Search Testimonials
Brian FielkowCEOJetco Delivery
“I have worked with John since 1999 and used his services at three different companies. John provides excellent candidates, always offering the best of the best. He takes time to understand my business, culture and needs, and I couldn’t recommend John more!”
Constantino Lannes CEOSennebogen
“Amanda did a fantastic job in filling three high level positions for Sennebogen. She was very accurate, responsive and provided us invaluable information throughout the hiring process. I highly recommend her to support your hiring process.”
Todd FoxVP of Global SalesTri Tool Technologies
"A couple of questions for you. Are you looking for a great recruiting partner? Is your time valuable? I was in your shoes. Stop searching......seriously......this is them. Tim and the team at CRG have been a great partner to Tri Tool. Before I go further, please let me explain what a partner is to me. Tim and the team at CRG have taken the time to learn about Tri Tool, our culture, the industries we serve and our clients. I personally can't say enough about Tim though......so here's the key. He takes the time to know me and how I think. He makes solid connections with the candidates and meticulously sorts and presents the right ones. His process is well refined. Like clockwork, Tim and the CRG team have weekly check-in's with us. They are fully prepared and outline the next steps for each candidate. And let's be honest......life happens. Most of us are wearing multiple hats now, not every week I show up on my A-game. Tim, Amanda, Evan, and John double down. Week after week they make sure we are at a great pace and on track. I cannot recommend Tim and the CRG team enough. Stop your search and save yourself time. This is the team that will get the job done for you.”
Trent HawthorneCOORabbu
"Amanda and the CRG team deliver a truly white glove experience that is unlike any other we've experienced. They're knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, professional, and always on top of the process from the start. We're very excited to continue our partnership with them. 10/10 would recommend!"
Harm Stratman PresidentBurkert Fluid Systems
"John Binkley is a True Master of his Craft. Many in the recruiting business present a nice sales pitch without delivering real results - not John! I am grateful to have John and his Team working on my company's behalf to proactively combat the Global War on Talent. This is one of the most important pillars of our Global Strategy!”
Lee Holder Director of SalesKohler Company
“Ty is more than a recruiter, she’s a partner, consultant, and advocate. I embarked on an ambitious “career pivot” and was fortunate to work with a true professional like Ty Miller. Not only did she help me satisfy my top search priorities of “culture” and “fit,” she was a calming and reassuring voice though an arduous and lengthy process hiring process. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with her and I love the new role she helped me find.”
Harold KarpCEOApplied Process
“We recently engaged Randy and his team to fill 3 extremely difficult searches that was very unique to our business. In 2 cases were needed a leader with a strong operational leadership background as well as a metallurgical background. In the other case we needed an experienced sales leader with very specific skills and experience. Randy took the time to understand our needs, culture, and long-term vision for our organization. He guided us through their strategic methodical process right up to successful placements. We are absolutely thrilled with all three placements! My recommendation could not come more highly!”
Khristian GutierrezCo-FounderPassport
"Amanda and her team have been outstanding to work with while building our team. People are the most critical investment in any business, and I've been pleased to trust CRG with steering our recruitment. Amanda was a quick study who honed in quickly, on my business needs and helped drive changes in our processes when we sought different outcomes. I'm excited to continue our partnership and find more 10x'ers to join my teams."
Paul Kirchoff CROEpsilon Industries
“Janna did a fantastic job orchestrating the myriad of logistics and communications that are surely central to a successful recruiting search effort. Her attention to detail, attitude and professionalism were a huge part of our great experience with the CRG team.”
Paul BennettCEOSouthern Spear
“Randy produced better results faster than any recruiter I've worked with in 20+ years. When we decided to add a Group Controller for our holding company, I knew the skills and experience required to meet my expectations would make it a long and difficult search. Randy and his team did an excellent job understanding what we needed and then provided an initial slate of candidates in under 3 weeks- one of which was the perfect fit. We completed the entire search and hired the right candidate in less than 30 days. I can't thank Randy and his team enough for their excellent work and highly recommend him and the CRG team to anyone who has key positions to fill.”
Lori VanceDirector of Human ResourcesHenny Penny
“Ty is a great asset to the LexisNexis HR team. From a recruiting perspective, she delivers strong results for the business. She focuses on hiring quality candidates in a timely manner. She has great partnerships with the managers she supports and they have trust and confidence in her abilities.”
Jason Stuckey GMLinnworks
“Recruiting top tier talent in the fastest growing market in the US (Austin, TX) is a "mission impossible" task, especially when you’re a building business on a budget. Amanda and the team at CRG far exceeded my expectations, going above and beyond the call of duty to find the perfect candidate for our business. She also acted as my trusted partner throughout the entire process, supporting me every step of the way. It is incredibly rare that you find someone, let alone a recruiter, who is genuinely dedicated your success as much as their own... Amanda, is that person!”
