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Both Matt and Darren Jackson are consummate professionals.  Their searches have been thorough and exhaustive. We appreciate their diligence and perseverance, particularly for finding the right candidates for challenging opportunities.  They are hands down our preferred search firm for difficult Executive Search projects, especially those search projects that have a relocation component.

Jackson reached out to me about a CFO position they were working on for a growth-oriented electrical contractor. Initially, I was content with my current role, but the level of detail and attention Jackson provided in describing their client caught my attention. I was impressed with the non-pressure environment they created as my family and I navigated through this significant career decision. The experience with Jackson from that point throughout my placement was highly professional and thorough. I would not hesitate to use Jackson again for any future executives search or consulting projects at my new company.

During the early stages of the COVID outbreak, my family and I made the decision to relocate back to our home state. However, I quickly realized that my existing network would not be of much help in finding reputable companies in the area. A friend recommended Jackson to me, and within 48 hours, they provided me with a breakdown of companies that would best utilize my skillset. I was extremely impressed with their efficiency and knowledge. When I went through the complete process, which resulted in my new position, I was even more impressed. They made one of the biggest decisions of my life as easy as possible, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I have worked with Jackson and Associates for many years and cannot recommend them enough. They are a top-notch search firm that delivers nothing but excellence. Matt and his team not only have a true niche for working with people, but also for connecting the right people to the right company. They are true experts in the construction industry—they keep up with market trends, needs, and developments, and truly get to know their clients. To me, this makes them untouchable in the search firm world. When our team has a tough search to fill, we know we can always turn to Jackson to find a qualified candidate that fits our company culture. If you are looking for the best search firm or consultant in the industry, Jackson and Associates should be your go-to.

Our longstanding partnership with Jackson dates back to 2005 when our company was a mid-sized General Contractor struggling to scale up our business. We recognized the importance of creating more opportunities for our top employees through strategic C-Suite and management hires. Today, we’re proud to say that we will exceed $2 billion dollars in annual revenue. Our Executive Team can attest that this growth wouldn’t have been possible without the hiring of over 42 key executive and management leaders from Jackson. Jackson understands the business side of construction, and their candidates make an immediate impact on the bottom line, whether it’s through new project opportunities, exploring new verticals, or simply better ways of doing business. We’re grateful for the transformational impact Jackson has had on our organization and would highly recommend them to other companies in the industry that are serious about improving their bottom line.

During our succession planning process, we engaged Jackson for consulting services. As someone who had been running my company for over 35 years, it was uncomfortable to confront the realities of change. However, Jackson was able to provide us with numerous examples of how the planning process had worked for other owners in similar situations. Their extensive knowledge helped me find comfort during a very difficult time. As any business owner knows, it’s challenging to let go of something you’ve built from the ground up, but Jackson made the process as painless as possible. They drew upon real-world experiences they had either been a part of or observed, and this expertise was invaluable to us.

I want to compliment your team on the recent Competitive Selection Process you managed for our organization.  Jackson, without having any prior knowledge of our two internal candidates, gave a spot-on evaluation of the candidate’s abilities.  I don’t know how you do it, but your ability to evaluate and assess people is a true gift.  We learned more about our existing team’s abilities through Jackson’s evaluations than we ever have from personality or internal 360 assessments.  Well done.

I highly recommend Jackson based on my experiences with them as a client over the last nine years.  I have two other search firm partners that are less expensive and do a great job for me on routine hires.  For executive hires or highly complex search projects, I call Jackson.  Matt and his team will not hesitate to give me the facts when it comes to what our Executive teams expectations are compared to the market realities.  For me, this is invaluable.

I’ve worked with the Jackson team for several years and have always been impressed with their professionalism and ability to get the job done.  Matt’s team placed me in an executive role with one of the Midwest’s largest general contractors and since that time I’ve started my own firm.  I still rely on Matt’s advice and guidance as the owner of a development firm and truly value his experience and expertise.  When the time comes for me to expand my growing business, Jackson will be my first call because I know they understand my values and will bring the right candidates to the table that compliments our current team and customer base.

As a Managing Partner for a national Private Equity group, having an Executive Search partner that you can trust is invaluable, especially when it comes to investing in and acquiring companies that require significant management improvement. Jackson has been our go-to partner for these types of projects, and we couldn’t be more pleased with their work. Jackson has completely rebuilt the management teams for three of our 14 portfolio companies, and the results have been nothing short of incredible. As someone who isn’t necessarily a “construction person,” I rely heavily on Jackson’s innate knowledge of the AEC industry as a guidepost. We are currently working with Jackson on a challenging search project and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.