I have been working in the equipment industry for nearly 30 years and have had contact with numerous executive search firms. I have never worked with any firm that displays as much integrity as Jordan-Sitter Associates. I have been both a client of JSA’s and a search candidate for JSA. I have personally experienced both ends of their search process. In my opinion, Jordan-Sitter Associates far exceeds all other executive search firms in terms of thoroughness and professionalism. They never fail to deliver quality candidates. I recommend them without reservation!
- Steve Sager, V.P. of Sales and Rental, Hawthorne Machinery Co., San Diego, CA
Volvo Construction Equipment has valued its partnership with JSA for many years. JSA exemplifies the utmost level of integrity, ethics and transparency when conducting professional candidate searches for their clients. JSA strives to create a success story for both company and candidate.
- Charles H. Wood, Jr., Vice-President, Human Resource Management & Administration, Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
For over 16 years, Jordan-Sitter Associates has been a member of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) providing executive recruiting resources to companies and individuals involved in this trade association. Because they focus their efforts on a select group of industries including material handling, Jordan-Sitter understands the skill sets necessary for senior and middle managers and can provide appropriate solutions during an employment search. MHEDA feels confident referring members to Jordan-Sitter Associates for their executive recruiting needs.
- Liz Richards, Executive Vice President, MHEDA
JSA is among the best in the business. They do not waste time or money. They get results that you can take to the bank.
- Greg Embury, VP Sales & Marketing, Kubota Tractor Corporation
We are approximately a 200 employee Co. designing, manufacturing, and marketing equipment to the Construction, and Oil and Gas Industries. We are located in a rural mid-western town of 6000 people, which doesn’t always (at first glance) seem to be extremely attractive, therefore, recruiting has been a bit of a concern over the years.
Our experience with your firm has been positive, and I would recommend Jordan-Sitter Associates. JSA has done searches for our Company, helping us land a Sales Manager, a General Manager, and even a President. All of these searches were accomplished in a professional and expedient manner. The experience of getting to know the members of the JSA Team has been enjoyable and we count each of them to be a friend.
- Roger Allmand, Chairman, Allmand Brothers, Inc., Holdrege, Nebraska
I have been a client of Jordan Sitter for over 20 years. Few search firms in North America have the depth of experience in the construction machinery industry that exists in JSA. No other firms do an equivalent job of identifying candidate requirements or matching candidates to organizations, hiring managers or company cultures. The thoroughness of the job specifications and applicant reviews provide an efficient analysis that allows hiring managers to pick from a short list of well qualified applicants. Jordan-Sitter gets to know their clients organizations before filling vacancies to assure successful placements.
- Marc L. Staff, Area Director, Heavy Equipment N. America, Terex Construction Americas & Former President, Metso Minerals
What differentiates JSA from the others, is the personal time both Bill and Chris spend on the search, and with the candidates, before they are ever presented to us. There are many large retained firms out there where Partners are handing down searches to entry-level clerks to do the research work, and once matching candidates are found, it has been up to me or my organization to vet them. While this is happening, JSA has always been meeting personally with the candidates, and in some cases, even their wives to ensure that the candidates they put forward to us truly match the competencies and skill sets we are looking for. When JSA has recruited for us, we frequently have problems deciding which of the three candidates to choose from, because JSA’s homework was done well and the candidates we see were ALL good matches. JSA is a high integrity firm with first class results. I would highly recommend them
to anyone.
- Doug Friesen, VP and Managing Director, Terex Demag GmbH
I have known and worked with the Jordan-Sitter Associates Team for many years. Their track record in recruiting qualified professionals in the equipment rental industry, and for equipment manufacturers, is most impressive. They are insiders to our industry, with a great network of contacts. I would strongly recommend the Sitter Team for your personnel needs.
- Daniel Kaplan, President, Daniel Kaplan Associates & Former CEO of Hertz Equipment Rental
Countless books have been written on the subject of organizational development. Sometimes it feels like there are more human resource experts than there are human resources. That being said, the basics of the business world remain the same. You can't build a great company without great people. As a General Manager, the most important element of delivering results to my stakeholders is getting the "people" right. Without the right foundation, the rest of your business is at risk. Period.
Over the years I've had the fortune, or misfortune, of working with a variety of recruiters…some big firms, some small firms. Through this painful process of trial and error, I've come to appreciate the work done by Jordan-Sitter and Associates. My appreciation for the JSA organization grows with each new search assignment that they tackle on behalf of my companies.
