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By Effie Zimmerman December 11, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Pavement Maintenance Inc. (PMI) and the resulting hire of their new Vice President of Operations Founded in 1993 in Portland, Oregon, Pavement Maintenance Inc. (PMI) specializes in sealcoating, striping, pavement and concrete repair, and parking lot sweeping for leading property managers and facility owners throughout the region with its dedicated team of 100 employees. The company serves a diverse customer base across commercial, industrial, multifamily, retail, and healthcare properties, focused on recurring maintenance work and long-term customer relationships. With PMI’s acquisition of Vancouver Paving, its service offering expanded into all phases of paving, from minor repairs to new construction. In 2025, PMI joined Trinity Hunt Partners’ newly created paving services platform company Sage Surface Partners (“Sage”). Sage will be represented in the market with other best-in-class commercial paving services companies that share a strong commitment to quality, service, and their people. Congratulations to PMI and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
OBRC
By Effie Zimmerman November 11, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) and the resulting hire of their new Chief Financial Officer Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is the industry steward of Oregon’s nationally recognized beverage container redemption program. We help keep Oregon beautiful by providing outstanding services to our partner distributors, retailers, and the public for the recovery, reuse, and recycling of beverage containers. OBRC serves as a not-for-profit statewide operator with full vertical integration, making the co-op a major employer and providing more than 500 clean economy jobs in Oregon. Through their statewide fleet operations, OBRC collects more than 2 billion containers annually for recycling across a network of 2,000+ retail stores, 27 redemption centers, 90+ bag drop locations, and transports them for counting, sorting, and processing across 6 statewide processing centers, preparing these containers for Grade-A domestic recycling. At a dime per container, the value of refunds adds up fast. This requires speed and accurate reimbursements for retailers and payments directly to consumers and nonprofits. OBRC manages the flow of deposits and container refunds, paying out over $200 million annually to Oregon consumers. No similar system in America has consumers and the beverage industry working so closely together to achieve outstanding results, and Oregon’s Bottle Bill is popular with consumers. OBRC is proud to serve as the industry steward of Oregon’s Bottle Bill, ensuring Oregon’s beverage container redemption program continues to produce positive results for Oregonians and inspiring positive change beyond our borders as a model program across the globe. Congratulations to OBRC and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Effie Zimmerman November 7, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Columbia Sportswear and the resulting hire of their new Senior Director of Investor Relations As a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry, Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands dedicated to connecting active people with their passions. In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna brands. Founded in 1938 as a small hat company in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company today has grown into an industry icon with $3 billion in annual sales. As a global company, its brands are now sold in approximately 90 countries. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company is dedicated to making no-nonsense apparel, footwear, and accessories to keep consumers warm, dry, cool, and protected, no matter what. Defined by its innovative gear, Pacific Northwest heritage, irreverent spirit, and family business ethos, Columbia’s products continue to gain worldwide recognition, enabling them to unlock the outdoors for everyone. Congratulations to Columbia Sportswear and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Effie Zimmerman October 22, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with CDSG and the resulting hire of their new Chief Financial Officer CRU Data Security Group (CDSG) is a leading innovator and manufacturer of industrial-grade flash storage, secure storage products, and removable secure data solutions. With its OEM partners, CDSG supports security-conscious customers worldwide, including government agencies, military organizations, and corporations of all sizes. The company’s portfolio includes highly secure solid-state drives (SSDs), removable SSDs, disaster-proof storage devices, and forensic investigation tools. These purpose-built solutions are engineered to deliver the highest levels of security, durability, and performance, ensuring mission-critical data is protected whether operating at the edge, in the field, or behind the firewall. In 2025, Seattle-based private equity firm Pike Street Capital made a strategic investment in CDSG to accelerate growth through product innovation and targeted acquisitions. Congratulations to CDSG and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Effie Zimmerman September 24, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with PacTrust and the resulting hire of their new Controller! Pacific Realty Associates, L.P. (“PacTrust”) is a fully integrated real estate development and investment firm based in Portland, Oregon. PacTrust has been active in commercial real estate for more than 50 years and is among the largest real estate developers and investment property owners in the Pacific Northwest. The Firm’s real estate portfolio consists of industrial, industrial/flex, office, retail, hospitality, and agricultural properties, with assets in the Pacific Northwest, California, Texas, and Maryland. Congratulations to PacTrust and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Effie Zimmerman September 22, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Les Schwab and the resulting hire of their new Director of Training & Development! Founded in 1952 by Les Schwab, this organization has grown into one of the largest independent tire retailers in the US, with over 530 locations and more than 8,000 employees, and is a top service provider, having won the 2021 Customer Satisfaction award in our category by JD Power. Les Schwab continues to grow and innovate in both products and services, including through new store openings and geographic expansion.  Congratulations to Les Schwab and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
