How We Started– and How Peña Search is Different

We strive to deliver greater value than other search firms.

When Peña Search was founded in 2009, Carlos and Holly Peña combined their decades of professional experience in the for- and non-profit sectors. Their depth of knowledge helped them to understand and appreciate the mission-committed forces driving non-profits as well as the goals and expectations embraced by the corporate world. Many years later, their expertise is leveraged every day when conducting executive searches.

As the firm grew in size and added clients, the underlying tenets of hard work, personal attention, dedication and selectivity have continued at Peña Search. Unlike other firms that simply fill positions, the Peña Search team invests the time required to understands their clients’ cultures and goals, and is relentless in finding and recruiting the best people for them.

In What Other Ways is Peña Search different?

• Access to Talent: The Peña Search team’s experience as nonprofit industry leaders and search consultants gives them the ability to engage with top-level talent and connect with clients. 
• Limited Search load: Peña Search intentionally limits each of their search consultants to no more than four projects at a time to ensure the personal attention and highest quality of work. It’s what their clients deserve.
• Cultural Match: The firm takes the time to learn about more than job requirements for a particular position. Peña Search’s top priority is to fundamentally understand their client’s organizations and cultures so to recommend the best possible matches. They are committed to getting to know the people and organizations who trust them with finding the best people.
• Placement Guaranty: Peña Search guarantees their placements for up to one year after the start of employment. That’s how confident they are in finding candidates who meet and exceed expectations over the long haul.
• Recruiting Limitations: Respect is at the forefront of all that Peña Search does. Even in today’s competitive job market, the firm commits to not recruit from its clients for at least one year after their work together. They also will never recruit the individuals they placed without explicit permission from the client.

Scores of clients have benefitted from the Peña Search difference. Are you ready to experience it?