Frontage Search

Frontage Search is a boutique executive recruitment firm based in Chicago that specializes in retained executive management assignments for middle market companies. As executive recruiters who work hard, value partnerships, and make an impact, they focus on building long-term relationships with clients while providing superior recruiting experiences that are hands-on, efficient, and cost-effective.

As a boutique firm, Frontage Search offers clients a superior recruiting experience that is not only hands-on with every project, but efficient and cost-effective. They have built a great team that provides excellent service in locating and placing high-caliber executives and non-executive positions alike, specializing in retained executive management assignments for the middle markets with extensive experience in private equity backed businesses and other privately held companies.

Their client base includes family owned, public and private equity and venture capital portfolio companies. The firm has experience across a broad array of industries and primarily serves the industrial, manufacturing, consumer, packaging, distribution and business services sectors. Their formula for success is simple: they provide great service, earn client trust, communicate effectively, and perform while building long-term relationships.

Frontage Search operates with a competitive advantage where their target list of companies within a sector is wide and deep with no 'off-limits' restrictions that are typically hidden secrets at larger firms. This approach allows them to access a broader talent pool for their clients. The firm emphasizes that Jamie and Pat personally do the work and make the calls on every project, ensuring there is no hand-off to junior representatives.

The company positions itself as true partners who understand their clients' business priorities and help build teams with people that fit the culture and values that make businesses successful. Their boutique approach allows for more personalized service and deeper relationships compared to larger recruitment firms.