The Overture Group is an executive search firm that specializes in recruiting for middle market companies. It was formed in 2010 and has offices in Illinois and Iowa. The firm helps clients hire exceptional talent to fill key roles and ensures their long-term success. It recruits for executive, management, and professional positions and offers customized search services and interim staffing.

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Successfully
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Introduction
At The Overture Group our Executive and Professional
Search services are designed to assist clients fill key roles
with exceptional talent.
Our goal is to ensure long-term success in the people we
place. To do this, we:
• Help clients hire right the first time
• Accelerate the assimilation and productivity of the
candidate
• Facilitate a meaningful 3 to 6 month progress review
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Client Services
Search Services
Customized engaged, performance based billing
• Executive and Management
• Professional
Interim Staffing
• Projects
• Staff Augmentation
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Firm History
• The Overture Group originated in the mid 1990’s when RSM
McGladrey (a major middle market accounting and consulting
firm) formed an executive search practice.
• RSM McGladrey exited the Strategy and Human Capital
practice in 2010. This included strategic services,
compensation and search.
• The Overture Group was formed in July 2010.
• Today the firm has offices in Illinois and Iowa.
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The Overture Niche
• Middle market companies including privately held, private
equity owned, ESOP, and smaller publicly traded companies.
• Industries we serve including but not limited to:
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Services
- Professional Services
- Not-for-Profit
- Financial Services
- Health Care
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The Overture Niche (continued)
• Recruitment for executive/management and professional
positions in:
- Finance/Accounting
- Human Resources
- Operations
- Human Resources
- IT Management
- Sales Management
- Executive
- Board of Directors
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The Overture Difference
• Dedication to the middle market
• 90% of our candidates are on the job 3 years later (industry average 60%)
• Committed to understanding our clients’ business
– We visit the client’s facility and meet key personnel involved in the hiring
decision.
– We gain a thorough understanding of the position specifications,
organizational culture, financial performance and key business strategies
and challenges.
• Ability to offer value-added services:
– Compensation benchmarking surveys
– Leadership/management assessments
– Comprehensive onboarding
– 3 to 6 month progress review
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Typical Executive and Management Searches
Finance/Accounting
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Accounting Officer
• Director, Finance & Administration
• Controller
Human Resources
• Vice President of Human Resources
• HR Manager
Operations
• Vice President of Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
Information Technology
• Director of IT
• Chief Information Officer
Sales Management
• Vice President of Sales
• Sales Director or Manager
Executive
• President
• Chief Operations Officer
• General Manager
Board of Directors
• Advisory Board Member
• Statutory Board Member
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Typical Professional Searches
Finance/Accounting
• Accounting Manager
• Assistant Controller
• Accounting and Finance Analyst
• Senior Financial Analyst
Human Resources
• Generalist
• HR Administrator
• Recruiter
Operations
• Program / Project Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Operations Analyst
• Supply Chain Analyst
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Capabilities
• Our blend of business, organizational development,
consulting and search expertise within the middle
market
• Seven full-time recruiters with an average of 15 years
• A dedicated research and sourcing department
• Proven and successful methodologies
• Flexible and scalable solutions
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Recruitment Methodology
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The Overture Network
Member of Various Professional and Industry Associations
• Financial Executive International
• American Institute of CPA’s and State Societies
• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
• American Production and Inventory Control Society
• Valley Industrial Association
• Vistage – CEO Network
• LG (Leadership Group CFO | CEO)
• Association for Corporate Growth
• National Association of Corporate Directors
• Private Directors Association
• Schaumburg Business Association
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The Overture Network (continued)
• Sponsor of Manufacturing and Distribution Executive Clubs
• Facilitator and close associate of Controller/CFO, and
Executive Leadership Groups
• Strong network of referral sources including:
• Middle market accounting firms
• Boutique consulting firms
• Middle market financial institutions
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Benefits of Working with The Overture Group
• We help you better determine your needs by developing position
descriptions, position specifications and success profiles.
• A team dedicated to sourcing highly qualified candidates for your
project.
• Objectivity throughout the recruiting and interview process.
• An onboarding process designed to accelerated contributions and
integration of the new candidate into your company.
• Ability to benchmark compensation.
• Significantly increased likelihood of a long-term candidate rather
than a “quick fill”.
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Leadership Team Contact Information
Illinois Office:
John Liacone, Managing Director
JLiacone@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4029 (office)/630.632.4738 (cell)
Mark Reilly, Managing Director
Mreilly@theoverturegroup.com
630.598.0548 (office)/708.606.9861 (cell)
Iowa Office:
Brandi Mueller, Managing Director
BMueller@theoverturegroup.com
319.366.3688 (office)
Bob Lindeman, Managing Director
BLindeman@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4035 (office)/847.910.7035 (cell)
Bill Wright, Director
BWright@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4023 (office)/847.471.3302 (cell)
Chad Melloy, Director
CMelloy@theoverturegroup.com
319.365.1009 (office)
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