WE BRING TALENT
We specialize in the research and selection of talented executives, senior managers and professionals, covering assignments in a wide variety of sectors. We are still working for many clients today that we started working for in the early to mid-nineties.
- We have a long and highly-respected record.
- We go the extra mile.
- We achieve success built on strong foundations.
Broderick Green
Arlington Economic Development Corporation
Arlington, TX
Danielle Casey
Albuquerque Economic Development
Albuquerque, NM
Mike Preston
State of Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Maureen Hammond
Paris Economic Development Corporation
Paris, TX
Tony Kaai
Denison Development Alliance
Denison, Texas
Cindy Gillespie
State of Arkansas
Department of Human Services
Little Rock, Arkansas
Allison J. H. Thompson
Economic Development Alliance
of Jefferson County
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Jeff Noel
Economic Development Cabinet Secretary
Frankfort, KY
Kamal Latham
U.S. Virgin Islands EDA
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Peter Chapman
University of the Virgin Islands RTP
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Misty Mayo
Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA)
Abilene, Texas
Matt Prochaska
Brazos Valley EDC,
Bryan/College Station, Texas
Maureen Carpenter
Barren County Economic Authority
Glasgow, Kentucky
Kyle Kinateder
Midlothian Economic Development
Midlothian, Texas
Michael French
La Plata County Economic Development Alliance (LPCEDA)
Durango, Colorado
Corey Mehaffy
Northeast Missouri Economic Development
Hannibal, Missouri
Martha Allen
Extra Table
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Clayton Stanley
The Alliance, Corinth and Alcorn County’s Economic Development Organization
Alcorn County
Corinth, Mississippi
Brent Kisling
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Enid, Oklahoma
Rob Cleveland
Cornerstone Alliance
Benton Harbor, Michigan
James (Jim) McHale
Education Services Foundation (ESF)
Jackson, Mississippi
John Osborne
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Lubbock, Texas
Chad Newell
Area Development Partnership
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Lyle Roggow
Duncan Area Economic Development
Duncan, Oklahoma
Scott Martinez
Tyler EDC and ACC
Tyler, TX
Josh Jefferson
RED Partnership
Wheeling, WV
Wayne Biggs
US Virgin Islands EDA
US Virgin Islands
Bill Hannah
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation
Meridian, MS
We are not a “run of the mill” recruitment agency who only shakes a database to see what falls out; we are trusted to find talent that others cannot find. When you work with us, you can expect a full mapping of the market to identify relevant target companies and individuals.
Our clients tell us that we source the best candidates on the market because our candidates match their requirements and excel in job performance.
Drayton Mclane
Chairman of the McLane Group and Former Owner of the Houston Astros
“We knew the Texas market. Temple needed the BEST in the United States, and we got that with Lee Peterson; he was not looking to move South. He was happy in North Dakota. John and Anthony knew how to sell Texas and to get Lee to interview for the position. Lee had to compete and he won the interview, and Temple won big time with Lee and The PACE Group. They hit a Home Run with me. Lee is doing a great job. Nothing holds him back and I am impressed that he is always so upbeat and positive. We are proud to have him promoting our community!”
John Beckham
Development Corporation of Abilene Board Chairman
“The PACE Group did an outstanding job in successfully conducting our CEO search. In a short 4 ½ months, Anthony Michelic and their team helped us define our needs and priorities, identify qualified candidates, coordinate the interview process, and ultimately retain a stellar leader to take economic development in Abilene to a new level.”
Dr. Wayne Shuffield
Midlothian Economic Development Board President - Texas
“Our experience with The PACE Group was outstanding. Anthony and their team brought us an excellent group of finalists to interview and they exceeded the expectations of our stakeholders. This firm communicated clearly with us throughout the process they sold candidates on the benefits of living and working in our community. We are excited that Kyle Kinateder will be our next President and CEO and see a great future for our organization with him at the helm!”
Richard H. Solberg
Chairman, Bell Bank - Fargo, North Dakota
“We enjoyed working with The PACE Group. At first, I thought we could get the job done on our own, but I was wrong. We needed The PACE Group. Brian was living in Dumas, Texas and was not wanting to come back to North Dakota where he grew up. His wife did not want to move to North Dakota. John and Anthony knew how to sell Fargo and they understood our culture. The search was a win-win. Have anyone call me about The PACE Group.”
