About Me
The Full Story
My name is Ed Voelsing. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado and went to college at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana on a Naval ROTC scholarship, where I studied Environmental Science. After graduating, I served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy. I led diverse teams of professionals and learned how to be a "leaders eat last" servant-leader.
After transitioning to the civilian sector, I worked operations manager for a global shipping company and later with a Fortune 100 retail company - leading teams, solving problems, and staying mission-focused.
As is the case with many professional recruiters, I found my way into recruiting by accident - never thinking it would lead to a career. Twenty-plus years later, I'm still here, and I love what I do.
I started The Rivet Group with purpose and intention. The recruiting industry can be a "numbers game" - throwing enough candidates against enough open jobs hoping something will stick - I don't see it the same way.
Hiring the right person can make all the difference between going from good to great. From success or failure. From breaking even or getting 10x.
For the individual, we guide people into the right role at the right time in their career, and it can change the trajectory of their life for the better.
I take this very seriously.
I might not have all the answers, but I love to learn how people and organizations are put together and finding solutions for my clients. I try to operate with competence and integrity at the same time - a rare thing in the recruiting industry.
If you'd like to discuss working together, I'd like to hear from you.