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Whether you’ve entered Q4 or are beginning a new fiscal year, let’s discuss your growth goals and the critical hiring needs that you’ll need to address to exceed your objectives. 

 

Egret Consulting is the largest search firm exclusively dedicated to the Electrical Industry. Our value to you is in our extensive and proven industry expertise and the reputation that Egret Consulting carries for the past 25 years.

 

Rob’s specialty is Power Distribution - all manufactured products and associated controls / communication protocols, Automation Technologies (including generation and controls products, grid / distribution automation, industrial automation, building automation and controls) and Renewables (including wind, solar, battery / energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, EV charging, microgrid applications, and other emerging technologies).


Colin has subject matter expertise in Cybersecurity, IT, Embedded Software and Software Programming, IoT and IIoT Technologies. In addition, he performs searches in power distribution and automation.

 

Our clients are Manufacturers, Distributors, Rep Firms, EPC’s, Energy ESCO’s, Electrical Contractors, and Utilities. Rob also partners with PE/VC firms for both talent acquisition and potential acquisition targets.

 

We successfully fill individual contributor through senior leadership roles (including C-Suite) for all organizational roles and functions.

 

If you have other specific hiring needs outside of our expertise, we have colleagues that focus on Lighting and Wire and Cable. We’re happy to make an introduction for you!

 

Rob and Colin attend industry conferences regularly and speak with our industry leaders every day. We have a great understanding and feel for industry trends, technologies, and conditions. 

 

Let’s discuss your critical hiring needs and work together to reach your growth objectives…reach out to us today!

 

Rob: 847-307-7129 

RW@egretconsulting.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwieska/

 

Colin: 847-327-0018  

CW@egretconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-wieska/

 

If we’re not already connected on LinkedIn,

please visit our profiles above and let’s grow together!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Egret Consulting’s team members and families participated in the Lake County, IL Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 28th.

 

Egret Consulting proudly donates to Alzheimer's Association® on behalf of our client partners in addition to raising funds from generous supporters of our team!

 

All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.

 

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease.

 

Egret Consulting shares in the vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other forms of dementia.

 

Through various charitable initiatives, Egret aims to help create a world where compassion and kindness thrive. Whether it's supporting local causes or aiding in humanitarian efforts, we are dedicated to being a force for good. Take a moment and see how Egret gives back to the community: https://egretconsulting.com/giving-back/

OFF DUTY BUZZ!

Recently, Egret Consulting featured a series of posts on our Company LinkedIn page: OFF DUTY BUZZ!

 

Not following Egret Consulting on LinkedIn?: https://www.linkedin.com/company/egret-consulting/  Give us a follow! 

 

Egret Consulting highlighted each of our team members and shared some insight into what our leisure time looks like when we are "Off Duty". A great opportunity for you to get to know us a bit better!

Rob


Rather than writing about Rob in prose, it’s easier to make a quick list of most things him. Likely, something important is left off. Don’t judge.

 

DISNEY: Visiting Disney Parks (Yes, both coasts…though Disneyland Resort is his favorite), Disney Movies (Classic Animated, Pixar, Star Wars [NOTE…not a sequels jumper-onner, post Disney acquisition…Rob was there on opening day in 1977 and has been a hardcore SW nerd since – even has all his original Star Wars toys], Marvel, and formal recognition to Disney’s Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures eras. Disney collecting: figurines and collectibles, parks memorabilia, pins, animation cells, and artwork. And Disney Music…Sherman Brothers = pure genius. Walt Disney is Rob’s hero and a major source of inspiration for him.

 

SPORTS: NFL (Dallas Cowboys – lifelong fan…Rob has matured over the years and has since forgiven Joe Montana and Dwight Clark)…now don’t go and be haters. Baseball – Chicago Cubs (see other entry under lifelong fan), American Association (Go Moo), NCAA, and High School. Rob has (at times) been referred to as Robby Baseball, so there. Fastpitch Softball…greatness. NCAA Football (All things SEC, but mostly Alabama). Hockey (Chicago Blackhawks). NASCAR (when it was what it was). Rob is learning to wrap his arms around Pickleball. Not really.

 

FAMILY: Rob enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife and two kids…and traveling with them – mostly to Disney Parks and Resorts (catch a theme here?).

 

FAMILY DOG: Larry – he’s a French Bulldog with an Instagram. And has nearly 4k followers…the reality of living with a semi-famous dog.

 

FRIENDS: Blessed.

 

STEAK: Not super picky on cuts, just need it to be delicious, and medium rare. Always medium rare.

 

MUSIC: Everything and in no particular order. Rob’s taste in music is literally as eclectic as it gets. His playlists and radio presets are musically all over the place. No rules whatsoever…just must be great. Little known fact, Rob was a Music Business Major in college. And an excellent drummer. He’s got stories. And hey, it’s paid off HUGE for him in the world of recruiting! Just go with it.

 

CHRISTMAS: When Rob isn’t Robby Baseball, he may (or may not) have been referred to as “Captain Christmas”. The whole season – it’s magical for him. Rob enjoys Christmas decorating, food, music, movies (PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN!!!…iykyk), if it’s Christmas, it’s Rob. Time to put the tree up and tunes on yet? Oh yeah, and visiting Disney Parks…during the Christmas season, of course!

Colin


There’s one thing that fulfills Colin’s passion outside of his work at Egret Consulting more than any other – Baseball.

 

Colin has played baseball since he was 4 years old. Throughout the years, he worked on his game extremely hard, and it paid off! At the conclusion of Colin’s senior year of high school, he was named to the All-Conference and All-Area baseball teams. That season, he was a key contributor to Antioch Community High School’s second only Regional Championship and first ever Sectional Championship. Colin went on to play college baseball at Lawrence University and during his senior year (2022), he was on the team that won the Midwest Conference Championship and earned a bid to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Prior to the start of the season, the team was chosen to finish seventh in conference standings in the pre-season coach’s poll. The team overachieved and went on to set the record for most wins in the university’s history and returned to the NCAA regionals for the first time since 1979.

 

Currently, outside of his work with Egret Consulting, Colin is the Head JV Baseball Coach at Antioch Community High School (where he went to school) and is the Head Coach of Prime Athletics’ 16U Baseball Team. He very much enjoys giving back to the game and developing players through his coaching.

 

Colin began umpiring baseball at age 11 for the local youth league. While his commitments to coaching high school and summer baseball don't allow him to umpire currently, he remains a member of Fox Valley Blues Umpire Association.

 

Colin is a life-long, dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. He’s been going to games at Wrigley Field since he was old enough to attend. Colin was able to attend Game 4 of the 2016 World Series. An experience that he will never forget! 2024 was extra special as it was Colin’s first year as a Chicago Cubs Season Ticket Holder. The opportunity has been incredible and while the season didn’t end the way he and other Cubs fans would have liked – being at games and enjoying all the “perks” of being a STH has been amazing! Colin is a collector of Chicago Cubs collectibles and memorabilia. He has many autographed baseballs, bats, photos, artwork, bobbleheads, and more! Colin even has a game used base from Wrigley Field!

 

Colin always welcomes the opportunity to strike up a conversation on the Cubs or the game of baseball. He enjoys sharing his passion for the game with others!

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Rob Wieska


Executive Recruiter / EVP

Rob’s expertise at Egret Consulting is Power Distribution (hardware products plus associated controls and software), 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

Colin Wieska

Executive Recruiter

Colin focuses on Cybersecurity, Embedded Software, Controls, and IoT / IIoT Technologies. 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

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