Our Executive Search Process
A structured, disciplined approach built over 20 years of Texas banking recruitment.
“Every search is different. But every search follows the same
disciplined approach — because consistency is how you
deliver results that stick.”
Discovery
We begin by learning your institution — its culture, team dynamics,
competitive landscape, and the exact profile you need. This is not a form
to fill out. It is a conversation designed to understand what success
actually looks like for this role.
Search
We tap our passive network first — the 85% of qualified candidates
who are not on job boards and not actively looking. These are the people
currently succeeding at other Texas institutions, reachable only through
direct relationships built over two decades.
Qualification
Every candidate is personally interviewed by Ian before submission.
We evaluate not just skills and experience, but cultural fit, career
motivations, and long-term alignment. You receive candidates who have
been genuinely vetted — not just resume-matched.
Presentation
You receive a detailed brief on each candidate — not just a resume.
Every submission includes Ian’s personal assessment of the candidate’s
strengths, potential concerns, career trajectory, and why they are a fit
for your specific institution.
Placement
We manage the full close — offer coordination, compensation
negotiation, resignation consulting, and counter-offer strategy.
The engagement does not end at acceptance. We stay involved through
onboarding and beyond, backed by our 90-day guarantee.
90-Day Replacement Guarantee
If a placed candidate does not work out within the first 90 days,
we replace them at no additional fee. Our 97% retention rate means
this guarantee is rarely needed — but it is always there.
Start a search today
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