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Client

“(Gibson Consultants) did work on a difficult recruitment. They listened to my needs, and identified and screened candidates with subtlety and nuance. We got several excellent candidates located close to our home office. It was miraculous.

The team demonstrated great work ethic and exceptional communications skills doing candidate recruitment work for me. They interviewed candidates who weren’t even looking and got them interested in my role and company. The candidates that made it through their filter were excellent matches and highly motivated.”

— Eric Cahow, VP Government Markets Performance, a Blue Plan

“While HMS was transforming our culture, Gibson Consultants brought in over 30 new team members to help us deliver our promise to Medicaid. HMS historically struggled with positions like the VP of Strategy, Medicaid Regional Directors , Sales Leaders and Product Managers – all which Gibson filled in a very timely manner. They took the time to understand our business, culture and values which enabled them to work faster and more effectively than any other firm, including the much larger executive search firms.”

— Bill Lucia, President & CEO (former), HMS Holdings Corp.

“I lead our growth efforts with Amalgam and recently worked with Ginny Nelson on a retained search. I have worked with various recruiters in the past and wanted to pass along that she stood out in a big way. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and equally as important, I was very impressed by her extreme level of detail and thoughtful approach. It was obvious that she was determined to fully understand our platform/technology and target audience so she would know who exactly to target in terms of candidate profiles. She is clearly a major asset to your business and felt the recognition was deserved. She is outstanding.”

— Matt Combs, Chief Growth Officer, Amalgam

“Thank you so much for your assistance in helping us find solid candidates who are both a culture fit, and focused on results. You have made the hiring decisions difficult in the best possible way.”
— Kip Koll, Director Customer and Provider Network Relations, Ameritas

“I worked with Betsy on a couple of business development manager positions at Phoenix House and found her to be extremely helpful and professional. Betsy was a pleasure to work with; she went above and beyond to work with me to find the right person for the position. Betsy took the time to discuss exactly what I was searching for and if the person she referred was not quite right, we would meet and she would redefine her search, which meant a lot to me and demonstrated her desire to meet the needs of her client, as well as the people interviewing for the positions.”
— Dayle vanderWerff, Vice President of Business Development, Phoenix House

“I have worked with Gibson Consultants twice now to fill executive positions and have been impressed both times with the quality of candidates they have brought to us and their ability to manage the process efficiently for us. It is clear they are able to understand our business and identify the types of candidates that we need to see. I am pleased to say both engagements were completed quickly and, most importantly, successfully.”
— Tim Kowalski, President & Chief Executive Officer, Halfpenny Technologies

“Joe has a natural ability to relate with people which makes it a pleasure to work with him. He is transparent and thorough in his dealings in order to ensure that he finds his clients the best candidates possible. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Joe again due to his professionalism and expertise.”
— Dahlia Anne Kelly, Director of Customer Service, First Care Health

“Jim and his team did a terrific job for us. He insisted on having a face-to-face meeting with our team to fully understand the players behind our corporate culture before embarking on our search process. Given our unique operating approach and the intensity level of our management team, this served us well. Gibson Consultants delivered a perfect match. Our new marketing director is a seamless addition to our team and is already contributing to CAS in a meaningful way. And, in addition to finding the right person, Jim’s team executed the search in a timely fashion exactly as promised.”
— Ed Meyercord, Chief Executive Officer, Critical Alert

“When we engaged Gibson Consultants to find a “needle in a haystack” candidate, I really wasn’t sure they’d be able to. I wasn’t even sure the person existed. To my delight, they delivered. The process was quick and efficient, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the hire. They have proved their worth and I look forward to using them again.”
— Chris Watson, Chief Marketing Officer, Brightree (former)

“We worked with Jim and his team recently on a critical hire and were extremely pleased with the results. Jim knows the healthcare IT space very well, demonstrated great credibility to our recruiting prospects, managed our own team’s time very efficiently which we greatly appreciated, and presented us with a well-qualified short list of candidates, one of whom we selected. All of this was accomplished in a short timeframe, which was necessary. Our experience with Jim spoke to the benefits of using a retained search model when you have a clearly defined need (or one that Jim can help you sort out), a short timeframe to get the hire done, and not much time to invest in the early stages of finding viable candidates.”
— Doug Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, Connecture