Mandi Higley Head of People and CultureTri Tool, Inc.
“We have worked with CRG for quite some time and we met Randy when our leadership team took the Predictive Index (PI). Randy presented the results to our leadership team and we learned so much from that meeting. Randy is phenomenal in understanding and explaining the Predictive Index and what it means individually, and as a team. Based on the success our leadership team had and how much we learned about each other from the session, we decided to purchase the Predictive Index for our recruiting efforts as well as for our entire employee population. Randy took on the herculean effort of training myself and a colleague to understand how to use the PI tool, how to understand the PI results against the targets and how to provide candidates and employees with the appropriate explanations and read backs of their results. Randy is absolutely amazing in training others to use the PI. I now feel completely equipped to use PI in a way that truly benefits our organization. He was absolutely fantastic and we appreciate all that we have learned from him!”
Carolyn Brand CHROSennebogen
“CRG Search is an outstanding partner and is best-in-class in executive search. The CRG team is one of the best I have ever worked with. Janna Augustyn, in particular, is an integral part of the CRG team. She is one of the most diligent individuals I have worked with and her follow up is impeccable. I never have to worry about scheduling an interview or following up on actions. Janna is right there helping every step of the way. I am appreciative of Janna’s constant support.”
Philip Bowman CEOPeerless Surgical
“Peerless Surgical acquired John and his CRG teams (Janna and Amanda) services when we were desperately in need of a high level Human Resource Director. John immediately met with me and put together a profile of what we were looking for as a company and educated me on the process. In short order we had a strategy and were kept up to date on progress and soon had list of qualified candidates to choose from to begin interviewing. The final selection of candidates were all high quality and capable of doing the job and each had their strengths and weakness, but we did not feel we'd found that right skillset and cultural fit quiet yet after narrowing our candidates down. I went back to John and once he understood what we were looking for he quickly adjusted his search and found multiple candidates and out of those one that fit all of the criteria. My entire organization that would be working with her on a daily basis gave a 100% thumbs up! After dealing with recruiters in the past we did not feel we needed a recruiter until we worked with John and his team. The harder we pushed him and his team....the better they got! Truly a credit to their profession! Thanks John!”
Lee Dietrich CEOUtili-Serve
“CRG Search’s overall service in the areas of recruiting, screening, assessment of candidates, their personalized customer service along the relationships they maintain with their vendors are the kind of traits that makes them the number one provider of Executive Search and Contract Staffing as far as we are concerned. Through the entire process, John Binkley and his staff at CRG stayed focused on helping us find the right person for our business requirements and more important for our company culture. CRG ensured that they had a deep understanding of our business needs. Their breadth of experience in multiple industries and ability to conduct searches for professionals in many different disciplines and at many different levels was a big plus for our demands. We believe we found the perfect set of candidates who hit all the right personal, professional, and cultural touchstones that we required. Their communication and professionalism throughout the whole process were excellent. The winning candidate was identified and subsequently hired. If you have a need for specialized staffing talent CRG definitely delivers."
Martin WesemannDirector of Manufacturing EngineeringKohler
“John Binkley has provided professional search and recruiting services for me over the past three years. John has consistently presented multiple solid candidates for each of the searches contracted. I have hired candidates presented by John in three of the past four searches with external hires. I will continue to call on John for future hiring needs.”
Dan Key CSODentsply-Sirona
“I have known John for almost 15 years and have always been very impressed by his processes, values, service and dedication in all aspects of his life - his family and friends, his recruiting roles, his desire to start his own company and his personal and professional development. John has worked on numerous roles for me and has always found the right few people to present to my company to fill critical roles. He has filled engineering roles, plant management roles, and corporate roles including my most recent role for a VP of Procurement. In every opportunity, he has done a great job and met my every expectation while making the process for me so much easier. John is a tremendous business partner and friend.”
Thomas LegaspiCommercialization Manager US Foods
“Tim is a professional senior recruiter who shows genuine care for his clients. He is very detail-oriented and a very good listener to analyze client requirements and motivations. He goes above and beyond giving extra pointers to prepare for an interview. Checks in before and after the process and provides very timely feedback with or without any news. It was a great pleasure working with Time.”
Laura RoenitzExecutive Director Kohler Foundation
“It is a pleasure working with Ty. We had a search in a competitive market for a very specialized experience package. She, and the whole CRG team, understood the challenges, changed the game plan when we needed it and helped us find the right candidate. I am so pleased with the results of our partnership”
Dave Zerfoss Master ChairVistage
“John is a true professional and a man of great character. He has an extreme depth of experience in recognizing, attracting and recruiting highly qualified executives and senior managers who deliver extraordinary results for his clients!”
