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Neil Moody – Director of Quality @ Red Dot Corporation
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David Pepin – VP Sales & Marketing @ Whirlwind Services
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The Fractional CFO Inflection Point: Moving Beyond Interim Finance Leadership
Fractional CFO vs. Full-Time CFO: The Question Behind the Question…
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March Madness Lessons for Executive Hiring: Why the Best Teams Win (Not Just the Flashiest Stars)
By Ross Fletcher, Partner | Herd Freed HartzCelebrating 25 Years…
The “Flip an Egg” Question: The Epic Interview Story
By Paul Freed, Managing Partner | Herd Freed HartzCelebrating 25…
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Craig Morris – President @ Keyport
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Bruce Wolfram – CFO @ L&E Bottling
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Mark Musburger – CFO @ Conversion Logix
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Tom Ryan – Director of Finance @ Hallcon
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Top 7 Video Interview Tips: Nail First Impressions in Executive Interviews
By Paul Freed, Managing Partner | Herd Freed Hartz
Celebrating 25 Years of Executive Search Placements in the Northwest
Like them or not—video interviews are here to stay. In my experience conducting hundreds of video interviews each year, I’ve seen simple mistakes trip up both executive candidates and company leaders on either side of the screen. In a competitive job market, these first-impression moments can make or break whether you move forward—or get left behind.
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Stan Kawahara – VP Operations @ Quantum Windows & Doors
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Mark DeCosta – Director, National Accounts @ Cascade Coffee
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Ben Coker – VP Finance @ joe.coffee
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Lizzie Marsters – CEO @ Starker Forests
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Our 25th Anniversary Celebration!
2026 is a big milestone year: USA’s 250th anniversary, FIFA…
Ken Price – COO @ Northwest Harvest
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Joe Jacuzzi – CEO @ America’s Automotive Trust
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Mark Mattke – Executive Director @ Centerforce
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Bret Downing – President @ G3 Builders
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Elisabeth Zeller – CEO @ Craft3
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Jared Green – Director of Operations @ Photon Kinetics
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Rob Johnson – Executive Director @ Seattle Center Foundation
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Nick Kolar – EVP of Sales @ UMBRAGROUP
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Private Equity Executive Pay in 2025: What the Numbers and Deal Data Reveal
What the Data Shows: Compensation Remains Competitive In 2025, compensation…
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Alaska Executive Search Insight
What It Really Takes to Recruit Leaders in the Last…
CEOWORLD Names Herd Freed Hartz #1 Retained Executive Search Firm in the Northwest for 2025
Back-to-Back Triumph: Herd Freed Hartz Retains Top Spot in CEOWORLD’s…
Laura Hammock – Controller @ ServiceMaster of Tacoma
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Dan Kinsfogel – CFO @ Sagetech Avionics
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Kevin Hall – VP Sales @ Superior Fruit Equipment
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Jeff Keller – President @ Western Wood Products Association
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George Nomikos – Dir of Sales @ Markey Machine
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Alissa Harrington – Dir of HR @ Absher Construction
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Fred Dear – Dir of EV Operations Center @ Hallcon
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Tara Bomberger – CFO @ Ponzi Vineyards
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George Babey – VP Engineering @ Code.org
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Winning Talent: Lessons from Cal Raleigh’s Remarkable Season
by Ross Fletcher, Partner Before making the move into the…
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Joy Fowler – Director, Equity & Inclusion @ City of Vancouver
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Bulent Turan – Chief Commercial Officer @ Cortland International
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Steve Seppi – CEO @ Dairy West
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Shawn Mohr – CEO @ ULedger
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Sara Thomas – COO @ Midwest Dairy
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Julie Manheim – Dir of Business Operations @ NW Family Law
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Kyle Teutsch – VP Accounting @ Cascade Coffee
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Eric Ljungquist – SVP Finance @ Columbia Distributing
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Tavi Siochi – CTO @ MCG Health
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Bill Waggoner – VP Construction @ MonteVista Homes