“Both finalists were great and we thank you so very much for bringing us these excellent candidates. They are both highly qualified and I am sure we will not be disappointed with either. We have a difficult decision.”
— Rosemary Glavan, SVP Clinical Operations, AMC Health

“I have been a senior healthcare executive for over 30 years and have had the pleasure of working with Jim Gibson for the past three years. I have the highest respect for his integrity, follow through and friendship. Jim clearly understands the current and future healthcare business landscape and genuinely demonstrates what the relationship “should be between a recruiter and a candidate”.”
— Linda Cagle, CEO, Grayson Steele Associates, Inc

“I’ve worked with many recruiting firms, as a hiring manager and as a candidate. I found Gibson and Associates to be among the best. Jim and Betsy are caring, accessible, engaged and incredibly supportive. They provided great insight into the opportunity and clearly matched my background with the needs of the company. Jim and Betsy are true professionals and good people too. And, the ending to the story is I landed a fantastic job with a great company. I have nothing but praise for Gibson and Associates and would recommend them as either a candidate or hiring firm without hesitation.”
— Russ Anderson, Vice President of Product Management, Clinithink, LLC

“Jim knows everyone, and I mean everyone, in the Healthcare IT space…great service and great connections.”
— Rob Gillette, CEO, Click4Care and HealthEdge

“I’ve used the big-name firms in the past, and my experience with Gibson Consultants was better. I retained them for a critical hire, and their knowledge of the market really showed. The process was quick and efficient, and they delivered candidates that were right on target. I hope to use them again in the future.”

— Mike Critelli, CEO, Dossia

“Gibson Consultants provided a targeted, highly professional, results oriented search which produced several high calibre executives from a large pool. They were easy to do business with, had a thorough knowledge of the sector and their experience in driving the process to a successful conclusion in a tight timeframe proved their immense value to our business.”
— Phil Kiely, Executive Chairman, Uscom Limited

“I found your firm both professional and perseverant in filling a very difficult and key position. You invested time up front to understand our culture and the open position. Your follow through and response time was great; you did not flood us with resumes, but submitted candidates that were right on the money, with excellent, thorough candidate writeups. As I provided feedback, you listened and incorporated it into the recruiting cycle, and offered timely, helpful advice. At times, I felt that I was working with a consultant as well as a recruiter.”
— Philippe d’Offay, President, pMDsoft, Inc.

“Jim and the team at Gibson Consultants were extremely effective. They took the time to understand our business and our organizational requirements, and then quickly provided us with a highly qualified pool of candidates. The Gibson group made it very easy for us to select the right executives to meet our business needs and strengthen our company. Jim and his team are a pleasure to work with and very effective at finding the right people for the right positions.”
— Keith Dayton, President – Operations, Click4Care, Inc.

“I recently retained Betsy Wertheimer of Gibson Consultants to conduct a key search that was especially challenging by its nature. I was impressed with her from the beginning but did not know what to expect, given the difficulty of the assignment. I soon learned that Betsy’s knowledge of our industry and market makes all the difference and allows her to succeed where others might fail. With Betsy’s help, I filled the position with someone I am quite pleased about. Betsy is a real asset, and I recommend her to anyone with a key position to fill.”
— Scott Rappoport, Chief Executive Officer – Benefit Sources & Solutions

“Mike Gilmartin and Gibson Consultants are part of my “A” team. In an industry marked by large, and often empty, promises, I find the level of energy, partnership, and collaboration Gibson brings to the table refreshing. But results are where the rubber meets the road, and few others have been as successful meeting my often-demanding recruitment needs as Gibson.”
— Evan Schaffner, Assistant Vice President, Reliance Standard Life Insurance

“I was thrilled with the effort and professionalism that Betsy at Gibson Consultants worked in fulfilling our needs with multiple searches. Betsy’s knowledge of the industry and market in which we worked made her and her team a real asset as we grew our business. Our company continues its relationship with Gibson Consultants in helping us fill high quality open positions.”
— Jason Feuerman, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Delivery, Bravo Health

“I worked with Jim Gibson. He did an excellent job of identifying candidates based on our job description, and providing them in a timely manner. I recommend his service to anyone needing highly qualified candidates quickly.”
— Roger Waak, Senior Director, Implementation Services, Medical Present Value, Inc.

