Dan, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today.  I really felt good about our conversation and thought the questions you asked were spot on.  I feel like you have a great handle on what I'm interested in and where I would like to be.  I believe you asked more detailed questions than any recruiter I have ever met with, so thanks again for your thorough process.  Please let me know any next steps with regards to the position we discusses or any other opportunities you think might be a good fit.    

David S. 

Dan is one of the most professional Recruiters I've worked with. He paid attention to what was important to me and understood what I was looking for in regards to my next career move. The presentation of his client was thorough and upfront. I would definitely recommend Dan to those who are looking for a career move.  

Debbie H.  

Mike, let me start by saying that it was refreshing to walk into an office filled with such a positive and welcoming energy. You and the other staff I met yesterday made me feel so welcome and comfortable. I actually began my Human Resource career in the staffing industry several years ago and I know the challenges you face every day. Thank you for exuding a warm and exhilarating interview.  

April M. 

Holly, thank you for taking time to meet with me Monday.  I appreciate the time you took to interview me and discuss how HireQuality Solutions works and what your expectations are for your employees.   

Nan called me Tuesday to discuss a possible job opportunity.  I really appreciate the quick response and I look forward to working with you!  Thanks again!

Peggy Z. 

Holly, thank you for taking time not only to interview me, but to take time to get to know the real me as far as work skills are concerned.  I am convinced that they will lead to a connection with HireQuality Solutions' customers.  I look forward to hearing from you concerning job opportunities.

John F. 

"I would like to thank Holly for interviewing me last week. I felt like she listened to what I had to say.  When I left, I felt very positive that I would be receiving a call for a job as soon as they had a job match for me.  Thanks again and I am looking forward to hearing from you." 

Kerri W. 

"Nan does a great job of getting inside your head - to truly understand the type of person you are looking to hire. She asks good questions and prepares herself well for a search. Her focus is clearly on getting the right "fit" of candidate for her clients. She is an out of the box thinker and uses creative methods to deliver a quality hiring result."  

Bob Culbert, President & CEO, F & M Bank 

"Ms. Nan Boland was my recruiter during summer 2008 when I was a graduate student at Georgia Institute of Technology and was looking for a finance job. It was really difficult to find job in that field that time for several reasons-especially because of the financial crisis; because I was a foreign student and needed visa sponsorship from my future employer; because I was still a graduate student with no work experience in the US. In spite of all these problems, she helped me get the best job I could look for. She kept close correspondence with me and learned very well about my qualifications and career aspirations. I was impressed by how dedicated she was to her mission to get an interview for me and to get an offer from the company I could only dream of to be my employer. She was always very positive, was a pleasure to deal with, and inspired me greatly. I really had a feeling that she was as committed as myself, and perhaps even more, to getting the job. I really like my job and have long-term career interests with this company. I am grateful to Ms. Boland for helping me get my dream job and would recommend her as a recruiter with great enthusiasm."  

Armen B.

"Dan has proven himself to be at the top of the field. He knows his candidates, the positions, companies and players and the relationships that are likely to work and thrive. Dan is a straight-shooter with high integrity. Dan is one of the few that I will take and return his call. For anyone searching for a top candidate, Dan should be at the top of the list to assist in the search. A+."

Tim B.

"Working with Nan and her team at HireQuality Solutions has been a very positive experience. She has done a fantastic job of understanding our company, business needs and requirements for candidates. Nan is personable, honest and professional, a combination that results in a terrific working relationship with her clients and candidates."  

Sarah Sabers, Human Resources Coordinator, Eurofins Scientific, Inc. 

"I've worked with Dan for several years in his capacity as a recruiter. He found my current position as sales executive at WebCollage. Dan is an amazing recruiter. His follow through is unmatched. He knew which opportunities to bring forward and would always do his homework on the business. Dan always has the answers to the business questions and works hard to sell. I'm personally going to stay in touch with Dan and follow him regardless of where he goes. He is someone I trust will work for me, understands business and knows how to make it happen."  

Cynthia Page, Sales Account Executive, WebCollage 

"Dan is a wealth of knowledge regarding learning management systems, training, and business in general. His professionalism and friendly demeanor make Dan an excellent person to work with. Dan is always willing to share his knowledge and takes the time to thoughtfully guide you through any question. His customer service is excellent beyond compare. Dan is a great resource and an even better person to know. Anyone would be lucky to work with him."

