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Thoughts from our corporate clients, job candidates and transferees: 

I told my boss, I don’t know who hired (Executive Arrangements) but it was the best service ever offered to me. It was beyond what I can put into words. The connections and support were invaluable.  You cannot possibly get the same experience on line.”

Y'llon HerronWestfield Group

Really enjoyed our lunch with Gail and Paul. Their similar interests and lifestyle made for good discussion and things to consider as we make our move to the Cleveland area.”

Tim SwansonBettcher Industries

Tonia, Suzanne, and Caroline were all wonderful! Very welcoming, personable and accommodating with their time. They were all so knowledgeable about the area and their love for the community translated well and got me a lot more excited and enthusiastic about making the area a “second home.”

Tracy GarrisonGEON Performance Solutions

Both Margie and Caroline did a really good job in showing us around and making sure our concerns and interests are addressed. They do have immense knowledge of the area and the respective neighborhoods. Anyone that is considering to relocate to NE Ohio should engage them.”

Woon Keat MohPolyOne Corporation

EA (Jeff and Annie) provided a thorough tour and wonderful advice on our visit. The meals were also a huge treat. We felt very well cared for!”

Jennifer CullenCase Western Reserve University

I was truly impressed with the level of detail that EA asked to make sure the tour was the best use of my time. The team was considerate and intuitive. Truly a wonderful experience.”

Anissa Travis LeeMedical Mutual

It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for the gift basket we received at the hotel. It was a nice surprise. Also, thank you so much for showing me Cleveland. I know it was an intense day, but I also felt it was very productive, which definitely was the purpose of my short visit.”

 

Candidate

It’s hard to surpass having two seasoned and involved Clevelanders take you on a highly curated tour to the neighborhoods, cultural institutions, local musts (e.g. West Side Market), along with seeing the iconic Cleveland tourist attractions all in one da to give you an exceptional footing as a newbie to the city. EA’s help has made my family’s acclimation much easier and more exciting. We are so glad we don’t have to start from scratch! We feel well immersed in the community and we haven’t even fully moved there yet.”

Gordon TaylorDestination Cleveland

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Tonya and Kristin! They were both so warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. I feel they were constructive with their opinions to our questions regarding schooling and areas to live. It was beneficial being paired with Kristin who had had similar experiences living in two different countries and returning with school age children. Our experience with EA was extremely beneficial! I would highly recommend your services to anyone moving to the Cleveland area!”

Nathan HillNestlé

Just wanted to say hello and thank you for an incredible service that you provided in Cleveland again! I had declined the [job] offer unfortunately – it was not the right opportunity at the time. My visit and learning about Cleveland was super special though and I was extremely impressed. Your professionalism, contagious enthusiasm, responsiveness and deep knowledge of the city and the community made it so! Thank you very much. I hope we stay in touch.”

Anonymous Candidate

Annie and Anu were very helpful in all of their knowledge of the area and even outside of the immediate Cleveland area. They personalized the day very well, my wife and I were very pleased with the areas & places visited. I would recommend both of them to anyone.”

Bryan RidgeStark Enterprises

A very informative day. A good deep dive into the Greater Cleveland Area. Well done.”

Daniel BurnsCleveland Clinic

EA gives me the confidence to go after candidates I might not have considered before. But now that I have [Executive Arrangements] in my back pocket I know I can woo them to our city.”

Liz GillmoreCHRO at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff

We were extremely pleased with the service that we received. Agata was a great guide and we felt very well taken care of. It was very obvious that she is very dedicated and cares to provide the best service possible. Our whole family is highly appreciative of all the great tips and guidance that we received from Agata. We were also extremely happy that Agata was able to set up meetings/lunches with exactly the right people. We now already have contacts in the Cleveland area which will make our transition much easier. I can’t think of anything that should have been done differently.”

Patrick ToblerParker Hannifin Corporation

Agata planned highly customized days for us. We really appreciated how specifically she responded to our areas of interest. Thanks!”

Cate DonovanSherwin-Williams

What a fabulous service! I truly believe that our three days in Cleveland would not have been enough to help us decide to move there without Executive Arrangements and our wonderful Guides. We were able to easily see how our lives would be and we love what we saw!”

Marc and Missy PelletierUniversity Hospitals Health System

This was a great experience. I am now so excited to move to Cleveland and my husband and I can see us staying long term (never would have thought that before!). I had so much fun, more fun than I do in Los Angeles….in zero degree weather too!”

Dr. Robin Schicklernational women's health organization

Tonia & Kristen were great. They really understood us and showed us things we would be interested in. Great day, great service.”

