CEO Letter

Over 40 years ago, Russ Hadick, my father, started Russ Hadick & Associates, Inc. to be a ministry that God gave him and the employees that worked for him to further His kingdom. Since 1999, when I joined the firm and became the owner in 2003, I have wanted to continue that ministry.

We want to be the best recruiting firm in the nation, not by just serving our customers to the best of our abilities, but by making a positive difference in the lives of our clients, applicants and everyone else we meet. We are committed to doing business with honesty, ethics and a moral code unmatched by any other firm. We will always strive to do what we say when we commit to meeting our customer’s needs.

Our firm has a unique selling process and 10 step search process that other firms do not. We seek the best currently employed candidates. Not the best unemployed, nor the best on the job boards, but the best employees which companies want to keep. Ones who are not actively looking for jobs. In more than 40 years of successfully using our proven unique selling process, we have staffed small start ups to Fortune 500 companies with the top 20% of candidates in their field.

I started out as an electrical engineer designing board-level electronics. I used a recruiting firm to help me find a new job, and when I became Director of Engineering, I used recruiting firms to staff my department of 55 engineers.

I now have been recruiting for over 22 years. I know from experience what is expected of a recruiter from the candidate as well as the manager points of view. As a job-seeker working with our account executives, you will be treated as a person who is making a life decision that affects your career, personal and family life. We will not waste your time with opportunities that don’t meet your career and salary objectives.

Sincerely,

Bob Hadick
Owner and CEO

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Management Team

Bob Hadick

Owner and CEO

Bob has over 15 years of industry experience as an Executive Director of Engineering where he hired and grew an engineering department to 55 engineers in the U.S. and the UK. In the past 22+ years, Bob has placed more than 500 high-tech and management professionals. His background and experience in industry allows Bob to “talk the talk” with hiring managers so he can properly evaluate and match up candidates’ career goals with the hiring manager’s job specifications.

Bob is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minor in computer science.

  • College athlete
  • Won design awards as an electrical engineer
  • Promoted to a department director within 10 years of college graduation
  • Was on the executive board of a local company
  • Consistently in the top 5% of all recruiters in the nation

Brandon Hamilton

President

Brandon Hamilton serves as President of Russ Hadick & Associates, where he leads a high-performing team of recruiting professionals and researchers specializing in strategic talent acquisition across the Construction, Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance industries. With more than a decade of experience in staffing, executive search, and organizational leadership, Brandon has established himself as a results-driven leader with a proven track record of accelerating business growth, building exceptional teams, and delivering high-impact talent solutions.

Brandon began his career as a Market Manager with a leading national staffing organization, where he spent five years driving operational performance and business development. Under his leadership, the business grew by more than 300% over five years, establishing a strong foundation in strategic growth, team development, and operational excellence. During this time, he also earned his Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation.

In 2018, Brandon joined Russ Hadick & Associates as a Senior Recruiter, quickly distinguishing himself through his performance, leadership, and ability to deliver exceptional results. His success led to his advancement to National Director of Construction, followed by his appointment as Vice President and Partner in 2021. In that role, he expanded his leadership responsibilities to include the Construction Division and the firm’s broader recruiting organization. In 2024, his strategic vision, sustained performance, and commitment to excellence culminated in his appointment as President.

Throughout his career, Brandon has demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify, attract, and secure high-caliber talent for critical positions. His approach combines strategic insight, disciplined execution, and a relationship-driven philosophy that prioritizes long-term success over short-term transactions. As President, he remains focused on strengthening the firm’s market position, developing top-performing recruiting teams, and establishing a standard of service that consistently exceeds client expectations.

Brandon’s leadership philosophy is rooted in accountability, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to out-service the competition. By aligning recruiting expertise with the unique objectives of each client, he and his team deliver measurable results that create lasting value for organizations and the professionals they employ.

  • 500+ Career Placements: A proven record of successfully placing professionals across specialized and highly competitive markets.
  • 100% Retained Search Placement Ratio: Achieved across retained searches in each of six consecutive years, from 2019 through 2024.
  • 97% First-Year Retention Rate: Demonstrates a consistent focus on placement quality, candidate alignment, and long-term fit.
  • 4:1 Interview-to-Placement Ratio: Reflects an efficient, targeted approach to candidate evaluation and selection.
  • Top 5% National Recruiter Performance: Consistently ranked among the top-performing recruiters in the nation.

Brandon continues to lead with a clear objective: to build an organization recognized not only for the talent it delivers, but for the exceptional service, strategic partnership, and lasting impact it brings to every client relationship.

About our Late Founder

Russ Hadick

Russ worked in the Management Recruiting business until he opened his own business. He was the owner of Russ Hadick and Associates for 21 years and retired in 2003 after turning the business over myself. Russ was known for his love of his wife and family. He was a wonderful father, coaching my youth sports teams. But Russ’s greatest love was serving His Lord at his Church and serving others in need. As a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Russ was an amazing family man, fierce patriot and loved sports! His life philosophy was to love God, family, country, and to share something positive with everyone God placed on his path. As a successful business owner, Russ was a gifted leader, mentor, and encourager, not only to his family but to hundreds of people, and clients in business and his community. He loved to lead Bible Studies and teach others about being a Christian. Russ was selfless, a man of integrity who influenced many and changed their life for the better. He taught me that a man/woman are truly only as good as their word and to Manage Russ Hadick & Associates, Inc showing this to employees, candidates, and clients.

In his spare time Russ loved boating, fishing and vacationing with Karol. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on with his family and all those whose life he touched.

Russ was 84 years old when he passed away on January 15, 2022.