Accounting, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Placement Annoucements

Krissy Whitaker & TRG Accounting and Finance Complete Successful Search

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(Charleston, WV) April, 30 2015 – Krissy Whitaker and the Accounting & Finance Search Division are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our recent search for an Operations Site Controller.  This search was conducted for our client, a global leader in extruded plastics product manufacturing.

While this search was national, the new Operations Site Controller will be based out of their plant located near Charleston, WV.

Our search was unique and required “out of the box” thinking to best identify a candidate with both the technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to spearhead this role.  A superior understanding of all process flows within a plant, operation, or business was also a pivotal requirement for success in this role. 

The new Site Controller has impressive accomplishments in the manufacturing industry relative to coordinating and overseeing standard costing processes.  Her career long involvement in manufacturing will prove an essential component for process improvement and improved production efficiencies. She will become an integral player in the growth and prosperity of the team and the overall future success of the organization. 

Should you desire additional information about this successful search or about our firm, please contact Krissy Whitaker, Director of the Accounting & Finance Division at 804-285-2071 or email Krissy at krissy@richgroupusa.com . 

Banking, Financial Services, Lending Services, Placement Annoucements

Jon Burkhart & TRG Commercial Banking Complete Successful Search

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(Richmond, VA) April 30, 2015 –  Jon Burkhart and the Commercial Banking Team of The Richmond Group USA (TRG) are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Regional Treasury Sales Manager search in Savannah, GA for a well-known and established Georgia-based regional bank.

One of our best client-companies reached out to us in the beginning of the first quarter with an opportunity that was proving to be a challenge for our client.  They had been working through their own efforts and with local recruiters for over five months, but were unable to find the right candidate for their position.  They needed someone familiar with the Savannah, GA market who could immediately begin bringing in new relationships, all while managing a team of sales officers and running the market strategy for the region.

Due to the specific qualifications this role required, a comprehensive search was conducted to uncover and attract a pool of qualified candidates in Savannah and its surrounding suburbs and communities.  Because of our deep, already-existing relationships in GA, we were able to identify, qualify and attract the right candidate within two weeks.  Because the candidate was a high-profile and well-respected individual within the Savannah banking marketplace, this was an individual who rarely took calls from recruiting firms and had not been called on for this role.

With this new exciting opportunity, the Regional Treasury Sales Manager has the ability to take control of a new market for the bank, using the bank’s full suite of treasury and lending capabilities to allow them to become a major player in Savannah.  The bank now has a regional manager with sizeable relationships, a vast network of contacts in Savannah, and a significant pipeline to help provide a strong start to the second half of the year.

As your business continues to grow, so does your need for talented individuals. What are you doing today to secure the future talent needs?

Should you desire additional information about this successful search or about our firm please contact Jon Burkhart and the Commercial Banking division at 804-285-2071 or email Jon at jonb@richgroupusa.com

Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, Northeast US

Craft beer brings jobs to New York

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Craft Beer

Craft Beer in New York

New York has always been a state that appreciated good food and drink, but the Empire State’s affection for craft beer has recently been on the rise. A new report issued by the New York State Brewers Association and the New York Wine and Grape Foundation revealed that the craft brewing industry expanded by a notable 59 percent between 2013 and 2014.

Craft beer creates jobs
The Poughkeepsie Journal explained that between the end of 2012 and January 2015, the number of breweries in New York jumped from 95 to 207. The state’s rate of beer production increased by 54 percent as the area produced 859,535 barrels in 2014. The Citizen reported that the craft brewing industry added $3.5 billion and 11,000 jobs to New York’s economy in 2013.

This number encompasses 1,031 positions at craft breweries and 3,011 hospitality and tourism jobs created as a result of direct impacts from the craft brewing industry. Since many beer-enthusiasts make special trips to their favorite breweries, jobs have been created in response to their travel. Additionally, many craft-beer-only pubs have started popping up due to the popularity of these beverages. Overall, The Citizen reported that an estimated $554 million in wages is paid to workers associated with the craft brewing industry in New York every year.

Local products appeal to all 
According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, the appeal of craft beer has to do with more than just a delicious, hoppy taste. Many consumers have turned their attention back toward buying local products, including beer. People are interested in sipping on pints that were created with local ingredients in nearby communities. The source explained that the movement is similar to the shift toward gourmet, local cuisine. Many people would rather pay a little more for a unique product made by passionate breweries.

“People are moving away from the Wonder Bread and McDonald’s and moving towards local food, with the craft beer and beverage movement lagging right behind,” Adam Watson, head of sales at Sloop Brewing in Poughkeepsie, told the Poughkeepsie Journal.

