Schooner Executive Search

Where The Industry’s Top Talent & Companies Align

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Industry Specialization

We are the Premier Search Partner for the Fastest Growing Industries

Information Technology Construction

Contract Staffing

Temporary Staffing Solutions to Keep Your Projects Running

Contract Staffing

Strategic Partner

High Quality Solutions Customized for Your Business

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Where the Intersection of Talent and Opportunity Drives Results

Industry Expertise

With more than 40 years of operational leadership experience, we are the only team that’s walked in your shoes.

Market Penetration

Focusing on key markets creates opportunities for our clients to tap into the industry’s best talent.

Passive Candidate Sourcing

Our work is original work only. We place hard-to-reach, thriving and high-performing candidates at our client’s companies.

Strategic Partners

We partner with our clients to assess needs and create high-growth scenarios by placing the industry’s most sought after talent.

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Exclusive Search Process

Our patented search process goes beyond the surface to deliver resources you never thought possible for your organization.

Integrity & Confidentiality

Core values serve as guiding principles on each one of our searches to protect the reputation of our clients and candidates.

Consultative Approach

As your trusted partner, we take time to listen to your needs and approach recruiting from a consultative perspective.

Placement Focused

Our goal isn’t simply to find talent. It’s to identify and place the industry’s top performers who will thrive at your organization over the long term.

High Growth Strategies for High Growth Markets

Our detailed market expertise allows us to dig deep in the marketplace and source, best-of-breed candidates you won’t find anywhere else.
Our Process
  • Full Scale Qualitative Analysis to Assess Client Needs
  • Market Analysis to Provide Valuable Position Intelligence
  • Exhaustive Passive Candidate Sourcing to Deliver the Best
  • Full Interviews and Extensive Background Checks
  • Executive Summaries and Reporting on Candidates
  • Assistance with On-Site Scheduling and Interview
  • Presentation and Acceptance of Offer for Placement

What Our Clients Say

“I 100% recommend Ashleigh!! Her professionalism and go-getter attitude helped me to be where I am today. I had been out of the job search and interview process for more than 12 years. Ashleigh sought out to find some amazing companies where she knew I would be a good fit for their team. She gave me great interview tips, coached me on the most common and difficult interview questions, and practiced with me to enhance my interview skills and delivery. Her coaching gave me the confidence to answer any question that my interviewers asked me. Regardless of the outcome of the interview, she would help me perfect my delivery for future interviews. It does not matter how long you have been out of the job search and interview process. Practice makes perfect and Ashleigh is the right person to make you shine!! Thank you, Ashleigh!! I am so grateful I took a chance on answering that one phone call.”

Claudia Martinez,

AECOM Hunt
“Ashleigh helped me make the transition from heavy industrial to commercial construction. I felt that having her in between me and the hiring company was critical because she always made me feel like my interests were protected. I was able to comfortably discuss important topics that would otherwise be tough/awkward to discuss with the new employer but still very important to my decision. She is very knowledgeable about what she does and was always forthcoming with me. I am extremely happy with my transition and Ashleigh made that very smooth. If you are lucky enough to be able to work with her, rest assured you are in good hands.”

Dian Qi,

Whiting Turner
“Working with Ashleigh has provided a unique insight into the mind of a “doer.” Simply put she just gets things done. Whatever you challenge her with, not only will she complete it with flying colors, but she will exceed expectations. Her charisma paired with her intuition and skill make her lethal, especially when it comes to executive recruiting. Her ability to see the big picture and create a partnership as opposed to a singular transaction is truly rare in the search business and is something to be revered. If you have a need for top echelon talent in your commercial construction organization – look no further, you have found the only partner you will ever need!”

Chris Benz,

Bassman Growth Advisory Partners
“Having the pleasure to work with Chris for almost 20 years, I not only learned how dedicated Chris is in his every day work ethic, but how serious he takes every single business relationship. I found it amazing that it did not matter how busy Chris was, he always made sure no matter how big or small the task at hand was, it was done with the same high level of urgency and competence. The importance of building trust with co-workers, customers and trade partners through strong relationship building is one of Chris’s greatest attributes.”

Robert E. Poole,

CEO – S&A Homes/Poole Anderson Construction
“Ashleigh was amazing throughout the entire recruitment process demonstrating her professionalism and dedication to exceeding the highest of expectations. Ashleigh distinguishes herself throughout by being genuinely passionate, in tune, caring and continuously executing with meticulous preparation from beginning to end. Ashleigh has a very personable, attentive, detailed understanding of the market and how her clients fit their employer as she is dialed in and responsive addressing each question or concern along the way. I highly recommended Ashleigh guiding your recruitment process, she is someone you can count on, it was a privilege having her in my corner assisting me and negotiating with my employer.”

Gabriel Marks,

Safety Manager at Hensel Phelps
“Working with Schooner Executive Search, and in particular, Ashleigh Shetler, gave me the confidence to explore new opportunities. Ms. Shetler was a wealth of information & expertise which brought great positions for me to interview with well-known companies. She walked me through the interview process, along with guiding me all the way through to accepting my current position as a Senior Project Manager. She puts the client first, is always available and advocates 100% for the client.”

Mario Gentile,

Senior Project Manager at AD Morgan

We Are the Only Executive Search Team to Sit In Your Shoes

With more than 40 years of combined executive leadership within high-growth industries, our team offers consultative solutions that stem from first-hand business acumen and successful execution of expansion strategies to identify and place the best candidates for your most critical roles.
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