Drayton Mclane
Chairman of the McLane Group and Former Owner of the Houston Astros
“We knew the Texas market. Temple needed the BEST in the United States, and we got that with Lee Peterson; he was not looking to move South. He was happy in North Dakota. John and Anthony knew how to sell Texas and to get Lee to interview for the position. Lee had to compete and he won the interview, and Temple won big time with Lee and The PACE Group. They hit a Home Run with me. Lee is doing a great job. Nothing holds him back and I am impressed that he is always so upbeat and positive. We are proud to have him promoting our community!”
John Beckham
Development Corporation of Abilene Board Chairman
“The PACE Group did an outstanding job in successfully conducting our CEO search. In a short 4 ½ months, Anthony Michelic and their team helped us define our needs and priorities, identify qualified candidates, coordinate the interview process, and ultimately retain a stellar leader to take economic development in Abilene to a new level.”
Dr. Wayne Shuffield
Midlothian Economic Development Board President - Texas
“Our experience with The PACE Group was outstanding. Anthony and their team brought us an excellent group of finalists to interview and they exceeded the expectations of our stakeholders. This firm communicated clearly with us throughout the process they sold candidates on the benefits of living and working in our community. We are excited that Kyle Kinateder will be our next President and CEO and see a great future for our organization with him at the helm!”
Richard H. Solberg
President, Bell Bank - Fargo, North Dakota
“We enjoyed working with The PACE Group. At first, I thought we could get the job done on our own, but I was wrong. We needed The PACE Group. Brian was living in Dumas, Texas and was not wanting to come back to North Dakota where he grew up. His wife did not want to move to North Dakota. John and Anthony knew how to sell Fargo and they understood our culture. The search was a win-win. Have anyone call me about The PACE Group.”
Bill Marohn
Former President and COO at Whirlpool, Inc./Chairman at Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
“When our community has looked for a CEO of our economic development organization we have called The PACE group since 1993. They brought us Jeff Noel, Mark Mitchell, Wendy Dent Chesser, and Rob Cleveland. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for this type of organization. The people that were placed have made a significant difference to southwest Michigan and our communities.”
Tom Pittman
CEO, Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation
“When we did the search for the CEO of our state chamber of commerce, Mississippi Economic Council, we thought we needed a Mississippian. We were wrong. Blake Wilson is the best state chamber CEO in the United States and John Lovorn found him in Florida. Blake said no the first two times he was approached for the position.”
Bob Luke
F.A.I.A., NCARB, Chairman Meridian, Mississippi
“We were looking for the best search firm that could bring us winners for our East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (Chamber and Economic Development). We interviewed three firms nationally. The PACE Group was selected unanimously by our search committee and they brought us winners. Bill Hannah has exceeded our expectations.”
Myrtis Franke
Former Chair Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Executive for U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
“We have been hiring The PACE Group over the past 15 years and will continue in the future. John and his team found several executives and physicians for us at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Mississippi, as well as many not for profit organizations on the Gulf Coast. We would not use anyone else. They are focused.”
Jeff Noel
Corporate Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs at Whirlpool, Inc.
Bill Marohn
Former President and COO at Whirlpool, Inc./Chairman at Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
“When our community has looked for a CEO of our economic development organization we have called The PACE group since 1993. They brought us Jeff Noel, Mark Mitchell, Wendy Dent Chesser, and Rob Cleveland. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for this type of organization. The people that were placed have made a significant difference to southwest Michigan and our communities.”
Tom Pittman
CEO, Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation
“When we did the search for the CEO of our state chamber of commerce, Mississippi Economic Council, we thought we needed a Mississippian. We were wrong. Blake Wilson is the best state chamber CEO in the United States and John Lovorn found him in Florida. Blake said no the first two times he was approached for the position.”
Bob Luke
F.A.I.A., NCARB, Chairman Meridian, Mississippi
“We were looking for the best search firm that could bring us winners for our East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (Chamber and Economic Development). We interviewed three firms nationally. The PACE Group was selected unanimously by our search committee and they brought us winners. Bill Hannah has exceeded our expectations.”
Myrtis Franke
Former Chair Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Executive for U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
“We have been hiring The PACE Group over the past 15 years and will continue in the future. John and his team found several executives and physicians for us at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Mississippi, as well as many not for profit organizations on the Gulf Coast. We would not use anyone else. They are focused.”
Jeff Noel
Corporate Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs at Whirlpool, Inc.
“I have known John Lovorn, the principal at The Pace Group for over 30 years, finding and placing leaders in the top roles in a multitude of state Economic Development roles, from Arkansas, Kentucky to Texas. He is no stranger to Michigan, convincing my wife it would be a great opportunity for us at Cornerstone Alliance. The Pace Group has handled 6 searches here in our community, from a special role in dealing with race relations to 3 successful searches for Cornerstone.”