“What separates Gibson from other firms I have used in the past is their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the field and industry. They were more than just a search firm; they provided expert insight and counsel on the position—they acted more like an extension of my management team than just a purveyor of resumes and candidates. I am very pleased with the effort and result.”
— Senior Vice President, Leading National Managed Healthcare Company

Candidate

“It’s rare to find a recruiter that returns calls promptly and keeps you well informed during a job pursuit process! Colleen is THAT exception! Phone calls returned in less than 8 hours, emails turn around even faster. In today’s world where ghosting candidates is the norm, Colleen is a clear outlier and that will pay huge dividends in years to come. I’ve maintained relationships with many recruiters and until recently did not have Colleen on my radar, however, after she found me for an opportunity I quickly learned there are recruiters and then there are ‘top notch’ professional recruiters and she fits clearly in this elite circle. Whether employer or candidate I’m confident you will not find many, if any, more diligent, professional, responsible than Colleen.”

— Jim Carlough, SVP Sales, HealthTrio

“I recently had the opportunity to work with Joe when he contacted me about a position with Highmark Health. After a relaxed but thorough conversation, we discovered that a different position with Highmark was a better fit for my interests and experience. I now have Joe to thank for my dream job! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Joe and I intend to reach out to him again when I am searching for executive candidates.”
— Margaret Haney, VP, Strategic Integration, Highmark Health

“As both a hiring manager and a job candidate, I have worked with many professional recruiters over my 25-year career. I would describe my experience with Jim Gibson and the Gibson Consultants team as one of the very best of those experiences. I was contacted by Jim and his team concerning a position search they were conducting for a Global Services firm. Over the course of a 3-month courtship, interviewing and hiring process, Jim and his team excelled at all the things that are most important to a job candidate – communicating clearly and consistently, shepherding the process through delays and detours, following up and managing expectations from both sides. I found Jim personally to be not only a consummate professional but also someone I could trust to discuss my thoughts openly and provide candid, realistic guidance. I would recommend Jim and his team to any executive considering a career move.”
— Russ Uhlman, Jr, VP, Client Services, HGS

“Betsy is hands down the best executive search professional with whom I have worked. I’ve had discussions with more than a few recruiters over the years, and have always ended up staying put, or turning to my well-established network for employment opportunities. To Betsy’s credit; she found me, interviewed me thoroughly to discover my desired career path, made herself available at odd hours to accommodate my difficult schedule, and ultimately paired me with a boss and employer that will be a great fit for me. I owe a massive debt of gratitude to Betsy, and Gibson Consultants.”
— Mike Finch, Regional Director of Sales, Colibrium

“I had the pleasure of working with Jim and Joe recently and was immediately impressed by their friendly professionalism, deep knowledge of the industry and of the immediate opportunity. But what struck me most was their balanced approach – as a candidate, I felt that my needs were as important as their client company. It needed to be right for me as well as for them. They made sure that I understood the position fully, was well prepared for each step in the process and knew exactly what was happening as events unfolded. I never had to call to find out the status – they were always right there with me. I’ve worked with a number of recruiters and can truly say that this was the most well organized, professional and enjoyable process I’ve ever been through.”
— Melissa Ellis, SVP, Patient & Customer Services, AMC Health

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Betsy and Jim. It was so clear to me how much diligence they put into the process, to not just find and place a candidate, but to ensure that it would be a good, long-term fit on both sides. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, I have never found any of them to be as knowledgeable and passionate as Betsy. She is simply the best recruiter I have ever encountered. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, responsive, honest and empathetic. I couldn’t be happier about my new position. I owe a tremendous gratitude to both Jim and Betsy for making it happen!”
— Susan Miller, Regional Director of Sales, Colibrium

“Thank you to Joe for his assistance throughout the hiring process for my position as VP of Business Development at HGS. His approach, advice, and insights were invaluable to me and contributed to my being selected for the position. After I accepted my new role, Joe followed up to make sure that everything was going well. To sum up, Joe was very interested in my success.”
— Thomas Camp, VP, Business Development, HGS

“Betsy was an absolute joy to work with. From the beginning of the process until the end, she was clear, communicative, and knowledgable about the company and the position. Betsy went above and beyond and made the interview and negotiation process actually enjoyable! I could go on and on saying great things about working with her!”

