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Our very own Neal Hightower will be attending LSI 2025!

To meet up, reach out to Neal on the LSI app or email him.

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"This 1099 Independent distributor is a rockstar! He is a model candidate, with extensive surgeon relationships, tons of experience submitting products through the approval process of the hospitals. He's super easy to talk to, which transcends well into a sales conversation. Again, Great Find - SRA 1099 Accelerator Team!" – Current Orthopedic Trauma Client

At this point, over 100 manufacturers have used our flat rate recruitment program to find qualified, independent distributors to represent their products; to learn more, click here.

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Seasoned Executive | Vice President of Operations | Medical Devices & Life Sciences

Seeking: Vice President or President of Operations roles managing P&L for the business in growing medical device or life sciences companies with a strong leadership team and a vision for innovation.

Forward-thinking, results-driven operations leader with over two decades of global experience in medical devices and life sciences. Proven track record in transforming underperforming sites, scaling operations, driving growth, and leading complex M&A integrations.

Expert in manufacturing strategy, supply chain optimization, Lean/Six Sigma transformations, and organizational leadership, with a history of turning operational challenges into competitive advantages. Leading global teams under across diverse and complex environments.

Key Strengths & Leadership Philosophy:

✅ Growth & Transformation

✅ Building High-Performing Teams

✅ Operational Excellence & Efficiency

✅ M&A Due Diligence & Integration

✅ Leadership & Culture values

Skilled Sales Director and Sales Enablement Director

Seeking: Sales Leadership role in an emerging or medium-sized company with either Direct or Distributor based sales model. 

  • Highly Strategic and process driven sales leader, focused on results driven from value, relationships, and accountability.
  • Develops synergistic relationships with internal customers to provide appropriate resources to enable strong value based sales for end users.
  • Extensive experience multitasking key roles for emerging and medium size companies.
  • Have successfully led Regional, Divisional, and National Teams as a Sales Leader and Expert in Sales Training for disruptive medical technologies for both Direct and Indirect Sales Teams.

If you wish to speak to either of these candidates, call Neal at 985-789-0490 or use the link below to schedule a meeting!

Shrimp & Grits

It’s that time of the year again – which means we’re obligated to provide a Cajun Recruiter approved king cake recipe to everyone so y’all don’t miss out on the fun!

King cakes are delicious, flaky pastries topped with icing and sprinkles that include a plastic baby hidden somewhere in the cake. The person who gets the slice that contains the baby is known as the king, hence the name. They are tasked with the responsibility of bringing a king cake to the next event, and the tradition continues thereon until the end of Mardi Gras (or until someone forgets you owe them a cake).

If you don’t feel like baking your own, tons of our local bakeries deliver in the U.S. and some even deliver internationally!

Reach out to us if you need help placing an order or deciding which cake to try!

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Tim Schmidt

Tim Schmidt, CEO

[email protected]
(985) 705-8818

Tim specializes in C-level and Senior Leadership executive search.

Neal Hightower

Neal Hightower, Owner and Managing Partner

[email protected]
(985) 789-0490

Neal specializes in C-level and International Leadership executive search.

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