Watson told the source that millennials are a large portion of his market, although the desire to sip on craft suds spans all generations. And while beer has traditionally been marketed toward men, local breweries are bringing in plenty of women who are experts on the taste and creation of the drink.

US News

Study reveals best cities for STEM jobs creation

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Stem Jobs

Stem Jobs

According to a report from Forbes magazine, the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs – also known as STEM jobs – in the U.S. represent one of the fastest-expanding sectors. Between 2004 and 2014, this industry grew over 30 percent faster than other notoriously high-growth fields, like health care and professional business services. The source, in collaboration with Mark Schill, research director at Praxis Strategy Group, looked at where these types of jobs were flourishing across the country. While traditional tech hotspots still earned places toward the top of the list, a number of somewhat unexpected cities showed burgeoning STEM communities as well.

To compile the list, Schill and Forbes looked at overall changes in employment for tech companies, taking into account all employees, even ones whose duties don’t directly relate to technological work. He also looked at STEM-related job growth in companies whose larger mission would not be classified as relating to technology. The No.1 city on the list was Austin, Texas. Between 2004 and 2014, tech industry jobs grew by almost 74 percent in this city. STEM occupation growth came in at 36.4 percent over the same span of time.

Raleigh, North Carolina, earned the second spot on the list. Over the course of the decade indicated in the report, Raleigh experienced a tech industry job growth of 62.3 percent and a STEM occupation growth rate of 39 percent. WRAL 5 reported that North Carolina has been active in getting STEM jobs into the region. The state’s school system recently received a $1 million donation for an initiative known as STEMAccelerator, which will place a larger emphasis on STEM education in public schools.

Other cities that ranked highly were San Jose, California; Houston, Texas; San Francisco, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Nashville, Tennessee; Jacksonville, Florida; and Memphis, Tennessee.

Central US, Green Tech, Pacific US

Green jobs on the rise in Los Angeles

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Green jobs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced his renewed commitment to increasing the number of green jobs in the southern California city. In a statement he issued on April 8, he explained that he wants LA to create 15,000 green positions by 2017, reported the Los Angeles Business Journal.

According to 89.3 KPCC, the city created 4,800 green jobs since 2013. Although this number does not encompass positions in the transit industry, it still demonstrates that the city has a long way to go toward achieving this ambitious goal over the next two years. Overall, Los Angeles county is home to roughly 32,000 green jobs at the moment, another indicator as to just how ambitious the mayor’s job creation initiative is.

The Los Angeles Business Journal reported that most of the green jobs in the area are in the waste recycling, lawn removal and solar panel installation industries. Garcetti wants to triple the use of rooftop solar energy in Los Angeles before 2017, which will likely give this industry a boost and help accelerate green job growth. He is also hoping to reduce per capita water use by 20 percent by 2017 and lower greenhouse gas emissions by over 80 percent by 2050. The source also noted that the mayor wants to build 100,000 new housing units by 2021, at least 57 percent of which will be less than 1,500 steps from public transportation stops.

KPCC explained that Garcetti issued a roadmap that outlines his plans for achieving these goals.

“The economic power of individual workers and the green business sector are key components of a sustainable city’s strength and vitality. Developing prosperity through green jobs can drive triple bottom-line returns that achieve economic success, improve equity and strengthen the environment,” stated the roadmap.

Chemical

Oil and natural gas provide jobs for Pennsylvania

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oil and gasWhile declining gas prices have contributed to a number of job losses, the oil and natural gas industry continues to grow in Pennsylvania.

There’s still a high demand for oil workers in the region, according to National Public Radio. Local educational institutes, like the Pennsylvania College of Technology, have even started to offer classes geared toward this type of employment. For example, this school recently introduced the ShaleNet Training program, a course that prepares students for careers in the oil and gas industry through classroom-based instruction as well as field experience using the school’s mock oil rig. NPR reported that 100 students have participated in this training so far. About 98 percent of graduates secured jobs after graduation with an average hourly salary of $16.15. This sector has earning potential of between $70,000 and $80,000 per year, explained the source.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that the oil and gas industry is especially a source of economic stability for the western part of the state. While the area has lagged behind national averages in terms of economic growth, the source explained that the projected expansion of this industry will help Pennsylvania catch up.

“Pittsburgh has not latched on to any current driving forces, economic sparks. That spark eventually can and should come from natural resources development,” said Kurt Rankin, an economist at PNC Financial Services, according to the Tribune-Review.

The effects of the oil and natural gas industry will likely be more long-term than instant. Economic gains will likely be seen over the course of the next decade, rather than the next year or two, noted the Tribune-Review. Economists expect prices and infrastructure to be the largest factors in determining how soon the state will see major benefits from this sector.