–Soma Goshal-Diaz, Senior Consultant 2, Sellers Dorsey

“Betsy Wertheimer found me my dream job! She was amazing to work with throughout the entire process and has a genuine concern for her candidates. Betsy was open, transparent and dedicated to my success and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
— Katherine Larsen, Sales Director, Healthbox

“Working with Betsy and Jim at Gibson Consultants far exceeded my expectations. They clearly understand their clients’ needs and expectations, resulting in a professional and rewarding experience.”
— Melissa Coovert, Director, Enterprise Implementations, Phreesia

“I want to thank you for the time and effort you spent to connect me with exactly what I was looking for in a company to finish out my healthcare career. Your guidance and direction throughout the entire placement process was spot on. At no time during the process did you pressure me to continue forward, rather you continued to make sure my questions were being answered, the answers were meeting my needs and if the relationship would fit my style.”
— Leo Maes, VP, Healthcare Sales and Business Development, HGS

“I fortunately get calls from recruiters all the time, but Gibson Consultants really stood out. From the beginning, their niche focus and knowledge of healthcare shone through and enabled them to paint a compelling picture and heighten my interest which was low to start. I was especially impressed by their ability to see the “fit” before I did. I was a “tough sell” coming from a CFO position at large public company moving to a smaller but more exciting and potentially lucrative opportunity, but Gibson Consultants took the time and had the expertise to work through my concerns and align myself with the company. They were an instrumental ”bridge” in this process. My new position is an excellent match for me, and I’m glad I took their call!”
— Walter Hosp, CFO, AMC Health

“It was refreshing to see an Executive Search firm going to great lengths to balance the expectation of an organization with that of a candidate. Joe not only took time to understand what I do and how this can be matched with (the organization’s) requirement but was also candid enough to tell me what was possible and what was not. I strongly believe that Gibson Consultants is different from the rest of the breed.”
— Balaji Balachandran, Director, Sales and Solutions, HGS

“I’ve worked with many recruiters and executive placement firms but I really enjoyed working with Jim and Diane. They really stand out in all aspects. Both were very professional, honest and provide best knowledge about the company they were recruiting for. My new position is a perfect match! I really enjoyed working with you and I would definitely recommend your firm.”
— Nikhil Oza, VP Technology, Halfpenny Technologies, Inc.

“I had occasion to work with Jim in connection with a recent opportunity for which I was a candidate. In a world where the focus is often one-sided; Jim is a fervent advocate not only for his client but for candidates as well. Jim’s guidance, advice, proactive communication and thoughtful consideration of me as a candidate made for a great experience. I recommend Jim and his team unequivocally.”
— Al Cochran, CFO, Greenway Medical Technologies (former)

“I was a candidate in a recent search conducted by Gibson Consultants. Unlike many headhunters in today’s industry, they kept me informed throughout the process, even when there was nothing to report. Our technological world seems to have entitled most recruiters to lose touch with common courtesy, even for individuals that could be their next hiring organization. Jim remembers there are people with schedules and responsibilities on the other end who deserve respect.”
— Shannah Koss, President Koss on Care, LLC

“I’ve worked with many executive placement professionals in my career and Gibson Consultants truly stand out from the rest. Jim and his team really do their homework to ensure the highest fit between the candidate and the company, not just the position. As a result, I’ve found the perfect balance of cultural and professional fit for the next adventure in my career. I highly recommend Gibson Consultants!”
— Lloyd Mangnall, CHCIO, CIO, AMC Health

“It was a pleasure working with Jim and team as I found my recent opportunity. The insight they provided me in the position, the company, as well as in my aspirations was key to me making the informed decision I did. They were very accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable. Through the entire process they kept me informed and always provided an update on or mostly before it was promised. I couldn’t be happier with the experience I had working with them and would recommend them highly.”
— Jim Armstrong, Director, Client Services, Connecture

“Having been on both sides of the executive recruitment process, I’ve learned what separates a good search firm from an exemplary one. From my first engagement with Jim Gibson and his associate, Celeste Goodhue, I sensed I was working with the latter. That was reinforced at each touchpoint throughout the process. Jim is a consummate professional — clearly focused on the needs of his client but attuned to my questions and concerns as a candidate. Beyond taking the time to know me better professionally and personally, he had a keen understanding of the dynamics of the organization I’d potentially be joining, as well as the digital health industry at large. When the time comes to build out my team, there’s no question who I’ll turn to first. ”
— David Goldsmith, Executive Director, Dossia

