News – Chesapeake Search Partners

5/31

PRESS RELEASE

CHESAPEAKE SEARCH PARTNERS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Expands to a new office and launches full-service HR solutions and new IT practice

BALTIMORE, MD (May 31, 2023)— Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP), a professional search and consulting firm, celebrates 10 years of building relationships and supporting the growth of companies in the Greater Baltimore region and beyond. A refreshed lighthouse logo timestamps the firm’s 10-year anniversary while honoring its commitment and evolution as a search partner. CSP is also announcing the launch of Chesapeake HR Solutions, an extension of the firm’s HR Practice led by Jason Nemoy, as well as a new standalone IT Practice led by Laura Reynolds. To support the growth, the team has relocated to a new office space located in the heart of Towson at 502 Washington Ave.

“One decade ago, Rick Fribush, John Geraghty, and I launched CSP in my parent’s garage. We were focused on key values that would set us apart from our competition, including showing empathy and commitment, transparency and responsiveness,” said Johnny Black, Co-Founder and Practice Lead. “Fast forward to today, and we remain focused on those core values and continue to reinvest into the business, ultimately striving to build one of the strongest recruiting teams in the region. We are honored to celebrate this special milestone alongside our employees and our partners.”

The Evolution of the Lighthouse and a New Office Space

CSP’s lighthouse logo, an emblem of the business, received a refresh for the anniversary. “In developing the new logo, we reflected on what being a true search partner means to our team and our clients and worked to reflect this in a visual way,” said Black. “Similar to a lighthouse, CSP is a reliable, stable partner with unwavering commitment. Just as a lighthouse offers solace and assurance to ships seeking safe harbors, we provide exceptional search services, ensuring our clients navigate their way to exceptional talent.”

In addition to growing its current practice areas, CSP continues to bring on new team members to accommodate growth. The new office space was designed for this expanded team as well as in response to what CSP believes is the new working model. “We believe professional flexibility is here to stay. When we want our team in the office, we want them there with a purpose, and we have developed an office space that facilitates that,” said Rick Fribush, Partner, Practice Director – Accounting and Finance.

“With networking returning, we felt it was important to have space to entertain. Employees and partners want to have some level of interaction, so it’s important to have a space that facilitates that,” said John Geraghty, Partner, Director of Recruiting Operations. “We also take pride in our employee retention and make an effort to have work be as fun as possible. We’re excited to get back to our pre-pandemic schedule of events and lunches, happy hours, and sports experience.”

Chesapeake HR Solutions

A new sub-brand of CSP, Chesapeake HR Solutions was born out of the opportunity to offer well-rounded HR support that achieves all of the needs businesses have today – all in a one-stop-shop service. The collaboration between both the Professional Search and HR Consulting teams is very strong. Services include HR Leadership & Support, Project-Based HR Consulting, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development, and Outplacement and Career Coaching.

“Simply put, strategic HR continues to be a priority for many of our clients,” said Jason Nemoy, Partner and Practice Director – Human Resources. “Our clients are asking for additional HR support to service their organizations, especially the start-up or small company space. By formalizing this expansion of HR services, we are able to bring that level of expertise to the market.”

A New IT Practice

CSP has also added Information Technology Recruiting to its roster of professional search services. The firm welcomes Laura Reynolds as Senior Search Consultant, IT Recruiting to lead this new division. The IT Practice specializes in filling roles including but not limited to Software Engineers, Administrators, Business/Systems Analysts, Project Managers, and IT Leaders.

About Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) is a professional search and consulting firm that focuses on placement in Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate & Financial Services, Sales, Marketing & Administrative, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing Services, and IT. Focused on client growth and planning for the future, CSP’s unique, relationship-driven approach leverages industry experts who understand the process of identifying the right skill set for each position. The result is matching talented professionals who have the ability to meet and exceed a client’s organizational needs. For more information, visit https://www.chesapeakesearchpartners.com.

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1/04

CHESAPEAKE SEARCH PARTNERS PROMOTES EICHELBERGER, WEISS, AND FANSHAW, AND ADDS TWO NEW HIRES

BALTIMORE, MD (January 4, 2023)— Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP), a professional search and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cassidy Eichelberger to Marketing and Operations Manager and Hannah Weiss and Andrew Fanshaw to Senior Search Consultants.

“On behalf of the entire team, we are delighted to announce the promotion of Cassidy, Hannah, and Andrew,” said Johnny Black, Founding Member and Partner, Chesapeake Search Partners. “As we approach CSP’s tenth anniversary, they have grown professionally, evolving their roles and responsibilities to support our expansion and the changing demands of the job market. I know they will continue to play a vital role in our success moving forward.”

The firm also welcomes Jackie Obrecht and Alex Bandarenko to the team as Search Consultants. Obrecht brings recruiting experience from the staffing, merchandising, and retail sectors and will join CSP’s HR Practice. Bandarenko will join CSP’s Engineering and Operations Practice as Search Consultant, leveraging his background in recruiting executives in the climate tech industry.

To learn about career opportunities at Chesapeake Search Partners, visit our Current Opportunities page here.

About Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) is a professional search and consulting firm that focuses on placement in Accounting and Finance, Engineering and Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate and Financial Services, and Sales, Marketing, and Administrative. Focused on client growth and planning for the future, CSP’s unique, relationship-driven approach leverages industry experts who understand the process of identifying the right skill set for each position. The result is matching talented professionals who meet and exceed a client’s organizational needs. For more information, visit https://www.chesapeakesearchpartners.com//.

