The Chason Group has been fortunate to work with business, government and community leaders from various walks of life.  Read below to see what stakeholders have to say about the results of our work.
Click here to see a list of partnerships The Chason Group has developed.
When Charles Lee, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Washington County, announced his retirement in early 2017 the Authority board unanimously voted to employ The Chason Group to assist in finding his successor.  The Authority was very pleased with the professional manner in which The Chason Group handled the process, leaving “no stone unturned” in their exhaustive and thorough search.

Mike Sheppard
Chair, Development Authority of Washington County, Georgia

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Having the applying and interviewing process handled by The Chason Group was truly pleasurable. It took off the stress of wondering where in the interview process I stood, what to expect next, and how best to prepare. Tim Chason was truly great to work with throughout the entire process. I certainly benefitted from his experience in the industry, as well as his relentless positivity. The Chason Group took the extra pressure of the applying and interviewing process off my back, and I look forward to sending them future candidates to help them fill other positions. Nothing but great things to say about the entire experience.
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William D. Atkinson
Project Manager, International Investments 
​​Georgia Department of Economic Development
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Following your initial presentation to our search committee and after a thorough review of the great references we got for The Chason Group, we felt like we had made a really good choice to assist us with our search. I must admit now that we have concluded that the thoroughness of the process and the handling of the administrative burden normally associated with a search of this type far exceeded all of our expectations!
 
To read Bill’s complete letter, please click here.
 
J. William Douglas, Jr.
Chair, Athens Area Community Foundation
 Athens First Bank & Trust
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We retained the Chason Group to bring us the best Executive Director for our reorganized development authority.  The price for their services was initially daunting but we were reassured by their one year mutual satisfaction guarantee.  The search included almost two dozen one-on-one local (and Atlanta) stakeholder meetings and meetings with the authority to agree on goals, a weighted criteria scale and employment package.  The initial interview process was very well scripted and allowed for in depth questioning.  The second round interview process included an informal dinner the night before and the opportunity for the candidate to make a focused presentation on what she or he would bring to our efforts.  After several rounds of interviews with well-qualified candidates, we are excited about the economic developer we employed as the result.  Jana Dyke is already making a strategic difference in our community.  One of the things we appreciate the most is Tim Chason and Randy Cardoza’s continuing interest in helping her and us succeed.  The whole effort was well worth the investment and we could not recommend them more highly as an executive search team.

                                   William Clark, MD
                                   Chair
                                   Waycross-Ware County Development Authority
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"I have been an economic developer for well over a decade and have had the opportunity to pursue several job opportunities in a variety of communities. None of these, from application, interviewing, and eventual employment contract negotiation, have been as professional as my partnership with Tim Chason and Randy Cardoza of The Chason Group. Their knowledge of economic development, attention to detail, and timely communication with me as an applicant gave me great confidence that accepting the role of President of the Development Authority of Monroe County, Georgia, was a perfect fit for me and my family."

Bo Gregory, MBA
President
Development Authority of Monroe County
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"Our Development Authority engaged The Chason Group to hire a president to lead our economic developlment initiatives.  The Chason Group
​performed its job for us well bringing a very qualified set of applicants from which we hired a very qualified and capable President. The Chason Group delivered as promised on time in every way."

James Vaughn
Chairman
Development Authority of Monroe County
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​“The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has worked with The Chason Group for over a decade. We trust them with some of our most important and sensitive projects. They have delivered several outstanding candidates in their capacity as a professional search firm and continue to deliver outstanding work for us on establishing a new CID in South Forsyth County.”
 
James McCoy
President/CEO, 
Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce
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"The Chason Group has been an Associate Member of GACCE for several years, and they are a great resource for any organization needing assistance with their next executive search process or strategic planning session.  Their knowledge of the chamber of commerce industry as well as other non-profit organizations puts them ahead of the game."

Tiffany Ott
Executive Director
Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE)
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"I had the opportunity to work with The Chason Group when applying for my current role, President & CEO, of the North Georgia Community Foundation. It was evident from the start that their method would be very organized and focused. The detailed interview process included a thorough application/evaluation, a phone interview, face to face interviews and a presentation. While the process was very extensive, it impressed me because I knew that The Chason Group and NGCF were very serious about finding the right person for the role.  Tim Chason and Randy Cardoza were there with me every step of the way to ensure that I understood what was taking place and to answer all my questions. I always felt informed and prepared for each phase of the interview process. After accepting the role, Tim and Randy have made a point to stay in contact with me and offer any support needed. This has been a great benefit! I would highly recommend using The Chason Group for all major hiring opportunities.  Through their expertise and methods, your organization will be able to weed out less qualified applicants quickly, identify the very best candidates, and ultimately find the right person for your team."

​                                             Michelle R. Prater
                                     President & CEO
                                     North Georgia Community Foundation
“The Chason Group exceeded our expectations. The expertise they brought to the table enabled the North Georgia Community Foundation’s Search Committee to navigate our search and selection process with great efficiency and success. The Chason Group’s turn-key approach allowed us to concentrate on the individuals instead of being bogged down with the process and administration that a thorough search requires. Our experience could not have been better.”
 
Daren C. Wayne
Radial Property Group
Flowery Branch, Georgia
“Tim Chason's knowledge and experience were invaluable in helping set up the Peachtree Parkway Improvement District. Forming a new charitable board by implementing charters, entering agreements and setting up manageable processes is not an easy step and Tim guided us through the process.”
 
Carter Patterson
President, Forte' Data Systems, Inc.