Client Testimonials

Steve goes the extra mile in pre-screening candidates that align best with the job posting details as well as the verbally communicated ideal qualifications requests.

Steve has the ability to “read between the lines” in assessing the employer’s true needs versus the general outline provided in the candidate’s resume. He’s very proactive through continuous connectivity at reasonable frequencies.

— Kurt Bosteter, Advanced Engineering Department Manager at Watlow Electric

I have great respect for Steve and he is someone who really listens to his client’s needs, digs deeper into those needs and aligns around our goals. He also provides coaching on how to best achieve or review those goals to get the best candidates.

Steve is a very high integrity person who I have known for many years and work with him because he does what he says he will do, he provides great coaching and has been a fantastic sounding board on strategy and personnel issues over the past 15 years.

— Tony Zimmerman, Vice President, Healthcare Systems, B. Braun Medical

Steve’s combination of industry knowledge, thoughtful guidance, and genuine interest in helping others makes him stand apart. You’re not just focused on job placements but on refining career strategies and personal goals, which makes a lasting difference.

Having worked with Steve in multiple capacities over the years-both as a job seeker and as a trusted acquaintance-I’ve seen firsthand his ability to coach and connect people with valuable insights. He is personable, professional and always willing to offer meaningful experienced based advice that sharpens one’s approach to career development.

—Dave Lutke, Corporate Facilities & Maintenance Manager @ G&T Industries, Grand Rapids Michigan

Steve brings a unique approach to his candidate search by first seeking to understand the attributes the employer is looking for in an ideal candidate, then customizing his approach to locate only the candidates that meet those criteria. This laser-focused approach brings only quality candidates to the table for the interview process. Steve continually brings quality candidates to us for an affordable price. His research skills are consistently effective and working at an hourly rate vs. basing his compensation on a percentage of the new hire’s salary keeps his services affordable.

— Craig Maierhofer, Vice President, Business Development @ Alpen High Performance Products, Lafayette Colorado

Steve is extremely responsible and on top of his work. He sends us strong candidates in record time and constantly follows up with both candidates and our team to make sure everyone is on the same page. He always provides detailed summaries with each submittal, answering all questions we have about each candidate. We appreciate Steve’s attention to detail and the strong talent he sends our way.

— Jessica Toub, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ B. Braun Medical

Steve has an excellent style of immersing himself in the needs of the business as well as the hiring manager’s vision. Then, he approaches his recruiting process from the position of the candidate with his deep understanding for the needs of the busineess.  Lastly, Steve has the ability to work inside of a very fast-paced, ever-changing environment with tremendous flexibility. Steve is a great fit due to his thought leadership at problem solving complex job situations and assisting with elegant solutions in a vacuum.  I view Steve as a personal mentor as I develop my leaderhsip and talent management skills. 

— LaTrelle Gomez, Customer Services Leader @ Alpen High Performance Products, Lafayette Colorado 

Steve fills in the gaps that come with not having a full-time HR person. His ability to step in for recruiting and handle complex issues gives us flexibility while ensuring we have expert guidance. What makes working for Steve unique is his ability adapt to our needs. He understands our culture, provides practical advice, and helps us navigate HR challenges without overcomplicating things. He’s the right fit because he’s experienced, reliable and easy to work with. His support allows us to focus on our work, knowing we have a knowledgeable resource to rely on when needed.

— Jessica Sandoval, CPA Controller @ The Carson Group Tax & Accounting, Colorado Springs Colorado

Working with Steve is unique because of his HR expertise and strong network of connections. Our relationship started as a mentor-mentee, and he helped me develop my leadership skills. When I was ready to launch my own business, his insights and industry connections gave me the confidence and motivation to take the leap. Steve is the right fit for me because he meets me where I am, offering support and guidance while still pushing me to grow. He understands my goals and challenges, providing both strategic advice and encouragement to help me continuously improve.

— Joy Littleton, Director Of Operations, @ Rideshare Mechanics, Telluride Colorado

Steve is a man with a plethora of knowledge.  His diverse background and experiences allow him to provide insight into so many areas of HR.  Steve is an asset in my toolbox.  Steve has been a strong leader, a respected mentor and friend to me over the years. 

— Shelly Allison, Human Resources Manager @ UFP Technologies in Grand Rapids Michigan 

Steve is able to quickly and easily become a part of our culture.  He was able to discern our culture and learn what is important to us.  We are very deliberate about our culture, it is our guiding principle and he was able to easily fit our culture, add to it, and find candidates who were a great fit. Steve is the right fit for us because he takes the time and effort to get to know us, the process, the managers, the team, the culture, the job.  Then he makes for a great candidate experience on top of that.  Steve cares about people and that shows in all of his interactions.

— Micki Giardino, Human Resources Manager @ Sascho, Denver Colorado 

teve has a unique ability to structure the interactions as truly personal. He asks excellent probing questions and enters a true dialogue that helps me understand what is important to me. That is followed up with practical advice on how to flesh that out and check ins on progress and any needs to fine tune the approach.  

