Nationwide executive recruitment

A Search Partner for
Essential Industries

Our clients don’t come to us for “more resumes.” They come when they need a partner who can defend every hire in the boardroom and in day‑to‑day results.

Banking and Financial Services

Providing financial leadership to navigate the complexities of the financial sector

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Private Equity

Connecting private equity firms with executives who drive growth and investment success.

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Healthcare

Matching healthcare leaders to roles that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

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Non-profit

Sourcing mission-driven leaders for non-profits focused on making a difference.

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Transportation & Logistics

Placing leaders who streamline operations in transportation and logistics.

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Executive Search

Providing the experience and leadership our client partners need to grow.

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Our Story

Career 1 Source was launched in 2008 to meet a clear demand: organizations in essential, complex industries needed more than job boards and transactional recruiters. They needed a search partner who understood their world and treated every hire as a performance decision, not just a filled seat.

Since then, we’ve grown into the specialist search partner for organizations in banking and financial services, private equity, healthcare, non profit, and transportation and logistics – helping leaders strengthen teams and move their businesses forward.

What has stayed constant is our way of working:

    • Sector fluency so candidates are evaluated in context, not in a vacuum
    • Business first conversations that start with what success really requires
    • Long term relationships with clients who trust us when hiring has real consequences

Today, as part of Integra Partners, every Career 1 Source search is powered by the IntegraHire℠ approach – a proven, consultative way of finding remarkable people, guided by alignment, insight, readiness, and excellence so every hire elevates your team from day one.

IntegraHire℠
The backbone of how we work

Across Career 1 Source and Ag 1 Source, every search is guided by IntegraHire℠ – our proven approach for finding remarkable people, grounded in clear alignment, insight, readiness, and excellence. We start by defining what success really requires in your organization, then use four critical pillars – culture, leadership and behavior, performance profile, and skills and experience – as a filter at every stage. The result is a search process you can trust and hires that support performance, culture, and long‑term success.

Why Clients Choose Us

Testimonial Quote
I didn’t get the chance to tell you over the phone, b...
I didn’t get the chance to tell you over the phone, but I have appreciated your work throughout this process. I feel that I knew exactly what I was getting into and what the board’s expectations of me would be. I didn’t hear anything surprising yesterday because you made sure I was well-informed prior to the interview. So, thank you very much for your work! You have been a great resource for both me and this organization.

Another Happy Career 1 Source Candidate

David – I started with this company one year ago toda...
David – I started with this company one year ago today. It’s been the best business decision I’ve ever made. Thanks for being persistent in your encouragement to join this company. There hasn’t been a single day that I’ve second guessed the decision.

Successfully Placed Career 1 Source Candidate

“I particularly liked Scott Wedel’s approach. Hones...
“I particularly liked Scott Wedel’s approach. Honest, sincere, with diligent follow through. He works hard to vet both the candidate and the bank to assure a good fit for both parties.”

Doug B.

David is one of those truly rare recruiters who is pass...
David is one of those truly rare recruiters who is passionate about finding the perfect fit for his candidates.”

Happy Career 1 Source Candidate

"Recruiter was very personable and provided good follow...
"Recruiter was very personable and provided good follow up and support in getting questions answered and needs met. David Weaver was excellent!"

Successfully Placed Candidate

Scott was great. I would recommend him 100%. Kept me up...
Scott was great. I would recommend him 100%. Kept me updated all through the interview, hiring process.

Jon S., A Successfully Placed Candidate

"Scott treated me like a person. He didn’t just throw...
"Scott treated me like a person. He didn’t just throw a job out to me - he knew his client and he got to know me and decided what would be a good fit. It wasn’t only about a commission for him. He went above and beyond to get me excited about his client and the position, but then went even further to provide me with extra information about the town I would be relocating to. He was informative but not pushy. He wasn’t worried about whether his client reached out to me directly in the final stages of negotiations, as I have had other recruiters caution me about that because they were worried they wouldn’t get their cut. He showed tremendous initiative by hearing about my previous company’s layoffs and reaching out to me directly to see if I was affected, which I was. I got to know him as a person; to trust him and his judgment, without him having to be anything other than honest and himself. Scott Wedel was literally the best recruiter I have ever worked with and I will maintain contact with him in the future. He even sent me a congrats card on my new position. He handled the entire relationship professionally and with poise, adding a human touch to it. I am so grateful for Scott and his patience through this whole experience."

Candidate – Professional & Informative

David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He exudes ...
David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He exudes professionalism, persistence, and integrity. I’ve enjoyed working with David.

Successfully Placed Candidate, Employee Benefit Broker

Year Founded
years
Average Recruiter Tenure
+
Roles Successfully Completed
States plus Canada
with Satisfied Customers

Real Experience Yields Real Insights

Our talent experts have spent years in their specialized fields. We want to pass that deep industry knowledge onto the businesses we represent and the professionals we advocate for.