Banking Executive Search

Megan Uphoff is a true professional. I respect the brand that you have created in this market. It’s not easy for people to trust a person when confidentiality is at its highest, and people do with Megan.

– Vice President of Commercial Lending for a $1 Billion Midwest Bank

Charlie helped me secure a position during the period of late 2012 and early 2013. It has been a fulfilling journey working at this establishment, and I appreciate the efforts he made to enable me to finish my career with such professional distinction.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked at this institution, and it has been a pleasure to retire with professional dignity. As I retire in 2023, I am reminded of the positive impact Charlie’s assistance had not only on me but also on the bank. Thank you, Charlie, once again for all your efforts, and I wish you continued success in your endeavors.

– Candidate Experience

Working with ASG, specifically Amy Brugh Caffee, was much more than working with a traditional recruiting firm. Amy’s approach was to build a partnership such that she was an extension to not only myself, but the firm I work for as well. She listened to our needs and built her approach to finding the right talent around that. She was transparent, organized and extremely conscious and prompt when scheduling conversations and interviews. She provided value added services and served as a coach throughout the entire process. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Amy and ASG and would highly recommend their partnership.

– Chief Relationship Officer for a National Bank in Wisconsin

Nick Bell has been a loyal consultant in my professional and executive career. He has consistently maintained contact with me, discussing not only my career aspirations, but also my family’s well-being. Nick always demonstrates the care and consideration that define an exceptional executive recruiter and professional partner. He always remains thoughtful and supportive. My recent job placement is another example of how he keeps the credit union, the candidate, and the key players informed.  I am thankful that he entered my career years ago and has remained a dedicated professional.

– Candidate Experience

Working with Tom Blackwell was a professional experience. His forensic interview with me proved tremendously beneficial in placing me with the right opportunity, at the right company, and at the right time! Regardless of the many years of my work experience, this process taught me how important it is to have a professional, like Tom, use their invaluable experience and expertise to match my characteristics to a company in order to build a long-term career/relationship.

– Former President & CEO of a $1.1 Billion Kentucky Regional Bank

Our firm recently partnered with Lexi Harty at Angott Search Group to successfully fill a Client Service Associate position. In terms of candidate quality, the experience we had with Lexi in comparison to previous recruiting firms was night and day. I myself as a similarly busy person, can attest to Lexi’s responsiveness and timeliness.

– Partner at a Minnesota Investment Firm

Working with Megan Uphoff was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She made the entire process of landing my new role as a Commercial Lender incredibly smooth and stress-free. Megan was not only easy to work with—she was supportive, communicative, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right fit.

What stood out most was her professionalism paired with a personal touch. She took the time to understand my goals, kept me informed every step of the way, and offered thoughtful advice that truly made a difference. Thanks to Megan’s efforts, I’m now in a role that aligns perfectly with my career aspirations. I can’t thank her enough for her guidance and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly cares.

– Candidate Experience

I’m incredibly grateful to Robert Gutierrez for helping me land an amazing new job/opportunity! From the very start, he guided me through every step of the hiring process, providing invaluable support and insight. His professionalism, dedication, and commitment to ensuring I landed the perfect role were evident throughout. If you’re looking for an individual who will genuinely invest in your success, I highly recommend Robert.

– Candidate Experience

I have worked with Charlie Tudor for a number of years. He helped me obtain my position as Senior Lender, and I could not be happier. Charlie was a pro at walking me through the interview process and was always very accessible to answer questions. I could tell that he was just as concerned with my needs as he was for his client. I would highly recommend trusting your career to Charlie Tudor and Angott Search Group.

– Vice President & Senior Lender of a $150 Million Ohio Community Bank

It is very rare that a consultant builds a relationship to the point that they are a true partner. And that is exactly what Tom Blackwell and Angott Search Group have done with me and my former organization. I was amazed at his knowledge and insight into banking and especially his ability to understand how bankers think and make decisions. Tom’s caring and thorough approach are refreshing and his ability to maneuver through the different personalities and agendas within the top of the bank to establish the must-haves of the desired candidate is unequaled. Tom Blackwell is a true business partner and his desire to help move our business forward, sometimes without personal gain, is why he and Angott Search Group are the only search group we will use. Tom has had a tireless dedication to our firm as a client and has fulfilled every search for which we have utilized his firm.

– President & CEO of a $1.2 Billion Midwest Bank

Robin O’Donnell and the team at Angott Search Group/Park Avenue Group have been terrific business partners. I’m grateful for Robin’s assistance in helping me land a new position as well as her continued interest in my success.

– Candidate Experience

I had the pleasure of working with Megan Uphoff in my recent career move. She was responsive, helpful and provided advice throughout the process that empowered me to make the best decision for my career. She took a bigger picture, objective approach that was very refreshing considering past interactions with executive recruiters. I would recommend Megan and her team for any bankers looking for a brighter future.

– Vice President of Commercial Banking Relationships for a $20 Billion Michigan-Based Bank

In working with Megan, she was excellent throughout the entire process and took on the role of a partner in supporting my job search efforts. She was very knowledgeable and detailed in what the company was looking for in the candidate and Megan actually provided me with some tips for the interview. I ended up receiving an offer for the position which I accepted.

Megan is very passionate about service and providing support for others, and what has impressed me the most about her is that after I started working with the company she assisted me with receiving an offer from, she continued to periodically check in on me just to see how I was doing both personally and professionally and always asked “how are you doing”. I worked with recruiting firms in the past and I’ve only received this level of service and care from one person, being Megan.

I’m very grateful to have met Megan and strongly support and advocate for her if anyone is considering doing business with her.

– Candidate Experience

I just wanted to mention that I loved working with Scott. He was good at understanding my skillsets and communicating them to my (future) employer and it was comforting having him on my side during the transition. I truly felt I could trust him in the process and bounce ideas/concerns/questions off of him. He made me feel prepared and it I’m glad he reached out because it was a wonderful career move for me.  

– Candidate Experience

Amy is an absolute professional at her craft and just a wonderful human being. Her knowledge of the banking industry, communication skills, positive attitude, connections in the market and professionalism is outstanding. She played a pivotal role in helping me land my new position. We had been talking for several years and not once did I feel she didn’t understand what I was looking for or feel she was steering me down a path that wasn’t in my best interest. She really cared about getting to know me and building a genuine relationship. I am grateful for everything she has done. I have nothing but high praise for Amy and would recommend her to any job seeker or company to work with.

– SVP, Commercial Banking for a Wisconsin Bank

Megan was very insightful and had accurate information on the role, the team and the strengths of the position. She was upfront about potential negatives and offered advice for how to position myself during negotiations. While I understand that this is a business, I felt that Megan was interested in finding the right person for the job, not just filling a position. She stayed connected during the process but was not pushy. She was respectful of my time and allowed me to make the best decision for my career with no pressure. I genuinely enjoyed getting to know her during the process and would highly recommend her services.

– Candidate Experience