Our Approach
Testimonials
Interphase Office Interiors,“Certainly, you may have any prospective client contact me and I’ll highly recommend you.”
Randy DeBoer Next
Standard Federal Bank, Kathy Chapman“I can’t say enough about what a great relationship it has been working with Michele Bishop. She has been able to find quality candidates for many management positions and knows the type of person we are looking for. I don’t waste time on candidates that don’t fit our qualifications. Candidates have told me that the only reason they decided to consider interviewing for our positions was because of Michele’s enthusiasm and approach. She’s able to encourage people to consider our openings even if they are content in their present position. Michele is very conscientious and always returns phone calls and emails the same day. She is a very hardworking, caring individual that knows her stuff!”
Assistant Vice President,
Human Resources –
Southwest MI/IN Next
Standard Federal Bank, Carol Haynes,1.The quality of service that WilliamCharles associates provide is top-notch, it’s timely, accurate, and delivered professionally.
2.Candidates referred by WilliamCharles are very well qualified. I don’t believe they use a “scatter gun” approach.
3.The results have been excellent. We have been pleased to have the opportunity to hire several exceptionally well qualified individuals referred to us by WilliamCharles.
4.I like, and appreciate, the personal and personable approach of WilliamCharles associates.
Human Resource Services Next
Citizens Bank, Cheryl Schantz, Senior Vice President, Regional Next“I love working with the team at WilliamCharles. They get to know us and what we are looking for to ensure the candidates meet our needs.”
“Another Home Run! Thanks”
Progressive AE, Jim Fox,“After conducting a search for our CIO position, we received a great amount of qualified people. After screening resumes and completing the interview process, we did not feel comfortable with any of the candidates we met. We decided to look at a candidate from WilliamCharles. They presented an outstanding candidate for the position and we hired him immediately. We are excited about the impact he is already making on our organization.”
Director of Human Resources Next
Grand Rapids Building Services,“My expectations are extremely high and you did well given our unusual needs. If WilliamCharles recommends a candidate for interview, I am never disappointed. Even when the person is not quite what I am looking for, they are closer than my own screening attempts. WilliamCharles won’t give up until they find the right match, even when the parameters of qualifications and skills are unusual.”
Karin Wysocki Next
Two Men and a Truck,“Two Men and a Truck has engaged WilliamCharles on 4 top level searches, CFO, CIO, V.P. of Human Resources and V.P. of Marketing. “We used you four times and you hit home runs every time. We will use you again.”
Brig Sorber, President Next
Grand Rapids Controls, Tammy Baker, Human Resources Manager NextWilliamCharles exceeded my expectations by having a network of international recruiting contacts and quickly getting me SEVERAL qualified American candidates in my price range for a General Manager position in Northern China. The other firms I contacted were not able to produce the same results. I appreciated how WilliamCharles worked with me and kept the candidates informed and happy during our long selection process. I also appreciated that WilliamCharles introduced me to English speaking recruiters in China to help us with other recruiting needs at our Qingdao, China operation.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce,“WilliamCharles provided professional resources and invaluable guidance as we worked to fill the high profile President/CEO position of our not-for profit organization. As a volunteer Board of Directors and Search Committee, considering the confidentiality that must be maintained, managing the search process internally would not have been practical. WilliamCharles helped us to define the candidate criteria, worked with our staff so that we understood the operational culture of our organization, and prequalified the candidates that we considered. Most importantly they helped us select the best candidate and worked within an aggressive time schedule.”
Robert W. Roth (Board Chair) Next
Town & Country Cedar Home,“Your assistance was a tremendous help. Finding the ‘right’ teammate is a daunting task. Your efforts freed up precious time from my stand point. The resumes and brief descriptions made the interview selection easy. I also felt the time you took to get to know our company and myself will only increase the odds of this new executive manager working out. Thank you so much! Keep doing what you’re doing!”
Stephanie Baldwin, President Next
Medical Management Specialists, John Verbrugge Next“Outstanding! Very smooth process from beginning to end! Professional, organized and made a difficult, labor-intensive search quite pleasant. We couldn’t be more satisfied with our new CEO! WilliamCharles is the best!”
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network,“The first step in the process was the most important. Your specialists listened to the needs we were trying to fill, and then presented candidates with the qualifications to meet those needs.”
John Meindertsma CFO,
Western Michigan Group LLC Next
RoMan Manufacturing, Inc, Robert W. Roth,“WilliamCharles provided professional resources and invaluable guidance as we worked to fill the high profile President/CEO position of our not-for profit organization. As a volunteer Board of Directors and Search Committee, considering the confidentiality that must be maintained, managing the search process internally would not have been practical. WilliamCharles helped us to define the candidate criteria, worked with our staff so that we understood the operational culture of our organization, and prequalified the candidates that we considered. “
President 2004 Board Chair,
Area Chamber of Commerce Next
Citizens Bank, Jasper Howell Next“We are very happy with the service they provided to us. Excellent service was provided to us. We strongly recommend WilliamCharles as an Executive Recruiter.
“Keep up the great work when we call you for assistance. WilliamCharles has proven to be a leader in the Executive Recruiting Field.”
Gordon Food Service, Jill Day, Corporate Recruiter NextThere’s a remarkable difference in working with WilliamCharles Search Group over any other agency. While they were searching for the very best candidates they actually became involved in our company as part of our hiring team of professionals. It is because of the level of commitment and thorough understanding of both our needs and those of each candidate that we have made WilliamCharles one of our elite, preferred vendors of choice.
Western Michigan Group LLC“Great Job! The first step in the process was the most important. Your specialists listened to the needs we were trying to fill, and then presented candidates with the qualifications to meet those needs.”
(Northwestern Mutual),
John Meindertsma Next
Thermo Fisher Scientific,“I’ve worked with Michele over the last eight years on various positions; her understanding of the company’s business, culture and issues is outstanding. She immediately focuses on the right “fit” for the situation.”
KC Vaughn Next
NextMichele was very professional yet personable in her approach. I liked her collaborative style. She continued to dig for candidates and was patient with us when we changed the requirements for the background and experience we were looking for. Great Job! We are pleased with our hire so far. Union Bank, Human Resources Manager
Employee Assistance Center, Beth Kelly, Executive Director Next“Recently, WilliamCharles helped us fill a highly visible position in our organization. As a human resource professional, I’m hesitant to hire someone else to recruit, since that’s part of what I am paid to do. But Chuck and Bill helped me put together a recruiting strategy that fit our budget and timeline. They asked questions that refined our definition of the position, and worked closely with our team until we all had a common expectation of the person we would hire.”