Chris Chappell, e-Learning Strategist, JPL Productions

"It is my pleasure to recommend Nan Boland and HireQuality Solutions. Nan and her staff have the experience and the contacts in the Greater Des Moines area to do an excellent job for candidates and employers. They have the proven ability to match the right candidate to the right opportunity. Best of all, Nan is there and involved to make sure that her customers and clients receive the caring service they are looking for."

Greg Baker, VP & Marketing Leader, Polk County Bank

"I have been at this organization for almost eight years. In that time, about a year ago we hired Dan on to our team. He has truly been an asset to our team and has risen to a position of having direct reports that have been here longer than he has. His style is detail oriented, he is honest, and he thinks outside the box. He has truly brought a number of new ideas to our organization and has found a way to be successful with very little guidance. He has picked up our industry and a complete understanding of it and all of the different technologies that compliment it and this has made him very successful. He has some direct reports now because he takes time to help and is great working with people. I wish we could clone him."

Ric Chaney, Sr. Account Executive

"Nan is a fantastic recruiter who goes above and beyond for her clients! She makes sure she has the information necessary to work on my requisitions. She is also consistent with communication/follow-up. I appreciate the hard work she and her other recruiters do on my behalf so I am able to focus my attention on other things."  

Tami Cavanaugh, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Principal Financial Group 

"Dan is a very thorough account rep for Geo. He takes a strong and friendly approach to working with clients that has been well received and has been dedicated to their (and the company's) success."

Paul Schneider, VP Learning Services

"Nan has helped our business by finding great hires for my company. I have used her both to hep find us permenant and temporary employees. She is extremely professional and has always done an excellent job in fulfilling our needs."  

Faith Dorn, VP, Insurance Associates 

"I've worked with Dan to determine what LMS we should impliment in our association. I've found Dan to be very honest and straight forward in our discussions about his products. His recommendations are creative solutions to my "unique" business problems."

Ned C.

"I have referred several people to Nan and have received nothing but high marks from those people about Nan and Hire Quality Solutions. I strongly recommend Hire Quality Solutions."

Scott Pierce, Marketing Representative, Adventures in Advertising Central Iowa

"Nan helped us search for a prospective Gift Officer and did an excellent job of trying to find someone who was just the right fit. She really took the time to understand our business needs."

Brett Ridge, President/CEO, Make-A-Wish

"Dan is truly one of the best, most thorough and personable recruiters I have ever worked with. Even though Dan ultimately wasn't the recruiter who placed me, his efforts on my behalf, communication and professional style make him someone I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a truly talented career-search professional."

Steven Durkee, Sr. Account  Business Program Mgmt., Walmart.com

"Dan's follow up is one of the best I have seen in the business. He does what he says, with explanations on why, what, and when I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dan"

Kappy K.

"Nan is a high-energy professional who has the unique ability to work for both the job seekers AND the fee-paying employers, directing them to a joint match between the skill set needed to be a high performer and rewarding career."  

Steve Cruse, Marketing President, Union State Bank 

"Dan has been a joy to work with and was extremely responsive to all of our needs as we assessed our various options for e-Learning solutions. I was very impressed with his professionalism, responsiveness, communications, and integrity. He took the time to fully assess our needs and quickly established rapport and trust. He addressed all of our concerns in an extremely professional manner. I felt like we were a team working together toward the same goal from the outset of the relationship. I readily endorse Dan as a skilled relationship sales professional who is an asset to his organization."

T. Mullen, Training & Development Manager for Legal Markets Group, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business

"Thank you for the interview today.  It was great to meet you and so much fun talking to you.  I was completely at ease and you have a special way of making people feel relaxed.  I will be working on my resume to make the changes you suggested.  Your email was received with the testing and I will get to taking it as soon as I can get my office settled in.  Thanks again for the appointment."  

Gayle S. 

"Dan is the ideal recruiter, both in terms of working in the best interest of the hiring entity who hired him, while insuring that the target recruit is informed and fully aware of all aspects of the position. Dan is relentless in matching all talents, skill sets, and personalities, with an eye toward an ideal match, insuring that ant resulting employment is profitable for both parties. In the long term, everyone wins with Dan's approach."  

