M&F Talent Receives Top Executive Recruiting Recognition 

Mac & Fulton Talent Partners was featured in Forbes 2024 America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list. Coming in at #86 of 150, this ranking is a testament to both our hard work and expertise.  Since Forbes Magazine is the gold standard for business journalism, we are both thrilled and honored with this distinction.

As M&F Talent entered our 10^th year of business in 2024, the timing of this Forbes recognition couldn’t be any better. We’ve come a long way from our early days in cannabis recruiting to being one of the top CEA staffing and executive search firms.

What the Ranking is All About

For this report, Forbes partnered with Statista, a leading data analytics firm, to compile a list of America’s best executive recruiting firms. Next, they crunched numbers and conducted surveys with thousands of recruiters, HR managers, and employees. This report focused primarily on firms that specialize in filling executive positions with salaries of at least $100,000.

This isn’t just any list of just any recruiting firms – this list is compiled of the cream of the crop, experts who have the skills necessary to find the CEO, CFO, or other top-tier leader your company needs.

Forbes created this report for several reasons. One was to improve companies’ succession planning. With a massive generational shift underway in corporate America, succession planning is more critical than ever before. Baby boomers are retiring left and right, leaving gaping holes behind them in their executive leadership roles. Recruiting firms, like Mac and Fulton, are here to address the turnover – we want to make sure you have the right leaders in place to steer the ship.

Ultimately, this list from Forbes is a “who’s who” of the recruitment world. It includes big names and rising stars alike. We’re proud of our inclusion in this list because it’s a nod to our dedication and overall success in our areas of expertise.

Why Mac and Fulton Talent Partners Made the List

M&F Talent is a boutique search firm specializing in recruitment for agriculture, food production, and related technologies. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve built a strong reputation for excellence and integrity in these specialized fields. As such, we aren’t your average recruitment firm.

Here are a few reasons why M&F Talent stands out among other executive search firms, while also garnering the attention of organizations like Forbes:

1. Our Personal Touch

At Mac and Fulton Talent Partners, we recognize that executive recruiting is both a science and an art.

Our methods are grounded in the demands of the real world – we keep a keen eye on industry trends. We offer a personal touch in our hands-on communication style and pride ourselves on our partnership mentality. Due to this personable approach, our Principal & Lead Recruiter Mike Ruane is well-known in the CEA, agriculture, and food production industries.

What all this means is that we make it our mission to work closely with both clients and potential candidates. We want to find you the perfect match, and to do that, we get to know your skills, organization, and mission inside and out.

2. Specialized Industry Knowledge

Agriculture is a field like none other – in no other discipline is there such a wide variety of skill sets, roles, and challenges that need to be considered.

At Mac and Fulton, we focus on recruiting for a wide variety of roles within the agriculture hub, including sales teams, engineers, project managers, executive teams, marketers, IT professionals, and scientists.

Our expertise also extends to controlled environment agriculture and food production. As new industries and roles emerge, we explore those, too – including hydroponics, cannabis, and so much more. Our specialized knowledge of the ag world helps us understand the unique needs and challenges present in these industries – and helps us provide more targeted and more effective recruitment solutions.

3. Leadership and Extensive Experience

When it comes to executive recruiting, you only want to partner with the very best search firms. Since C-level hires can “make or break” an organization, your choice of recruiting partners is instrumental in the success of your business.

M&F Talent’s Mike Ruane brings over ten years of experience in specialized fields like engineering, logistics, and manufacturing to the table. His strong rapport with ag-tech manufacturers has resulted in dozens of placements in horticultural technology. Not to mention, Mike’s strong business acumen makes him well-suited to handle the rigors of executive search.

Kent Gruetzmacher, our marketing and operations manager, adds his expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, SEO, and data analytics. Together, they form a powerhouse that’s dedicated to delivering top-notch recruitment services to our clients.

4. A Blend of Modern & Traditional Approaches

Mac and Fulton leverages a combination of traditional and modern recruitment approaches to develop an extensive network of candidates. We incorporate our industry knowledge, technical expertise, and personal network of employers and jobseekers to find the very best talent for the very best firms.

When it comes to executive search, our recruiters have an extensive network of passive candidates in agriculture and food production. Not only do these candidates trust us with their career trajectories, but many of them are also now our friends!

5. Our Commitment to Clients and Candidates

At Mac and Fulton, we have a mission to strengthen our clients’ businesses by placing passionate and skilled candidates exactly where they’re needed most. We value continuous learning and integrity – and we don’t stop once the onboarding process has been completed.

Instead, we follow-up and follow through, making sure every placement is a roaring success. We’re committed to timely communication and thorough application screening. We’ll handle every aspect of the recruitment process, from writing professional job descriptions to conducting sensitive negotiations about salaries, commissions, and benefits.

For C-level hires, we are experienced at negotiating complex salary and benefits packages – from ownership equity to deferred compensation plans.

A Bright Future Ahead with Mac and Fulton Talent Partners

By choosing to work with M&F Talent, you’re not just filling a position – you’re building a future for your business with the right people at the helm. We’re excited about our inclusion in the Forbes 2024 America’s Best Recruiting Firms list – and even more excited about what the future holds.

Need help with executive recruiting? Whether you’re facing a wave of retirements or looking to strengthen your leadership team, M&F Talent has you covered. Contact us today to get started!