Testimonials & Client Praise

My tour around Cleveland and surrounds with EA was superb. I left the day feeling energized and excited about the city and all it has to offer. I highly recommend their services and am very grateful for the time we spent together.”

Executive Arrangements did a terrific job in helping us learn about our new city. Thank you!”

Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and we left feeling like our time with them was productive. The knowledge we gained played a crucial role in our relocation decision. We highly recommend EA’s services and are looking forward to experiencing all that NE Ohio has to offer when we move.”

Peg and Nicole were amazing. They planned everything to best suit our needs. Could not have been better!”

We were very pleased with the quality of the tour and information we received. Cari was a pleasure to spend the day with. She provided a perfect balance of information and guidance. Thank you!”

The day spent with this team was spectacular. I was ready to move to Cleveland, in part, due to this day. If it weren’t for a last minute work opportunity to stay in Dallas and advance, I’d be in Cleveland.”

We had an extremely productive day with our Guides, Peg & Lynne. They knew what we wanted to see and tailored our entire visit to maximize the benefit to us. What an enormous plus to help people get familiar with an area and give them valuable information to help make a decision.”

I had a great time with Executive Arrangements. Project Manager, Margie, was easy to get a hold of and helpful. Both my Guides, Claudia & Anu, were friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Both were willing to change the agenda to suit my needs. I would strongly recommend their servcies for anyone relocating to NE Ohio.”

I wish I had had your services in the other cities I have moved to.”

Before our day with EA I was not excited about Cleveland in the least. After our day with EA I was not only excited but couldn’t wait to get here. We are thrilled with the connections they made for us and we are excited to become westsiders.”

Thanks again for the EA outing, I heard from (potential new boss) and among other things he said he hoped our time with Executive Arrangements was worthwhile. I told him that our tour with EA made us want to move to Cleveland even if we didn’t have jobs there!”  (confidential recruit for a major hospital system but was such a fun quote, we had to share!)

My Guides showed me a side of Cleveland that exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed their company while I discovered an amazing city.”

Consummate professionals who remember every detail and take the time to get to know your needs and interests. I cannot praise you highly enough!

Personal thank you to Lynne for fitting us in her scheduled on short notice. The whole experience was wonderful and helped lay the groundwork for successful relocation.”

It was helpful to connect us to a local person who was in the same lifestage as us! The “see Cleveland” day was spectacular.”

EA made us so excited as a family about the opportunities the area presented for (us). We were able to spend 2 days imagining a day in the life of living in the area. The time with EA was invaluable. While the timing of this offer didn’t work out for our family, we remain deeply excited about finding a log-term home in the region. We are so deeply grateful for the thoughtful (and) informative time together. My kids are Cavs fans for life with their new hats.”

Agata & Peg did a wonderful job finding out about our current life in southwest Ohio and showing us how that could translate to NE Ohio. We came away very impressed with Cleveland and excited about a potential relocation. (Surprised” at the amount of things to do in and around the city and how beautiful the communities were.”

Executive Arrangements was very organized, thorough and friendly. Made the process of relocation less stressful. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with them. Felt like a community we could enjoy living in. (Most helpful service EA provided was) lunch with members of the community.”

Issues related to schools/neighborhoods are best addressed by enlisting the help of Executive Arrangements…they are superb and more knowledgeable (than our staff) on these subjects.”

The service provided by the professional staff at EA was extremely helpful for our decision about a relocation to Cleveland.”

EA did a great job hosting us and helping us understand all that NEO has to offer to make us comfortable that will have lots to explore and do (nature hikes, food restaurants, culture) when we move to NEO.”

 

“Suzanne & Cari were awesome Guides for us for two visits. They were informed on all things going on, but keep any bias out. They are excellent ambassadors for EA as well as the city of Cleveland.”

As you most certainly know, the job is only half of the decision; the other half is wanting to be in Cleveland. I know from my own experience with EA, that you do your due diligence to show off this wonderful city and to help your clients secure their top candidates.”

