Executive Recruiting Team
Executive Recruiting Team has over a decade of experience recruiting Top Talent in Manufacturing, Operations and End-to-End Supply Chain for small privately held to large Fortune 100 organizations. Our success as a “specialist” is built from fundamental principles of listening, understanding & developing relationships on both sides of the desk. Our relationships align an organization’s request for talent with the aspects of an individual’s professional career and quality of life balance.
Simply put, “we connect the right people with the right organizations at the right time”
We offer customized executive recruiting solutions to meet an organization’s specific needs.
Please contact us to discuss creating a customized solution together to meet those needs.
mchitwood@mikechitwood.com or 502.414.0261
Mike Chitwood
Chief Managing Member
Mike is the Founder and Chief Managing Member of ChiTwooD Group, an Executive Search Firm specializing in Top Talent acquisition for Manufacturing, Operations and End to End Supply Chain. He is an accomplished Executive Recruiting “Specialist” with 22 years of experience delivering Top Talent to organizations from privately held to Fortune 100 and venture capital firms. Mike was the Executive Recruiting Practice Leader for Operations & Supply Chain with a global recruiting firm where his success delivering talent recognized him among the top ten percent of over 3000 executive recruiters in the global network even earning him #1 in the world during 2012. Mike’s passion for excellence and thoroughness are complemented by his keen organizational and analytical skills. The combination of his industry relationships and approach to recruiting talent against a customized talent acquisition solution for an organizations specific recruiting needs allows Mike to consistently connect the right people with the right organization at the right time.
Patricia Nicklaus
Practice Partner
Patricia has over a decade of experience in sourcing mid and senior level top talent in the asset based transportation vertical. She is a knowledgeable industry professional who previously worked within the carrier environment as a carrier owner as well as in sales, operations, recruiting and federal compliance/safety. As an accomplished Executive Recruiter who was ranked the #1 Specialized Transportation Search Consultant worldwide for 8 years in a row, Patricia has been able to leverage her substantial industry experience to help other professionals achieve their business and career objectives. Just as successful companies are profit-driven, Patricia is driven by results, produced through placing high-performing individuals in mission-critical positions for her clients in the truckload, flatbed, heavy haul, tank truck and energy sector industries.
Curtis Schneider
Head of IT & AI Practice
With over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, sales growth, and project management, Curtis brings a wealth of expertise to the recruitment industry. As Head of IT & AI Practice, he specializes in sourcing top-tier talent for technology and AI-driven industries. Curtis has a proven track record of spearheading strategic initiatives, implementing process improvements, and driving client success in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Previously, he led cross-functional teams in managing complex IT projects, overseeing system implementations, and optimizing customer experiences. His background includes managing large-scale ticketing and web services, SaaS integrations, and developing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and inclusivity. Known for his strong leadership and analytical skills, Curtis is committed to aligning the right talent with the right opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Rebecca Wright
Head of Technicial Writing Practice
Rebecca is a published author with over a decade of experience as a freelance writer, including her role as the grant writer for a $500,000 federal proposal to fight human trafficking in 2023. She also has a decade of experience in recruiting for the Trucking and Supply Chain industries, as well as the Crane and Rigging industry.
She graduated from Liberty University Online in 2023 with a Master of Arts in Professional Writing. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associate of Arts in Creative Writing. She has published two books and is currently working on a comprehensive mycological field guide for her region, as well as a scientific paper that focuses on mycology. Additionally, she is a volunteer grant writer for a local museum.
She was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 2013. She is a proud recipient of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.
Rebecca is a knowledgeable and driven professional who enjoys the professional writing industry. She is passionate about connecting skilled technical writers with clients who need high-quality documents.
