What Our Clients Say About Us…
From the moment I first connected with Chris, it was clear that takes his job very seriously, but also personally in getting to know you and what qualities you look for in your prospective employer. I was fortunate to have Chris help me navigate a very challenging time in my life, and even after a hiccup, we both stayed the course and found the perfect company for me to continue my career. He has a personality that is easy to work with, and he makes sure you are well informed and prepared during every step of the process. An easy guy to work with, he even goes the extra mile after you are placed in your new role with various methods of following up. I would highly recommend anyone who is trying to advance their careers partner up with Chris.Recommendation – Packaging Sales
Chris was fantastic to work with. As a candidate I felt constantly informed and was always up to date on where the hiring company was in the process. Chris rarely took longer than an hour to return my call even with a 3 hour time difference. I am thrilled with this new role but if I am ever in the position to change careers In the future then Chris would my very first call.Candidate Testimonial – Packaging
"I’ve had the opportunity to work with Mark as both a hiring manager and a candidate. My experience on both sides was very much the same. Mark is a trusted career consultant who sees the bigger picture, takes the longer view, wants the best thing for both parties. He has vast experience in matching candidates to role and has a wealth of knowledge to tap in any instance. It is a pleasure to work with someone who values integrity, balances what’s right and is an optimist."
Mark Manka, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Society of Anesthesiologists"I recently worked with Chris on a high level search. He was very thorough in understanding our company culture as well as the qualifications our team needed. He produced many of exceptional candidates. Chris was easy to work with throughout the process. I would certainly recommend Chris for your hiring needs."
Elena Puerner, HR Manager
Schoeller Arca Systems"I recently worked with Chris on two successful candidate searches. He was very thorough in understanding the qualifications we wanted for each position and produced a number of good candidates that met those qualifications. Chris was great to work with throughout the process. I would certainly recommend Chris for your talent acquisition needs."
John England, National Sales Manager
Signode Packaging"Chris is an effective recruiter because he spends a great deal of time listening to the needs of the role and seems to have a lot of solid contacts in the industry Get More Information. He follow ups well and is focused on making the right fit."
Jill Russell, VP of Sales
Olam International"I have had the great pleasure of meeting and developing a working relationship with Chris Hillman of Search Path of Chicago. Chris is an outstanding individual with extensive knowledge and an excellent reputation in the Ethanol Industry. Chris is a very honest person and is extremely passionate about his career. Chris takes immense pride in his wide and vast knowledge in the entire Ethanol Industry. His knowledge and skills are amazing and are very helpful to our company as well as to other people in the Ethanol Industry. Chris is very fair and loyal in his actions. He is constantly using his renewed skills and knowledge to achieve better results to bring excellent candidates. It’s a great honor to know and be associated with Chris Hillman of SearchPath of Chicago."
Alex Shifman, Marketing Director
CTE Global, Inc."SearchPath has given our business a competitive advantage by providing us with the personnel that have the abilities and experience to make the difference."
Tom Trauscht, VP of Sales & Marketing
Ivex Protective Packaging, Inc."In the past, I’ve had a number of job positions that called for unusual blends of skill sets that I have had difficulty filling through traditional means. Patrick has come through on multiple occasions with strong candidates whom I have hired and they have had successful careers. Patrick takes the time to understand the position needs thoroughly and finds and screens quality candidates. I strongly recommend Patrick."
Vincent Lanning, R&D Program Manager
Hi-Tech Mold"SearchPath of Chicago has been a partner with my position vacancy searches for 2.5 years as a manager for BSN Medical. In a few short words, my experience has been terrific! Greg Daly has been the go-to person for me and he has been outstanding to work with! He is diligent in his process, he is timely in his responses, he is personable, pleasant and sharp. His response time is second to none and I have had NOTHING but positive interactions with he and the staff at the firm. I would highly recommend Greg for the vacancy needs and will be continuing to use he and SearchPath of Chicago’s services in the years to come!"
BSN Medical
"I utilized Greg in my region as a recruiter for more than 36 months. He is highly motivated with a very strong work ethic. He understands what qualifications are needed and has always been able to close selected candidates. Greg has a energy level that guarantees results."
Joe Joulwan
"I recently worked with Chris on several successful searches. He was very thorough in understanding our company culture as well as the qualifications our team needed for each position. He produced many of exceptional candidates that met or exceeded those qualifications. Chris was easy to work with throughout the process. I would certainly recommend Chris for your hiring needs."
Tina Kaveney, Human Resources Director
Angleboard"I have worked with Chris for many years in placing several highly qualified candidates within various organizations. He is thorough, ethical and extremely good at delivering the right candidates for the requested roles. I consider him a valuable extension to my HR department!"
Lisa Teeters, Director of Human Resources
"Chris Hillman is a real professional who “walks the walk” when it comes to executive search, particularly in the food ingredient space. Chris came exactly as advertised, with a deep list of contacts relevant to our search for a new CEO. We had a working list of highly qualified candidates in a very short period of time, and Chris helped us to manage the process of winnowing the field down to ‘short list’, and ultimately to the final candidate. All through the effort Chris was always available, responsive to our needs, and with the appropriate level of drive/push. I highly recommend Chris for your next search engagement."
Board Member, Food Ingredients Manufacturer
SearchPath of Chicago News
SearchPath of Chicago, Inc. #1 Franchise in 2020
CHICAGO, IL, (Feb. 18, 2021) – SearchPath of Chicago, a national executive search firm focused on sectors including packaging materials, manufacturing, food ingredients, biofuels, raw materials (for dietary supplements and sports nutrition), nutraceuticals, resins and industrial products, excelled in 2020 as the top performing franchise. This is the fourth consecutive year that SearchPath of Chicago has outperformed more than 50 franchises globally. The figures used to establish the “top” franchise included total billings and cash-in for 2020.
“We couldn’t be prouder of earning top accolades across the SearchPath footprint for the fourth straight year,” commented Chris Hillman, President, SearchPath of Chicago, Inc. “We’ve spent our careers mastering our skills and our outcomes prove time and time again that we’re masters of our craft – stay tuned because we plan to continue to break records in 2021.”
SearchPath of Chicago has perfected the executive search process by leveraging talented recruiters that understand their industry and have built meaningful relationships to successfully place high-performing candidates. Through the streamlined processes, the company has established itself as a leading Executive Search partner for the greater Chicago area.
