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If you are looking for your next Chief Operating Officer (COO) or VP of Operations, we understand this profile well and bring a proven executive search track record filling this function.

Our methodology enables us to quickly recruit the executive talent you are looking for to give you peace of mind about your operations team leadership.
 

Clients partner with Herd Freed Hartz for a few key reasons:

Proven Track Record – Since 2001, our firm has successfully worked with 400+ Northwest clients on nationwide, executive-level searches. Forbes also recognized us as the “Top Executive Search Firm in the Northwest” for 3 years in a row.

Results That Matter – We deliver the candidate quality and speed you are looking for. Our “Time to Candidate” average over the last 3 years is 37 days. 95% of candidates we place are still in the role 18 months later. We deliver a high ROI and peace of mind by ensuring you are surrounded by an “A-player” executive leadership team, giving you a competitive advantage.

Recruiting Partnership – Clients enjoy our trusted, long-term partnership that goes beyond just filling the role. We provide customized strategic recruiting insights, methodologies, and best practices, which can be used across all your hiring needs. We believe in the “art of recruiting” by crafting your story in a compelling way, helping you stand out from the pack and attract top-talent you would not find on your own. Our goal is to make working with our team a professional and fun experience.

Oberto

VP of Operations
VP of Sales
Cadwell Laboratories

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer
VP Operations
ZoomCare

Chief Technology Officer

Dir of Health Plan Operations

Inside Sales Mgr

(Endeavour Capital)
Cascade Corporation

VP Supply Chain

VP Global Manufacturing

VP of IT

Dir of Human Resources
Vigor

GM (Specialty Finishes)
VP of HR
VP of US Fab
Prog Mgr (US Fab)
Sr. Proj Mgr (Vigor Marine)

(Endeavour Capital)
Darigold

Chief Operations Officer
Restaurants Unlimited

VP of Operations
Smith Brothers

VP of Operations
Lady Yum

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Milliman

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Consulting
Cascade Coffee

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

VP Quality
Filson

VP of Manufacturing

Dir of Human Resources
AllMed Healthcare

Medical Director

VP Sales
PhysioControl (Medtronic)

VP Global Operations
VP Customer Care Services
Sr. Dir of IT

(Bain Capital)
Northstar Attachments VP Operations
Beta Hatch

Chief Operating Officer
Isola Homes

VP of Land Acquisition

VP of Construction

Tax Manager

Dir Regulatory Affairs
SOG

VP Manufacturing

Chief Financial Officer

Accounting Mgr
Novelty Hill

General Manager (GM)
Blue Box

COO/VP Technology Operations
Bethlehem Construction

VP Construction
First Aid Only

VP of Manufacturing Operations
WongDoody

Chief Operations Officer
Foster Garvey

Chief Operations Officer
Lydig Construction

VP Health & Safety

Superintendent
Synder Roofing & Sheet Metal

VP Operations
Therapeutics Associates

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Griffith Polymers

General Manager (GM)
Abodian

GM & VP Operations

Dir of Sales
Investco (Tarragon Properties)