John Verbanic, Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Sales, Mellon Financial Corporation 

"Nan, I continue to reflect on our meeting last week with delight!  Thank you for your intuitive, intelligent, and creative approach to hiring for the prospective employee and employer.   I am looking forward to working with both you and your company.  Thank you again for your time and sincere interest."   

Mary F. 

"Quickly I realized Dan wasn't just any recruiter.  I have come in contact with hundreds of recruiters over time and Dan was definitely different.  After helping me get the VP job I currently hold, Dan has been instrumental in helping me hire four members of my team."  

Don Filipovich, Vice President of Sales, Yantra Corporation, April 21, 2002 

"Thanks, Nan for all your help.  You are awesome!!!  I have worked with three staffing companies and I have to say you are the BEST."
John T.  

"Dan is a true professional that you can always trust. In addition, because of his outgoing personality, you will build a long lasting relationship."   

John Wehrheim, Vice President of Sales, May 24, 2007 

"Dan has a sincere interest in the people with whom he collaborates. He understands their wants and needs, then internalizes them without you ever having to repeat them again. He calls you just to chat and catch up, which is a rare attribute in my experience with people of the same profession. If you want to work with a person of supreme integrity, Dan is your person."  

Matt Boland, Account Executive, I2 Technologies, October 6, 2006  

"I want to tell you how much I appreciate the time you took meeting with me this afternoon.  No matter what happens regarding the position we talked about, I will be referring you to anyone I know looking for a job!!!"    

Mike K. 

"Dan placed me in my current company. I found him, throughout the process, to be extremely professional and easy to work with. Most importantly, he found me a fantastic high-level sales position in an exciting company where I am very well compensated. I would absolutely recommend Dan to any salesperson looking to take their career to the next level!"  

April Coquis, Account Executive, SmartSignal, September 27, 2006 

"My experience with HireQuality Solutions was the best experience I have ever had in a job searching process. I was really in a bad situation and was working with two hiring agencies at that time. The one hiring agency, I think they thought I was dead because I only heard from them maybe twice in a period of three weeks. Nan Boland, HireQuality Solutions, was very much in contact with me. I bet we talked almost every other day. She kept me posted on all jobs that I was interested in and when they came up. I felt like I was really in good hands and taken care of. She was really in it for me to find a job and not on her own time. It literally felt like every job that came up that I was looking for, she would call me and get the ball rolling very fast. That is what I needed at that time and she knew that. Dealing with her on the phone and at the office was very much professional but also personal. She was very friendly and understanding through the whole matter. I felt very comfortable talking with her and telling her how I really felt about each job because I didn't want to fall into a job that I wasn't qualified for or that I wouldn't be interested in. She really got to know me as a person so that she could fit me in that type of position. The other hiring agency I talked to twice and I didn't feel like they knew me at all or what I wanted. I felt like I was a number and with HireQuality Solutions I felt like I was the only client they were dealing with. It was amazing! Nan is a very great person, while always making everyone feel special. Her staff was very friendly and at home. And to add to the fact, she has still been in contact with me to see how I am doing and is going to take me out for lunch. That is great way to do business because I now know that I will recommend her to anyone in a job search and if I ever have any problems in the future, I will definitely turn to her. Thanks Nan & HireQuality Solutions for everything! I am so happy and so thankful!" 

Shayna T.   

"Thanks very much for meeting with me yesterday; I really did come away from it with a very positive outlook and expectations! I firmly believe your agency is far and away the best I've ever been to; very personal, relaxed, and upbeat which are qualities that are sorely lacking in placement agencies lately.  Again, thanks very much and I look forward to the possibilities!"  

Kelly S.  

"Dan was an amazing facilitator when it came to finding me a job @ WebCollage. He found me on line and spent lots of time with me to find out what my needs were and he was able to sell those needs along with his knowledge of me personally to get me an interview. I was tremendously prepared because of his efforts and I truly believe he was a big reason why I was able to get this job. I would recommend Dan highly any time you need a great recruiter as either a hirer or a hiree." 

Matthew C. Pasher" Matthew C. Pasher, Account Manager, Webcollage 

"To feel like you don't have a purpose is discouraging.  Especially when you believe you are good at something but can't seem to get the opportunity to do it.  I have been blessed with being good at what I love to do but I needed help making the transition from what I thought was my purpose to what it is now. 