The experience we have had with Executive Arrangements has been wonderful.  We were fortunate enough to have found a home before planning a visit of the area.  We were provided a comprehensive tour by two wonderful guides, Caroline & Peg.  They introduced us to preschools, churches, local amenities and additional areas of interest to us while sharing some of their own personal experiences to help inform us.  We had a great time getting to know the area because of their efforts.  The entire EA team has been extremely helpful and attentive along the way.  Last, I really appreciate the fact that we are able to call upon them over the next 12 months if we have any questions about the area (i.e. referrals for doctors, dentists, hair stylists etc.).”

 

Everyone on the team did a fabulous job. David and his family (the candidate), ECS executives and I were impressed with your service!”

My husband wants to work for your company, because it is such a value add and great way to build our communities!! 🙂 But seriously, I cannot thank you enough for the work you did with our candidate & his family — I know it has made their transition more palatable.”

It was truly an eye opener how much Cleveland offers for families. We became a fan of Cleveland all because of the customized tour EA prepared for us. Without EA’s tour, we would not have known much of the positive things about Cleveland. Thanks so much.”

Executive Arrangements showed us all the great amenities Cleveland has to offer. Great Arts, restaurants, friendly people, beautiful neighborhoods, reasonably priced real estate and so much more.”

If you are ready to move to Cleveland or elsewhere in NE Ohio EA will make sure that you see the great living opportunities in the area. Your move will be that much easier and better!”

EA was a great experience. We lived in NE Ohio before so we knew what were getting into, but EA showed us places we never saw before or that were updated since we last lived here.”

EA gives a personalized tour of NE Ohio with guides who are both friendly and know the area well. You can’t ask for a better group when making a decision to move to Ohio.”

Spending time with EA is like meeting up with an old friend who knows all the ins & outs of a new place. I felt I could ask any questions along our tour & receive truthfully & accurate reply. If the answer was not know at the time, follow up by EA was done in a timely manner. Highly recommended.”

Excellent service and very nice people. We enjoyed the two days together learning about CLE a lot. The lunch with a person from my country was a plus and gave us the opportunity to ask a lot of questions.”

Thank you EA for the wonderful tour of your city. Peg, Agata & Margie were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

Our Guides were knowledgeable, focusd on our needs and didn’t try to hide the area’s less desireable aspects. The written guide they compiled was relevant and detailed. Their honesty and intelligence was itself a selling point for Cleveland.”

Our EA tour day was exceptional. It provided us the personal hands-on knowledge to understand the Cleveland metroplex. Aftewards, we knew exactly where we wanted to establish our home and promptly purchased a house that same week!”

We had never been to Cleveland before, so the day spent with Lynne & Sharon was invaluable and made us feel great about our decision to move to Cleveland. They were completely unbiased in what they showed us, but at the same time a wealth of information. They definitely influenced how comfortable we were with a move to NE Ohio.”

Despite contacting EA on short notice, they quickly reached out to my client to determine their interests and concerns and developed a highly personalized tour addressing all of the above. Our clients have been very pleased with personalized tours of the city. They’ve commented how they had no idea some of the things existed (i.e. various districts, cultural groups, etc.) but not for EA. That certainly helps in our recruiting. (It’s an) amazing value for a highly personalized tour. They listen for subtle clues and incorporate them as well as the major concerns and interests into the itinerary. They took our client to a dog park as he mentioned he was missing his dogs! Absolutely amazing and beneficial to our recruiting efforts for our organization as well as the city in general! I think your services are not just complimentary but rather critical to our recruiting process. “

Thank you for responding so quickly to our request! I believe the visits to CLE helped us cross the finish line to both accepting our offers!”

I always get good feedback on EA from our people. EA provides an excellent service in helping us recruit for the Cleveland area.”

This is my first opportunity to work with your company. To say that your summary is impressive is an understatement! I know that they absolutely received Legendary Service! Thank you for your excellent work and recap.  Please give my regards to your team!” (after seeing wrap up notes we sent from a day we spent with a Nestlé family relocating to Cleveland)

 

Executive Arrangements’ ambassadors Lynne & Peg were just right for getting a good sense of the city and greatly eased my sense of ‘how will it be’ moving to Cleveland. The stops along the way at different neighborhoods, the museum and the yoga studio were perfect! I’m looking forward to being in Cleveland.”

