Samuel J. Associates | Testimonials

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2/15/2008

This is a letter of recommendation for Jean Forney of Samuel J. Associates. One of my roles at Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. is to properly staff our corporate office in Milwaukee, Wis. and our Filed Merchandising & Store Management personnel for our 3 banners which include 154 stores located in 3 states in the upper Midwest.

Our company strongly believes that a great organization is truly great due to the outstanding talent that represents the business. If you are searching for outstanding talent then the first step you would need to undertake is to partner with Jean Forney & her dedicated staff to assist you with your talent acquisition needs.

Jean’s knowledge of the Retail Industry is unparalleled by any other search firm in the Industry, she has taken a great deal of her time to know our business inside & out and this expertise is reflected in the candidates she has referred to us. Her knowledge scope is wide reaching and she has been more than willing to work on any type of assignment in any department across our entire organization. She takes the rime to truly understand our needs and recruits candidates that have the distinct qualities that match our company culture. She is a consummate professional with a great deal of ethics and integrity which elevates her from her peers in the industry, you can contact her any time and she will immediately respond. Partnering with a knowledgeable vendor is very important and Jean has greatly assisted in our company’s ability to achieve our goals. Your organization would do well to have Jean Forney of Samuel J. Associates represent your company.

Again, allow me to thank you for this opportunity to lend my endorsement to Jean’s many talents.

Sincerely,

John Quincannon
Sr. Recruiter

As the CEO of Ellwood Thompson's Local Market, I'd like to tell you about Samuel J. Associates and how they greatly helped me and my company. Samuel J. Associates consultants, delivers practical advice, gains the long-term trust of clients, and creates unique working relationship that makes you feel like they are part of the company's team.
I have used Samuel J. Associates both in making a career change as well as hiring new associates to Ellwood Thompson's Local Market. What sets Samuel J. Associates apart from other search firms is their ability to carefully listen to each person and discover what their needs are on an individual basis. They always make themselves available; connect the right people to the right company in ways that offer immediate, visible results.
They understand the food retail business, know what is happening in the industry and are ahead of the curve with their ability to locate and deliver a quality candidate in short amount of time. The customer service that Samuel J. Associates before, during and after the placement process in genuinely impressive and unique in this business!
Sincerely,

Ryan Youngman
CEO
Ellwood Thompson's Local Market

February 6, 2008

Jean Forney and the team at Samuel J. Associates have proven to me the very thing that they spend so much time talking about – that they are different from other recruiters. My experience with them comes from both “sides of the aisle” as I have been a candidate as well as a client. Being a grocery industry executive, it has been a real advantage working with Samuel J. Associates. They truly understand the grocery business from an operational and merchandising perspective because they “grew up” in the business, giving them a unique appreciation of the industry’s goals and culture.

Samuel J. Associates’ mentality is distinctive in that they are in it for the long haul. They strive to partner for mutual success and work to develop strong, enduring relationships with their corporate clients and candidates. Success is based on making sure the right person is in the right position to help drive the success of a company, whether this means assisting in corporate reorganization, developing strategies to retain existing personnel, or filling a position from the outside.

I believe that integrity in business is crucial to long-term viability. It is also a key ingredient in building a relationship with an executive search firm. Our associates are one of our most important assets, and working with a search firm of integrity ensures the best outcome for both the company and the individual. Jean Forney and Samuel J. Associates have exhibited integrity during our association and I would highly recommend their services.

Frank Lazaran

CEO, Chairman and President

Marsh Supermarkets

If you would like to add your testimonial please email to us at info@samueljassociates.com