IRVINE, California, May 9, 2017 – MB Interim Leaders (MBIL) announced the successful appointment of the interim Head of Logistics at a multi-billion dollar national healthcare company.

This interim executive leader search was conducted by Rebecca Miller, MBIL’s Vice President of Sales.  After a recent vacancy by the Head of Logistics, the healthcare company had an urgent need for an interim Head of Logistics with large scale direct to consumer distribution and final mile optimization experience to streamline processes and efficiencies surrounding route optimization and scheduling.  The interim leader placed by MBIL possessed this niche skillset and within a short time frame of MB Interim Leaders receiving the request, he was hired and placed onsite.  Since his assignment began, he has effectively streamlined efficiencies and implemented changes to optimize the final mile distribution.

The interim leader has over fifteen years of experience leading operations and logistics teams at companies including Ann Taylor and Diedrich Coffee.  He has held direct responsibility for reengineering processes for final mile deliveries in industries including floral and gifting, apparel, and food service.

About MB Interim Leaders

Established by McDermott & Bull in 2011, MB Interim Leaders is the definitive interim executive leadership resource for companies seeking to address immediate challenges.  McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001, and the advent of MB Interim Leaders powerfully equips the firm to service both the temporary and permanent needs of its clients.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, May 8, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, has been retained by Golden State Foods Liquid Products Manufacturing Group to lead their search for a Vice President of Operations.

This executive recruiting engagement is being conducted by the fit Team at McDermott & Bull, which includes Jeff Black, Partner; Jason Pinegar, Associate Principal Consultant; Trey Mullen, Associate Consultant; and Kelly Nguyen, Executive Search Associate; as well as Shree Thakarar, Senior Recruiting Associate.

The Vice President of Operations will provide leadership and direction for all GSF operations activities within the City of Industry, CA manufacturing facility and will ensure the attainment of all quality, cost, timeliness, safety and customer satisfaction objectives and company financial and growth goals.  This leader will direct, through subordinate management, an operations staff of approximately 500 employees and will also direct projects with significant financial and strategic impact.  This role will also call for the managing of critical, highly sensitive external relationships.

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., the $6.5B company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service in both manufacturing and distribution. Established in 1947, GSF currently services more than 125,000 restaurants from its 50 locations on five continents. With approximately 7,000 associates worldwide, GSF’s core businesses include: processing and distribution of liquid products (sauces & condiments), meat products, produce, dairy, and other services, providing a variety of networked solutions for the total supply chain spectrum. The Company also runs the GSF Foundation for kids, a non-profit organization to help children and families in need.

About The fit Team

We’re the fit experts.  We believe creating relationships that truly fit makes a powerful difference in our world.  We love placing top leadership and have developed a comprehensive approach to executive search that provides optimal outcomes by ensuring functional, cultural and personal fit.  Click HERE to learn more.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, May 5, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Clint Clouatre as Vice President of Marketing & Sales with Wipaire, Inc., a leading aircraft component and services provider.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Craig Sabina, Principal Consultant; Rod McDermott, CEO & Co-Founder; Jared Moriarty, Associate Principal Consultant; and Krista Sietsema, Recruiting Associate.  According to Sabina, “Chuck Wiplinger, his father, and the rest of the team at Wipaire are thrilled to have a marketing and sales executive of Clint’s caliber to help the business evolve and grow in the years to come.  It has been an honor to serve the executive team of this privately-held company, which is now in its 3^rd generation of family leadership.”

Clouatre started his career at Gulfstream as a flight test engineer, and during his eighteen-year tenure, rose to the role of Director of Product Marketing.  He later joined Embraer as Vice President of Marketing, where among being tasked with leading the marketing effort that put the company on the map in the corporate aircraft market, he worked closely with the head of customer service to create the world-class customer support organization required to compete in the corporate jet marketplace.  Over the next few years, Embraer went from #7 to #3 in the industry in customer support ranking, eventually achieving the #1 ranking.  Clouatre also led the marketing initiatives at both Eclipse Aircraft and start-up super-sonic corporate aircraft company Arion, and is widely credited with making these companies major players in the eyes of their target audiences.

Clouatre earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Georgia Southern University.

About Wipaire, Inc.

For 55 years, Wipaire has been engineering and manufacturing a full line of aircraft floats for all sizes of aircraft from the Piper Cub to the Viking Twin Otter, including most single engine Cessna aircraft.  In addition, Wipaire has engineered over 100 Supplemental Type Certificated modifications for improved performance, convenience, and reliability.  As a leading aircraft service provider, Wipaire offers maintenance, avionics installation and repair, custom interior design and installation, and exterior paint refinishing all in one convenient location.  Wipaire is recognized worldwide for quality products and engineering expertise.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  McDermott & Bull’s Aviation & Aerospace Practice clients include Zodiac Aerospace, EAA, Thrush Aircraft, Daher-Socata, Jet Aviation, Boeing, Insitu, and Diamond Aircraft, to name a few, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, Main Post Partners, and Riordan, Lewis & Haden, have also partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, May 4, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Jon Clancy as Director of Supply Chain with Golden State Foods Liquid Products Manufacturing Group, one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by the fit Team at McDermott & Bull, which includes Jeff Black, Partner; Jason Pinegar, Associate Principal Consultant; Trey Mullen, Associate Consultant; and Kelly Nguyen, Executive Search Coordinator; as well as Chris Pring, Recruiting Associate.  According to Black, “An efficient supply chain is integral to success for this highly customer-centric manufacturer of complex sauces and condiments for food service and restaurant customers.  Jon Clancy brings a wealth of experience in leadership, supply chain and manufacturing operations from his background with Nestle and the U. S. Army, but the most powerful aspect of his fit for Golden State Foods is his outstanding personal makeup and personal credibility.”