Kevin Kelly PresidentGenPak
“I've gotten to know John Binkley through our time together at Vistage ( an Executive Group that we belong to). Certain phrases come to mind to describe John : integrity , likeable , and servant leadership. We recently worked with John and his Company ( along with his fine associate Mike Dempsey) on an executive search and were thoroughly pleased with the process and outcome. John is a quality person and I'd recommend him and his Company to serve your recruitment needs.”
Mandi HigleyHead of People and CultureTri Tool, Inc.
“Tim is a great recruiter! In the 21 years I’ve been practicing Human Resources, I have never worked with a better company than CRG! Tim listens and seeks to understand your company needs, where you’re at now and where you want to go in the future. He takes that information and presents the perfect candidates every time! I highly recommend working with Tim and the entire CRG team. In a time where all employers have struggled getting the right candidates, we have been so fortunate that Tim presents amazing candidates that are a perfect fit for our company. You’d struggle to find a better recruiter than Tim and you’d certainly never find a better partner for your recruiting needs than CRG! Thank you for all you do Tim!”
Jordan ThiedeGlobal ManagerAmazon
“John is the best recruiter I've worked with. In working with him across multiple companies, he consistently delivers excellent candidates quickly. When John and his team are on it, we typically find the right candidate in less than a month. Additionally, the candidates that John has identified typically turn out to be great long-term employees for the organization."
Chip GentryManager of Air Service and ResearchMemphis Shelby County Airport Authority
“I had the pleasure of working with Ty. As a recruiter, her support of the sales team was quite valuable. Ty’s strong work ethic, attention to details and overall business acumen created success for the team and comfort to the client in meeting their needs.”
Erin RuffHR ExecutiveCommscope
“Amanda has been absolutely amazing throughout the whole recruitment process and partnering with us to fill a high visibility position. I have never met such a professional and dedicated recruitment person. Amanda was quick to understand what we were looking for in an ideal candidate, what our company culture is and the feedback we provided on each candidate. Amanda, you are brilliant at what you do!"
Carolyn Brand CHROSennebogen
“CRG Search has been a partner for the last two years. The CRG team has shown they are top-tier in recruiting. In fact, they are one of the best teams I have ever worked with. One of their top recruiters, Amanda Rutherford, has been instrumental in placing candidates with my company. Amanda’s keen understanding of our business and the types of profiles we hire along with her strong follow up make the recruiting process run smoothly. Thank you Amanda!”
Brian RouseCPOTractor Supply
“Amanda Rutherford is an outstanding business partner. She is a clear communicator and supremely focused on delivering results. She also knows how to identify talent, aligned with the key attributes and culture fit you seek. I recommend Amanda, and the CRG team, if you are interested in teaming up with a talented recruiter you can trust.”
Rick PuchalskiVP of SalesApplied Process
“I worked with Randy extensively during an intensive recruiting/placement opportunity. His "Top 1%" rating is not a surprise to me - he is truly the best at what he does. He is incredibly thorough, dedicated, responsive, and patient. Randy demonstrate a very high EQ which is of critical importance to help develop the perfect candidate profile and of course the perfect matching candidate. It was a complete pleasure to work with Randy. I highly recommend Randy and CRG Search overall.”
April FiskCEORockBox Fitness
“'Ridiculously efficient’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Amanda. I had the pleasure of working with her during my executive employment search. I was particularly impressed by Amanda’s ability to handle all moving parts through the process – effortlessly. That skill often takes years to develop among recruitment professionals, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her. She always left me feeling supported and reassured. Allison would be an asset to anyone looking to move through the recruitment process.”
Mike NatelborgDirector of SalesWastequip
"I recently worked with Randy in my search for a sales manager for my open territory. I thought Randy brought a new level of professionalism and thoroughness during the search. The process was much quicker than I expected, but he certainly didn't cut any corners during the search and the level of candidates he presented. Look forward to working with him in the future."
Brian ScheallVP of FinanceIMG
“Amanda is a 'must have' if you desire to build a high performance team. She has helped us on several occasions to place new qualified candidates and couldn't have been more satisfied with the results of each search. Very thorough, great communicator, tireless work ethic, great eye for talent, super positive attitude and can connect culture with candidates like no other. Highly recommend you utilize her services as your organization builds out the depth chart. Thanks, Amanda!”
Christine HummerlandCEO Assured Healthcare Staffing
“Tim is a detail-oriented, energetic person who is excellent with follow up. I could give Tim a project and it was always completed in the time frame that was established. Tim has a level of integrity that allows trust in all business matters. Tim has a great personality and a big heart. I wish Tim well in his future and I believe he will always be successful.”
Andy MayerDirector of Human ResourcesWastequip
“Randy is first class when it comes to partnering on national searches. He has the ability to present candidates that fit our culture, and skill sets to be successful in their new roles. Randy is very diligent and we look forward to working with Randy for future searches."
