Kimmel & Associates

Established in 1981, we provide executive search services to specialized industries. For over 40 years, we have focused on sectors like:

• Construction (heavy civil, mechanical, industrial, multifamily, retail, owners/developers, residential, concrete, curtain wall, drywall, roofing, electrical contracting, and steel)
• Renewable & sustainable infrastructure
• Supply chain
• Waste & recycling
• Heavy equipment
• Architecture/engineering
• Logistics
• Automotive

Our recruiters specialize in specific industry segments and geographic regions. In 2016, Forbes named us one of America’s Top 10 “Best Management Consulting Firms”.

We founded Kimmel & Associates on the principle of service: helping individuals and companies grow by connecting clients with the right candidates. We operate by the “Kimmel Standard” of dedication, honesty, and stewardship.

Our core values, or the “Kimmel Vision,” are:

• Trust: We earn trust through honesty in all our dealings and by building strong relationships.
• Excellence: Our dedicated recruiters strive for excellence in every aspect of the recruiting process.
• Integrity: We always aim to do the right thing.
• Commitment: We are committed to being a top executive search firm and exceeding expectations.
• Service: We believe recruiting is a significant responsibility.

We have 51-200 employees. Our main office is in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, in a preserved historic Art Moderne commercial building.

We run an in-house volunteer network called the Kimmel Goodwill Program, encouraging our employees to serve the community. We promote a collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment, and some of our teams have a close-knit, family-like culture. Our key leadership includes Charlie Kimmel (CEO), Sean Kerschen (President), and Elizabeth Strahan (COO).

We offer a strong benefits package:

• Competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans with company contributions or matching
• Paid time off and holidays

We support professional development and career advancement, including leadership roles. Many positions offer remote or hybrid work flexibility, and some roles come with a company vehicle.