Why Work With Us?
Over 50 Years in Business
We have specialized in executive search since 1967, and are now in our 3rd generation of family ownership.
Specialized
We have unrivaled industry knowledge in the areas in which we focus, for example executive casino and hospitality recruiting, as well as specific locations such as Las Vegas.
Network of Candidates
With over 1M+ relevant candidates in our private database, and growing every day, we have a strong network of senior-level talent across the board.
Responsive
Our recruiters value a communicative relationship with our select client companies and candidates, providing updates throughout the search.
Experienced
Our exceptional lead recruiters each have at least 15 years’ of experience in executive search.
Featured Clients and Candidates
“For over a decade, Bristol Associates has successfully found us key executives ranging from COO to VPs, Directors and Managers. Not only do they understand the recruitment business, but they have made a point of understanding and learning about our company – critical when considering senior level recruitment.”
Andy Green
Sr. Vice President of Human Resources
Parx Casino
“Bristol Associates has a great national reputation and our personnel has had previous experience working with them in both Casino Gaming and Hospitality capacities. The team displayed professionalism and support for onboarding candidates, providing negotiation assistance, and fulfilling timely placements. We appreciate Bristol being open-minded to operational needs as we’ve worked to reconfigure and rework our company.”
Merrick Dresnin
Company Director of Human Resources
Cote Family Destinations
“I’ve found Bristol Associates to be incredibly helpful in working with COR strategically to identify how our organization needs to change as we grow. Bristol Associates has been adept at helping us find great employees in multiple sales channels and at multiple levels of the organization. Whatever the challenge, Bristol is ready!”
Mike Forbes
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
California Olive Ranch
“I was amazed how quickly Bristol Associates identified 3 qualified and vetted senior executive candidates for me to interview from which we hired one of them. Very efficient indeed!”
Christopher J. Dane
President
Hickory Global Partners
“We had a very hard-to-fill position and after an exhaustive search on our part, we could not find anyone. I contacted Bristol Associates and within a few days we had three strong candidates and we were able to fill the position with a quality candidate. I was impressed with the way our consultant understood our needs and could pinpoint people who exactly fit our needs.”
Judi Alley SPHR, MBA
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI)
“Bristol Associates helped us to fill over ten positions in a very short amount of time when our company moved corporate offices to its new location. Our Consultant was able to identify strong candidates for even the most hard-to-fill positions. The firm’s customized approach, responsiveness, and extensive network in the field made them an invaluable partner.”
Peter Watson
Executive Director, Talent Acquisition
Dine Equity, Inc. (IHOP & Applebee’s)
“Bristol Associates allowed many parties to have their voices heard and gave us an opportunity to see a variety of candidates. We clearly got the best one and were able to do so because of the firm’s prescreening and expert assistance.”
Sel Kardan
President & CEO
The Colburn School
“Bristol Associates has a great reputation in the industry. I was looking for a specific role in a specific geography. True to their word, they kept me on file and came up with the right fit. I liked the personal touch and the sense that they were looking out for the client and for me. They kept me in mind for a position for a long time, and then ensured the process was smooth on both ends.”
Matt Roob
Sr. Vice President of Financial Analysis
Spectrum Gaming Group
“Communicative, intuitive, considerate, precise and responsive. These are the first words that come to my mind on my interactions with Bristol. Over the years, the Bristol team has worked with me on several opportunities and have been honest in their approach with integrity always at the top of their mind. If you are seeking an opportunity and Bristol calls you, take it seriously.”
Jay Francis
General Manager
Confidential Facilities Organization
“Bristol Associates was there with me every step of the way. Their personal touch and lightning fast response times made Bristol Associates stand out from some other firms whose approach felt much more like commodity trading than talent placement.”
Eric Pearson
President/CEO
Valley Forge Casino Resort
From Our Blog & Twitter
New Year, New Goals: Resolutions for 2021
Just like that, 2020 flew by, and we are already halfway through January. This past year brought unexpected changes to the world, and it still feels like we are adapting to the new normal. Despite the trials and tribulations that our industries experienced in the past year, we continue to be resilient and . . .
Happy New Year from Bristol Associates!
This past year has been full of excitement for Bristol. We experienced a major retirement and a few key hires. We moved into a larger office… just in time to begin working from home permanently. Nonetheless, we were fortunate to still be able to help our clients and candidates . . .