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Bristol Places US CEO of HACO Group
The HACO Group is a privately held, worldwide distributor of innovative and premium quality European food products. With their current US Chief Executive Officer* retiring, HACO retained Bristol to find their successor to oversee their North American locations, Girard’s Dressings and Plochman’s...
Bristol Makes a Grand Placement
Cote Family Destinations retained Bristol to find their next General Manager for their flagship destination resort, Grand View Lodge. Located in the heart of Minnesota, the award-winning reputable Lodge is known for creating a lifetime of memories thanks to its breathtaking views and world-class...
New Placement: Bristol Sweetens the CEO Deal
Founded in 1923, Sweetener Products Company is a leading supplier and distributor of quality food ingredients to United States. With their CEO’s upcoming retirement in December 2020, the long-established organization asked Bristol Associates to assist in finding them a new CEO. Vice President...
SVP Kelly Nelson to Retire After 25 Years at Bristol Associates
After 25 years of dedicated service to the Hospitality division of Bristol Associates, Sr. Vice President Kelly Nelson has announced his retirement effective May 1, 2020. Vice President Catia Pecoraro will serve as the new division leader upon Kelly’s retirement. In April 1995, Kelly joined...
Bristol Welcomes David Alford as Peter Stern Retires
Continuing our 50-year tradition of excellence in recruitment, we are proud to announce the newest member of our team! Please welcome David Alford, Director of our Food & Beverage Manufacturing division. David will be replacing Sr. Vice President Peter Stern, who leaves behind a tradition of...
Three Generations of Family Ownership: Bristol Associates Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In the spring of 1967, Jim Sr. and Sandie Bright, founders of Bristol Associates, started up the Los Angeles Franchise of Roth Young Personnel Services. Jim and Sandie believed that honesty was the foundation of the recruiting company and incorporated this virtue throughout their work. When Jim...
We’re Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary!
Greetings! 2017 marks Bristol Associates 50th Anniversary and another successful year for our executive search firm. It is with enormous pride that I represent the 3rd generation of family leadership. As technology improves, increasing the speed and ease in which we operate, our fundamental...
Another STAR-ring Role: New Bristol Healthcare Placement
Bristol’s Kristina Paudler recently made her second placement this year for Stars Behavioral Health Group. Established in 1988, Stars Behavioral Health Group (“SBHG”) is a for-profit Behavioral Health organization with over 22 Program sites in California. SBHG created a new position, Chief...
Winning! Bristol Client Scores New Placement
Bristol client Tuscany Suites & Casino is a boutique Las Vegas luxury hotel with a Mediterranean theme. It is a friendly, family-oriented establishment with a corporate culture to match. When it came time for Tuscany to hire a new Director of Security, they tasked Bristol with finding a...