I really appreciate the fact the exchange is not merely transactional. I have a strong nose for ‘getting sold’ something rather than trying to truly understand the value proposition and provide the greatest value – and Steve repeatedly pushes to provide the greatest value. And given his years and breadth of experience I have found him to be able to provide value across a broad range of concerns.

— Danley Boer, Director of Operations @ Navico Group,  A Division of Brunswick in Lowell Michigan

As a small growing company with all of the growing pains that come with it, I found working with Steve as a HR Partner to be a truly unique experience.  He took the time to understand our businesses unique challenges and brought a personal touch to every conversation, making everyone feel valued and heard.  His deep understanding of people, HR Law and processes allowed him to provide solutions that met the needs of our entire management team.  Plus, his positive attitude and sense of humor made even the toughest conversations more manageable, creating a very enjoyable working relationship. 

Steve’s HR background was an ideal fit for our company due to his extensive experience in managing not only rapid growth and change, but his expertise at fostering cultures.  What attracted us to Steve was his proven track record of implementing strategic HR initiatives that aligned with our goals of having the right person in the right seat, employee engagement and organizational growth.  Additionally, he has an amazing ability to navigate and interpret complex HR challenges with business acumen, empathy and insight has been invaluable as we evolved as a company. Steve’s expertise not only enhanced the HR practices but also supported the vision and values. 

— Shawn McCreery, HR Director, 5th Gen Inc, former HR Director Northern Jet Management, Grand Rapids Michigan

I was struck by Steve’s ability to balance a compassionate approach to the day to day management of the business. He has creative thinking around solving the problems of staffing, benefits, cultural growth and leadership development. An example was his recruitment of engineering students to create the first Engineering Department giving the much needed technical support and then providing them a path to citizenship. It filled a real need, made business sense and created a culture where diversity became the standard. Working with Steve was the right fit for me because he provided excellent counsel on issues and their resolution always brought a solution when discussing a problem and had the vision to speak to what’s next to take care of our teams in the best way possible.

— Toni Richardson, Chief Administrative Officer @ Mediatechnologies, Shelby Michigan

Steve brings a rare combination of strategic expertise and genuine empathy to his work. He has an incredible ability to connect with people, understand their strengths, and guide them toward the right opportunities. His friendly and approachable nature makes the job search process and preparation process less daunting ensuring the individuals feel confident and supported every step of the way. 

Steve was the right fit for us because he not only understands HR strategy but also truly cares about helping people suceed in their careers.  His dedication to aligning talent with the right roles is what makes him an outstanding HR Consultant. 

— Prajna Paramita, Manager, Process Centric Team Lead, Modular Aseptic Processing & Sterile Injectables @ Pfizer, Kalamazoo Michigan 

Steve is highly talented and foresightful person who cares about not only placing the right individual in the right place but also evaluates the profile match from both sides of the aisle (Employer and Candidate) to make sure they can build a long-term sustainable relationship which will assist both sides to thrive. I met Steve when I was pursuing my master’s degree in mechanical engineering from a small School in Grand Rapids, MI when I applied for internship in the company he was representing as Director of Human Resources. I did not have lot of Industry experience that time but have a very solid education background which in real world reduces the possibility of getting hired in industrial internship role as more experiences you have, the chances of getting hired increases. But Steve called me after I applied, called for in person interview with him, Director of Operations and Director of Finance. I guess I did well in the interview and landed on the job. I have worked for them over 6 years with multiple promotions and hold different leadership roles. But Steve identified me and brought me to the attention of the hiring managers to open the door for me to the industrial world. He went above and beyond after hiring me to prepare my immigration paperwork, optimized attorney cost and several other things. This is what I call it Unique about Steve. He does not treat candidates like “Candidate” rather he look for future leader and talented individual for the role he is hiring. I have hired multiple people when I was building the Engineering team and all the people I hired and stayed with me on those 6 years was hard work of Steve. I have come across very few HR professionals last 10 years who possess the same commitment, passion, and love for the job that Steve demonstrates all the time.

With being in the industry over 30 years and working for different companies with different HR leadership roles and with strong recruitment background in automotive industry Steve understands personality profile combined with education background and experience and what role fits best for what kind of background and personal profile. When I was hired as an intern Steve knew what the hiring managers were looking for (they were looking for someone they can mold their way) and looking at my resume and talking to me Steve knew what I was looking for at that time ( I was looking for some position to grow and learn). He did well on that portion as I stayed with that company and enjoyed working for them and my boss for over 6 years period of time. Steve not only brought in talented individuals in my team but also, he brought in people in Ops role who will need to be developed for ERP implementation and he understood the mechanism on what kind of candidates will survive the implementation and would embrace it and work through it to make it efficient. I would give all credit to Steve on the team building of that company where almost 20 people came on board through Steve’s hand, and all worked showing strong teamwork environment the 6 years I have been there.

— Tahsin Ishtiaque, Plant Manager @ Cargill in Minneapolis Minnesota