“I have used many recruiters in my career to hire sales and account managers but this was the first time I used a recruiter to retain my own position. Jim Gibson was the consummate professional from the moment he made me aware of the position until the time I accepted the offer. His detailed guidance, support and recommendations throughout the process were top notch. I look forward to working with Gibson Consultants again very soon.”
— Mark McConnell, Senior Vice President, AMC Health

“I’ve worked with many recruiting firms, as a hiring manager and as a candidate. I found Gibson and Associates to be among the best. Jim and Betsy are caring, accessible, engaged and incredibly supportive. They provided great insight into the opportunity and clearly matched my background with the needs of the company. Jim and Betsy are true professionals and good people too. And, the ending to the story is I landed a fantastic job with a great company. I have nothing but praise for Gibson and Associates and would recommend them as either a candidate or hiring firm without hesitation.”
— Russ Anderson, Vice President of Product Management, Clinithink, LLC

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Betsy. I found you both to be accessible and open, and thought you not only asked good questions, but also provided useful insights and coaching. I would be happy to recommend your firm.”
— Terrie O’Hanlon, SVP Marketing

“Jim Gibson and Sheila have provided an excellent experience from start to finish. They both took the time to discover my strengths and characteristics as a candidate and then worked to match me with the right opportunity. They put forth the extra effort to pressure test the opportunity with me and my business philosophy and thoroughly explored and explained the needs and status of the hiring organization. They were wonderful with communication and follow through which led to a seamless process and a successful outcome. Gibson Consultants is the right choice for both hiring managers and candidates. I look forward to working with them again in the future as we grow and expand our sales team.”
— Jesse Harper, Director, Sales and Business Development, Numera (former)

“I wanted to let you know how much I admire your associate Sheila. Of the many recruiters I have met over the years she is in the top echelon. Attributes that jump out just over the phone are that she is engaging, insightful, responsive, upbeat, and informative. She has strong business acumen along with a great attention to detail. You have a gem on your team.”
— Jim Fishkin, Healthcare IT Executive

“I have been an executive sales professional in the health services arena for more than 25 years. During that time, I have been exposed to a myriad of executive recruiters, both as a candidate and hiring manager. I have learned that the one thing that sets the top recruiters apart from the rest is the process they use to hone in on the candidate characteristics that best mesh with the employer’s needs. The result of such a process is the likelihood of a marriage that is both productive and lasting. Jim Gibson and his team exemplify this, going beyond the usual reference checks to take the time to get to know each candidate, their work ethic and business philosophy. Because of this, I know that my employer and I have found a good fit. I will be expanding my sales force in a few months and when I do, I plan to engage Gibson Consultants again. I have high praise for their diligence and for making the effort to understanding each client’s unique business staffing needs.”
— Steven W. Chapkin, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Dossia Service Corporation

“During my 20+ years in the insurance industry, I have had the opportunity to work with a multitude of executive search firms and recruiters. This experience includes hiring professionals for my employer and for various job searches of my own. My experience with Gibson Consultants stands out for many reasons. Professionalism, persistency, and patience are just a few of the adjectives that I would use to describe their service model. They took the time to listen to what I was looking for in an employer. Additionally, they spent a tremendous amount of time really getting to know my background and experience. The team was truly prepared when it came time to present me to the employer as the right candidate for the job. Their research along with mine made me feel very confident when going to meet with the employer for the first time. It was a pleasure working with this team of professionals. I would highly recommend them to candidates that are seeking a change, and to employers that are looking for qualified professionals. Utilize the services of Gibson Consulting. You will not be disappointed!”
— Jo Ann Wetzel, Regional Vice President, EyeMed Vision Care

“Jim Gibson recruited me on behalf of Healthedge. I had no prior experience with Jim. Immediately, Jim made an impression. Jim is very professional, thorough, honest and had a keen understanding of the payor market. Jim has built a relationship with me that has resulted in additional engagements.”
— Tim Herlehy, Senior Vice President of Sales, HealthEdge (former)

“I want to first thank you for your support during the hiring process. You are a professional in every way. You are the first executive recruiter that has followed through on all your commitments and added nothing but value through the hiring process … kudos to you and your team. I hope we can work together on another deal in the future.”
— Paul O’Toole, Healthcare Software Senior Executive