We're Pro You. The go-to executive search partner to empower change.

1. Rod McDermott Jason Levi Pinegar Jeff Black Denae Bluethmann
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER / CO-FOUNDER
PRINCIPAL
CONSULTANT
PARTNER,
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
VP, RECRUITING &
DEVELOPMENT
949.291.8775 702.666.2458 714.356.1949 303.304.9075
mcdermott@mbexec.com pinegar@mbexec.com black@mbexec.com dbluethmann@mbexec.com

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
THE COMPANY
McDermott + Bull was founded in 2001 by Rod McDermott and Chris Bull, with the vision
of building a company that values a personalized service model while having the
resourcesand capabilitiesof the world’slargest searchfirms. Since inception, McDermott
+ Bull has become one of the top 25 search firms in North America and has expanded its
offerings to include McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders and the McDermott + Bull Executive Network. With
nearly 60 employees in its offices in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, McDermott + Bull is leading the way in
transforming executive search services worldwide, one relationship at a time.
McDermott + Bull Executive Search partners with leading companies to identify and recruit VP to C-Suite
executives for permanent roles. Known for being thorough and balancing the need for urgency, McDermott
+ Bull provides personalized solutions to those who value contribution over pedigree. Leveraging deep
vertical experience, innovative thinking, and proven time-saving methodologies, the company challenges
the norm and thrives in the recruitment of difficult-to-find, culture critical executive talent.
McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders (MBIL) is a unique, personalized, and urgent service which specializes in
placing performance focused senior-level executives into temporary roles to manage business challenges
and opportunities. Many of these engagements result in turn-around and operational evolution, often saving
an organization’s bottom line. MBIL was established in 2011 to complement its retained executive search
services.
Created in 2002, the McDermott + Bull Executive Network is dedicated to providing valuable resources
and networking opportunities for senior-level executives. Committed to enhancing the career development
of executives who are both employed and in-transition, the EN shares best practices and business
opportunities through its community of qualified members at over 300 annual events, including
roundtables, mixers, webinars, and more.

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DIFFERENTIATORS
WHY MCDERMOTT + BULL
What matters to you, matters to us.
WE’RE PRO YOU.
+ SUPPORT – We thrive in partnering with you on difficult-to-find executive talent,from VP to C-Suite, to meet
your most vital long-term or interim needs.
+ SOLUTIONS – We have a far-reaching network and balance the need for urgency with personalized solutions
to ensure we match the right candidate with your company and role.
+ PERFORMANCE – Our fee structure is based on our performance and aligns with what makes sense for your
business, budget, and recruiting objectives.
+ TRUST – We are your trusted partner and representative throughout the entire search process. We work to
build long-term relationships rather than focusing on the transactional aspect of filling a role.
+ URGENCY – We implore proven time-saving methodologies to meet the most vital long-term or interim
needs while maintaining the quality in the candidates we present.

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+ UNDERSTANDING – We’ve been in your shoes and understand that finding the right fit means more than
compensation and benefits packages. We know great results come from aligning all aspects of a business and
candidate’s professional desires.
+ INSIGHTS – We share our expertise so you have a comprehensive view of your market, including current
compensation expectations and experience levels, so we’re not just bringing you candidates but also
competitive and market intelligence.
+ IMAGE – McDermott + Bull representing your organization shows the business community and prospective
candidates that your company takes recruiting seriously by partnering with innovative leaders in executive
search.
“The candidates they brought forward were all qualified because they spent
a lot of time upfront understanding my needs, the company’s needs, and
the job’s needs. So, the search was quick, easy and a lot less painful than
I’d envisioned going into it.”
Steve Richards, CFO
TTM Technologies

