Ralph E. Dieckmann,
Throughout the search industry, nationally and internationally, Ralph Dieckmann is known for his thoughtful insights into executive search and its processes, as well as his commitment to high-quality, long-term client results and relationships.  The most recent edition of The New Career Makers ranks him among the top fifteen search consultants currently active in senior-level, general management recruiting in the U.S.  His early career was spent in the human resources function at R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, and as a manager and executive search consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick.  His B.A. is from Northwestern University, and he earned a Masters in Industrial Relations from Loyola University at Chicago.


Robert M. Shofi,
With a broad spectrum of experiences in human resources, strategic planning, operations management, process redesign and corporate development in start-ups ranging from telecommunications to high technology to insurance, Bob brings to clients a unique combination of strong business insight and extensive knowledge of recruiting, organizational effectiveness and performance management. His hands-on experience in designing and implementing business operations in high-growth, turnaround and start-up conditions provides the instant understanding and engagement traction required in the venture capital world and rapidly evolving financial services sector. His earlier career includes experience with EcoVate, @Link Networks, Orion Auto, Zurich Personal and Nationwide Insurance Companies.  His credentials include a B.A. from the University of Florida and both CPCU and CLU designations.  Bob heads the Denver, Colorado  office.

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James G. Hogg, 
Was President and Founder of Whittlesey & Associates, Inc., a well known Philadelphia based retained Executive Search Consulting Firm, and has over 30 years of experience in the human resources profession with particular focus on the staffing and leadership development fields. His consulting work has taken him into blue chip companies like P&G, GE, IBM, AT&T, 3M, Xerox, Texas Instruments, Microsoft, Scott Paper, and Kimberly Clark as well lesser known organizations Prior to founding Whittlesey & Associates, Jim spent 13 years with Scott Paper now (Kimberly Clark) where he started his career in sales, headed up National College Recruiting/Relations, managed Staffing and Development for a major Division, and led Human Resources Planning for the Corporation..  Jim was a past Chairman of the Learning Forum of the Paper Industry Management Association. and is a graduate of Hobart College.

Rita Green,
As an executive search consultant with a passion for "stuff" that can be touched and seen, Rita established her practice representing manufacturing companies.  Recently, she has extended her representation to private equity and venture capital firms who invest in the manufacturing sector.  Rita's reputation for excellence has been defined by her attention to detail, respect for everyone involved in the search process and her current knowledge of industry trends.  Previously, Rita was associated with R.Green & Associates, Inc., a firm that she founded. Prior to that, she was affiliated with a large regional Ohio firm.  She has a BS from Ohio State University.

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