Ed Evans, President - Front Office Solutions at SunGard Data Systems
In the past, finding the ideal candidate using recruiters was still very time consuming. Once candidates were identified and interviewed many were not qualified or ready to make a career change. Using Summit, I was provided a short list of high quality candidates very quickly making the search much less expensive. Their experience allows me to focus on my core competence of managing the business while they handle the recruiting. Using a "discount" recruiting firm or one that has representatives with less experience simply does not pay off. Summit provides an excellent search service that will result in a high quality, long-term employee.

General Manager, Coastal Division at California American Water
Summit Executive Search successfully placed me with a private water company as an operations manager. I feel like the firm did an excellent job. They negotiated a good salary and referred me to a job where the fit was excellent and the job challenging. Since that time, I have continued to grow with my assignment and enjoy my work. I have been with my new company for 6 years now (since 2/2002), and plan to stay a long time. I strongly recommend Summit Executive Search because they don't just find jobs; they match up talent with reputable companies to create a formula for career success.

Vice President - Sales at Multi-Billion dollar public company
Interviewing is a skill I have worked hard to develop in my twenty years of sales. Unfortunately, that skill was developed through time invested with candidates that never should have made it to my door. I want to rely on a recruiter to do more than pass along a stellar resume and a quality person attached to it. Unfortunately, in my twenty years of sales that’s been my experience with even the best known national recruiters. No, I need someone who has interviewed ME to exhaustion – someone who not only understands the position I’m trying to fill, but my needs, my style, my company’s culture and my company’s “A” players as well. Ken DeWitt is that kind of professional. After spending over five months with other recruiters retained by my company, I heard about Ken through some colleagues. They shared the hires they received through Ken’s efforts – all were top 10% players year in and year out – and their tenure was impressive. I called Ken and worked through an intense screening process to determine the kind of person with whom I worked best. He assured me that it was easy to find “A” players. The real trick was finding the “A” player who could play on my team and in my league. I later found out that not only did Ken interview me, but he interviewed other people about me. Within three weeks I had four candidates lined up to be interviewed in the same week– all of which Ken said I could hire with great results. You know what? He was probably right. It was the first time I can recall having the difficult task of choosing between more than just two qualified candidates. I can go on and on now about the professional I ultimately hired, too – he’s going to set the bar in my company in his second year.

Chief Financial Officer at Red Mountain Retail Group
Ken is an outstanding resource in our recruiting efforts. He has successfully filled many key accounting and finance positions we have placed with him over the last year, including the VP/Controller and Assistant Controller roles. He is professional and works effectively to understand our company culture which is integral to the success of the candidate coming into the organization. I highly recommend Ken.

Director of HR at WireCACHE, Inc.
Summit Executive Search Group has assisted our company in filling a number of management and technical positions. We partner with Summit because they work closely with us to understand exactly what qualifications are required for the position. That way they send few resumes, but all are extremely qualified. We appreciate their doing the screening work for us. Summit is the first recruiter we call when we need to fill a position.

Human Resources Consultant at Fair Isaac
Ken is an excellent addition to our internal recruiting efforts. Our philosophy is to only use an outside recruiting for hard to fill positions. Ken has managed to successfully fill all the challenging positions we have placed with him. He is professional and persistent without being pushy. He works effectively to understand the position requirements, the company culture, and the overall direction of the organization. If you are looking for just the right person, he will likely find that person for you.

Managing Director at Trenwith Securities, LLC
Ken Dewitt and his team at Summit Executive Search Group did an excellent job assisting us with locating and hiring the best candidate for this position. Ken really knows his business and is a valuable resource that our firm will certainly utilize for future key hires. Combines high integrity, efficiency and personalized service.

Regional Vice President at Euler Hermes ACI
In our business, results are what matters most. Whenever we hire new Sales Professionals we never know who we are actually getting until about 1 year down the road when at that time I'll be able to tell if the recruiter presented me with a gift or damaged goods. My experience with Ken
DeWitt has been nothing short of excellent. The individuals he has placed with me immediately went to the tops of their respective sales class. As indicated earlier, results are what counts and Ken delivered on all fronts!

Gigi, Director/VP of Human Resources
Summit Executive Group plays a key role in our recruitment process. They are like having an entire recruitment team on board. They take the time to know exactly what our hiring needs are, and deliver good quality candidates.

Revenue Recognition Manager (promoted to VP Controller) at Quest Software
Summit Executive Search helped orchestrate my seamless move into the Southern California high tech industry. As a transplant from San Jose with no contacts in Southern California, I needed the assistance of sound and experienced local recruiters. Summit worked through the options and did not pressure me into a decision. I am enjoying the experience at my new employer which was made possible by Summit.

Director, Global Revenue Assurance at Avaya, Inc.
Summit has been very helpful in the past in providing guidance to my own career search and helping in advising me on my own hiring decisions.

President/CEO at Tri-County Lighting Services, Inc.
We certainly would not have been exposed to as many professional people if not for SESG. They have a talent for finding the right type of people by interviewing key people in your company, as well as top executives, to make sure they get the right fit.

Director of Corporate Recruiting at Multi-Billion Dollar Public Company
I've had the pleasure of working with SESG on a number of occasions in the last 3 1/2 years. Typically, we use Ken on searches that are difficult and that we are struggling with internally and inevitably, he is able to find solid candidates within our experience and compensation parameters. Ken is very detail oriented and ensures that candidates are well prepared prior to interviews and that there are no surprises in the process. In short, SESG is a valued resource and Ken brings a strong results orientation to the table.

