"Wes
brings extensive experience and a genuine personal touch to every search
assignment. He knows what it will take to be successful on the job because
he is capable of doing many of the jobs for which he identifies candidates."
- Douglas M. Bibby, President, National Multi Housing Council
“Wes has been particularly
effective on high-level searches with unusual circumstances. He has
identified excellent candidates who I believe would not have been
available to us through general channels. The work is always done
by Wes himself, not a person learning on the job. I couldn’t
recommend him more highly.”
- Scott S. Binder, Managing Director, Allied Capital
“Wes is dedicated
to locating the right candidate. He has integrity beyond reproach.”
- Melvin D. Booth, Former President, MedImmune
“There are few outstanding
consultants who have the long-term experience and professional expertise
to know exactly whom you need. Wes delivers solidly on that front
– but he also has the 'soft skill' of a remarkable intuition
that consistently leads to successful searches characterized by 'long-term
right fit.' Add to this an observed level of personal integrity that
does not allow for compromise. He carries our highest endorsement."
- Robert P. Hostetler, MidAtlantic Area Managing Partner,
Tatum LLC
“Wes Simmons has a unique and refreshing approach
to executive search. His wealth of experience and contacts makes him
highly effective. But his candor, integrity and hands-on approach
distinguish him from many who offer similar services. In his first
assignment for RWD Technologies, after spending considerable time
understanding our needs and meeting with a number of internal stakeholders,
he recommended that we avoid the time and expense of an external search
and promote from within. In effect, he talked us out of engaging him
to conduct a search that would have generated a fee, because he placed
the best interests of the client ahead of his own interests. By acting
with such integrity, Wes demonstrated that he isn’t a vendor
or a supplier -- he’s a business partner focused on establishing
and maintaining a long-term relationship.
When you retain Wes, you work with Wes. He doesn’t
hand off the engagement to a less-experienced associate. Wes personally
handles all aspects of the search. He seeks to completely understand
your business, its culture and the industry dynamics. Although this
approach limits the number of clients he can work with at any given
time, it gives him the luxury of being selective and allows him to
work with others who appreciate his relationship-based approach.”
- Laurens "Mac" MacLure Jr.,
President and Chief Executive Officer, RWD Technologies