Sports, Entertainment & Media Executive Comments

“Eastman & Beaudine’s executive recruiting practice both in the United States and overseas has been reliable and dependable. They are dedicated to the highest standards of excellence.”
Harvey Schiller, Chairman, YankeeNets, LLC

“Eastman & Beaudine presented outstanding candidates to the Major League Baseball ownership in our quest for the new Commissioner. Eastman & Beaudine have a wide range of senior level contacts and understand the dynamics of working with a search committee made up of diverse senior executives.”
Bill Bartholomay, Chairman, Atlanta Braves

"In looking to hire the best General Manager for the Texas Rangers, I sought a search firm that understood confidentiality, hands on service, and experience in evaluating and motivating top talent at this level. Bob Beaudine and his firm exceeded my expectations." Tom Hicks, Owner, Texas Rangers / Dallas Stars
Chairman, Hicks Muse Tate & Furst

"The task of recruiting a new Commissioner for Major League Baseball was one of the most difficult and challenging assignments in all of sports. We chose Eastman & Beaudine after looking at the top firms in the country.”
Len Coleman, Former President, National League

“I cannot speak highly enough about Eastman & Beaudine. It is a firm comprised of highly talented professionals who pursue the recruitment of executives with skill, integrity and enthusiasm.”
Jim Drucker, Former Commissioner, Arena Football League

“I was impressed with Eastman & Beaudine’s professionalism and with its ability to attract candidates of the highest quality. The firms preparation of background material was concise and extremely informative.”
Paul Beeston, President, Major League Baseball

“Eastman & Beaudine is the first executive search firm I call when I need to find a top flight executive. I recommend them highly to Presidents who seek the very best talent.”
Norman Green, Former Owner, Dallas Stars

"Bob Beaudine brings a fresh, unique and long term approach to executive searches. He is only interested in bringing the right person to an organization, and at the same time, the right situation for an applicant. He only wants to deliver a long term win-win for all concerned.
J. Wayne Richmond, Executive Vice President, ATP Tennis

“Eastman & Beaudine provided us with an excellent list of qualified candidates. I would recommend them to anyone in the sports industry seeking to fill executive level positions with dynamic, savvy and experienced individuals.”
Dean Bonham, Chairman & CEO, The Bonham Group

“I was impressed with the thoroughness with which Eastman & Beaudine conducted the search for the Commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association. No detail was overlooked in the preparation process and the firm pursued the search with skill and sensitivity.”
Mark Lamping, President, St. Louis Cardinals (former CBA Commissioner)

“Eastman & Beaudine operate with the utmost integrity and Bob Beaudine is one of the most respected executives in the industry.”
Scott McCune, Vice President Worldwide Sports, Entertainment and Licensing
The Coca-Cola Company

“I find Eastman & Beaudine to be a key player in top executive searches. They are not only knowledgeable but extremely professional.”
Susan O’Malley, President, Washington Sports & Entertainment

“The greatest asset any company can have is outstanding people. They’re tough to find and Eastman and Beaudine does an excellent job of finding the very best. The firm is in tune with the marketplace and understands what it takes to be successful and how to find successful people.”
Marc S. Kidd, President & Chief Operating Officer, Host Communications, Inc.

“There is no better search firm in the country than Eastman & Beaudine. They work diligently to provide the very best candidates for the job. Their experience, professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication are unmatched.”
Rick George, President & CEO, New Orleans Compaq Classic, PGA Tour

“Eastman & Beaudine’s experience in the business of sports over the last decade, coupled with their overall depth of understanding, today’s marketplace and the challenges that accompany a search, makes them uniquely qualified for today’s dynamic sports environment, in all forms of business and media.”
Drew Reifenberger, Executive Vice President & General Manager,
Turner Sports Interactive & Nascar.com

“Passionate, diligent, committed and some of the best phone in the business are the superlatives that best describe Eastman and Beaudine. They immerse themselves into the needs of the company, the technical demands of the position, and as importantly, the dynamics and culture of the organization. The resulting list of candidates have always reflected great and far reaching talent but also the right style and personal make-up to ensure that the candidate of choice will have a successful and long-term tenure.”
Mike Golub, Sr. Vice President, Business Operations, Vancouver Grizzlies

“Everyday the sports and entertainment marketplace expands. Innovation is a necessity and innovation is solely the product of human talent. No one uncovers and delivers the talent like Eastman & Beaudine.”
Dennis Mannion, Sr. Vice President, Business Operations, Baltimore Ravens

“As a coach of the “New” Dallas Mavericks and a former player, the need to recruit the best talent at the professional level is EVERYTHING! You have to think out of the box, and leave no stone unturned. Bob Beaudine and his team have the talent, instinct and tenacity of an NBA All-Star.”
Rolando Blackman, 4-time NBA All-Star, ESPN analyst and coach
for the Dallas Mavericks

“Eastman and Beaudine enjoy a reputation that is a rare combination of being extremely thorough, persistent, aggressive, results oriented and a joy to work with. In short, they deliver at the highest levels and become your partner for success.”
Steve Hatchell, Commissioner, Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association

“Bob Beaudine and his associates are the cream of the crop in the executive search industry. The organization’s database of clients and high-caliber candidates is unmatched, and they have a demonstrated track record of qualified success. They deliver top service and work hand-in-hand with their clients to ensure that their specific needs are met without compromise.”
David Glazier, Vice President of Business Operations, Detroit Tigers

“First-class. High Energy. Professional. Brilliant. All the things you look for when you are hiring an executive, Eastman & Beaudine brings to executive search and recruitment. Whether you’re the hunter or the hunted, you want them on your side.”
Robert Dale Morgan, Vice President of Championship’s, PGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour (Former President of Atlanta Super Bowl XXXIV)

“Eastman & Beaudine is a leader in the field of executive recruiting, they attract only the top candidates in the field. Their professionalism allows them to stand above the rest.”
Declan Bolger, Vice President of Marketing, Washington Capitals