My day spent with Peg & Christy was such a pleasure! They shared so much information with me and got me even more excited about a move to Ohio. Having coffee and lunch with neighbors from Cleveland was a nice personal touch. Peg & Christy are a wealth of information and fun to talk to.”

EA’s strong network in NE Ohio allowed us to quickly network with the arts, music, restaurants and running community of Cleveland. The day with Peg & Cari was great in seeing many of the places we would like to see again. (We) were surprised about the culturally diverse neighborhoods.”

My team at Executive Arrangements was absolutely perfect. I was very unsure about the move and my husband was even more nervous. (EA Guides) took the time to carefully plan out our day. They answered all of our hard questions. They didn’t sugar coat it; they were honest and insightful. I have recommended that all of my co-workers considering a move make time for the visit. It was the best thing that we did. The following Monday I signed the papers and will be moving (to Cleveland) in June! Thanks so much for making a stressful time so much easier to deal with!”

Perfect weekend, BEST Guides!”

The (EA) tour was very helpful in making us feel more comfortable with what Cleveland had to offer.”

We knew little about Cleveland before our tour with EA and what we “knew” was primarily driven by negative PR. Our time with EA showed us what Cleveland has to offer, convinced us we coudl be happy in Cleveland and ultimately was critical to our decision to move to Cleveland.”

(EA Guides) provided my husband Mark and I with a wonderful personalized tour of the Cleveland area. They truly focused the tour based on our wants and needs and helped us to feel even more comfortable with our upcoming relocation. Their tour was essential to us having the knowledge to know where to focus on home buying search. Their tour was the highlight of our visit.”

Trust me, you guys are on speed dial for our big new hires moving to Cleveland!  We have converted 100% of the people we have sent your way into full time hires and are big advocates for the work you do.”

Thank you and your excellent team at Executive Arrangements for all of your exceptional and caring work. No doubt you played not only an important role in helping us recruit this excellent surgeon to UH but also in enabling their introduction and fit into our wonderful NE Ohio community. Thank you for going ‘beyond the job’ in making this recruitment work for all!!!!”

I just want to say how thankful I am to Lynne Brenner and what a great job she did in pulling off what seemed to be the impossible for (our new hire) this week.  Her ability to put together such a comprehensive agenda in less than three days is truly amazing and speaks volumes of what Executive Arrangements can do for those transitioning to the Cleveland area.  I’m sure they will be impressed as well. Her ability to provide such great service plays an important role in our recruiting process and, once again, I thank her and Executive Arrangements for a job well done.”

No matter what part of the country or world you are coming from, understanding the quality of life in your new town is becoming increasingly more important for the whole family. That is why EA is an incredible value add to our recruitment process.”

I am so appreciative of the services you provided. It relieved much stress in terms of understanding the various areas to live in NE Ohio. An excellent service.”

We were beyond pleased with our experience. From our first conversation to the end, Margie was amazing. Peg & Sally as well! It ws very helpful and enjoyable to have lunch with others from the community. The two days we spent with our Guides really helped us feel more comfortable with our move to Ohio. Great experience!”

Tremendous service! All cities should have an EA. Lunch with our (EA Guides) and a Montessori family was terrific. We covered a lot of ground and the team was great taking our kids into account. Can’t say enough good things!”

We had a wonderful day with (your Guides) and as a newcomer to town and to this country (from France), we felt already at home thanks to them. Getting connections to friends and other professionals helps me a lot. I would recommend EA to anyone!”

I just wanted to send a quick note to say how much my wife Kim and I enjoyed our experience with your Guides. They made my wife’s day and have truly helped her feel better about our relocation to the Cleveland area (from Seattle). Your approach was a unique experience in our many corporate moves and as the individual responsible for recruitment and staffing at my new job I can assure that when appropriate we will be using your services again in the future.”

What a wonderful introduction to Cleveland! Meeting people with similar interests and the thoughtful way the tour was conducted were so helpful. We had 2 days, one before we moved and one after. Breaking up the tour days was very helpful!