Dir of Asset Management
Transwest

VP Operations

VP People & Culture

VP Talent
Woodman Construction

Special Project Manager

Project Manager
Game House

Vice President
Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

Finance & Operations Manager
Transwestern

Portfolio Manager

Sr. Property Mgr
Moraware

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Anderson Hay & Grain

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Dir of HR

Sales Mgr (Japan)
HySecurity

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

VP Operations
Doxo

VP of Sales

VP DoxoDirect
Panopto

Chief Operations Officer
Nieders

Controller

Regional Manager
Bigleaf Networks

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Subsplash

Chief Operations Officer

Recruiting Consulting

Outplacement Consulting

(K1 Capital)
Casey Family Programs

EVP Child & Family Services

Managing Director, OD
GoTags

Chief Operations Officer
MITCO

Operations Manager

Controller
City of Des Moines

Assistant City Manager
Coriander Designs

Plant Manager
BASX

VP of Operations
Martin Smith

Property Manager
Auburn Mechanical

EVP Construction
SAFE Boats International

COO/EVP of Mfg

Chief Financial Officer


(McCarthy Capital)
Cascade Media

Executive Editor

Dir of Marketing
Pacific Market International

EVP of Supply Chain
NK Architects

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Principal

Business Development Mgr
Medford Radiology Group

Practice Administrator
Molbak's

Chief Operations Officer
Raven Biotech

COO/CFO

VP Business Development
Howell Munitions

Director of Supply Chain

Controller

VP of Sales
Julep

Dir of Logistics

Dir of E-Commerce
Electric Mirror

Chief Operations Officer
Encore Cabinets

General Manager
Woodland Park Zoo

Chief Operations Officer

VP External Relations

Who We Are

Herd Freed Hartz is the leading retained executive search firm based in the Pacific Northwest. We have a proven 20+ year track record in matching firms with the right candidates for C-level and VP-level positions and recruiting talent nationwide.

We enjoy the unique puzzle to solve with each client and role. We listen and learn what has made you great and the specific challenges you are facing that this new hire can solve.

As your guide and recruiting strategic partner, we can then make you look like a hero for hiring us as we find you a new amazing leader that delivers. We also provide recruiting insights and best practice tips to help you hire faster and smarter when hiring future roles.

We believe our success is when you are winning and have a renewed peace of mind knowing you have an A-list executive leadership team in place.

 

We believe upfront executive recruiting STRATEGY saves you time.

Discovery Intake Meetings – We meet with key stakeholders to learn about your unique organization & culture.

Outcomes vs. Activities – We identify on the role’s key outcomes within the first year to provide focus and clarity.

Assessment – We offer behavioral assessment options and an interview question strategy.

Mutual Expectations – We align our process and communication flow to ensure a smooth partnership.

 

We help you STAND OUT from the pack.

Storytelling – We craft your unique story to inspire and engage the talent you really want.

Candidate Experience – We ensure all candidates leave with a great impression of your company and a positive experience.

Experienced Recruiter Search Team – We are proud to represent your brand in the marketplace and the recruiters you meet are the ones who will tell your story. As your trusted recruiting partner, we offer recruiting insight and best practices.

 

Executive Search DIVERSITY

We strive to promote a workforce (especially executive leadership roles) which reflect the diversity of our communities. Over the last 18 months:

100% of our searches included a diverse range of candidates

28% of our clients ultimately hired a person of color

43% of our clients ultimately hired a female executive

 

Our Proven 6-Step Retained Executive Search Process

1) Intake Conversations – Listen and learn from key stakeholders about your organization, ideal profile, success metrics and culture fit

2) Job Description – Craft a compelling job description to inspire the right talent and proactively answer candidate questions

3) Initial Calibration – Review target bios to ensure early alignment and provide additional insight for added focus

4) Candidate Sourcing – Contact, interview and assess top-tier talent, most of whom are not actively looking and wouldn’t be accessible otherwise

5) Weekly Updates – Conduct regular search updates to review new candidates and provide interview feedback and strategize next steps until the role is filled

6) Offer & Onboarding – Close the finalist and provide onboarding best practices to set up your new executive for success

 

Where have we had success filling roles?

We source talent nationwide for our Pacfic Northwest clients, as we love living here and selling the area. While our recruiting headquarters is in Seattle, our we have team members living in Bend, OR to Wenatchee, WA and even Colorado.
 
Specifically, we have filled roles with for clients in:

WASHINGTON: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Kirkland, Tacoma, Bremerton, Olympia, Vancouver, Everett, Bellingham, Wenatchee, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Walla Walla.

OREGON: Portland, Salem, Eugene, Springfield, Medford, Redmond and Bend.

IDAHO: Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint.

ALASKA: Anchorage, Juneau and Ketchikan.

While our focus is on the Northwest, we have also filled roles nationally in cities such as New York, Austin, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Green Bay.

 

Curious to learn more to see if we can help you too?

Let’s connect to schedule an initial video chat to get to know you and answer your initial questions.


 

Talent Wins.