Dino PinedaArea Manager Clean EnergyKohler Power
“Tim is a great recruiter! I really enjoyed my interaction with him and was always checking in with what the next steps are for the hiring process. Very professional, but also down to earth.”
Michael MessingerSr. Director of TechnologyHEPACO, LLC
“Mike was one of the most professional, structured, and prepared recruiters I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He understands people, culture, and value very well. I appreciate all of his help and expertise throughout the entire recruitment process.”
Joanne CoutureVP ProcurementDentsply Sirona
“Amanda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She communicates proactively and is very responsive. Amanda's attention to detail in the information she provided through the recruiting process about the company, in preparation for interviews, etc. was tremendous. She is the most diligent recruiter I have had the opportunity to interface with, and one a highly recommend."
Lindsey PyleVP Global Sales & MarketingAvast
“Amanda ran the search for the role I accepted during an important change I was making in my career and I couldn’t be happier that I worked with her. First and foremost, Amanda was skilled in matching my background, experience and interests to a company culture and role which are a great fit. I felt prepared and always knew where I stood in the interview process. Amanda was upfront, honest, detailed and responsive. She is an absolute professional and was wonderful to work with.”
Andy MayerDirector of Human ResourcesWastequip
“When you think of a go to person or a professional you can always count on, that's Janna. She operates at such a high level and makes it look effortless. It has been a pleasure to partner with Janna on multiple executive searches and she continues to raise the bar on each search.”
Garret EwaldTalent Acquisition LeaderGE Healthcare
“Michael is one of the finest recruiting leaders I have had the pleasure working with. He works hard to understand the needs of the business he supports. Michael creates a culture of collaboration, recruitment technology and transparency on his team to build a strategy to deliver strong recruitment outcomes.”
Jeff BrownBoard MemberArticulate Labs
“Mike is a very different kind of recruiter… he truly cares about people, always has, and helping THEM drive success. Where most recruiters are coin-operated (transactional) and blindly agree with whoever has the money… Mike truly cares for both his clients and the executives that make a difference for them. Mike is driven to connect PEOPLE to opportunities, make career connections that last, and he speaks clinician and healthcare like a real pro. With a high say: do ratio, a strong work ethic, and solid business acumen – Mike is a people person to trust.”
Clayton Hemphill Director of Corporate AuditCommscope
“Through the potential "new normal" of virtual interviews (during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic), Janna helped set-up 11 different WebEx interviews over a 2 month period and coordinate with the client company. She also thoroughly checked references and provided a detailed summary, which exceeded the normal standard in the recruiting agency. She was a key resource to ensure the interview process and communication among various stakeholders occurred smoothly and effectively.”
Crystal KimSenior Manager, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
“Tim is an outstanding senior recruiter. He is truly professional and cares deeply about his clients and recruits. He goes the extra mile to setup the right candidates in a position for success. I would highly recommend him to anyone.”
Francisco RamirezPlant Manufacturing ManagerKohler Co.
“I had the pleasure of working with Mike as my career recruiter. Mike was one of the most professional, structured and prepared recruiters… he understands people, culture, and value very well. I appreciated all of his help and expertise throughout the entire recruitment process.”
Niki Rogers Senior Director of Human ResourcesDiVita Kidney Care
“Michael was one of the best recruiters in the business! He helped me navigate the interview process and job offer process. The entire process was very smooth. Michael was transparent in communicating my needs to the company to make sure both sides were happy. He has great relationships with desirable employers that are looking to hire and can help set appropriate expectations in a professional manner. I was always well informed throughout the process! Thank you for working with me.”
Heather Hankins HR ManagerMickey Truck Bodies, Inc.
“I recently engaged Ty to fill a confidential search for a role on my team. It was going to be a little tricky based on the business needs of our company and what was required to fill the role. She was engaged from the start and asked multiple questions about culture, needs, what was missing currently, and what I was needing. She asked for feedback in areas that weren’t quite right of the candidates and what was working during the search. I added a second role to the same search about halfway through the process. Not only was she able to fulfill the original role with the required needs but she quickly filled the second role. Ty was great throughout the process from the employer side and candidate side. The new employees are not only fulfilling the needs but exceeding the expectations. My team is not only staffed but the quality of the candidates she brought to the table far exceeded my expectations.”
Rick PuchalskiVP of SalesApplied Process
“I had the pleasure of working with Janna during a recent recruiting/placement opportunity. Her professionalism and follow-through are exemplary. Janna not only answers any request, but will pursue problems until they are fully resolved. She clearly demonstrated flexibility conducting in-depth reference interviews with non-native English contacts. I highly recommend Janna and CRG Search overall.”
