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Dan Dieck, CEO

Dan Dieck specializes in executive level searches.  Dan is a co-founder of International Retained Search Associates (IRSA), which is a global organization of boutique search firms.

Dan founded Dieck Executive Search in 1985. With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Dan leads the direction of the firm. Over the years, Dan has developed a high degree of loyalty from the firm’s client base, which includes private, medium size, first stage and Fortune 500 companies. His client focus translates into an aggressive, results-oriented style of recruiting that allows him to consistently deliver desired results.

The Dieck Executive Search guiding principles have paid off for the firm and its clients. The organization has completed 99% of all retained search projects since 1985…a reflection of the passion and diligence which the company employs to meet its client’s needs.  Dan believes that people are a company’s most valued asset.

 

Eric Koppa, Director of Business Development and Administration

Eric KoppaEric leads the firm’s administrative, financial, business development, and research functions.  He coordinates all business development efforts with Dan Dieck, CEO.

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Perspective Real Estate – Commercial RE Consultant – Chicago, IL
Consulted with business owners, building owners, and leasing agents on complex commercial leasing agreements; won business through careful communication, market competency, relentless drive, and concise follow-through.

Joshua Dillahunty, Market Research Analyst

Joshua, a graduate of UW, Stevens Point, works directly with Eric Koppa on researching target companies to penetrate on retained search projects.