Melinda Grier, Search Committee Chair

ShelterCare, Eugene, OR

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"Hiring Hagel Executive Search improved our process and our results. I checked their references when we were considering them and wondered, “Can any firm be that good?” With our search completed, it’s clear the answer is, “YES!” I’ve worked with a number of search firms before; none compare to Hagel Executive Search. They helped us refine our thinking, found candidates we otherwise might not have found, vetted the candidates thoroughly and managed the process in a way that reflected our organization’s needs and culture and gave staff a meaningful role. They offered wise counsel but we always controlled the outcome. They are highly professional and wonderful colleagues. They are, simply, the best."



Rick Davis, Search Committee Chair

Indiana Association of United Ways and United Way of Greater Lafayette

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“I had the pleasure to work with Frank and the team at Hagel Executive Search for two different CEO searches within 6 months and was extremely impressed both times.  I led the search committee for the first search and we selected Hagel Executive Search after an extensive RFQ process.  When it came time for the second CEO search where I was a member of the search committee, I strongly recommended we use Hagel Executive Search as well and they did not disappoint!  They have a sound process that removes a great deal of work from the search committee while also involving all key constituents, keeps the process moving along, generates a solid list of qualified candidates and maintains open and regular communication along the way.  Both CEO searches involved internal and external candidates and were replacing long-time successful CEO’s, so our selection of a search firm was critical.  I couldn’t be happier with our choice and would hire them again if the opportunity arises!”

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Jessica Rebmann, Board Member

United Way of Greater Lafayette
 

"Our United Way worked with Hagel Executive Search to find a new CEO, and I am grateful to the board member who suggested we 1) work with a search consultant, and 2) hire Hagel Executive Search.  They came highly recommended, and I’m glad we didn’t waste time and energy interviewing other search firms before starting our real search.   Looking back at the process, I am still in awe of the way Hagel Executive Search incorporated the community, balanced a strong internal candidate, handled a million logistics and details (I would have never considered), and kept us on schedule!    It was AWESOME!"  

 

 

Client Board Member

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"I just wanted to tell you that I thought you did an absolute stellar job with our search for a new CEO. You were professional, prepared, accessible, organized, and skilled in conducting our search. From a large group of applicants, you filtered it down to a great group of finalists.

 
I am very pleased with our selection and the process.  The staff felt included, and that was important to me. Great Job!"

 

 

Search Committee Chair

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“Thank you, Frank, for the very kind words . . . yet YOU are the one who put the professional, ever-helpful tone on the process, for which I -- along with [other committee members] -- am grateful. You said we’d have our president and CEO by end of June, and YOU made it happen! Thank you so much for your service to United Way of Olmsted County. Best wishes for continued success with all clients of Hagel & Company.” - Search Committee Chair and local Newspaper Publisher

 

 

Nonprofit CEO Candidate

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"Thank you for informing me of the position being filled.  Your acknowledgment of my interest in the position is greatly appreciated.  Through numerous interviews with other companies, I have found this is a level of respect few companies are willing to live by.  This rare respect for people is a character quality sure to make your company stand high above the rest, and that is a quality I have great respect for and value."

 

 

Client Board Member

 

"The Hagel team did a fantastic job for us. The word that comes to mind when I think of them is "authentic" -- as opposed to some of the too-polished, too-mechanized national firms we interviewed when we were looking for a search firm."

 

 

Candidate

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"The profile you put together was the best I have seen. It made the organization and the position quite appealing. I was able to quickly position myself within the scope of the job and the mission of the organization. I could clearly see the clients and the constituents. Thank you."

 

 

Client Board Chair

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"Hagel & Company is a professional, thorough and well-connected search firm. Their customer service is impeccable. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a search firm."

 

 

Candidate

 

"I wanted to thank you for a most enjoyable interview. You guys did a first class job!” 

 

 

Client Board Chair

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"At our September Board meeting, the Search Committee discussed your services and evaluated them as excellent. Board members described your services as professional and successfully holding to the established schedule. The search materials were well prepared and the overall experience of the Board was very positive.”

 

 

Candidate

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"Thank you for the very professional job you did in orchestrating the Director Recruitment. It was a pleasure to have approached the interview process through your excellent offices."

 

 

Client Board Chair

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"The hiring of a recruiter was a first for this organization. It quickly became apparent that we made the right decision. We have only positive feelings about the work Hagel & Company did. We would recommend them to others without reservation."

 

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Candidate

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"I will tell you that having been on the hunt for a number of months, your firm has been first rate in managing me as a prospective candidate. I enjoyed your candor, follow-up and notification process. You'd probably be amazed at how other 'search firms' or Board search committees use the 'build-as-you-go' model."

 

 

Client Board Member

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"I was absolutely amazed and very impressed with the entire process. The professionalism and diligence that you and Frank demonstrated is incredible."

 

 

Candidate

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"First an acknowledgement and a note of thanks for running the most professional interview process I’ve seen or been a part of!..."