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Erik Pihl – VP Institutional Advancement @ American Automotive Trust
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Shalini Joshi – CIO @ Seattle Housing Authority
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CEOWorld Names Herd Freed Hartz top executive search firm in the Northwest
We’re thrilled Herd Freed Hartz has been recognized as one…
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Herd Freed Hartz in the Kitchen
by Karen Bertiger, Partner This week the Herd Freed Hartz…
Andrea Keikkala – Executive Director @ United Catcher Boats
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George Wimbrow – COO @ Henrybuilt
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Peter Roney – President @ Markey Machine
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Sandy Garner – Chief HR Officer @ Neighborcare Health
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Betsy Hail – Chief Operations Officer @ Neighborcare Health
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Jia Paulucci – CFO @ Evident Alliance
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George Vollmer – VP Global Product & Creative @ tms
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Steve Mullins – Director of Human Resources @ Paramount Hotels (Maui)
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Jeff Ocenasek – Sr Dir, Order to Cash @ T-Mobile
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Brad Roberts – Sr Dir, Source to Pay @ T-Mobile
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Jake Englund – Director of Merchandising @ Wild Mikes Ultimate Pizza (S.A. Piazza & Associates)
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Josh Billings – VP Sales & Marketing @ Alldrafts
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Ashley Wilson – AVP, Data Architect @ Physicians Insurance
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Holly Morgan – Executive Director @ OlyCAP
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Jason Mendenhall – CEO @ CTL
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Stephen Krauss – President, N. America @ Ooni
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Olympic Reflections #10: Rosangela’s Tattoo
Olympic Reflections and lessons learned for recruiting I was fortunate…
Olympic Reflections #9: Communications
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #8: Bolt
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympics Reflections #7: Transport
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #6: Meeting Matthew
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #5: Fun
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #4: Resilience
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #3: Across Sectors
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #2: Interviewing
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Olympic Reflections #1: The People
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic…
Jeff Keene – CIO @ Harbor Foods
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Jon Gisvold – Director of Fraud Operations @ OnPoint Credit Union
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Ultimate Job Search Guide: Recruiter Insider Tips
As a retained executive search firm, we get hired for…
Summer Burt – Chief Marketing Officer @ Redwood Outdoors
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Telling Your Story & Helping You Win
by Ross Fletcher 6/4/24 Storytelling is one of the most…
Why I joined Herd Freed Hartz
by Ross Fletcher ‘Why don’t you meet my buddy who’s…
Stephanie Choi – VP of Retail Customer Experience @ Uwajimaya
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BZ Ellis – Chief Revenue Officer @ LightScalpel
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Gather Your Courage and Get Wisdom
A job change can be humbling. You will likely feel…
Heidi Daniel – Executive Director @ King County Library System (KCLS)
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
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Building Your Executive Band: Harmonizing Different Eras of Talent
By Scott Rabinowitz, Partner @ Herd Freed Hartz – Executive…
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Brian Thomas – President & COO @ Patriot Erectors
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William Marks – CEO @ Alaska Power & Telephone
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Rachael Moss – Chief People Officer @ Inventprise
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Corey Scott – CEO @ Midwest Dairy
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Darcy Engle – VP Sales @ First Choice Health
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Upgrade Your Job Description
Do your job descriptions attract talent like a magnet? Do…
INSPIRING
OVERVIEW: The talent you are interested in wants to feel…
Job Descriptions Tips #2
Be Different. Make Your Job Description Stand Out. OVERVIEW:Proactively explain…
AUTHENTIC
OVERVIEW: As a company, you build trust and rapport by…
TITLE & OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW: Revisit the job title so it makes should make…
KEY OUTCOMES
OVERVIEW: List the Top 3 outcomes that would make this…
ROLE ACTIVITIES
OVERVIEW: Describe your role activities and responsibilities that will answer…
Kristen York – CEO @ Multi-Service Center
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…