Jay TouveCardinal Health at Home

“What a fantastic, memorable day (my girlfriend) and I had with Caroline and Annie. We went to the Whole Foods in Seattle on Sunday and I said to (her) ‘you call this a grocery store?!’ We’ll never forget the beautiful domed grocery with its frescos and wine tasting, or the Arcade – so unlike my prior image of an arcade as a video arcade! Or your extraordinary art museum with its gorgeously restored external facade now protected by surrounding covered garden and commons. Or hearing about Rocco and Lauren’s experiences living in the Warehouse District – and so many other memorable, informative experiences. Thanks again to you, Caroline and Annie for creating such an amazing introduction to Cleveland.

Insurance executive recruitWestfield Insurance

The personalized tour hit every note with Chris and me as well as our kids. My wife and I have been through a number of job moves/recruitment trips. EA in NE Ohio is by far the most comprehensive and personal.”

Christine Barman and Brian Dunn, new SVP, Engineering and TechnologyEaton Corporation

I felt the EA staff presented information in an objective, honest and unbiased manner.”

CandidateUniversity Hospitals

Great news – Matt has accepted our offer! We can’t thank you enough for your role in helping  (he and his wife) make this life-altering decision.  They came away really comfortable with Cleveland as their future home.

Cheryl GoodmanMaterion Corp

Excellent service and very professional people.”

Mike and Angela HawthorneCEOBendix

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.”

CandidateUniversity School

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

Amy & Bob SheehySignet Jewelers

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.”

Jim & Katie BennettCleveland State University

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

Mike & Keri SchoenbrunThe Cleveland Browns

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!”

Tony & Mandy SalgadoHyster-Yale Group

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.”

CandidateUniversity Hospitals

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.”

Chris & Lisa SpiakXellia Pharmaceuticals

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.”

Dr. Suresh NatarajanParker Hannifin Corp.

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

Allison ReidenbachNestle

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.”

Greg Heintschel & Heather FortinMetroHealth Medical Center

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!)

Chief of Medicine candidate

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

Meghan WalshProgressive Corp

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

Craig BeazerKeyBank

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.”

Ralph RayInterlake Steamship Company

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

Brad KruppNestle Corp

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.”

CFO candidateAsurint

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.”

Ernest MarshallEaton Corp.

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.”

Howard MelnickSignet Jewelers

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.”

Executive Assistant, Harrington Discovery InstituteUniversity Hospitals

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

Dr. Xiangling WangCleveland Clinic

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.”

 

Elizabeth ColbyKeyBank

“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.”

Peter ReinSherwin Williams

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.”

Dr. Pablo RosUniversity Hospitals

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.).”

 

Cherokee SusmanProgressive Corp.

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

Recruiter, ECS Tuning

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.”

Recruiter, FirstEnergy Corp

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.”

Yumi Kametani & Albert CheungNestle Corp

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.”

James & Kathleen CarsonCleveland Clinic

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!”

Michael Schulder

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.”

Alex Andrussier & Rebecca DavisNestle Corp.

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.”

Carly GeimanNestle Corp.

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.”

Michael & Maria StrongNestle Corp.

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.”

Sandra TorresXellia Pharmaceuticals

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

Pat & Jodi BrophyUniversity Hospitals

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.”

Kathleen & Frank MaleyKeyBank

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!”

Tom & Beth Ann HookQ Holding Company

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.”

John ShortMetroHealth Medical Center

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. “

Executive Assistant, Harrington Discovery InstituteUniversity Hospitals

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!”

RecruiterProgressive Corp.

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

Relocation SpecialistMaterion Corp

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)

 

Workforce Mobility CounselorWeichert Workforce Mobility

The value of EA to a family who knew nothing of Cleveland was tremendous. Our day with EA made possible an understanding of what a move to the Cleveland area might look like for our family. Our Guides planned a day that would appeal to each member of our family. It was clear that the background information we provided about oursevles had been used by them to craft a day that would show us what Cleveland had to offer in our areas of interest. As well, it was obvious that the company has resources and contacts throughout the city. Our Guides also arranged for us to meet local parents who could answer some of the questions we had about opportunities for our daughters if we did move. EA also arranged school visits and an afternoon with a realtor so we could really begin to envision life in Cleveland. “

Nadia & Stephen SchrothKeyBank

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.”

Pretti PachouryCleveland Clinic

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.”

Monika HellsternAmerichem

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.”

Elizabeth & Andrew LeonardNestle

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!”

