An entrepreneurial CEO of a real estate development company retained Coleman Lew to recruit a president for its construction business. Twenty years after founding the company and growing it into one of the most successful and respected in its marketplace, the CEO asked Coleman Lew to identify an executive who could replace him in the day-to-day management of the construction area. The new executive needed to have experience in high-end residential construction and be willing to relocate to a more rural and emerging resort environment.

A nationwide search identified several strong candidates, but the CEO was concerned about finding an executive who would respect and mentor current employees while implementing the changes necessary to take the company to a new level. Ultimately, Coleman Lew found and recruited a division president who had an immediate and positive impact on the growing organization.