Executive Search Testimonials

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your help in identifying two excellent candidates for positions that we had openings for...The interest, and attention that you have shown me is much appreciated. By bringing viable candidates to me, I can focus on the primary responsibilities of my job. I look forward to working with you in the future."

— Paul Grossman, Medical Data Systems, Inc.

“I’m writing to thank you for your great work on our two recent searches. We set out to find the best people to head our financial services and healthcare marketing efforts, and I am convinced that we have achieved precisely that result. Here’s what I particularly appreciate about your work:

  • You invested the time and patience to develop a clear understanding of our company, what we’re trying to do with it and the roles that the two sales vice presidents were slated to play.
  • You developed the population of candidates carefully, and were insightful and candid in describing each one. I always had the sense that finding the right person was your objective, not completing the assignment so you could go on to the next one.
  • You represented our company well to the candidates. When I began conversation with each candidate you referred, I found him or her well informed and enthusiastic about the position.
  • You listened carefully to the feedback after each interview and refined your definition of the right candidate constantly throughout each search.
  • You were patient as I built my own insight into what sort of person we needed based on interviews and then revised the specifications of your search.
  • You provided excellent guidance on what kind of offer would win over the preferred candidates and were effective in bringing these candidates to a close.
  • You knew where to look for the people we needed and provided me with excellent guidance on what results we could expect from each search: working with you was a real education for me.
  • When it was critical, you provided excellent contextual information to our chairman and CEO so that they could evaluate the hiring opportunities properly.
  • You delivered outstanding overall value for our investment in these searches and, I am sure, spread knowledge of Astra in a helpful way that will advance our posture with respect to future searches.

"I look forward to our next project together, and would be delighted to serve as a reference for your firm. Thanks for your help."

— Joseph M. Costello, Jr., Executive Vice President, Astra Business Services

"Executive Alliance uniquely combines an experienced, professional approach with a nimble ‘can-do’ attitude to provide unparalleled recruiting and consulting services to its clients. I highly endorse them as a strategic partner to assist with all of your business needs."

— John Woodward, Vice President/Director Credit & Collections, Marsh U.S.A., Inc.

"A basic industry rule is 'Don't plan your future, plan your people.' Executive Alliance's John Fiumano is an excellent people strategist. I've worked with several recruiters during my 17-year career, but John has demonstrated an impressive professional knowledge of industry and its trends. He uses the experience and personal relationships gained during his tenure as one of the industry's elite recruiters to put top organizations in contact with the right talent."

— Outsourcing Sales Professional, Top Ten Agency (Texas)

"What I found in Gary Zelamsky and Executive Alliance is a rare commodity. Gary's ability to really listen to my needs and combine what he heard with his own extensive operational background gave me the confidence that I was in very good hands."

— Craig Watson, Senior Vice President, Mastec North America

"As both a client and an executive placement of Executive Alliance, I have had the opportunity to experience their integrity, their dedication to excellence, and their commitment to match top-performing people with companies and environments that foster success. I highly recommend their services. They foster superior employer/employee relationships."

— R.C., COO, Major Financial Services Organization

"Executive Alliance has consistently demonstrated a professional approach to recruiting needs coupled with a willingness to invest heavily in finding candidates that are excellent fits for an organization. Their investment in time in understanding a client's needs makes them an excellent choice for an organization that only desires to focus on high quality candidates that fulfill position requirements who possess strong growth potential. I recommend them as an excellent partner in recruiting."

— HCK, Major Financial Institution

"Gary Zelamsky has a strategic, yet very down to earth, practical approach to solving problems and assists managers in finding the best in themselves, their team, and the organization as a whole."

—TB, General Management, Fortune 500