KEY STAFF
R. Skip Black, CPC – Founder / CEO: Architecture, Structures, Construction Management, MEP, MCF
Mr. Black has built a significant career in the AEC search & placement industry building teams domestically as well as internationally for over twenty years. His industry knowledge is sought out by trade journals and on-line publications for editorial comment. North American based AEC teams that require experienced international talent frequently contact Mr. Black for his opinion and support. Merger and Acquisitions as well as capital formation campaigns fill out his business days. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota CLA.
Ned Lyons – Vice President/Principal: Power/Energy Group
Mr. Lyons joined Double Eagle Group, Inc, after a nearly fourteen year career in professional search with a highly respected upper mid-western recruiting group. His specialties included: high-tech manufacturing, Information Technology, as well as A&E. Prior to his career in search and placement Ned had sixteen year career in high tech injection molding, manufacturing management and sales. He brings a first class level of achievement and highly respected professional reputation to our team. He merged his Hunter-Lyons firm with Double Eagle in late 2009. Mr. Lyons graduated from Bemidji State University BS Industrial Technology/Business.
Paul Wallick P.E. – Manager: Heavy Civil Group
Mr. Wallick is a licensed Professional Engineer with over fifteen years of Civil Engineering experience. During his active engineering career Paul concentrated in environmental engineering and site planning. He also worked for a regional developer of large scale residential and mixed use tracks. Paul brings a unique depth to our team and our many civil clients respect his knowledge and ask him for help building their teams. Mr. Wallick graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BSCivil/Environmental
Larry Mismash – Manager: Mining / Pulp & Paper Group
Larry has developed a deep resource of contacts while perusing a 30 year career in Heavy Mining, Rock&Dirt as well as Pulp and Paper. His broad experience base and superior customer care placed him as the vendor of choice while he was Heavy Equipment Sales Manager for a major Heavy Equipment manufacture. Larry also held leadership sales positions with an international Heavy Equipment/parts re-seller as well as a regional distributor of Heavy Equipment.
Brad Burke P.E. – Manager: Earth/Water Group
Mr. Burke is a licensed Professional Engineer with over twenty years of Civil & Environmental Engineering experience. Brad has been President / Owner of his own environmental consulting practice for 10+ years, and has an extensive background in environmental investigation & remediation for commercial & industrial sites nationwide. He served as a Proposal Manager for several successful DOD environmental contracts and was responsible for strategic marketing and start-up of a number of offices and environmental operations. Brad provides Double Eagle clients and candidates with a high level of professionalism and experience in their strategic business and career decisions.
Annette Hahn Sr. Executive Associate
Recruited US and International based candidates for exempt and non-exempt administration, management, legal, IT, human resources, sales, accounting, and financial , civil engineering as well as AEC candidates through various channels, including cold calling, employee referrals, internet advertisements, search firms, direct recruiting, data mining, market research and customer specific proprietary databases. Performed basic and advanced e-recruiting to locate both active and passive candidates, including Boolean searches. Evaluated candidates against position requisitions criteria for interest & acceptability. Assisted in EEO/Applicant Tracking, OFCCP compliance and holds a leadership position on the Diversity Focus Group – committed to educating and enhancing diversity awareness. Ms. Hahn holds a BA Communications, University of Wisconsin
Jacque Bell Sr. Associate
Dynamic, results driven professional with an extensive background in solution focused recruiting and recruiting management. Expertise includes excellent selection skills including behavior-based interview techniques, strong relationship management with hiring authorities, partnership building, communication and presentation skills. Background includes a demonstrated record of success in all aspects of recruitment including in fast-paced environments as an individual contributor, in teams, and in leadership roles. Strengths in targeting candidates and cold call recruiting individuals at all levels. Recruiting experience is in various fields including Information Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Consulting, Engineering, Architectural, Financial Services, Healthcare, government/federal, and more.
Melanie Wall Sr. Associate
Full-life cycle recruiting and project management of numerous disciplines with domestic and global exposure within Specialty Materials (fluorine products, specialty films and additives; fibers; specialty chemicals) and
Electronic Materials (microelectronic polymers; metals; semiconductor; electronic chemicals)
Disciplines include:
Construction Engineers Lean / Six Sigma Production Managers Chemical Engineers Plant Supervisors
Oil & Gas Supply Planning Maintenance
Market Segment Leaders Project Managers
Metallurgical Engineers Production Engineers
Quality Assurance Chemical Operators Draw Technicians
Instrument General Mechanics Supply Chain
HS&E Planners Production and Process Engineers
Human Resources
Professionalism & High Standards Breeds Teamwork
Posted: January 13, 2012 by Brad Burke, PE in Construction, Double Eagle News, Earth/Water, Flying the Flag, Heavy Civil, Industry News and Commentary, UncategorizedTags: employment news
As Professional Engineers, we are mandated by statute to maintain certain professional standards and ethics to protect the integrity of our profession and the common welfare. The same can be said for Registered Geologists, Land Surveyors, Certified Hazardous Material Managers, or whatever professional registration you have. That same sense of professional integrity and ethics is what drove me to work as a search and placement professional at the Double Eagle Group in Minneapolis. In addition, our internal processes hold us to a higher standard than others in the search & placement industry. So, although the type of work I do now is different, it still involves being able to utilize my knowledge of the industry and my contacts to help client’s solve problems. That’s really what it comes down to – helping companies solve problems.
What I have experienced in 23 years as a Consulting Engineer, is the same thing that I am experiencing now as a search & placement professional. That companies (or clients) with a high degree of professionalism are much easier to work with, they’re easier to help. Why? Very simply stated – when you operate in an environment of high standards and ethics, that type of environment breeds trust. Trust then breeds teamwork, and teamwork leads to joint collaboration towards a common goal. Without this basis of professionalism, ethics, and high standards – being able to truly help your client becomes difficult.