate retention rate, The VET Recruiter is recognized for building long‑term client relationships and delivering hire quality that endures. The firm handles direct hire placements and contract staffing, with deep expertise across animal health manufacturers and distributors; veterinary pharmaceuticals, biopharma, diagnostics, products and services; animal nutrition and pet food; pet specialty and pet technology; veterinary practices; animal shelters and humane societies; and veterinary colleges and associations. Its mission is to help Animal Health and Veterinary businesses hire top talent to accelerate growth and profitability, while empowering professionals to secure career‑advancing roles and a better quality of life. Clients benefit from a consultative search process that emphasizes market insight, rigorous candidate evaluation, and access to passive, high‑impact professionals who are not actively “looking.” The VET Recruiter also contributes to industry knowledge through podcasts, webinars, white papers, and other media, and is frequently quoted in national outlets. Whether an employer needs to hire one critical contributor or build an entire team, or a candidate is ready for a new challenge, The VET Recruiter offers a singular, well‑connected focus on Animal Health and Veterinary talent that shortens hiring timelines and improves outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsFishing & AquacultureFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQTulsa, United States

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