Most of my career I thought that being an IT Consultant was the job that I would have forever but over the years this career proved to be all but temporary.  I would jump from job to job, from contract to contract and from company to company being satisfied with my work but not satisfied with my self.  The limited security and longevity as a Consultant is not an easy way to base your life goals on such as family, fun and of course retirement.  It really helps to know that you are needed everyday rather then every so often.  I believe I do good work and have learned a lot in my career but I needed to make a change where I was able to offer this everyday and feel secure about tomorrow. 

Nan Boland and Sarah Havens at HireQuality Solutions made this happen for me by looking out for my interests from the start.  They searched for a job opportunity that aligned my talent with the company's request, my needs to the company's needs and my long term goals to company's long term goals.  Result - Eurofins Scientific in Des Moines Iowa, based on HireQuality's due diligence and recommendation, decided to hire me full time and give me that purpose I was seeking. 

It's almost been (4) months on the job and I feel better about myself and my future. 

Thanks HireQuality Solutions and Happy New Year!!!" 

Neil R. 

"Dan is in the top echelon of his field. He takes time to learn about candidates and companies, has a honest, high-integrity approach, and deep knowledge spanning many areas. With his broad network and extensive knowledge of companies and candidates, he adds value for employers and recruits alike. He is a trusted advisor."  

Bill Heitner, Sr. Account Executive 

"I really wasn't looking for a new position but HireQuality Solutions (Nan) informed me of good career opportunity, listened to what I was looking for in a position, consequently today I am working for a wonderful company that is 60 miles closer to my home!  It truly was a quality hire experience for me." 

Joleen J.  

"I sincerely appreciate all you've done for my career. I've been to so many other firms however you truly treated me with respect and for that I thank you. I'm thrilled to start my new job and it's all because of you. I will refer anyone I know to you.  Thanks again for the boost in my career path. I wish you the best!" 

Julie B. 

"Dan is extremely knowledgeable as a recruiter and thinks of many angles in which connecting the right individual with the right job"  

Craig Rosenblum, VP of Sales, Prescient Applied Technologies (NASDAQ:PPID) 

"Congratulations on winning the "Best of" in the Des Moines Business Record! I'm glad to see that so many others see your value as I do! You've been a valuable resource to our company over the years and knew it would be only a matter of time before you ventured out on your own!  I wish you continued success and will be sure to use your firm when we hire additional staff." 

Gary Lewis, Insurance Agent, Insurance Associates 

"I just wanted to send my congratulations for your recognition in the Best of Des Moines category.  It is great to see that you have ventured out on your own in the recruiting industry.  You were a great resource for me early in my career and I look forward to the opportunity to keep in touch with you in the future.  Congratulations again...much deserved!!" 

Joe D. 

"There are many recruiters that just throw available bodies at an open position. Dan always takes the time to assess various profile attributes to insure that a company and a candidate are a true match. I have worked with Dan on both sides of the recruiting equation. He has a great network and process. Recently I had an urgent need, communicated it to Dan on Thursday, he had me on the phone with the "perfect" candidate the following Monday and we hired him by the end of the week. Now he's one of our top producers. I highly recommend Dan Gibbs as an individual and business professional."    

Brice Elliott, VP of Sales, Adexa 

"I'm writing to let you know what a great experience it is working with Nan Boland. 

When it's time to hire, I can't think of a better route to go than to work with Nan.  She is tireless in finding the right fit for our company, and she goes the extra mile to come up with excellent candidates.  Each candidate is qualified for the position we are trying to fill, which gives us the opportunity to choose the person that's the most qualified. 

Everyone in my department has been placed at our company by working with Nan Boland. 

I've recommended Nan to several people.  Thanks for the great experience." 

Payroll Director, Development of Retirement Communities 

"Dan was a knowledgeable and professional recruiter who presented the facts about both the company and opportunity he represented. He did not oversell the opportunity at any point and kept his high professional standards even when the opportunity papered to be incompatible with my goals. Ultimately, I ended up taking this opportunity and commend Dan on his ethics and professionalism."  

Tony Manocchio, Director, Strategic Accounts, Alignent Software 

"Dan is great to work with. He has taken the time to really understand our business and consistently sends us high caliber candidates. His follow up is superb all the way from the initial contact through to checking in on progress of candidates after they are hired. I highly recommend Dan."  

