INTRODUCTION TO RGBA

R. Gaines Baty Associates, Inc., established 1977, is one of the leading Executive Search firms in the U.S., serving numerous high-growth (startup to midcap) and Fortune 500 corporations, technology solutions and professional services firms.  Searches are typically targeted at mid to upper-level executives and management teams, for strategic and mission-critical positions with specific expertise in IT/Enterprise Solutions Consulting, Systems Integration, BPO and Outsourcing Services.  RGBA's Healthcare practice focuses on all aspects of Healthcare Information Technology and Management, including Provider and Payer specific professionals.

The entire RGBA team maintains market awareness and utilizes proven search and assessment methodologies to provide the highest level of service to clients.  Our recruiting efforts are supplemented with an experienced research organization, sophisticated search methodologies, extensive information network, and large proprietary databases. 

The RGBA organization:

R. Gaines Baty - BBA, Texas Tech University. Formerly with IBM. Twenty-eight years experience in Executive Search. Two-term President of both the Society of Executive Recruiting Consultants (SERC) and the Independent Recruiter Group (IRG). A quoted recruiting and career strategist, author and trainer.

Eric Hochfelder - MSEE, Columbia University. Former Vice President of Client Services at UCCEL, previously with Bell Laboratories. Twenty-plus years successful experience in IT Management Executive Recruiting.

Marcia Dickens, CPA - CPA, MBA, Auburn University. Combines Public Accounting and Management credentials with sixteen years successful financial/audit management and international search experience. Principal in RGBA's Atlanta, GA office.

Michele Smyers – BA, University of Texas at Dallas.  Alumni of Coopers & Lybrand Consulting Services.  13 years in HR Management; IT/Management Consulting and Healthcare recruiting; Executive Search; and Medical staffing.

Cindy Bush - BA, McNeese State University. Former Sales & Marketing Manager with IBM and IBM Partners with fifteen-plus years in Software, Systems and Services.  Ten years in Executive Search for Services Management Professionals in the Technology and Healthcare sectors.

Lori Lagergren – DVM, MS, BS, Texas A&M University. Former Practice Manager for The EMA Group. Ten years in Executive Search/Recruiting for Healthcare IT, Sales, Marketing and Senior IT Executives.

Tom Dillon - B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  Eleven years in Supply Chain / Logistics and Information Technology Executive Search.  29 years with IBM in software development and executive education.

Scott Robson - BS, Personnel Management, Oklahoma State University.  Over 19 years in Executive Search.  Successfully recruited top executives across multiple disciplines for a broad range of organizations including VC-backed startups, mid-market firms, Fortune 500 and Healthcare organizations.

Doug Fenn - BBA, SMU.  Former Director of Channel Sales at Lawson Software. Thirty years in Technology Sales Management with IBM, Lotus Development, Oracle, Hitachi Consulting and Apple Computer. 

RGBA strives to make a significant contribution to the attainment of each client's business objectives and to consistently recruit the highest quality talent for mission-critical positions. Our goals are (1) 100% success rate on searches, (2) results viewed by our clients as extraordinary, and (3) to develop long-term win/win relationships.

· Commitment to quality and personalized service, exemplified by timely responsiveness and perseverance through project completion, to our client's satisfaction, by a team of focused professionals with relevant industry experience. Each principal is involved in the entire search process.  In the past few years, 99% of all search projects were with repeat clients or resulted in repeat business.

· Pro-active source recruiting to identify and recruit the top talent available for each specific need, not just those "looking for a job". Recruiting efforts focus on finding the right person(s), with emphasis on both technical (can do the job) and personal (culture and chemistry) attributes. Confidential Replacement Searches are also a specialty.

· The RGBA Search Process, a proven, results-driven methodology designed to add value to our clients' staffing plans and search activities, by identifying and attracting proven, difficult-to-find talent.

· RGBA's Unique Fee Program - tailored to the client's unique needs and ensures first class service, with an emphasis on results.  95%+ success rate on retained projects.

Clients have included Perot Systems, Amisys Synertech, Sevin Rosen Funds, TXU, Matador Resources, US Food Service, Booz Allen Hamilton, InnerWireless, i2 Technologies, SourceCorp, WebLink Wireless, Concur Technologies, Headstrong, Austin Ventures Portfolio Companies, Mirage Resorts, Accenture, CSC Consulting, PWC, EDS, IBM, Coca Cola, Bell South, Fujitsu America, and Chiquita Brands. We would enjoy the opportunity to earn your enthusiasm.