Julie Thomas-LarkinNestle

Perfect weekend, BEST Guides!”

Nathan Fenwick & Elizabeth ScherMoen

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

Brian & Lara LaDukeInvacare Corp.

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.”

Ian GreshamSherwin Williams

(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.”

Jill DohenyEaton Corp.

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.”

VP, HRMedical Mutual of Ohio

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!!!!”

Chairman, OrthopedicsUniversity Hospitals Health System

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.”

Relocation AdministratorInvacare Corp.

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.”

VP Organizational EffectivenessParker Hannifin Corp.

When I have an out-of-town recruit, I call Executive Arrangements in to assist. The area orientation services they provide to educate  job candidates about the lifestyle in Cleveland are first class. I know my recruits are in good hands as their attention to detail is impeccable. They carefully match the interests and needs of the family with all that our region has to offer. And, the feedback they provide me, the recruiter, is very helpful.”

Executive RecruiterCleveland Clinic

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.”

Mario EllisCleveland Clinic

Executive Arrangements has quickly become a critical component of our overall talent attraction strategy at OMNOVA Solutions. Ensuring our newly recruited talent and their families can easily and successfully transition to NE Ohio is a top priority for us, and EA hits it out of the park each and every time! I continue to be impressed with the thoughtful, customized and impactful experiences they have coordinated for our employees and their families. Our new employees that have participated in these experiences arrive to us more engaged, committed and excited about joining our organization and community!”

Global HR DirectorOMNOVA Solutions

Thank you for your contribution to wonderful weekends for (our two recent candidates). When I first moved to the area I did not take advantage of your service, but my wife Claire did, and I have been a believer ever since. Every chance I get, I tell everyone what a wonderful service you provide and recommend you highly.”

Bob PattersonPolyOne Corp.

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!”

Dan & Beth BodeOMNOVA Solutions

Our orientation to Cleveland was provided by Executive Arrangements. Before we arrived we were contacted to determine our needs and interests. At our hotel we received local treats and plenty of personalized information about the city. During our stay we had a tour with 2 Guides who previewed the route with a pre-marked map (a valuable resource!). We saw points of interest, neighborhoods, and had lunch with a recently relocated couple who had common interests. Our Guides told us “it doesn’t stop here” and that is true! We’ve had follow up phone calls and we’ve felt comfortable reaching out to EA. It’s been a wonderful & unique experience.”

Dr. Fred & Christine HeinemanHospice of the Western Reserve

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!”

Dr. Sarah MowryUniversity Hospitals

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!”

Arthur & Marie-Laure le LevreurTarkett

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.”

Tobin Anselmi

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!

John & Debbie WatkinsInvacare Corp

We use Executive Arrangements to engage talent beyond our company culture and help newcomers to connect with all that NE Ohio has to offer.”

Talent Acquistion ManagerNational Interstate

Executive Arrangements has been a valued partner of American Greetings during the recruiting of several senior level candidates to join our world headquarters in Cleveland. They’ve successfully helped our candidates learn about all that Northeast Ohio has to offer via the very customized, personalized tours and connections they provide as a part of the itinerary. Our candidates have been impressed, and so are we!”

Corporate RecruiterAmerican Greetings

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.”

 

Executive Assistant, Taussig Cancer InstituteCleveland Clinic

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”

Sheila TrauernichtWestfield Group

We’ve hired world-class engineers from all over the world. While our recruiting process is tailored specifically to the individual candidate, we rely on Executive Arrangements to introduce Cleveland. The emotional aspects of a move to a new city are as important as the professional opportunity itself; EA goes to great lengths to ensure new hires and their families are connected, informed, and included.”

President, PresidentLinestream Technologies

I have had the great fortune to partner with Executive Arrangements on some critical executive relocations to the Cleveland market.  I have always received very positive feedback from the executives that they have worked with. EA takes the time and makes the effort to get to know each individual and their respective families upfront to ensure that a tour is customized to their specific needs and interests. It is not an easy task as many are coming to Cleveland with very little knowledge of the area, along with potential assumptions of what to expect. Thank you for being a great support in the recruiting/relocation process.”

Senior Talent Acquistion SpecialistEaton Corp.

For us using EA 6 weeks after we arrived in town was perfect. We had home & school for the kids so our EA Guides were able to help us focus on all of the amazing pieces of the NE Ohio/Cleveland area. Turned us from fans into cheerleaders of our new home!

Ben Rein & familyUniversity School

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!

Michael RegelskiEaton Corp.

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.