What impresses me most about Executive Arrangements’ work with our job candidates is the attention that goes into hand picking community members that share common interests and backgrounds of our recruits and their spouses. This extra touch really makes a huge difference when we are recruiting a doctor from out of town, especially since it gives their spouse the beginnings of a social circle.”

 

I knew I was ready for anew role at a new company, I just wasn’t sure about Northeast Ohio – until I spent time with EA. The team was enthusiastic yet candid; they were giving me a real look at life in NE Ohio. By the end of my trip I was 100% convinced moving to Ohio was the right decision, personally & professionally”

My wife and I were “suspect” about what to expect when we were setting up the initial meeting with EA. I can say the day spent with EA was the best use of our time as we were exploring Cleveland. Their insight, knowledge and friendliness was exceptional. I plan on a follow-up tour as our relocation gets nearer. An outstanding organization! Highly recommended!

Our Guides were well prepared and had an in-depth knowledge of the area and the people. They were delightful and focused on insuring we were provided an unbiased view of all the area has to offer.

(It) can be a very overwhelming experience to think about moving your family to a place where you have never visited and know no one! When our first day or touring started I was on edge, but Peg really put us at ease with her manner and it quickly became apparent just how much she listened during our pre-tour phone call. Every stop had relevance for us and our family. The moves seems less foreign having these “insiders”.

 

Our recruit could not say enough nice things about the level of service that Executive Arrangements provided to them. As a matter of fact, we probably are not going to use the relocation arm of our local real estate firm any more, we will use Executive Arrangements exclusively for community acclimation.

I felt the Guides from EA were exceptional in their rich knowledge of the region and were able to provide a full picture of what living here would be like. I particularly liked the customization of the tour day to our specific interests. I would highly recommend – time well spent!

My family and I recently relocated to NE Ohio from North Carolina. Needless to say, there were more considerations to be made aside from just the job Executive Arrangements helped us all understand the communities, amenities and lifestyle choices available to us – all of which helped us decide to make the move.

We have accomplished so much, again because of a great foundation that EA gave us.  (EA’s) criteria for hiring must be that you are an incredibly nice person.

Our Chinese visitor was given an exceptional tour of Cleveland’s historic landmarks and culture.  She was very impressed with her experience which was tailored to her interests.  Thank you for providing her this memorable opportunity.

EA was the game changer in my decision to relocate to Cleveland.

I just wanted to say how much Peter & I enjoyed our time with EA this past Saturday.  We both commented on what a fun and informative day it was. Saturday night at the Cleveland Orchestra concert and Severance Hall was even better than we thought and we both knew they’d be great.  I always knew I wanted to work at the work at the Cleveland Clinic. The obstacle was convincing Peter that he could be happy there, too, and that Cleveland had something to offer HIM.  You did that in spades! We’re coming next spring!

There is no way we could have been able to explore and appreciate all the places EA showed us had we been on our own. The opportunity to have “tour guides” with so much knowledge, personally geared to our likes, was priceless. Their effort certainly made the decision to move across the country all the more comfortable.

 

EA took the time to really personalize my tour. They listened to what’s important to me and integrated it into the day. A great experience!

Having lived in major cities our entire lives we were concerned that NE Ohio would be too “rural” for us. Executive Arrangements provided us with an outstanding introduction to the area. They opened our eyes to what the region had to offer and introduced us to local residents with whom we plan to stay in touch once we move to the area.

I’ve always lived on the east coast and my family is all there. EA was a very worthwhile experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone relocating and not familiar with the area.

The idea of moving to NE Ohio was an issue for us because of “climate concerns” moving from sunny eastern NC and the availability of a private school that is a good fit for our son. The personalized relocation notebook was nice!”

We are thrilled with the service you provided our candidate. We are sitting on the edge of our seat waiting for her answer. Looking forward to working together again soon!”

Thanks for providing a great tour of the City of Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods for our candidate.  The time that you spent to uncover their interests and hobbies led to an impactful visit for them this week.  We appreciate the level of detail you provided.”

