Outdoor companies are built by people who live the lifestyle, not just understand the job description. Our role is to connect employers with leaders who respect the land, the customer, and the craft—because in this industry, authenticity drives performance.

Scott Staelgraeve, President

Our Values in Action

  • Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We earn it through integrity, discretion, consistency, and follow-through. Clients and candidates rely on us to act with honesty, keep confidences, and provide clear, unbiased counsel.

    In practice, trust means:

    • Doing what we say we will do
    • Protecting confidentiality at all times
    • Offering straightforward guidance—even when it’s uncomfortable
  • Impact: We recognize that talent decisions shape lives, families, organizations, and communities. Every engagement is an opportunity to help people find meaningful work and help organizations lead more effectively.

    In practice, positive impact means:

    • Treating every candidate with dignity and respect
    • Prioritizing long-term success over short-term outcomes
    • Considering the human consequences of every placement
  • Excellence: We hold ourselves—and our work—to a high bar. Excellence is reflected in preparation, rigor, responsiveness, and results. Our clients trust us with important decisions, and we honor that responsibility with disciplined execution.

    In practice, excellence means:

    • Thorough search processes and thoughtful evaluation
    • Attention to detail at every stage of the engagement
    • Measuring success by outcomes that endure
  • Learning: We believe growth is essential—for leaders, organizations, and ourselves. We stay curious, reflective, and open to new perspectives so we can better serve the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.

    In practice, learning and growth mean:

    • Valuing potential and trajectory, not just past roles
    • Continuously improving our methods and insights
    • Encouraging leaders who are adaptable and future-ready

What This Means for You

Leaders who fit culturally and lead effectively | Decisions informed by insight, not shortcuts | A long-term partner invested in your success

Flexible
Executive
Search

As a leading executive search firm, we specialize in flexible recruiting services to adapt to the changing needs of our clients. We’ve worked with clients across many industries focusing on Product Design, Product Management, Project Management, Engineering and Sales Leaders.

Our
Typical
Client

Our typical client has revenues between $5M – $150M, and is located in North America.

Our
Professional
Experience

Our professional experience comes from several years working in the outdoor industry on the employer side, with a variety of companies and individuals across North America, including Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Coleman, Bear Archery, Shimano and Plano.