Collegiate Executive Comments

"Bob Beaudine promised and he delivered. He's better than anyone I've worked with in the Executive Search Business."
VADM John R. Ryan, Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

“Eastman & Beaudine know how to do it right. I have worked with them on a number of searches across the country and continue to be amazed at how “Professional and thorough” they are. When “Quality” counts, they need to be involved.”
Jim Livengood, Director of Athletics, University of Arizona

“Eastman & Beaudine was extremely helpful in recruiting a new men’s and women’s head coach for Fresno State. They delivered what was promised in a very timely way. Their services are invaluable”
John Welty, President, Fresno State

“If you are looking for a firm that understands intercollegiate sports and knows the people involved in it, Eastman and Beaudine is that firm. They understand the unique features of conducting high-profile searches in the sports world.”
Kevin Weiberg, Commissioner, Big 12

"We sought a world-class administrative leader to direct the athletic program at the University of Hawaii's Manoa campus. Bob Beaudine not only surpassed that goal but he brought to us an American hero, Olympic Gold medallist Herman Frazier."
Evan Dobelle, President, University of Hawaii

“Eastman & Beaudine, over time have amassed an unparalleled track record relative to facilitating highly successful executive searches within the intercollegiate athletics industry”.
Kevin White, Athletic Director, University of Notre Dame

"After reviewing the Top Executive Search firms in the country, I chose Eastman & Beaudine to assist me in my Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach searches. Bob Beaudine is known for his broad national network of contacts and handling searches with the utmost of integrity. He listened and specifically tailored the searches to our Institution's unique needs. It was fast, confidential, thorough, & the customer service provided to me and my staff was remarkable. I recommend Eastman & Beaudine to my colleagues with no reservations. Certainly I will not hesitate for a moment to hire Bob Beaudine the next time we are involved in an executive search."
Robert Sloan, President, Baylor University

“Eastman & Beaudine has an excellent national reputation as a firm specializing in successful searches for highly effective athletics professionals.”
Deborah A. Yow, Director of Athletics, University of Maryland and former President of the National Association of Athletic Directors

“Eastman & Beaudine has distinguished themselves as the premier executive search firm in the field of intercollegiate athletics. I have had the opportunity to see them in action and don’t know of another group that can provide the same range of services with the highest level of quality. I will continue to recommend them to institutions.”
Britton Banowsky, Commissioner, Conference USA

“Eastman & Beaudine have the experience to help institutions with the most complex of search challenges, finding the right coach or A.D. and doing it quickly and efficiently. I enjoyed working with them and strongly recommend them to you.”
Bob Caret, President, Towson State University

“Bob Beaudine has been active in athletic hires for several years. I first met him during Division IA AD meetings and found him to be very professional and qualified. When he’s working on a hire for an institution, he leaves no stone unturned.”
Deloss Dodds, Athletic Director, University of Texas

“I have dealt with Bob on numerous searches over the years. I have been greatly impressed with his connections, knowledge, advice, professionalism and most importantly, confidentiality. I highly recommend the services of Eastman & Beaudine to any institution, particularly as it relates to a ‘high-profile search. In the ever changing world of college athletics, Bob Beaudine continues to be on the forefront for job searches. The quality of his work and the manner in which he conducts his searches are impeccable.
Lew Perkins, Athletic Director, University of Kansas

Eastman and Beaudine was able to identify tremendous talent for us and offered an extraordinary slate of willing candidates. We learned during the search process that finding an athletic director is a very specialized business and that employing a competent search firm is absolutely essential in identifying the best candidates. It was clear to us that the best candidates did not respond to the usual advertisements, or even to calls or letters encouraging them to apply.”
Brig. Gen. Fletcher Lamkin, Dean of the Academic Board, USMA West Point

“Bob Beaudine has proven he can perform and deliver – in a very professional, thorough and confidential manner. I recommend his services without any reservations.”
Karl Benson, Commissioner, WAC