Chris & Suzette RebantKeyBank

Recently, we had a client who was planning a “See Cleveland” visit for the final candidate for a key role in their company. This was a hard to fill role and providing a positive impression of our community was critical to the candidate accepting the position. They were planning to have one of their office administrators do a tour of Cleveland for the finalist candidate.  I told them rather than leave it to chance and potentially lose the candidate if would be better to pull in Margy Judd and her team to customize the family’s visit so they could  learn exactly what they need to make an informed decision. We engaged Executive Arrangements, the candidate accepted the job, and the family is happy in their new hometown. What I appreciate most about EA is that they provide a customized introduction that matches a recruit’s interests with the lifestyle here and lets them keep their personal life private while exploring the idea of moving to Cleveland. EA is my secret weapon for landing top candidates for NE Ohio companies. Our firm, Howard & O’Brien Executive Search, makes sure the candidate is the right fit for the job, and EA makes sure Cleveland is the right fit for the entire family.”

Lee Ann HowardHoward & O'Brien Executive Search

(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”.

 

Brian & Beth GreshCleveland Clinic

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.

Manager, HRDiebold

The Executive Arrangements day was absolutely invaluable and packed with information and places to see, tailored to our specific needs and interests. Lunch was arranged with a fantastic group of people, who shared a wealth of knowledge of the area. It left me with the feeling that we had definitely made the right decision to relocate to Cleveland. A few weeks after our EA tour, I had an email from Guide Lynne Brenner, inviting me to her local yoga class, which was such a thoughtful gesture. She personally picked me up, and introduced me to the yoga owner/tutor. This was a great way to meet new people and take up a new leisure pursuit! Lynne and I remain good friends and still meet for lunch to catch up.  EA gave me the building blocks and confidence to embrace a new location. Their Guides have so much knowledge and their resources are infinite. Just knowing they can help with anything from restaurants to finding a dentist is very reassuring, especially when you don’t know a single person. The other great thing is that they leave it up to you as to how much or little you make use their services.

James & Joanne StephensonPolyOne Corp.

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!

Larry Shaw & Nancy FullertonPolyOne Corp

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.

Dan DeetsKeyBank

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.

Jill SoltauJoAnn Stores

We work with EA during our recruitment process due to their expert knowledge of Cleveland, its suburbs and school districts. They are able to sell Cleveland by highlighting its amazing attributes, which are seldom known by non-Clevelanders. Money spent on EA’s services is a great investment, and I’m pretty sure that the experience provided by EA tilts the bar our way in terms of successful recruitments.  I LOVE that we can pick up the phone, and EA just gets started. I never have to worry. EA provides personalized services for our candidates when they visit. They work one-on-one with each candidate and their family to determine what they are all about and then arrange their visit accordingly. I like that they provide school visits and lunches with other parents in targeted communities when necessary. They are 150% reliable and always flexible. Also, we appreciate their post-visit feedback. Another bonus is their welcome basket – what a great first impression! I have only heard positive reviews. Candidates are often quite surprised and impressed by how much Cleveland has to offer and appreciate that the visits are crafted to their interests and needs.”

Executive Secretary, PediatricsUniversity Hospitals

Accepting a new job can be overwhelming. EA is like a personal assistant with local knowledge & insights you wish you had, and there they were!

The best part of the EA experience was the local peek into various neighborhoods.  By touring with educated locals, I could really get the vibe of the area so I could see where I would feel most at home. This is my sixth hotel with Hilton Hotels WorldWide and this move was a little more challenging because I was coming from sunny Scottsdale, to the iciest days on record in Cleveland, a big leap!  So to have a few personal connections; through some formal introductions via the EA team, was helpful and played a much needed roll in warming up my welcome. I also found your hand-marked map most useful; it succinctly identified perimeters and demographics of various neighborhoods. EA is the eHarmony for people moving to Cleveland.”

Teri AgostaHilton Worldwide

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.

Executive AssistantParker Hannifin Corp.

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

Jennifer SparrowCWRU

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!

Dr. Anne NeffCleveland Clinic

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.

 

Dan & Helana ShullSignet Jewelers

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!

Dr. James LearnedCalifornia recruit

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.

Henry OrphysDiebold

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.

Jackie Morris

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!”

Scott & Sandra GardnerNACCO

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!”

Director, Executive SearchRatliff & Taylor Executive Search

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.”