The fit between JSA and our firm's requirements have never been more evident than in the most recent assignment. The task was to staff several key roles--managers, engineers, executives--across several start-up businesses. As if that wasn't enough challenge, the industry was not within the traditional JSA "sweet spot".
I suspect that Bill Sitter thought I'd lost my mind when we completed our initial discussion about filling a dozen jobs across three companies that he knew almost nothing about! Nevertheless, Bill carefully considered the project and decided to step up to the task. Maybe I wasn't the crazy one on the call after all!
The JSA team delivered....and more. If we were rating the process, I'd give them "five stars".
At the end of the day, you're looking for more than just "a person" to fill an organization chart void. You're looking for a fit between your business, your current team and your future employee. Many recruiting firms miss this dynamic…JSA doesn't. Their process begins with an exhaustive review of the job, your culture and your marketplace. The other "fit" that is critical is between you and your recruiter. Are they focused on your needs? Do they treat candidates with respect? Can they communicate across your existing organization to ferret out the nuances of your business? Do they communicate with you? Not just "report" but actually challenge your thought process to make sure every part of your search fits together? Are they flexible? How about their whole team? Are they engaged? Do they know who you are? Are they tuned in to supporting your search or are they just administrating? Can you trust them? Did you ever think about that? The recruiter IS YOUR FIRM! Do they present the way you want them to? How about honesty? Integrity? Personal values? Do they match yours? How about your team? Are they a fit for your business culture? Or, do they just have a flashy brochure and an upscale address?
You're about to put another building block into the foundation of your business future. Should you settle for anything less than excellence? Can you afford to not get it right?
You can find bigger firms. Maybe even a nicer brochure. But, when results matter, you’ll not find a better team to meet your recruiting requirements. Period.
- Rob Giebel, President & CEO, Halloran Energy Group 
As a recent candidate for an executive level position with a renewable energy company in the Wind Resource sector, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jordan-Sitter Associates. Although my past experiences with retained executive search firms had always been professional, JSA reset the bar with their high level of overall commitment, communication and attention to detail.
The communication with both Bill and Chris was extremely respectful and professional as they had a genuine interest in me, as a person, with professional goals and aspirations in addition to ensuring compatibility with the respective client. Following up was both accurate and timely, and I always felt that I had been given the most up-to-date information on the status of my candidacy. Their office staff was also friendly, knowledgeable, professional and committed.
I would highly recommend using JSA, to not only find highly qualified candidates, but to also find the “right” candidate; one that will truly add value to your organization.
- Kurt Paquin, Vice President of Engineering, Precision Wind, LLC 
J.L.Jordan Associates founding was based on an unique method of matching client and candidate in an ethical manner while being a responsible citizen of the construction equipment community. Bill and Chris Sitter have improved and updated that concept. I am proud and honored to have my name associated with this prestigious firm that so professionally serves our industry.
- Joe Jordan, Founder, Jordan-Sitter Associates, San Antonio, Texas
I have known and used the services of Jordan Sitter Associates since 1993. Having had exposure to many search firms in the construction equipment industry over the years, I must rank Jordan Sitter as a top performer for me. Their system begins with a thorough discussion to identify the parameters of skill set, experience and job description. If one doesn't have a completed job description for the candidate when you start the search with JSA, you will before they leave the first meeting!
JSA has been consistent in the delivery of screened candidates, so as not to waste my time. Other aspects of their professional service that I find valuable include that they have been very personal, ethical, to the point and consistent with their process every time I have used them. I would consider JSA to be a professional extention of anyone's HR department.
- Roger Brandt, General Manager, Frontier Pro Services, a Wind Farm O&M Services Company
Recently I made the transition from an extensive background in the downstream oil industry to renewable energy and the wind industry. Chris, Bill and the entire team at JSA have been a model of professionalism and courtesy. The JSA approach is very rigorous and comprehensive. Starting with a very detailed description of the company, its background and the expectations of the role, I could see very early on that there was an excellent match. Chris made a particular point of making sure that I was always up-to-date on exactly where we were in the process. I would most warmly recommend Chris and the JSA team as an excellent choice in going the extra mile to make sure both the candidate and the company get exactly what they are looking for.
- David Linford, Business Development Manager, Frontier Wind 
I have used Jordan Sitter’s services for over 15 years in both the construction equipment and wind energy industries. The retained search method assures focused management of the process from role description and qualifications to negotiation and relocation. Their professional approach and extensive industry contacts have always delivered well qualified, high performing talent.
- Dave Morgan, Dir. Key Accounts, Precision Wind LLC
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