Our Story

Enhancing Clients’ Businesses. Changing Candidates’ Lives.

We Can’t Wait To Meet You

Goodwin Recruiting was founded by Eric Goodwin in 1999. Eric is a seasoned restaurateur who had such a knack for hiring the best people that other businesses began asking him for recruiting help. He quickly realized there was a need to help companies find great people, and Goodwin Recruiting was born.

Since that time, the company has grown and expanded into a full-service recruiting agency for executive, financial, information technology, professional services, and more. With a focus on integrity, personalized service, and comprehensive support, Goodwin Recruiting strives to connect clients with top talent and assist candidates in advancing their careers.

It's our commitment to making the right connections that has facilitated our consistent growth. We have never lost sight of Eric’s founding principles and his original commitment to finding the best connection for every client and candidate. We don’t just find people jobs; we help them grow their careers. We don’t just send clients applicants; we connect them with candidates that fit their business.

Some of Our Proudest Moments:

2025
  • Andy Decker joins Goodwin Recruiting as CEO
  • 5th Year Achieving Forbes America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms - #30
  • 6th Year Achieving Forbes America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms - #18
  • Inc.'s Best Workplaces
  • Inc.'s Power Partner
2024
1999 - 2023
Andy Decker CEO

CEO - Andy Decker

"After spending many years working with and training leaders from large national organizations, I’ve developed a philosophy for leading by watching and working with some of the very best in the business.

My role is to help individuals and teams grow and succeed by removing obstacles and by serving those who have made Goodwin Recruiting so successful in the past, and to help take us to new heights in the future."

Latest from Andy:

Our Mission

Be the Recruiting Company of Choice for our

  • Partners
  • Clients
  • Candidates
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Our Core Values

Just as a great recipe creates a memorable meal, our Core Values are the RECIPE that allow us to consistently deliver a world-class experience. And do something that shows the letters spell our recipe:

R - Relentless Improvement

E - Excellence

C - Creator of Your Own Success

I - Integrity

P - People First

E - Empowering

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