I want to thank you and your team for your part in helping to recruit Scott to Cleveland. The position is a promotion, and he was excited about taking on the new responsibility. However, he was slightly reluctant to move his family to a new city. I truly believe introducing Scott and Sandra to Cleveland and showing them everything this city has to offer helped make their decision to relocate much easier. You have a wonderful service and a very talented and knowledgeable group. We are so lucky to have EA as partners in our recruiting.”

Had never been to Ohio/Cleveland before and had out dated info and impressions (poor schools, bad weather). EA was a major influence on my decision making process regarding both relocation and the quality of life my child would grow up in if we were to move. I was very impressed with the diversity of choices and options.”

Having lived in Florida for 8 years, it was hard to imagine moving to another place. Plus, we’ve lived in the Great Lakes area before and had some preconceived ideas about the area. EA was definitely the best experience we have had in visiting a new city during a job search.  All the staffers were so helpful and well informed. They seemed to know what we wanted to see and know without me telling them.”

Cost of living was a concern, and we loved our lifestyle in Madison, WI. One of the most useful services EA provided was referral services. Your resourcefulness allowed us to move forward with a realtor, locate relevant newcomer organizations, as well as provide an unbiased opinion on temporary housing. Thank you!”

Moving any place is an issue. It is difficult to relocate and leave friends, family and a job.  The opportunity to meet ‘regular’ people in the community during the lunch stops was the most helpful thing EA did for us.”

Wendy was raised in Utah and I have most recently lived in Michigan and the Carolinas. Cleveland seemed very foreign to us. EA was instrumental in convincing us that the area was all right to move to. My perceptions wee altered. Addressing our daughters concerns was of great importance to us.

I want to thank EA for the part you played in helping us make the decision to relocate to the Cleveland area. I started my new job in January . The neighborhood we selected is the first one that the Guides showed us on our tour (Westlake), My 2 children are attending the schools that you arranged for us to visit during our exploratory weekend. thanks again for your knowledge and guidance during a time that we had so many decisions to make.

Difficult to leave New England because family is here and my daughter is going to be a senior in high school. So difficult to move at this time. I think EA is a must have for any newcomer to Cleveland. Very informative, supportive and welcoming.

You provided us with invaluable information regarding the Akron metropolitan area. You brought much calm to a chaotic time in our lives. Now I’m just excited to start this new chapter…..and what a wonderful place to start.

 

Executive Arrangements really listened to what we were looking for in communities and customized a tour that significantly helped us in expediting our acclimation to the city. They exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend EA!

From the first contact via email, to our tour and everything in between, we’ve felt very welcomed and in ‘good hands’ with the professionals at EA. The most helpful thing EA did  was help us focus on where we’d like to live and we enjoyed meeting new, interesting people at lunch. Great Job!

EA truly focused the tour based on our wants and needs and helped us to feel even more comfortable with our upcoming relocation. Their tour was essential to us having the knowledge to know where to focus our home buying search. The EA tour was the highlight of our visit.

The Executive Arrangements team assigned to guide us through the consideration of a major move from the west coast to the midwest far exceeded our expectations. They were completely prepared to answer any questions and address our concerns.  The whole weekend experience has made all the difference in both of  our minds, regarding a positive comfort level moving forward.

Love Washington DC, Cleveland was an unknown entity to us and it has it’s undeserved reputation.  What surprised us most about NE Ohio is that Cleveland is a beautiful, clean, modern city

EA was the game changer in my decision to relocate to Cleveland, which has a bad reputation as a rust belt city in decline. What most surprised us about NE Ohio was it seems be undergoing revitalization and our EA Guides showed us that.

The idea of moving to NE Ohio was an issue for us as we would be moving away from family, friends and community and this would be our first move out of the Chicago area. It was nice to see our EA Guide’s passion for the area and all it has to offer. We would now consider Peg & Tonia friends!

Match.com could not have done a better job at selecting the guests we met. EA seemed to have a very good grasp of who we were before we arrived, as they picked great guests with whom we connected instantly. Furthermore, whatever prep the guests are given behind the scenes is excellent, as I neither felt that they were just there to ‘sell’ Cleveland or their neighborhoods/schools to us, nor did I feel the lull in conversation that sometimes happens when you meet new people.

