Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Executive Recruiting Partner in Asheboro, NC
Stickle & Associates was founded on the principle that recruiting is about creating lasting partnerships. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in executive search services for niche industries including pulp & paper, chemical manufacturing, renewable energy, and manufacturing. Our rigorous 5-step placement process ensures precision in matching top-tier talent with leadership roles, resulting in 15,000+ successful placements. We combine traditional methods with modern tools to deliver candidates who align with organizational goals and culture. Our family-run business prioritizes integrity, confidentiality, and long-term success for both employers and professionals. We serve clients nationwide through a personalized approach that addresses unique hiring challenges.Our expertise extends to hard-to-fill roles, leveraging a proprietary database and industry network to identify passive candidates. We maintain a commitment to ethical practices and transparency throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Our team's deep industry knowledge spans decades, covering technical, operational, and executive positions. We provide tailored solutions for employers seeking leaders in evolving sectors while offering candidates exclusive, unadvertised opportunities. This combination of experience, methodology, and dedication to relationships has established us as a trusted recruitment partner.
Services
Executive Search
Chemical Industry Recruiting
Manufacturing Recruiting
Renewable Energy Recruiting
Pulp & Paper Recruiting
Leadership Recruitment
Technical Staffing
C-Suite Placement
Engineering Recruitment
Confidential Searches
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in executive search for niche industries
- We implement a patented 5-step recruitment process for guaranteed results
- We provide access to 15,000+ successful placements across industries
- Our team consists of certified experts with industry-specific experience
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search services specialize in placing C-suite leaders and senior executives across niche industries. We utilize a proprietary database and extensive industry network to identify candidates with proven leadership capabilities. Our rigorous screening process ensures cultural fit and technical qualifications, delivering leaders who drive organizational success through strategic vision and operational excellence.
Chemical Industry Recruiting
We provide specialized recruitment solutions for chemical manufacturing and petrochemical industries. Our expertise covers technical roles like Process Engineers, Coatings Specialists, and Safety Managers. We address industry challenges including regulatory compliance and technical skill shortages through targeted candidate sourcing and in-depth evaluations that match specialized expertise with specific organizational needs.
Renewable Energy Recruiting
Our renewable energy recruitment focuses on solar, wind, and sustainable engineering sectors. We place professionals in technical and leadership roles requiring expertise in clean energy technologies and environmental compliance. Our candidates include Project Managers, Energy Engineers, and Sustainability Experts who drive innovation in rapidly evolving renewable energy markets.
Pulp & Paper Recruiting
We deliver executive and technical talent for pulp & paper manufacturing operations. Our placements include Plant Managers, Process Engineers, and Maintenance Directors with expertise in production optimization and sustainability practices. Our deep industry knowledge addresses the sector's challenges through candidates who combine technical proficiency with operational leadership experience.
Manufacturing Recruiting
Our manufacturing recruitment covers building products, metals, plastics, and medical devices sectors. We specialize in placing Operations Leaders, Supply Chain Managers, and Engineering Professionals who enhance production efficiency. Our candidates possess expertise in lean manufacturing principles and advanced production technologies, ensuring operational excellence for our client organizations.
People
Harrison Stickle
President/Sr. Recruiter
Harrison Stickle specializes in pulp & paper and chemical industry placements with a finance background from Appalachian State University. He assists candidates with financial transitions during career moves.
Robert Stickle
Vice President/Sr. Recruiter
Robert Stickle focuses on technical and engineering roles with expertise in recruitment process optimization and relationship-based candidate evaluation since joining in 2005.
Chad Wheeler
Sr. Recruiter
Chad Wheeler recruits for pulp, petrochemical, and chemical industries with a psychology degree and emphasis on win-win outcomes for clients and candidates since 2014.
Questions
What industries does Stickle & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in executive search for pulp & paper, chemical manufacturing, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors.
What types of roles do you recruit for?
We fill leadership positions including VPs, Plant Managers, Engineers, C-suite executives, and technical specialists.
How does your placement process work?
Our 5-step process includes needs assessment, candidate sourcing, screening, presentation of top matches, and placement support.
Do you handle confidential searches?
Yes, we specialize in confidential executive searches with complete discretion throughout the recruitment process.
Are your services free for candidates?
Yes, we offer free career placement services including resume review, interview preparation, and salary negotiation support.