VP/Director of Sales at Multi-Million/Billion Dollar Companies
I have worked with hundreds of "employment agencies" as an employer and an employee throughout my career. Most of the recruiters that I worked with had not done their research and left me feeling like their goal was simply to submit a resume and collect a placement fee at all cost. I recently worked with Ken DeWitt with SESG (a retained search firm) and had the best experience ever. His attention to detail, understanding of both his client's and candidate's needs, and truly caring about both parties made all the difference. If you are looking for real success in your business or your career, I highly recommend that you work with Ken.

Director at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
My Company has hired several people as a result of Ken's work, in IT, marketing, and sales. Ken works very hard to learn not only the requirements of the individual positions, but more importantly, the culture of the company and even the office and department in which the candidate would work.

Senior Manager, Engagement Training & Consulting at CCH
SESG has been extremely responsive to our requests on very short notice. Finding someone who fits our unique requirements is not easy, but SESG has been able to do so much faster that I could have without using this service. I highly recommend this group to find your recruits.

Patrick, Director
SESG has a terrific process for identifying the right candidates for the right opportunities. Through SESG and their network, I quickly landed a terrific position with a major corporation that has allowed me to make an immediate impact and take on additional responsibilities. Ken had access to people and places that generated several interviews within a short period of time for some outstanding career opportunities.

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer Business
Summit Executive Search Group is a great resource for finding great sales people. All of our hires from Ken have exceeded quota and have brought us a tremendous return on our investment.

Todd, Eastern Regional Manager
I am so pleased by my entire experience working with Ken. Communicative, ethical, a great coach and he really pegs you for the perfect job. I hope to work with Ken again and highly recommend him to both candidates and companies alike.

Account Manager at CCH Incorporated
Absolutely the most positive experience I have had with a search firm. Ken really took the time to understand both my background and goals - and then make sure these were the right fit for the position and company.

Jeremy Galish, Sales Agent at Euler Hermes ACI
I was working with several search firms when I began my job search in the spring of 2005. The only consistency within these firms was the false promise of being able to get me in front of their clients for interviews. I was about to give up when I received a call from Ken DeWitt with a great sales opportunity in my local market. Ken presented the opportunity to me on a Friday and I was in front of the Regional Vice President the following week. Ken did a great job of working with the hiring manager to get me the compensation that I requested and get me an offer letter. Ken made searching for a job painless. I would recommend Ken's services to anyone who is looking for a sales position within the U.S.

Marc, Director
I worked with Summit on an opportunity with a company in the manufacturing sector. My work history showed I have spent all my time in the Service sector. Summit was the only firm of over 20 I worked with in my search to look beyond the typical sector bias and see I had the skills and abilities that matched the opening and they were successful in presenting me to their client for an interview. A timing issue with other opportunities didn't allow me to follow through with the Manufacturing opportunity. No one but Summit spent the time to really understand my K&A's and match them with client need.

Jerry Bollenbach, Sales Consultant at CCH, a Wolters Kluwer Business
Ken DeWitt is the best recruiter that I have ever worked with. Through out the entire recruiting and hiring process, he was honest and kept me informed. He also learned enough about me that he didn't try to "sell me" on a job...which also meant he wasn't trying to sell his client on someone he didn't believe in. He also has checked in routinely with me through out my career, even after he made his placement. Shows a genuine interest which means a lot.

Darryl Cardamone, Director of Field Engineering at Sprint/Nextel
Summit Executive Search is a professional firm that is well connected to the business community. My own experience was not only a success in being placed into a senior management position that fit my qualifications and experience, but at a well negotiated salary level. In particular, Ken DeWitt provided me with insight into the company and hiring manager, coaching, and excellent feedback throughout the process.

Field Sales Representative at CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business
Ken was fantastic!! He did a great job putting me in front of the right companies and people based on my interests. I would definitely use him again.

Sales Consultant at CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business
Ken DeWitt was a great unexpected resource for me during my job search last year. After 9 years in medical sales, I wasn't looking to leave that industry. However, Ken stumbled upon my resume and saw a good fit for CCH, Inc. with my accounting degree and decade of sales experience. Had it not been for Ken, I never would have known about this great new career I have! What stands out is Ken's attention to detail, follow-up, preparation, and genuine concern for me. Ken has continued following up with me this past year to make sure I am happy with my decision, which means a great deal! After all, follow-up after the sale is what it's all about, right?! Good work, Ken! (and P.S. - Ken knows how to spot talent! Jerry Bollenbach, in the testimonial above, is our #1 sales rep in the entire country!!!) Kudos once again, Ken!

David, non-hired applicant
Ken Dewitt of Summit Executive Search Group assisted me in my pursuit for an opportunity with his client company. His abilities as a recruiter are exceptional. His positive attitude, professional actions, and assistance were very much appreciated. Though I was not selected for the opportunity, my abilities and attitude in my ongoing search have been enhanced.

Consultant at CCH
Ken did an amazing job in helping me with my job search! He listened to what I wanted in a job and did not try to "push" me on a job that I wasn't a good fit. He kept me well informed of the job position and the interview process and was always available to answer questions. I am extremely pleased with my experience with Ken and Summit Executive Search Group and highly recommend their services.

Project Manager at CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business
Ken was a wonderful resource in my job search. He connected me with the perfect job and coached me all the way through the process.

Manager at Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Group
Searching for, hiring, and retaining talent is one of the most challenging duties I face as the manager of a remote based, traveling, and technical consulting group. The extremely unique candidate profile that I demand has exhausted the efforts of other professional search organizations, many of which advised me to compromise either talent or budget. Working with Ken DeWitt of SESG I have not had to sacrifice either. Ken has time and time again come through for my team by providing qualified, enthusiastic, genuine candidates in a timely manner. He works with me on an ongoing basis to properly plan and strategize for the future so we are always prepared when the situation presents itself. In my case this is often and in abundance. Due to Ken's consistent efforts, professional search skills/resources, and proven success he has truly become a valuable member of my team.