Transform Your Hiring Experience with Preferred Partner Search.

As a woman-owned national executive search firm, we don’t settle for filling seats—we ignite partnerships that propel organizations to new heights. With over three decades of deep-rooted experience in manufacturing and operations, we bring unmatched insight to our craft. For the past 9 years, we’ve honed this expertise in executive search, bringing talented people together with a bold, relationship-driven strategy that sets us apart as a cut above the rest.

What Makes Us Different?

Personalized Connection: We know every organization is one-of-a-kind. Our team dives deep into your culture, values, and vision, delivering candidates who don’t just bring skills—they blend seamlessly into your world.

Tailored Search Strategies: No cookie-cutter solutions here. Whether it’s niche expertise or visionary leadership, we craft bespoke recruitment strategies, tapping our vast network and industry savvy to pinpoint your perfect match.

Cutting-Edge FIT Score Technology: We take precision to the next level with our proprietary, tech-advanced software. For every candidate we present, you get a tailored FIT Score—our unique assessment blending job requirements, your priorities, and in-depth candidate insights—to ensure an unrivaled alignment with your needs.

Proven Track Record of Success: Our expansive network and meticulous vetting have fueled a legacy of pairing elite talent with organizations poised for growth. Countless clients trust us to power their pivotal moments, and our results tell the story.

Consultative Partnership: We’re more than recruiters—we’re your strategic allies. Expect market intelligence, trend analysis, and hands-on guidance every step of the way, empowering you to choose with confidence.

Commitment to Your Success: Your triumph is our drive. We’re in it for the long haul, forging lasting partnerships and offering post-placement support to guarantee a thriving integration.Let’s Elevate Your Team Together!

Why go with the usual when you can unlock the exceptional? Reach out to Preferred Partner Search today and see how our distinctive, results-driven approach delivers the talent to skyrocket your organization’s success. We’re eager to ignite a partnership with you!

Offering the Right Solution for you:

Priority SEARCH

For those high-stakes or complex needs—like rare skill sets, executive positions, discreet searches, pivotal roles, or bulk hiring—we deploy our targeted priority search process. This is our elite headhunting expertise, crafted to seek out and secure the exceptional professionals your business demands..

Flat Fee SEARCH

Looking for a predictable cost structure? Our Flat Fee Recruitment model might be the perfect fit. With a modest upfront engagement fee to kick off the search, we provide a transparent, all-inclusive rate—covering everything from sourcing to placement. This option blends affordability with certainty, ideal for businesses planning ahead without the surprises of traditional billing.

CONTINGENT SEARCH

For quick, routine hires, we offer a flexible contingent recruitment option. It’s a pay-on-success model—think of it as a straightforward, no-risk solution. Teaming up with other recruiters, this approach shines when filling simpler, everyday roles.

Learn More

CEO- Diane Verzella

After 20+ years in Manufacturing and Operations leadership, Diane joined the Executive Search arena. Partnering with Manufacturing and OEM clients, Diane brings a unique approach, based not just on industry knowledge, but relationships and trust. Diane had a very successful 7 year long career with a boutique executive search firm in Cincinnati, Oh. She has experience placing candidates and managing clients Regionally, Nationally and Internationally.

References:

  • Diane has been an outstanding partner in our talent strategy. She learned our business, focused on our priorities, and delivered!

    Amy M.- VP of Corporate Development and HR

  • I can't speak more highly of Diane. She is a true recruiting professional and takes her job very seriously. She is incredibly detail-oriented, client-focused and proudly represents candidates. She works very hard to put qualified candidates in our hands especially when it's a very difficult position to fill. Diane has a go-getter attitude and is an absolute joy to work with. I highly recommend Diane!

    Brooke M.- Leader of Human Resources

  • I’ve hired several of Diane’s candidates into our organization-supervision, management, engineering, and maintenance. Even when I used multiple agencies on a search, Diane’s candidates always received my first look. This was largely due to the amount of energy she spends on the front end of the process teasing out the most significant details of the role, the short- and long-term goals for the position, and understanding what skills/attributes were most critical for candidate success. What impressed me the most was her intent focus on understanding our company culture and the ability to present candidates who were a natural fit. The candidates that I hired from her fit the organization as if they had always been a part of the team. 
Diane is an expert in her field. Her work ethic is second to none, she’s tenacious and has a will to win! She’s reliable and accommodating-she sets after hours appointments, returns calls and emails promptly-late nights, weekends, holiday, and vacations don’t get in the way of assuring everyone’s needs are addressed. She’s a true partner to the organization and a trusted resource. She’s my first call whenever I’m looking to fill a vacancy from the outside.

    Chris H. VP of Operations and Process Improvement

  • I would highly recommend Diane to Executives in the Automotive, Aero and Plastics industries who want to hire and retain the best talent. Diane recently earned the highest professional designation in the Recruiting Profession her CPC, which proves her commitment to continually improve to better serve her clients. She has a track record of success and an established network of top talent, that helps her clients achieve their goals and objectives. One call to Diane, and your hiring problems are solved.

    Barbara B. LinkedIn Trainer, Keynote Speaker

  • Diane’s ability to find top talent is unparalleled. She exceeds my expectations every time we work together on a placement. Diane’s market expertise and sense of urgency enables her to continue to win in the war for talent. She manages a search in a thorough and efficient way, and I can count on her to provide honest feedback. Her unique recruitment methodologies and commitment to excellent customer service have allowed me find exceptional people of high caliber at varying levels and locations of my organization. I am always impressed with the quality and volume of resumes I receive. This is a clear indication that she listens to my needs and requirements closely. She makes my talent acquisition responsibilities easy, and I value the partnership with her and the personal, professional insight she brings to the process. I have dealt with many recruiting firms, and for the most part the experiences have been mediocre. However, dealing with Diane is a breath of fresh air.

    Shelly B., PHR- Director of Human Resources

  • I highly recommend Diane Verzella for her exceptional ability to connect talented individuals with the right opportunities. Diane’s dedication, professionalism, and deep understanding of the industry make her an invaluable asset for both candidates and companies seeking top talent. Thank you Diane again for my new opportunity!

    - Justin M., Plant Manager

Let’s get you connected to the right fit today!

We’ll be with you every step of the way.

We are grateful to be an Owner/Member of:

The Recruiter Network for Independent Recruitment Firms

Locally, regionally, and internationally, NPAworldwide connects independent recruitment firms to facilitate split placements. NPAworldwide is the oldest recruiter network of its kind. Headquartered in the USA, member recruiting firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas. At Preferred Partner Search, we're proud to be a valued member of NPA Worldwide, a global network of premier independent executive search firms. This affiliation allows us to offer our clients access to a vast talent pool and industry expertise on a global scale. With our Ohio-based roots and NPA Worldwide's extensive reach, we are uniquely positioned to deliver top-notch executive recruitment services for manufacturing companies and engineering firms, both locally and internationally. Partner with us to benefit from our local knowledge as well as national, and global connections, ensuring the best talent matches for your organization.

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