“We partnered with Fairfield on three searches, including our Head of Sales role and found them to be extremely professional and steeped in the category. Throughout the process the team at Fairfield took the time to understand our needs, translate them to a strong selling document on the company, and bring a strong slate of candidates to the table for each role. I particularly appreciated the high touch customer service they offered throughout the process each time. In the end we secured three high value candidates that have taken our business to new levels.

— Blake T. Waltrip | CEO, U.S. The a2 Milk Co.

“We chose Fairfield Partners to find a top-notch VP Marketing individual for our business when Angie’s was at a key inflection point in our growth. They met with us and took a serious interest in learning our business, including our culture. We saw many qualified candidates and were extremely pleased with the winning candidate who helped take our business to the next level of growth.”

— Angie Bastian | Founder, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP

“Fairfield Partners were exceptional to work with. We set very high standards for what we were looking for with a unique set of skills including manufacturing expertise, cultural fit, and financial knowledge, and they never gave up or lost hope despite some of the challenges we faced. They spent the time to listen and understand the exact skill set that we were after, and ultimately found the perfect match for Base Culture. We now have a fantastic CFO leading us forward into the next chapter of Base Culture. Thank you Fairfield Partners!”

— Jordann Windschauer, CEO & Founder, Base Culture

“The people at Fairfield Partners helped build our management team beyond its original founding members. They understood our culture and growth strategy, became a part of our company and helped “fuel” our rapid expansion.”

— Kelly Flatley | Founder, Bear Naked

“Fairfield Partners truly partnered with us on two searches which resulted in our hiring a VP Sales and Head of Operations, both being imperative hires for the growth of Maine Crisp/Better with Buckwheat. Fairfield starts with a thorough process to identify what the ideal candidate should look like and then uncover every stone to find that right person. They don’t settle and that’s what I’ve found to be one of their best qualities as I can’t settle for anything but the best in our hires. Fairfield has gotten us outstanding hires that are critical to the future success of our emerging company. I recommend them highly!”

— Lewis Goldstein | CEO, Better with Buckwheat

“Since the onset of the pandemic, we have partnered with Fairfield for three critical positions across sales and marketing to support our rapid growth. They “harvested” and delivered outstanding candidates for all three roles, and we are thrilled with the results!”

— Abby Prior, Chief Commercial Officer, BrightFarms

“We have enjoyed a strong relationship with Fairfield Partners for many years. They have completed over 20 searches for Acme United, including leadership positions in general management, marketing, finance, sales, supply chain, IT and HR. They are long-term relationship oriented and are truly a trusted partner.”

— Brian Olschan | President, Acme United

“Fairfield Partners took the time to understand our business, goals and culture, truly becoming an ambassador for our company and products. They delivered on their promise of presenting outstanding candidates. Our hiring team literally gave each other “high-fives” after Fairfield found us a candidate who exceeded our demanding expectations.”

— Pete Lescoe | Founder and CEO, Food Should Taste Good

“I am grateful to have partnered with Fairfield Partners for our new CEO. I couldn’t be happier with their work and dedication during this process. Their team was consistent, persistent, and were great partners to work with. For a new CEO, the search must be exhaustive, and we met with many qualified candidates. Thanks to the dedication of this team, we were able to bring Brenda on board with 100% confidence. In addition, Fairfield found us a new Board Member in Michelle Kessler, the former CEO of REBBL & thinkThin.”

— Wendy Strgar | Founder, Good Clean Love

“I have had a strong relationship with Fairfield Partners for several years. This is the second company where I have engaged them for key searches. They took the time to understand our requirements and quickly presented quality candidates for the roles. We are very pleased with the results and will not hesitate to partner with them again. They are long-term relationship oriented and are a trusted partner.”

— Paul Nardone | CEO, HIPPEAS Snacks

“We needed to find an outstanding sales leader to drive our club business, which represents an important part of our business. Fairfield Partners presented us with quality candidates and the winning candidate won employee of the year in his first year with the business.”

— Jim Hoagland | Chief Operating Officer, Ito En NA

“Working with Fairfield Partners made what seemed like an impossible task easy – finding a President for our growing business who could function at the highest level, while also working with each employee, no matter what their position, with support and respect. They really took the time to understand what made our business unique and strived to satisfy our specific needs, which led to successful placement. I look forward to working with them again and again in the future.”

— Carla Bartolucci | Founder, Jovial Foods, Inc.

“We needed a talented individual to lead the sales and marketing efforts for our unique and fast-growing business. Fairfield Partners met with our team in Boulder at their expense to better understand our business, vision, and culture. The process was fast and efficient, and they found us an outstanding individual and great fit for this critical role.”

— Annie Ryu | CEO & Founder, Jack & Annie’s

“Prior to working with Fairfield Partners, I did not appreciate the benefits of working with a retained search firm. They strategically evaluate candidates and do not settle for anything less than excellence. Their work ethic is off-the-charts, and my only hesitation in recommending them is that I wish I could have kept their existence a competitive secret.”

— Daniel Lubetzky | CEO, Kind Snacks

“Fairfield Partners are true professionals and always a pleasure to work with. They did deep and excellent research to fill key positions for us, including President and leadership roles in Finance and Sales. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

— Maya Kaimal | Founder, Chief Culinary and Creative Officer

“Mineral Fusion needed a top SVP Sales to take our growing natural cosmetics and personal care business to the next level. Fairfield Partners presented outstanding candidates and worked closely with us to help us select the best candidate for the role.”

— Thomas Brown | CEO, Mineral Fusion Natural Brand

“After acquiring a manufacturing facility, we needed to find a highly skilled executive to run that operation. After spending the time to understand our business and the specifics of what we were looking for Fairfield Partners launched the search. In a short time, we saw quality candidates and through the processes and steps recommended by FP we landed the top candidate. I highly recommend them if you need a critical position completed quickly!”

— Sarah Jones Garibaldi/Founder & CEO Miss Jones Baking Co.

“Fairfield Partners, having not done a prior search in the seafood space quickly learned about the intricacies of a unique category. They quickly assimilated themselves into the corporate culture of an international company and helped educate us on the American market. I will absolutely work with the team at Fairfield Partners again.”

— Michael Fabbro | General Manager NA, New Zealand King Salmon

“Fairfield Partners has conducted several key searches for our portfolio companies – searches that included hiring a company President and filling other top management roles in Finance and Sales. Hired candidates have all positively impacted their respective businesses. Fairfield Partners has become a ‘go-to’ firm when we have a critical job search that needs to be completed in a tight timeframe.”

— Alison Minter | Managing Partner, North Castle Partners

“I have had a relationship with the Fairfield Partners team for over ten years. We engaged Fairfield with the assignment of finding a foodservice sales leader to drive that business. They understood our requirements and quickly presented quality candidates for the role. We were very pleased with the results and will not hesitate to partner with them again.”

— Paul Nardone | CEO, BFY Brands (PopCorners)