Testimonials

..."you exceed my highest expectations with the level and quality of candidates that you have managed to get in front of me.  I was very impressed in the past, but never more so than our most recent interactions.  I faced you with the challenge of providing candidates for a whole handful of positions with time being of the essense.  I am still amazed at the quality of candidates you provided.  I am equally grateful for all of the extra efforts you took to provide me with excellent backgrounds, organizing the interviews and handling all of the necessary follow up activities.  In like fashion, you properly and thoroughly provided the candidates with concise information about our organization and specifically what we were looking for.  There were very well prepared and made our precious interview time that much more meaningful."

SVP, Small Business Banking Area Manager

"I would like to commend you for the manner in which you handled my request following our initial discussions, in particular how you took the time to fully assess the needs of my company and the special skills required to complete the job function.  You were always actively involved in the search and ensured that I was apprised of developments during the recruiting process.  The list of candidates supplied was appropriate for the position and made the selection task very easy.  Your follow up and handling of the applicants was appreciated and took a lot of the "leg work" away from me.  All in all I was most satisfied with how the process went and will have no hesitation in contacting you in the future to assist in my recruiting needs."

Senior Regional Credit Officer

"You were able to listen to me and our needs in the hiring process.  The candidates that were brought to me were well pre-qualified.  It made my job of interviewing people very easy.  We were able to hire a very qualified banker to our group and hope to be able to do business with you and your group again."

Team Leader, Agricultural Business Banking

“You were particularly effective in bringing us excellent candidates who were both a good fit and truly interested in the opportunity.  As we worked through our recruiting and hiring process, I appreciated your insight and knowledge of our industry—it was instrumental in matching us up with the very best possible candidates and getting over the finish line with hiring.  Even in their first month on the job, the two senior underwriters you referred us have had significant contributions and are carrying heavy workloads.  I’d recommend your services without reservation.”

Chief Underwriter, FHA, Multifamily Capital

"As you know, we had been conducting our own search for approximately 8 months and had been unsuccessful in finding the right level of experience and cultural fit for our bank.  Within 30 days of initiating the search, you presented us with 4 qualified candidates and within 60 days, we made our decision from that slate of candidates and our new marketing director was on board.  We look forward to working with you on future search projects for our bank and would highly recommend you to other organizations that need a truly professional executive search firm to represent them."

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Community Bank

"I have known Tim since 2001 and have partnered with him several times on recruiting searches.  I can wholeheartedly recommend Tim as the strongest recruiting professional I have dealt with in the Financial Searches industry.  Tim is a great listener and he is well organized.  Every encounter with Tim is positive and professional."

President, Asset Based Lending Group

 "I couldn't be more enthused about the quality of candidates provided by Chris and the team at SBR.  Not only did we secure exactly the right kind of candidate, I could tell throughout the process that the team listened to me and was a real thought partner.  Exactly what I needed."

Senior Vice President, Client Services - Financial Technology Start-up

 

 
 “Kay is always enthusiastic and helpful. She actively listens to what is needed, does great research ahead of time and coaches effectively for outstanding results. I have used Kay's services to find a great position for me when I began my search for a better fit professionally. I continue to work with her to help build my team with highly talented and qualified candidates. She is a joy to work with – she provides great results, is extremely personable, and always displays high integrity."

Kate Crous, Site CIO, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, former candidate and current client

"I cannot give you a higher recommendation than I give to Christy.  From a recruit's point-of-view, Christy is your greatest advocate.  She prepares you for the interview process, provides information on where your strengths match up with the employer's position, and helps close the deal.  If there is a career fit out there for you, she will find it.  In my case, I gave up looking, but Christy did not.  I could not ask for a better service than what I received.  I know that if I am ever in the job market again, my first phone call will be to her."

Craig J. Garst, II, Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist, Stanford Hospital and Clinics

 
 
“I believe that their internal process for finding and interviewing candidates is much more precise than some other recruiting companies……He is very efficient and on top of his game. However, I never feel like he calls too often or is bothersome. Don is highly professional and he produces notable results……Don Beken is by far one of the best external search consultants we have worked with.”
 
Senior Recruiter, Large Energy Industry Engineering Firm
 
 
"Amazing recruiter to work with.  Thank you, Don."

Placed candidate, Professional Engineer