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11/03

Professional search firm promotes Fitzgerald, Levin, and Schneider and establishes Engineering and Operations as a stand-alone practice

BALTIMORE, MD (November 3, 2022)— Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP), a professional search and consulting firm, today announces the continued growth and evolution of the firm, which has doubled in size since early 2021. Patrick Fitzgerald, Jen Schneider, and Matt Levin have been promoted to Assistant Practice Director. Additionally, after seeing strong demand for senior talent across the sales, marketing, engineering, and operations (SMEO) sectors, CSP has split its SMEO practice into two standalone practices, adding Administrative to the Sales and Marketing Practice. Cameron Shinaberry will continue to strategically oversee both practices following the split.

As Assistant Practice Director for Accounting and Finance, Patrick Fitzgerald will oversee Kristen Zak who recently joined CSP as Search Consultant in Accounting & Finance. “Patrick embodies our core values, does business the right way and has been instrumental in supporting our growth since he joined CSP as our first employee eight years ago,” said Rick Fribush, Partner and Practice Director – Accounting and Finance. “In his new role, Patrick will continue to make an impact and lead additional team members as we grow the practice.”

Jen Schneider will oversee Jesse Nigrin, who joined the Sales, Marketing, and Administrative practice as a Junior Search Consultant earlier this year and was recently promoted to Search Consultant. “Jen has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Sales and Marketing Practice over the last six years,” said Cameron Shinaberry, Practice Director at CSP. “In addition to landing top Sales and Marketing talent for our partners, she leads special community initiatives at CSP, recently hosting an event to raise funds for Maryland Food Bank during Hunger Action Month.”

Matt Levin will oversee new hire Michael Dos Santos, who recently joined CSP as Search Consultant for the E&O Practice. “Matt’s knowledge of the market, his depth of expertise in the logistics and manufacturing sector, and his longstanding relationships with manufacturing engineering leaders have elevated the Engineering and Operations to its own practice” added Cameron. “When he’s not investing time consulting our partners with their hiring processes, Matt invests time supporting nonprofits like JARC with career development and mock interviews.”

Kristin (Sudina) Freitag joins CSP as a Senior Search Consultant for Real Estate and Financial Services. She brings a foundation of recruiting experience stemming from working for her father’s firm and will work alongside Johnny Black and Rachel Talbot to support all direct-hire and temporary real estate and financial services talent searches. She is also the president of the neXco Charm City Chapter, a networking organization focused on supporting business growth.

To learn more about CSP visit https://www.chesapeakesearchpartners.com//.

About Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) is a professional search and consulting firm that focuses on placement in Accounting and Finance, Engineering and Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate and Financial Services, and Sales, Marketing, and Administrative. Focused on client growth and planning for the future, CSP’s unique, relationship-driven approach leverages industry experts who understand the process of identifying the right skill set for each position. The result is matching talented professionals who have the ability to meet and exceed a client’s organizational needs. For more information, visit https://www.chesapeakesearchpartners.com//.

9/22

BALTIMORE, September 22, 2022 – Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) today announced that Johnny Black, Co-founder and Partner at CSP, has been recognized as a member of the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 class. The prestigious award recognizes young professionals in the Greater Baltimore region for outstanding success in business and contributions to their communities. Dubbed one of the region’s most influential young leaders, Black will be celebrated at an in-person event on November 17 and featured in the Baltimore Business Journal print issue on November 18.

“I am honored to be recognized among a group of outstanding professionals who represent the next generation of leaders in our business community,” said Black. “I am blessed to have had the opportunity to build amazing relationships throughout my career. These relationships are the foundation for Chesapeake Search Partners, the firm I launched from my parent’s garage in 2013 alongside my founding partners, John Geraghty and Rick Fribush. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with my team and our partners, as well as the community as we support career development for youth in the region.”

CSP is a professional search and consulting firm based in Baltimore. By developing relationships and working effectively on behalf of its partners and job candidates, CSP creates meaningful business impact for all. Each of the firm’s core practice areas is led by an expert who understands the process of identifying the right skill set for each position allowing the team to match candidate abilities directly with organizational needs. With a primary focus on the Baltimore and Washington DC area, CSP’s client partnerships, extensive networks, and industry connections enable the firm to support searches outside of the region, extending across the U.S.

For more information on the 2022 40 Under 40 class and the in-person event at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, click here.

About Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) is a professional search and consulting firm that focuses on placement in Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate and Financial Services, and Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Focused on client growth and planning for the future, CSP’s unique, relationship-driven approach leverages industry experts who understand the process of identifying the right skill set for each position. The result is matching talented professionals who have the ability to meet and exceed a client’s organizational needs. For more information, visit https://www.chesapeakesearchpartners.com//.

4/26

Chesapeake Search Partners Moves Up Five Spots to No. 3 in Top Professional Search Firm Rankings in Baltimore

Baltimore Business Journal also ranks CSP as No. 10 Temporary Staffing Firm

BALTIMORE, April 22, 2022 – Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) today announced that the Baltimore Business Journal has ranked the company among the top Professional Search and Temporary Staffing Firms in the region. CSP ranked No. 3 in the Professional Search category based on the number of placements and clients in the region, up five spots from last year. The Temporary Staffing category, which ranked CSP six spots higher than last year at No. 10, was determined by the average number of temps working per week, as well as local staff and percentage of temp-to-hire.

“We are proud to continue to be named among the top professional search and temporary staffing firms in the Baltimore region,” said John Geraghty, Partner, Director of Recruiting Operations at Chesapeake Search Partners. “Despite the competitiveness of the current employment market and the challenges that are brought with that, our team remained focused and dedicated to continuing to grow and establish relationships to support our partners. As a result, we were able to experience significant growth and improve our rankings this year. We look forward to continuing on that path in 2022.”

The Baltimore Business Journal’s Book of Lists represents a ranking of regional companies in various categories according to key metrics such as the number of employees, company revenue, and the number of clients, among other factors. To learn more about the Book of Lists, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/datacenter/lists.

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