I know first hand that the efforts of you, and your great team, are frequently the deciding factor in relocating top talent to Cleveland.Beyond just attracting great people to Cleveland, I know you and your team personally stay in touch and help people and their families throughout  the transition process. I know many are your long standing friends.  Keep up your wonderful work in attracting great talent to our wonderful city ! You are truly making a difference in the success of the Cleveland business community.

Your company has far exceeded our expectations in bringing the “WOW” factor into a relocation package, to a Midwestern city in sub degrees below zero temperatures,  in the dead of winter.  The words “amazing”, “outstanding” and “excellent” are far to minimal to express what EA has done to help us reach our goals. Hats off to you and your awesome team for performing what was short of a miracle!  We are looking forward to a long and successful relationship with you and EA.

I have lived in Cincinnati all of my life. I was pleasantly surprised by the Akron area. Tonia and Kyra were wonderful.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, accommodating to our particular needs. The staff was well prepared for our day and scheduled great interviews with local families!

Words simply cannot convey our appreciation and admiration for you and your team. You all truly made us feel welcome.

The tour was very helpful in making us feel more comfortable with what the Cleveland area has to offer. We really enjoyed our tour of the downtown area, indicating specific things/places that would be relevant to the age of our family!

We knew little about Cleveland before our tour with Executive Arrangements, and what we “knew” was primarily driven by negative PR. Our time with EA showed us what Cleveland has to offer, convinced us we could be happy in Cleveland and ultimately was critical to our decision to move to Cleveland.

When my husband Akram was entering the final stages of the selection process for a career opportunity in Cleveland, the folks from Executive Arrangements scheduled a two day tour to help me get to know the area and learn about all that Greater Cleveland has to offer. Born and raised in NYC and Long Island I had never visited Cleveland and truly had no idea what I had been missing!

 

I have to thank EA for showing my family that Cleveland has a ton to offer us. (EA Guides) were so knowledgeable about the different areas of Cleveland and truly made my family feel at home.

Awesome day, awesome tour, awesome experience! The packet of info on the area (maps and flyers) as well as the neighborhood and school tours was most helpful.

Susie and I liked the fact that (EA) had no agenda, like a Realtor would have. It was just a pleasant drive around the Cleveland area, job well done! Both Peg & Betsy were very professional and added a very personal touch.”

“No amount of internet searching can prepare you as much as one day with these Guides.”

“With 4 kids, any move would be difficult, but Ohio is away from our entire support system. Plus, prior to visiting Cleveland our expectation was low. EA provided us with an excellent overview of the area in a non-biased way that helped us choose areas in which we would live.”

“EA’s services have bought us six months of familiarization time in three days. This is invaluable.”

We were initially skeptical of moving to Cleveland after being in New York and Paris. Based on our day with EA, they made us aware of the opportunities and offerings of living in Cleveland. It significantly contributed to our decision to move to Cleveland.

“A heartfelt thanks to (EA Guides) Janice & Peg for spending the day with Orrin & I. We found your investment in our family and future to be invaluable. It was truly an adventure! Beyond the masterful and well-engineered day, we enjoyed your kindness, enthusiasm, knowledge and personal attention to so many details. You are amazing. We signed a lease and moved in on Friday.”

The services provided by EA were professional & comprehensive. We would highly recommend their services to any employer who wants to make a first class impression on their candidate by providing extensive information on the community in a professional and efficient manner.

“I wanted to send along my appreciation to you and your team at EA for helping to ‘sell’ Cleveland to potential employees from San Francisco. You were able to show the highlights of Cleveland very effectively. Thank you for helping us to make a good first impression, which ultimately assisted us in recruiting several very talented individuals.”

EA is the deal of the century. You do so much to help people relocating to Cleveland believe that they can have a positive experience. You are unique and what you do matters a lot.

“Executive Arrangements has proven to be an invaluable resource in our recruiting efforts. Physicians and their families who are unfamiliar with the Cleveland area have been greatly pleased with the abundant information and the level of service provided by these outstanding professionals.”