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FEATURED CLIENTS

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SUCCESS STORIES
GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Chief Financial Officer of Golden State Foods, Bill Sanderson, knows the value of
partnering with a search team that truly understands their culture. “We are a values-
based organization; culture is really important to us and the fit is the most important
thing. McDermott + Bull understands that. They recruit for the fit, chemistry, and
intangiblesaround findingthe right person for therolethat may be available.That means
a lot to us and our company.”
HONDA CENTER / ANAHEIM DUCKS
The Stanley Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks’ Chief Operations Officer, Tim Ryan,
appreciated McDermott + Bull's understanding that culture = great candidates =
profitability = time saved = the right fit. "We could get right into the discussion about how
we are going to grow the business?"
CARE MERIDIAN
President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Meridian, Jim Ashby, had a real need for
counsel and guidance in finding an exceptional leader. McDermott + Bull "really learned
to read us and our needs well. I appreciated getting challenged about our decisions,
particularly about what's driving our interests in any one qualified candidate above
another – fit is everything."
PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP
Panda Express makes the best Chinese food in the world, and they need the best people
to do so. That’s why Panda Restaurant Group hired McDermott + Bull to find their next
Chief Development Officer. Panda’s hired candidate, Tabassum Zalotrawala says, “They
do their homework, so they know what the organization is all about…their values and
their culture. We had some soul-searching conversations.”

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SEARCH PROCESS
+ LEAN 6 SIGMA
Three-quarters of McDermott + Bull’s workforce is Lean 6 Sigma
certified, allowing us to further commit to creating the best execution
process for our clients and candidates.
Lean 6 Sigma is a method that relies on a collaborative team effort to
improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. The model acts as a road
map to continually improve critical business processes, resulting in better quality and shorter delivery
cycles. We’ve committed to continuously improve our process and have created an internal culture of
always asking, “how can this be better?” Simply put, we care about what you care about.

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M+B TEAM
We focus on what matters most to you and your business. Acting as an extension of your
team, we guide you through the entire search and hiring process with care.
Rod McDermott is the CEO + Co-Founder of McDermott + Bull, the largest retained
executive search firm headquartered in Orange County and one of the 30 largest in
the nation.McDermott +Bullhasexpanded nationallyand internationallywith offices
throughout the United States, Europe (Amsterdam and Madrid), and Canada
(Vancouver) and continues to grow through the addition of experienced search
consultants. The M+B model focuses around individuals who are seeking to challenge
the norm in executive search and who strive to offer their clients an experience
unparalleled in the industry. This is Rod’s passion!
Rod currently serves on the Board of Partners Bank of California and is a recent Board member of The Mission
Hospital Foundation. He has served on the Boards of THINK Together, the American Electronics Association,
and the Orange Coast Venture Group. He resides in Laguna Niguel, California, with his wife Laura, their four
children, and three dogs. His passions include flying airplanes, which he’s able to use in the growth pursuits of
M+B and M+B Interim Leaders, as well as skiing and traveling to new and interesting places.
Rod received a Bachelor’s in economics and business from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Jason Levi Pinegar serves as a Principal Consultant for McDermott + Bull and helps
his clients by attracting and securing game changing leadership talent to their
executive teams. He specializes in ensuring close alignment with an organization’s
unique mission, values, and culture. Jason brings valuable knowledge and
competence as an accomplished business management consultant, with prominence
in leadership development and managing organizational change. His broad academic
foundation and applied experience within multiple industries, including developing,
evaluating, and improving people and performance, allows Jason to work intimately and effectively with his

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clients. His ultimate goal is to understand what makes people and organizations ‘tick’ so that he can
thoughtfully and strategically recruit high-quality talent for his clients while enriching and inspiring others
through his work as an executive search consultant.
Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as a Management Consultant with Skulpt Consulting, Groves Consulting,
and the Claremont Evaluation Center, where he served a variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations
throughout the United States.
Jason is very active within the Orange County and Inland Empire business and philanthropic communities. He
serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Strategic Development Committee for Parentis Foundation
/ Experience Corps OC, whose mission is to guide the next generation of readers and mentor future leaders. He
is an advocate and former committee member of DifferenceMakersOC, which strives to create significant
relationships among Orange County professionals who seek a balance between business success and ‘making
a difference’ by participating in nonprofit and charitable causes. He also contributes as a chapter leader for
Pepperdine’s OC Waves alumni association.
He graduated with an MBA in leadership and managing organizational change from Pepperdine University, an
MA in policy and program evaluation from Claremont Graduate University, and a BA in psychology/sociology
from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Jeff Black serves as a Partner for McDermott + Bull. His retained search practice,
named “The Fit Practice,” focuses on helping companies realize an ideal fit between
executive talent and their culture and values. Jeff’s clients include many culturally rich
and socially responsible companies, including: Golden State Foods, Honda
Center/Anaheim Ducks, Panda Restaurant Group, Oakwood Worldwide, BJ’s
Restaurants, LA BioMed, Niagara Bottling, Santa Monica Seafood, Orange County
United Way, Orange County Goodwill, King’s Hawaiian, Sunworks, PRIDE Industries,
and Scooter’s Coffee. Prior to joining McDermott + Bull, Jeff served as Vice President of Commercial Services
for Raytheon Technical Services Company, a $2B global services subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, and a
leading manufacturer of aerospace, defense, and information systems products.

