About The Rivet Group
I founded The Rivet Group to focus on one thing: helping companies make the right leadership hires when it matters most.
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Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked with companies across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution—placing leaders in real-world environments where execution, not theory, drives results.
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We limit our engagements to ensure focus, quality, and direct involvement in every engagement.
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At The Rivet Group, we partner with middle-market and private equity-backed companies to build leadership teams that can execute in real-world operating environments.
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We don’t rely on volume or process for its own sake—we focus on precision, alignment, and outcomes.
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Every search is led directly by me.
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no handoffs to junior staff
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consistent communication throughout the process
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accountability from start to finish
Clients don’t get a team—they get experienced, senior-level execution.
Ed Voelsing​, Owner & Managing Partner
BEYOND SEARCH: Access to Trusted Specialists
When needed, we extend beyond search to support broader leadership and organizational needs.
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Through a curated network of trusted partners and consultants, we can connect clients with:
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Executive Coaches
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Leadership Assessment and Organizational Development Experts
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Specialized consultants and advisors aligned with your stage of growth
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Experienced Fractional Executives
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These are professionals I know and trust, brought in selectively when they add value to the business.
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The goal is not to add complexity, but to ensure leadership teams are positioned for success.
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Our work is built around a simple idea:
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The right hire accelerates the business. The wrong one slows it down.
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We focus on:
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Operators over resumes
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Proven results over pedigrees
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Alignment with strategy
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Leadership that performs in real environments and market conditions, and delivers success, not excuses
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If you are building or upgrading your leadership team, we should talk.