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Boly:Welch has a 40-year legacy in helping organizations in the Portland metro area and beyond attract, develop, and retain best-in-class talent. We leverage our deep experience working across a range of industries to bring market expertise and recruiting acumen to businesses ready to hire the people who will help them go farther.
The search for leadership is a multi-faceted process that relies on strong relationships, true collaboration, and commitment to mutual success. Our Executive Search Team works to align Boly:Welch’s values with the region’s future, helping to bring inclusive, effective leadership into the community.
We provide tested strategies to identify the best candidates and work closely with employers to deliver results.
We connect mission-driven leaders with health-focused organizations that help people live vibrant, fulfilling lives — because the right leadership can make all the difference.
Strong leadership powers the manufacturing industry, driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. We find the experts who make it happen.
We match visionary leaders with nonprofits, helping organizations to amplify their impact.
Effective leadership drives the success of professional services firms, from strategy to client relationships. We identify leaders who bring expertise, innovation, and a sharp client focus to elevate your organization.
We connect top talent with cutting-edge tech organizations, recognizing that the right leadership — grounded in strategic thinking and adaptability — can foster transformation.
We bring a proven process for identifying, vetting, and presenting highly curated short lists of candidates at the most senior level. Every organization is unique, and we leverage our deep network of relationships, industry knowledge, sourcing expertise, and experience to place candidates across the entire C-Suite in a range of industries, professional services, and non-profit organizations.
Our approach includes:
Kristina brings over a decade of national and international search expertise across a range of sectors including Consumer Goods, Retail, Nonprofits, Energy, Sustainability, Industrial, Manufacturing, and beyond. Keeping a close eye on talent and sector advancements, she prides herself on supporting her clients, ranging from startups and privately held companies to Fortune 100 businesses, to achieve their goals through the appointment of outstanding and diverse talent.
As Director of Executive Search, Debbie oversees our search practice. Deeply skilled in operational management and business development, she brings more than 25 years of experience in growing successful teams and delivering innovative business solutions. She brings deep knowledge of leadership development and talent acquisition to work on our clients’ behalf. Her valuable insight into human capital and best practices was honed through extensive work in recruiting and management consulting. As Head of Executive Search at Boly:Welch, Debbie works with companies to deliver comprehensive retained search capabilities. She also holds a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) certification, reflecting her tenure and knowledge of recruitment industry.
Eileen is Boly:Welch’s Business Development Manager and is known for her deep expertise in the Portland market and her knack for helping businesses thrive. With a background in executive recruitment and account management at global staffing firms, Eileen brings data-driven strategies to align staffing solutions with organizational needs, boosting team culture and retention. Whether you’re looking for local market insights, strategic hiring solutions, or a great book recommendation, Eileen is ready to share her know-how.
Abby Engers, J.D., SHRM-CP, is a sourcing specialist and HR consultant. She’s held a number of different roles at Boly:Welch, including as a direct hire recruiter and contract temporary recruiter. Before she joined Boly:Welch, she was a practicing attorney. Abby provides customized sourcing, hiring plans, DEI resources, and hiring best practice guidance for clients, as well as outplacement consulting services for client companies undergoing organizational change.
Pat is the co-founder and CEO of Boly:Welch. After nearly 40 years, she continues to happily manage our 35+ person staff. Whether nurturing a client through the search process or serving on local non-profit boards, relationships have always driven Pat. She spent ten years on the boards of Bridge Meadows and CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, & Tillamook Counties, including three years as CASA board chair. Her dedication to community service is legendary, as is her advocacy for vulnerable populations. In 2022, Pat received the Portland Business Journal’s Joan Austin Lifetime Achievement Award, which had been awarded to just five women before her.
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