What sets us apart

What Our Clients Say

We are proud of the long-term partnerships we've built with our clients. The testimonials below and our proven track record of success are a direct result of our dedicated and collaborative process.

“Jerry helped us hire a VP of Sales and a few Senior PM’s.

His knowledge of the industrial marketplace, patience with our process, and ability to understand our needs resulted in successful searches for all.

I strongly recommend Adams Partners.”

President, Industrial Contractor
St. Louis, MO
“Jerry knew his stuff.

He got right down to business, learned our business, and kept the process moving forward, resulting in the successful hire of our President.

The process was professional and fun.”

CEO, Homebuilder
Bloomfield Hills, MI
“Jerry is a rare straight-shooter among executive recruiters.

He’s done a fabulous job, and I’d hire him again.”

VP and Chief Accounting Officer, Publicly Held International General Contractor
New York, NY
“The individuals Jerry found for us became key members of our organization in a short time.

I truly appreciate his professionalism and ability to find the candidates that fit our requirements.”

President, ENR Top 50 General Contractor Firm
Minneapolis, MN
“Faced with the dilemma of replacing our CFO we reached out to Adams Partners.

From the very first phone call to the conclusion of the search, they were highly responsive and incredibly thorough in their search.

Jerry Adams is by far the best executive search consultant I have ever worked with!”

Commercial Electrical Contractor
Dover, DE
“I would like to congratulate Adams Partners for the super quality people you have sent us over the years.

It is a comfort that I can rely on you in times of need. Kudos to everyone at your firm.”

SVP Human Resources, ENR Top 10 AEC Firm
Washington, DC
“Jerry is a very professional, straight-shooter, no bullshit, plain-spoken Midwesterner.”

CEO, Heavy Highway Contractor
New Orleans, LA
“Jerry was referred by a peer group member. I would absolutely hire him again for any finance or construction role.”

VP of Human Resources, ENR Top 25 Contractor
Providence, RI
“Working with Jerry is more of a partnership than straight customer provider. I’ve hired him more than once.”

CEO, Construction Products Distributor
Selinsgrove, PA

30
years of
construction executive search experience
100+
successful
C-Suite placements
nationwide
1
SINGLE
POINT OF CONTACT
FROM START TO FINISH
2x
success rate
of the average U.S. executive placement

What you can expect

Attention & Dedication
Each search is directly managed by our founder, Jerry Adams, who will be your single point of contact until the new hire is on-boarded. As a small firm, we require less volume and limit our search load to three active assignments, resulting in more personalized attention for your search.
Extensive Experience
A nationally recognized search firm since 1995, our founder, Jerry Adams, has been in the industry for over 30 years. Every search project, no matter the scope, is staffed with a team of seasoned researchers and headed up by a former Korn Ferry national research director.
Strict Criteria
We personally interview all shortlisted candidates for every search we conduct. We will not recommend a candidate unless they meet all criteria established by the client prior to launching the search.
Wide Coverage
Our direct contact and referral sourcing will virtually guarantee that over 90% of the available candidates will know about your search. We prepare a proprietary and comprehensive database for every assignment ensuring a close to complete coverage of your market segment.
Targeted Results
On average, our clients will interview 3-4 candidates per assignment to select a successful candidate. Our average short-list timeframe is four to six weeks.
Candidate Longevity
Roughly 80% of candidates placed since 2009 are still making contributions to our client’s organizations.

A Successful Search is a Team Effort

Timing – It’s everything.

Commitment – You make the search a top priority and so do we.

Collaboration – We do the heavy lifting. You support us when needed.

Decisiveness – We give you choices. You make decisions.

Onboarding – We deliver your leader. You help them become successful.

What sets us apart

What Our Clients Say

What you can expect

Attention & Dedication

Extensive Experience

Strict Criteria

Wide Coverage

Targeted Results

Candidate Longevity

A Successful Search is a Team Effort