Based in Chicago, Allium Partners was founded as an alternative to the larger, more conventional executive recruitment firms serving the real estate and financial services sectors. As seasoned executive recruiters and real estate industry professionals, founders Jay Costley and Rick Lovett saw an opportunity to move the traditional executive search/client relationship forward in a new, more engaged direction. Allium provides the depth of industry contacts and connections of a larger firm with the close attention and connectedness of a boutique firm. Being personally involved in each step of the search process is the cornerstone of their recruitment approach.  From initial client contact to research, vetting and successful placement of a leading candidate, an active relationship with each new client is nurtured.  Jay and Rick maintain clear and direct channels of communication with each client as they access their deep pool of talent developed over decades of industry involvement.  This fresh approach has been well received by the marketplace with Allium Partners’ reach extending across the United States.