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| | The Electrical Industry Has Changed. Has Your Executive Search Partner Kept Up? | | |
There is a common misconception that recruiting slows down during the fourth quarter. In reality, October, November, and December can be some of the most important months for companies preparing for the year ahead.
The hiring decisions you make today are not simply about finishing 2026. They are about positioning your organization for success in 2027.
Consider the timing. If you identify a critical hiring need in October, there is still an opportunity to conduct a focused search, evaluate qualified candidates, make a hiring decision, and have that individual on board before the end of December. That provides valuable time for them to become familiar with your business, establish relationships, understand expectations, and begin contributing before the new year.
Wait until January to initiate that same search, and you could easily find yourself well into the second quarter before your new hire is fully integrated and making a meaningful impact.
In today's electrical industry, that timing can make a significant difference.
Whether your 2027 objectives include expanding into new markets, strengthening your sales organization, developing new product lines, improving manufacturing operations, adding engineering expertise, or preparing for leadership succession, having the right people in place is fundamental to achieving those goals.
And the experienced professionals capable of delivering those results are rarely sitting on the sidelines waiting for an opportunity. Most are currently employed, successful in their positions and not actively pursuing a change. Identifying, engaging, and attracting that talent requires industry expertise, established relationships, earned trust, and a deliberate recruiting process.
As you finalize your business plans and budgets for 2027, I encourage you to consider not only who you will need, but when you will need them contributing.
At Egret Consulting, we have specialized exclusively in the electrical industry since 1999. We understand the markets, technologies and talent challenges influencing your business, and we work with our clients to identify the professionals who can make a meaningful difference in their organizations.
If your 2027 plans depend on having the right people in place, now is the time to start that conversation.
Let's discuss what you want to accomplish next year and how Egret Consulting can help you get there.
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“We learn from failure, not from success!”
Bram Stoker | Dracula, 1897
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On Saturday, September 26th, the Egret Consulting team, along with our families, proudly participated in the Lake County, IL Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
This is a cause that means a great deal to us.
Alzheimer’s touches far too many lives. Behind every person living with this disease is a family, a circle of friends and a community experiencing it alongside them. That is why we continue to show up, year after year.
We are proud to support the Alzheimer's Association®, not only by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, but also through our charitable giving. Each year, Egret Consulting contributes a portion of our earnings to charitable organizations on behalf of our client partners.
Saturday was about more than walking. It was about being together as a team and as families. It was about remembering those we have lost, supporting those who are living with dementia and Alzheimer’s today and standing beside the families and caregivers who experience the impact of this disease every day.
We were proud to be there. And we will continue to walk with the hope that someday, there will be a world without Alzheimer’s.
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Job Moves
Lars Bruck - Customer Account Specialist, McNaughton-McKay Electric
Buzz Carruth - Outside Sales Representative, City Electric Supply
Mark Phillips - Lighting Control & Technology Business Development, Yale Electric Supply Co.
Alana Lis - Procurement Specialist, Aldridge Electric
Jake Drappi - Sr Account Manager, World Electric Supply
Aaron Rivera - Automation Sales Specialist, Crawford Electric Supply
Adam Zimmerman - Customer Service Specialist, Standard Electric Supply Co.
Amber Perkins - Support Engineer, City Electric Supply
Bryan Ferrier - Area Manager - Indianapolis & Lafayette, Graybar Electric Supply
Chris Wendt - National Business Development Manager, Strategic Accounts Group, City Electric Supply
Corey Long - Business Development Manager - Comm Data, Lonestar Electric Supply
Cory Gamble - Business Manager - Project Estimating Gear Specialist, City Electric Supply
Danielle Wolf - Lighting Project Manager, Kendall Electric
David Young - Inside Sales Representative, Granite City Electric Supply Co.
Emily Nelson - Project Manager, Capital Electric Supply
Greg Brister - Account Manager, Summit Electric Supply
Gynomar Cardona - Branch Manager, City Electric Supply
Jakob Thompson - Branch Manager, Crescent Electric Supply Company
Juan Otero - Industrial Automation Product and Applications Specialist, Parrish-Hare / Power-House Electrical Supply
Laura Sereda - Inside Sales and Customer Service, Eco Lighting Solutions
Matthew Cross - Business Development Specialist, Lonestar Electric Supply
Zachary Selby - Clean Energy Coordinator, Main Electric Supply Co.
| | Egret Consulting Recruiters | | |
Brooke Ziolo
President / Executive Recruiter
Brooke has been with Egret for 17 years and purchased the company 6 years ago. She focuses on lighting, lighting controls, LED’s, SSL, etc.
847.307.7127
bz@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lightingrecruiter/
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Pati Kelly
Executive Recruiter / EVP
Pati has been with Egret for 13 years. She focuses on wire & cable, tools, fittings, cable harnesses, pipe, connectors, conduit, datacom, etc.
847.307.7128
pk@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/electricalrecruiter/
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Rob Wieska
Executive Recruiter / EVP
Rob has been with Egret for over 10 years. He focuses on Power Distribution (switchgear, panelboards, switchboards, transformers, ATS, circuit breakers, controls, etc.), Automation Technologies (including generation products, smart grid, building automation and controls manufacturers) and Renewables (including wind, solar, battery / energy storage, EV Charging, Microgrid applications, and other emerging technologies).
847.307.7129
rw@egretconsulting.com
www.linkedin.com/in/robwieska
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Colin Wieska
Executive Recruiter
Colin focuses on Cybersecurity, Controls, Embedded Software, IoT and IIoT Technologies. In addition, Colin works in Power Distribution, Automation and Controls. His educational background had an emphasis on cybersecurity, programming, data science, data structures, and statistics. This allows Colin to have a technical understanding of providing talent acquisition solutions while understanding the applications needed for success.
847-327-0018
cw@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-wieska/
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Jacque Nelson
Executive Recruiter
Jacque joined Egret in 2022. She focuses on the lighting industry working with lighting manufacturers, distributors, rep agencies, lighting design firms and MEP / AE firms. She recruits for entry level / individual contributor positions to VP & C-Suite positions in the areas of sales, marketing, operations, engineering, product management, lighting design, project management, quotations, etc.
847.327.0334
jq@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquenelson1//
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