Recruiting ManagerKeyBank

Thank you so much for all your help and the unbelievable tour. The experience must have been awe inspiring as (our candidate) called today and accepted the offer! I’m certain your work weighed significantly in the decision process, and we’re very pleased you could help. You proved your value really quickly with this work.  (In response to their recruit, a single woman in her 30s living in New York City, accepting their offer to relocate to Cleveland for the job after just one day exploring Cleveland with Executive Arrangements. She had never lived anywhere but the East Coast prior and is now happily residing in Cleveland!)

VP, HRCardinal Health at Home

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.”

Manager, HRNACCO Materials Handling Group

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.”

John & Kim OasCleveland Clinic

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.”

Robert & Allison GrangerCleveland Clinic

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!”

Mark BloomCleveland Clinic

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.”

Michael & Barbara LevineCleveland Clinic

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.

Tom McIntyreCleveland Clinic

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.

Julie FriegangEaton Corp.

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.

Paula GilletteUniversity Hospitals

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.

 

Aaron & Kate ReberFirstMerit Bank

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!

Jen CowlesKeybank

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!

Christina LundquistUniversity Hospitals

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.

Mark & Jill DohenyEaton Corp.

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.

Ed & Mary FeickParker Hannifin Corp.

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

Kristen & Craig MorrisCleveland Clinic

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.

Jennifer & Rich SparrowCWRU

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!

Phil & Jackie SettimiPartsSource

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.

Cristina EchvarriaPolyOne Corp.

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.

Nancy RodenoSherwin Williams Company

I’m a huge fan of the work of Executive Arrangements. Not only do they appropriately set up one to consider a city that, frankly, most might otherwise look past, but they also leave people with the potential for lifelong friends and relationship through their thoughtful pairing of the client with those in the city of like-mind, interests and background to accelerate one’s acclimation. Eight years in, some of our closest Cleveland friends have come from your initial introduction to NE Ohio.

And not only have I benefited from their work personally, I have also taken advantage of EA’s unique model to successfully attract several individuals for my own staff from NYC, Charlotte, Atlanta, San Francisco and even Pittsburgh.

Jeff WeaverExecutive VP, KeyBank

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.

Veda BrownSterling Jewelers

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

Mary Beth SchutterFirst Energy Corp.

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!

Rod & Renee MartinezMaterion Corp.

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

Peter & Debbie BrumleveUniversity Hospitals Health System

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!

Brian & Lara LaDukeInvacare Corp.

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.

Ian GreshamSherwin Williams Company

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!

 

Suzanne BoutrosMetroHealth Medical Center

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.

Aimee StoddardKeyBank

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.

Stephanie FulbrightEaton Corp.

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.”

Craig BeckwithParker Hannifin Corp.

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

Stewart MurphyAvery Dennison Corp.

With 4 kids, any move would be difficult… EA provided us with an excellent overview of the area. Read more

Ken & Rita ShannCleveland Clinic

Six months of familiarization time in three days. Read more

Mosen VahebDiebold Corporation

It significantly contributed to our decision to move to Cleveland. Read more

John RiggsErnst & Young

We enjoyed your kindness, enthusiasm, knowledge and personal attention. Read more

Kathy LeBrewUniversity Hospitals

Professional & comprehensive. We would highly recommend their services. Read more

President PresidentBarth Industries

Thank you for helping us to make a good first impression. Read more

President, Interactive Divisionformerly w/ American Greetings

Deal of the century. Read more

Tom GrossEaton Corp.

Invaluable resource. Read more

Dr. Toby CosgroveCleveland Clinic
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The EA Advantage

Talent attraction is expensive & time consuming and with low unemployment, more passive candidates and 10,000 Boomers a day retiring, great people are even harder to find. Executive Arrangements can give your organization the competitive advantage by connecting your candidate (and their family) to the best that NE Ohio has to offer. How we are different:

  • Lifestyle Not Housing – we carefully match the recruit’s lifestyle needs and interests to the options in NE Ohio so they can picture themselves living here
  • Confidential – we provide a private environment, outside of the workplace, for the recruit to share personal questions/concerns
  • Objective – EA’s fees are paid for by the company relocating the individual and we accept no referral fees from real estate transactions (0r from any other vendors) – this keeps us objective and focusing not on selling a house, but on sharing the quality of life in our region with your recruit/new hire
  • Almost 40 yrs of Experience – we have more than 3,500 projects behind us, so we have heard every possible question
  • Insurance Policy – EA has more than an 80% success rate in convincing the recruit to relocate to NE Ohio after just one day exploring our region with us
  • Guides Not Realtors – EA’s highly trained local Guides are not realtors and therefore not restricted by the Fair Housing Act laws that prevent those selling or renting homes from sharing much needed info about neighborhoods & schools that are needed to make educated choices

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