“The most impressive thing about Eastman & Beaudine is their value-oriented approach to high powered, high profile searches. They are not just interested in professional success, but personal success as well. Everyone wins.”
Kyle Kallander, Commissioner, Big South Conference

"The National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) appreciates the opportunity to work with Eastman & Beaudine in athletic searches Eastman and Beaudine always bring professional integrity to the job search and are well respected and connected in the world of intercollegiate athletics."
Jennifer Alley, Executive Director, NACWAA

“Eastman & Beaudine have the knowledge and experience to provide top quality candidates for top quality positions. The professional and confidential manner in which they conduct a search allows for the best possible people to become involved in job opportunities they may otherwise not be able to explore. There is no question Bob and his staff have the ability to assist any organization in identifying the best possible candidates to fill those important positions."
Mark Womack, Executive Associate Commissioner, Southeastern Conference

“Eastman & Beaudine has built a track record of successfully identifying and delivering the best possible candidate to the institution. The hallmark of this firm is conducting searches with the highest standard of integrity and affording confidentiality and outstanding service to both prospective candidates and the employer. For these reasons, they have become the intercollegiate athletics industry leader.”
Ian McCaw, Athletic Director, Baylor University

“Eastman & Beaudine have developed an incredible reputation for professionalism and integrity during their searches for athletic administrators. They have become invaluable to University Presidents by turning a challenging endeavor into a smooth and highly successful process.”
Rick Baker, Executive Director, Southwestern Bell - Cotton Bowl Classic

“I have known Eastman & Beaudine for a number of years. Bob Beaudine does a terrific job of protecting the key element in searches, Confidentiality! I don’t know anyone he has done a search for that was not happy! I highly recommend Eastman & Beaudine!"
Jim Host, Chairman, Host Communications

“Eastman and Beaudine continue to be the top executive search firm in the country. They are extremely professional and operate with the utmost in integrity. They have placed some of the most respected and successful administrators in our industry. Their advice to clients allows the perfect partnership to be developed.”
Eugene Smith, Athletic Director, Arizona State University

“Eastman and Beaudine have made it much more professional for an Athletic Director to consider other job opportunities. It is difficult to be a sitting AD and be involved in a search at another school. Eastman and Beaudine handles the research, maintains strict confidentiality, presents the facts and provides a quality service for both the Athletic Director and the Institution.”
Eric Hyman, Athletic Director, Texas Christian University

"Eastman & Beaudine represent the absolute very best when it comes to character, integrity and quality. They hold the highest respect from everyone in the profession.”
Terry Don Phillips, Athletic Director, Clemson University

“Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to work with Bob Beaudine in a variety of ways. From conducting searches to career management advice, he has provided objective, confidential and first-class information in every instance. His knowledge of the executive recruitment industry has been amazing. Coupled with his personal enthusiasm for life, Bob is a pleasure to work with."
Mitch Barnhart, Director of Athletics, University of Kentucky

“There is no question that Eastman & Beaudine have consistently identified the best AD candidates in the country. Their ability to match the right person with the right job is important to the success of both the institution and new AD. Bob knows the type of AD today’s Presidents are looking for to lead their athletic programs."
Keith Tribble, Executive Director, FEDEX Orange Bowl

“The Division 1A Athletic Directors Association is grateful to Eastman & Beaudine for their tremendous efforts to improve the professional opportunities for Division 1A Athletic Directors. They have successfully completed numerous searches to place the best persons into athletic director vacancies across the country and earned the trust and respect of Division 1A athletic administrators."
Dutch Baughman, Executive Director, Division IA Athletic Directors Association

“Eastman-Beaudine brings integrity and professionalism to an intercollegiate athletics job search. They strive to match fundamental values and vision to create synergy between an institution and it's director of athletics. As a professional, I trust Bob Beaudine to assist me as opportunities arise."
Kim Record, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Florida State University