Founded in 1981, Kimmel & Associates is an executive recruiting firm that has operated for over 45 years. The firm specializes in sourcing motivated and skilled candidates for long-term placements across specific industries and geographic regions, with a focus on North America, including Louisiana and Asheville, North Carolina.
The firm's industry verticals include construction, renewable and sustainable infrastructure, supply chain, and waste and recycling. Kimmel & Associates describes its approach as a "Career-Directed Approach," emphasizing an understanding of candidate motivation and thorough research in the recruiting process. The company characterizes recruiting as a service built on trust, integrity, and commitment.
Internally, Kimmel & Associates operates the Kimmel Goodwill Program, an in-house volunteer network. The firm adheres to what it calls the "Kimmel Standard," which encompasses its career-directed methodology, focus on proper motivation, and a willingness to undertake detailed groundwork in placing candidates.




