REASON FOR THE SEARCH

The founders were moving on and decided to leave. They needed a new General Manager in place before the end of the year (2024).

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Tiger Infrastructure Partners 

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Granite Comfort was founded in 2018 by Alex Black and Tiger Infrastructure Partners to invest in and partner with established, market-leading HVAC contractors in the United States. The branch, Signature, has provided top heating and cooling services in West Chester, PA, for over a decade, prioritizing customer satisfaction and reliable, efficient solutions.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in HVAC or Residential Services.

• Strong cultural and character fit, emphasizing pragmatic thinking, people development, emotional intelligence, and gravitas.

• Candidates had to complete a Culture Index Survey before being considered for an interview.

WHY RAW SELECTION

The client was struggling to find a candidate who aligned with their culture and possessed the required leadership traits. Given the importance of securing the right GM before year-end, Raw Selection was engaged to conduct the search.

THE PROCESS

• Ensured strong alignment with the role from the first call by asking thought-provoking questions.

• Conducted thorough and extended interviews to assess leadership style and suitability.

• Utilized Raw Selection’s 15-step search process, with Step 9 leading to the successful candidate.

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE

Evan was the ideal candidate and precisely what the client needed. From the first call, it was clear he met all criteria while also being an excellent cultural fit. His extensive experience and leadership qualities aligned perfectly with the client's needs.

Garo Kassabian, Senior Associate, Raw Selection

GET IN TOUCH

Raw Selection favors a meticulous approach to talent research. Our process for selecting the right talent means we can boast a 100% success rate for all our retained and engaged C-Suite clients, with 96% of placed candidates still in their roles after 12 months.

If you are looking for new talent, please get in contact with Garo or Mo today, at garo.kassabian@raw-selection.com or mohammed.vali@raw-selection.com