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Testimonials

What our past
clients have to say

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Ron Lutwiller
John Binkley has proven to be one of the most effective weapons in my arsenal to win the war for talent. My recommendation could not come more strongly.

-Ron Lutwiller

President, Bonitz

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John has been my go-to leadership recruitment partner for over 15 years and 20+ placements. He runs a highly effective, metrics-driven process that consistently delivers results reinforced by a performance-based pricing model I simply haven’t seen in his industry.
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Richard Wright

COO, Aalberts

 
John is one of the very finest executive recruiters in the business today. He comes highly recommended by me and my entire organization.
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Brian Rouse

Executive, c/o Kohler

 
I’ve known John for 25 yrs; he conducts his personal & professional life with the highest degree of integrity, character & servant leadership. My recommendation could not come more highly.
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Fmr. White House Chief of Staff, President, Michael Best Friedrich
Time 100 Most Influential People

“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!”

Dave Zerfoss

Master / Best Practice Chair, Vistage Worldwide; fmr. President Husqvarna

“I have known John for over 15 years. He is hands down one of the best executive recruiters in the business.”

Jeff Spalding

Investor, Board Member; fmr. COO & CRO, Peak10/Viawest; fmr. CEO, Versiant

“John Binkley leads the most effective search firm (CRGSearch, former firm) I have worked with in my 40-plus year career.”

Mark Redding

President, Equity Visions

“I recommend John for your business needs. Immediate response to your requests, follow-through on commitments, a thorough understanding of your business as well as your culture and in turn provide qualified candidates with high-producing track records to enable you to hit your talent acquisition goals.”

Jen Mayenschein

HR Executive, Airgas

“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!”

Brian Fielkow

Serial Entrepreneur; fmr. CEO, Jetco;

Board Member, The GTI Group

"John Binkley is my go-to executive recruiter. His commitment to conducting business with the highest degree of servant leadership, integrity, expertise, empathy, and excellence is unparalleled."

Rudy Alexander

President, Breadware

"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. 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."

Dan Key

COO, Solenis

"John is the best recruiter I've worked with. In working with him across multiple companies, he consistently delivers excellent candidates quickly.”

Jordan Thiede

Executive, Starbucks;

fmr. Executive w/ Kohler &  Amazon

“John takes a very effective consultative and strategic advisory role and is consistent in identifying top talent and securing quality placements. John brings a high level of integrity, professionalism, excellence, and accountability. He is ethical, straight-forward, diligent, and conscientious. John is nothing short of amazing; he is a valued well-respected executive recruiter and I am fortunate to partner with his expertise.”

Rose McPhee

HR Executive, c/o Kohler 

"John sets himself apart from others in his industry… because he truly cares… he put the needs of his clients and candidates before his own… That’s true servant leadership."

David Brugh

President, Meridian Bird Removal

"I have worked with John, for over 10 years and spanning 3 companies for a reason. He, and the teams he leads, deliver. My recommendation could not come more highly."

Lexie Solberg

Group HR Director - Data Centers, Modine

"John is one of a kind and would be an impactful resource to anyone working with him. My encounter with John has been an enormous blessing. He is a great mentor, an accomplished leader, a natural connector, and a genuine and sincere person. I would highly recommend working with John. You get the very best of many worlds."

William Ward

CEO, Flexie

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