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Board Member Recruitment

Executive and Board Recruitment for Long-Term Growth

Cardinal Board Services helps private, family-owned, ESOP, and middle-market companies recruit exceptional leaders—from independent directors and C-suite executives to senior functional and operational talent. Every search is led directly by experienced Cardinal partners and grounded in the company’s strategy, culture, and leadership needs.

Our Services

Board Recruitment Services

We recruit independent directors and advisory board members whose experience, perspective, and leadership align with the company’s long-term strategy. Every search begins with a close understanding of the organization, its culture, and the capabilities needed to strengthen the board.

Board Formation Services

We help companies form effective boards with clear roles, responsibilities, and operating practices. Our work may include board structure, bylaws, board and committee charters, meeting practices, and other governance documents tailored to the company’s ownership, needs, and long-term direction.

Executive Recruitment Services

We recruit exceptional executives who can lead the organization, execute its strategy, and help unlock long-term growth. Our partner-led process begins with a deep understanding of the role, company, and culture so we can identify leaders who are well matched to both the position and the organization.

Board Consulting Services

We work with owners, executives, and directors to strengthen how existing boards operate and contribute. Our consulting services can address board effectiveness, roles and responsibilities, committee structure, meeting practices, director expectations, compensation, and other governance priorities.

Industries We Serve

Manufacturing

Technology

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

Healthcare & MedTech

Consulting, Engineering & Professional Services

CASE STUDIES

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Our work goes beyond placements—we help organizations build leadership structures that perform. Explore how our approach translates into real, measurable impact.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Trusted When the Decision Matters

Charlie and the team at Cardinal Mark went above and beyond to ensure that we obtained excellent candidates to fill our positions. They saved me significant amount of time with their excellent vetting process to bring only highly qualified candidates..
mike Jensen Gauthier Industries

Mike Jensen

  • President/CEO
  • Mike Jensen

Cardinal Board Services was instrumental in helping Frattalone Construction establish a strong and effective corporate board governance structure. They also successfully recruited two highly qualified independent directors who have added significant value to our Board of Directors. Cardinal was professional,..
nick frattalone frattalone construction

Nick Frattalone

  • CEO
  • Nick Frattalone

Cardinal Mark has been a trusted recruiting partner to Enterprise Minnesota for more than 15 years, helping us recruit over 50% of our key employees, including my own placement as CEO. Their ability to understand our business, culture, and leadership..
Mark O’Leary

Mark O’Leary

  • CEO
  • Mark O’Leary

Charlie and the team at Cardinal Mark went above and beyond to ensure that we obtained excellent candidates to fill our positions. They saved me significant amount of time with their excellent vetting process to bring only highly qualified candidates..
Joel Pastore

Joel Pastore

  • General Manager
  • Joel Pastore

We engaged Cardinal Mark to lead our search for a new General Manager, a uniquely challenging mandate due to the specialized, niche markets Eichrom serves. Cardinal Mark stood out as a true partner throughout the entire process. Their team took..
mike fern

Mike Fern

  • President
  • Mike Fern

We have relied on Cardinal Board Services to help us identify board candidates that align with the needs of our firm over the past several years.  Along the way, the team has taken the time to get to know us,..
lindsay wilson

Lindsay Wilson

  • President
  • Lindsay Wilson

We have contracted with Cardinal Board Services and Cardinal Mark since 2019 on a number of board and executive placements for our firm.  In each case, the principals with whom we worked, understood our objectives with each specific placement, but..
Matt Binsfeld

Matt Binsfeld

  • President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Matt Binsfeld

Cardinal Mark has been a valued partner to Canterbury Holdings for the past seven years, helping us successfully recruit three of our six independent directors. Their understanding of board composition, governance, and cultural fit has helped us add highly qualified..
Randy Sampson

Randy Sampson

  • CEO
  • Randy Sampson

Working with Charlie and the team at Cardinal Board Services has been a highly effective experience for Precision AirConvey. They have partnered with us to recruit three strategic directors to our board, including a recent addition that have been instrumental..
Tom Embley, President & CEO, Precision AirConvey

Tom Embley

  • President & CEO
  • Tom Embley

Cardinal Board Services has been a trusted advisor to me and Scherer Brothers across several important board initiatives, including board organization, compensation consulting, and the recruitment of independent directors. They also recruited me to serve as an independent director for..
Peter Scherer

Peter Scherer

  • Chairman & CEO
  • Peter Scherer

Cardinal Board Services has been instrumental in shaping the future of Okabena. Through the successful recruitment of top-tier independent board members, the Cardinal team provided the expert guidance and strategic rigor we needed. What truly sets Cardinal apart is their..
James H. Field

James H. Field, CFA

  • Board Chairman, Ryan Companies
  • James H. Field, CFA

We brought Charlie Roer and the Cardinal team in to fill several key roles for our portfolio companies, one of which sat in a highly specialized, hard-to-recruit-for industry. The quality and breadth of candidates he surfaced were impressive, a testament..
Phil Smith - GCI Vice President of Investments

Phil Smith

  • Vice President of Investments
  • Phil Smith

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