Clancy began his career in the military after completing an undergraduate degree as an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate of the Army Logistics School.  From 2001 to 2003, he served as a Junior Military Officer with several leadership roles within Warehousing, Transportation, Maintenance and Human Resources.  He was then hand-selected, from over 160 Junior Officers, as the General’s Aid to work with the General Officer and other senior Army leaders.  In 2004, Clancy was deployed overseas as a Logistics Officer and Captain, where he held the two most senior logistics positions within a 600 personnel organization.  He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and leadership.  In 2005, after an honorable discharge from the United States Army, Clancy was recruited to Nestle USA, where he has spent the entirety of his professional civilian career.  He grew quickly in his roles and leadership responsibilities, beginning as a Supply Planner and then becoming Product Supply Manager.  In 2008, Clancy was selected to join and build a start-up location as an Operations Manager and was promoted two years later as General Manager to lead a team of 175 employees.  Since 2014, he has served successfully as the Demand Planning & International Logistics Compliance Manager.

Clancy received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., the $6.5B company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service in both manufacturing and distribution. Established in 1947, GSF currently services more than 125,000 restaurants from its 50 locations on five continents. With approximately 7,000 associates worldwide, GSF’s core businesses include: processing and distribution of liquid products (sauces & condiments), meat products, produce, dairy, and other services, providing a variety of networked solutions for the total supply chain spectrum. The Company also runs the GSF Foundation for kids, a non-profit organization to help children and families in need.

About The fit Team

We’re the fit experts.  We believe creating relationships that truly fit makes a powerful difference in our world.  We love placing top leadership and have developed a comprehensive approach to executive search that provides optimal outcomes by ensuring functional, cultural and personal fit.  Click HERE to learn more.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California, May 3, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Debra Westeen as Director, HR Solutions Center with Arrow Electronics, Inc., a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Bill Brewer, Principal Consultant; Theron Makley, Principal Consultant; and Chris Pring, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Brewer, “We presented a great slate of candidates that would be a strong fit for Arrow and its culture.  Ms. Westeen’s experience and leadership will be key for Arrow as our client continues to develop a long-term strategy that will drive operational performance for Arrow’s North America Human Resources shared services organization.”

Westeen was most recently the Director of Human Resources, Technology, Shared Services and Analytics for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.  Prior to Sprouts, she served in various leadership roles with Zitter Health Insights, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Binney & Smith (Crayola).  Westeen also served a number of years as a Principle with an Information Technology and Human Resources Consulting Business.

Westeen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan.

About Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.  Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 465 locations serving over 90 countries.  Learn more at www.fiveyearsout.com.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

IRVINE, California and AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 2, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms in the Americas and the fastest-growing firm on the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, announced the addition of Serge Spoelstra as Principal Consultant to McDermott & Bull Europe.

Rod McDermott, CEO and Co-Founder of McDermott & Bull, formed McDermott & Bull Europe earlier this year in order to acquire Amsterdam-based Interconsultants Executive Search, along with Partners Milo Zegerius and Norbert Meijer.  Interconsultants was founded in 1984 and has completed hundreds of search assignments for leading European and global clients, including Ricoh, Avery Dennison, Samsung, and Tech Data.  Spoelstra’s hire marks a major milestone in the young history of the new entity.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this preeminent firm,” said Spoelstra.  “Over the past decade, I’ve become more and more convinced that a focus on ‘cultural fit’ between a candidate and an organization is as important, if not more important, than qualifications and experience.  I look forward to building my practice as part of McDermott & Bull Europe and contributing to our growth in the Dutch and European market.”

Spoelstra has over fifteen years of experience in recruitment and executive search with companies such as Michael Page and DPSC Executive Search.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull has been redefining expectations within the world of executive search since 2001.  The firm’s practice leaders, all of whom have substantial executive experience, are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  With the advent of MB Interim Leaders in 2011, McDermott & Bull is powerfully equipped to service both the permanent and interim needs of its clients.  Respected companies including Aramark, CoreLogic, Epson America, Hyundai Capital America, In-N-Out Burger, Kaiser Aluminum, Unified Grocers, Western Federal Credit Union (UNIFY Financial Credit Union), Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Chicken of the Sea, Western Digital, Golden State Foods, Google, Panda Restaurant Group, Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, as well as portfolio companies owned by private equity firms such as Riverside Company, Sun Capital Partners, ClearLight Partners, Swander Pace Capital, Chicago Growth Partners, Atar Capital, and Riordan, Lewis & Hayden, have all partnered with McDermott & Bull.  Additionally, the firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.

About Interconsultants Executive Search

Interconsultants Executive Search B.V. has over 30 years of industry experience in providing Executive Search solutions to top national and international companies in a variety of industries.  The firm’s experienced team of search consultants provides professional recruitment services for senior management positions in the corporate sector throughout multiple industries.