Jeff Raymond

President, Raymond Search Group
Partner, Direct Recruiters, Inc.

Jeff Raymond is an industry leader in executive search and talent strategy for the built environment, prviate equity, and venture capital. As President of Raymond Search Group (RSG) and Partner at Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Jeff has built one of the most respected recruiting brands serving the architecture, engineering, construction, industrial, water, PE and VC sectors across North America.

What began as a specialized practice dedicated to the building and infrastructure markets has evolved under Jeff’s leadership into a powerhouse search firm that partners with ENR Top-400 contractors, design firms, specialty contractors, water and water-tech integrators, private equity and venture capital-backed portfolio companies nationwide. His team operates at the intersection of data, relationships, and precision — delivering the kind of market intelligence, executive access, and consultative guidance that help clients build teams capable of scaling.

Jeff’s approach goes far beyond filling roles. He and his team embed themselves as strategic advisors — mapping organizations, benchmarking compensation, assessing leadership dynamics, and identifying the key players who move markets. From C-suite executives to operational and field leaders, RSG has developed a proven framework for connecting top talent with the companies shaping the built world.

With more than a decade of success leading searches across specialized industries, Jeff is known for his integrity, candor, and ability to translate complex business goals into actionable hiring strategies. He has personally led engagements that have helped private equity firms professionalize leadership across their portfolios, guided founder-led companies through succession planning, and supported fast-growing contractors as they expand into new markets.

Jeff is also a Partner at DRI and an active member of the Starfish Partners ecosystem — a collaborative network of top search firms unified by a shared mission to elevate the recruiting industry through shared knowledge, innovation, and ownership.

Driven by a belief that people are the foundation of every great company, Jeff built RSG on the mantra: “Building the teams that build our world — brick by brick, placement by placement.” His leadership continues to inspire a culture of excellence, authenticity, and relentless pursuit of results — for clients, candidates, and his own growing team of professionals.

When he’s not advising clients or building RSG’s next evolution, Jeff invests his energy into mentoring recruiters, designing performance-based hiring systems, advancing the profession through technology and training, and giving back to his local communities. His focus remains constant: helping organizations grow by connecting the right people to the right opportunities — and doing it with purpose, precision, and partnership.