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Jeff’s purpose in his personal support of the nonprofit community is to mobilize increased volunteerism among
Orange County professionals to serve nonprofit and charitable organizations. He serves on the Board of
Directors of OneOC, is a founding member of the Board of Advisors for the Institute for Community Impact and
was Co-Founder of DifferenceMakersOC.
Jeff is married with two adult children and resides in Yorba Linda, California. He received a BS in business
management and an MBA in finance, both from California State University, Fullerton.
Denae Bluethmann serves as the Vice President of Recruiting + Development where
she co-leads McDermott + Bull’s internal recruiting and research team and is
responsible for helping the firm grow into new markets. Denae joined McDermott +
Bull in 2001 as a Senior Recruiter and the firm’s 1st employee! In 2002, she became
Director of the McDermott + Bull Executive Network and established programs to
help connect senior executives to their peers and the firm. Passionate about
coaching, Denae founded Executive Career Group in order to guide senior executives
through difficult career transitions in 2010. During this time, she also supported Arrow Electronics, a Fortune
120 technology company, with talent acquisition projects and recruiting their critical Director & VP-level talent.
Denae started her career as a Recruiting Associate at DHR International, supporting clients like D-Link, Toyota
Motor Financial Services, Gateway, and Bell Labs. She also served as Recruiting Manager for Resources Global
Professionals, a spin-off from Deloitte & Touche.
Denae received a BA in communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her MBA from the
University of Colorado at Denver.
“We continue to develop and expand our presence and build the best possible team.”
-Rod McDermott, CEO, Co-Founder
McDermott + Bull

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ENGAGEMENT DETAILS
The objective of our search engagement is to provide a robust level of service, maximum client partnership,
and organization incentive to fill the position and successfully socialize the new hire. Our services include all
efforts necessary to support our client’s acquisition of the right leader, including sourcing, recruiting,
interviewing, assisting with negotiations, and performing reference checks.
Fee Amount: One-third of first year’s anticipated cash compensation (base salary plus cash bonus).
Performance-Based Retained Fee Model: Many retained search firms invoice their clients based on a fixed
number of calendar days that pass following start of the search; our firm invoices based on key milestones
accomplished. This aligns us with our clients’ objective of an exceptional executive starting as quickly as
possible.
▪ The first payment is one-third of the fee amount, as a non-refundable retainer, due upon initiation of
search.
▪ The second payment is one-third of projected fee billed after three candidates have completed a client
interview.
▪ Final balance is not billed until the successful candidate accepts your offer.
▪ If client cancels the search within thirty (30) days, we will forward a statement for our prorated expenses
related to the search. If client cancels the search after thirty (30) days, a final statement will be sent for
an amount equal to the difference between the total estimated fee and the fees previously paid, as well
as our prorated expenses related to the search.
Expenses: Flat monthly administrative expenses—many retained search firms invoice as much as 12% of the
total placement fee for monthly administrative costs; our firm caps monthly administrative expenses at $1,300.
Other expenses for candidate or consultant travel, position marketing/posting costs, or other items including
background checks and use of candidate personality/style assessment tools will be billed as incurred with no
markup; we will secure client approval prior to incurring these expenses.
Performance Guarantee: Our firm offers a one-year unconditional guarantee. If a candidate separates for any
reason, within one year of hire, we will conduct a replacement search at no fee.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about McDermott + Bull, please visit our website at www.mbexec.com.
Interested in working with us? Please see contact information below:
Jason Pinegar
Principal Consultant
702.666.2458
pinegar@mbexec.com
McDermott + Bull
2 Venture, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
mbexec.com