Janet Megdadi, Sr. Director of Retail Development, WebCollage 

"Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me today!  It was very nice to speak with you and discuss my professional desire to break into the field of Finance.  I greatly appreciate your honesty, direction, and sincere interest in helping me to bring about a career change moving from manufacturing to finance.  After my visit, I am confident that you will do your best to match my abilities with a company that will appreciate my determination to succeed, my passion for finance, an the hard work I've shown in gaining my MBA. 

Once again, thank you for taking the time to speak with me and for assisting me in this career move!  I look forward to hearing from you in the near future." 

Chris B. 

"I have recruited several people sales, sales support, and product management people through Dan Gibbs. In each case, he understood my needs and what we were looking for. He did a great job pre screening candidates so I saw the kind of people I was interested in. After interviews, he extensively checked references and people not used as references but who were knowledgeable of the candidate."  

Steve Tonissen, VP Marketing, SmartSignal 

"I wanted to take a moment and let you know how happy we are with the excellent service Nan Boland has provided.  When hiring, she knows we want technical competence, but she also understands that personality is very important to us.  Nan knows who and what we are and has done a great job helping us find the "right people".  You know this doesn't come easy, but only through hard work.  My thanks to Nan for her help in past.  It's good to know Nan is there for us if a need arises in the future.  Once again, thank you." 

Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Real Estate Company 

"I've known Dan for 5 years, and have tremendous respect for him.  He knows EVERYONE in the enterprise software sales world.  Ask him about any software company and he'll tell you the top sales guys there, who's doing well, who is ripe for the picking, etc.  He is rock solid and very trustworthy."    

Todd Laurence, Sr. Account Executive, I2 Technologies 

"Our company has never used a recruiting company to secure new employees, however we did when looking for a person to fill an important internal job.  Nan Boland reviewed our stringent requirements and selected an outstanding candidate for us to interview.  We hired this person and she has been a tremendous asset for our company. 

We really enjoyed working with Nan and in the future will use her expertise to help identify possible new employees for our growing company.  We appreciate your "get things done" attitude.  Thank you." 

CEO/President, Ankeny Manufacturing Company 

"Our company would like to express our appreciation for the great service we have received from Nan Boland.  While hiring the right candidate is so crucial to our business, Nan makes it seem so easy to find someone that is a perfect fit. 

We are a large construction contractor with a fairly small, family-oriented office staff.  We do not have individual accounting departments, but instead cross-train extensively so that each accountant performs a wide variety of duties.  With these two factors, it is critical to find the right personality fit but also find someone with the proper education and experience to be able to multi-task.  Nan Boland has succeeded time and time again in finding an excellent candidate for our accounting department. 

Nan has worked hard to gain a good understanding of how our company works and of the environment in which we work.  We have truly benefited with this knowledge and her dedication to finding the right candidate every time.  It's a tremendous time and cost savings to be able to make that first phone call to Nan Boland." 

Controller, Construction Company 

"Dan is a conscientious recruiter who is very well connected in the area of supply-chain software application sales for wholesale and retail. Although he has never placed me with an employer, I will continue talking with him because he is a solid source of information on industry trends, management changes and job opportunities. I trust his judgment."    

David Vranicar, Sr. Account Executive, SAP (NYSE:SAP) 

"My experience with Nan Boland has been very positive.  I wanted to upgrade my position in the Accounting field.  I saw an ad in the Des Moines Register and looked sat their website.  On the website was an opportunity to complete an application online, so I did.  Within an hour I received a phone call from Nan Boland.  We discussed my application and within the next week I did the testing needed so they could verify who I was and the work skills I had.  Nan and I discussed my future job hopes and within one month I had my "dream" job.  I have held this position for nearly 2 years and I still am very pleased with my position.  Since I received my new accounting position, Nan has contacted me by phone, mail, and in person.  She always asks how things are going and if I still like my position.    

Nan is a great character analyzer.  She is very good in explaining the company you will be interviewing with and she is also very good at helping you determine your need and goals and then matching your need and goals with a company with those same hopes.    

Not only was I greatly helped by Nan, but my company was too.  It has been a great experience."    

Deb E. 

"Dan was amazingly good at understanding the profile of the people we were looking for, relentlessly engaging prospects to find great candidates and maintaining a constant stream of solid potential fits. His hard work made our sales efforts much more successful and I will continue using his services to accelerate my company's efforts."  

Rick Fawcett, VP, North American Sales, WebCollage