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By Effie Zimmerman August 20, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Superior Duct Fabrication and the resulting hire of their new VP of Sales Superior Duct Fabrication is a recognized leader in the HVAC and sheet metal fabrication industry, known for our commitment to precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction. They serve some of the largest mechanical contractors and construction firms in the region and are poised for strategic growth. Superior is seeking an experienced, driven, and visionary Vice President of Sales to lead the team and drive new business nationally. In 2025, Seattle-based private equity firm Pike Street Capital made a platform investment in Superior to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product innovation, and targeted acquisitions. With a strong leadership team, trusted customer relationships, and increasing demand for sophisticated air handling solutions, Superior is positioned for rapid, scalable growth. Congratulations to Superior Duct Fabrication and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Effie Zimmerman August 8, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with The Papé Group and the resulting hire of their new Director of Finance, Credit and Collections With roots dating back to 1938, The Papé Group is the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment solutions. Today, we operate across nine states with over 4,000 team members, proudly representing premier brands including John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch, and more. What sets Papé apart is our commitment to long-term relationships, both with customers and employees. As a fourth-generation, family-led business, we believe in the value of a handshake, the importance of service, and the impact of leadership that stays close to the work. Congratulations to The Papé Group and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
Pape Machinery
By Greg Togni June 23, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with The Papé Group and the resulting hire of their new President of Agriculture & Turf With roots dating back to 1938, The Papé Group is the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment solutions. Today, we operate across nine states with over 4,000 team members, proudly representing premier brands including John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch, and more. What sets Papé apart is our commitment to long-term relationships, both with customers and employees. As a fourth-generation, family-led business, we believe in the value of a handshake, the importance of service, and the impact of leadership that stays close to the work. Established in 2012, Papé Machinery Ag & Turf brings together several leading John Deere dealerships into one integrated platform serving the agricultural and turf markets. With locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii, PMAT supports farmers, ranchers, and landowners with equipment sales, service, parts, and financing solutions. The business continues to grow in scale and complexity, and Papé remains committed to strengthening its operational foundation while remaining closely connected to the customers and communities it serves. Congratulations to The Papé Group and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Greg Togni June 10, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with VSG and the resulting hire of their Vice President of Sales & Marketing Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG), is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting brands (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Congratulations to VSG and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Greg Togni May 28, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with SawStop and the resulting hire of their Director of Supply Chain! SawStop is a leader in premium table saws and accessories, known for its patented Active Injury Mitigation (AIM) technology, which stops a blade in under 5 milliseconds to prevent serious injury. Founded in 2000 by patent attorneys with science and engineering backgrounds, SawStop has over 200,000 saws in use and more than 100 U.S. and international patents. In 2017, SawStop was acquired by Germany’s TTS Tooltechnic Systems, parent of Festool, enabling continued growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to precision, safety, and industry-leading quality. Congratulations to SawStop and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Greg Togni May 1, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Oregon Tool and the resulting hire of their Chief Financial Officer! Founded in 1947, Oregon Tool, Inc. has grown from a basement in Portland, Oregon, to a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of precision cutting tools, equipment, and accessories for consumers and professionals in more than 110 countries with 3200 team members. Building off the pioneering spirit of its founder, Joseph Buford Cox, Oregon Tool has transformed the cutting industry and has become the world’s #1 manufacturer of saw chain and guide bars for chainsaws and diamond saw chain for concrete and pipe, a leading manufacturer of agricultural tractor attachments, and the leading OEM supplier of first-fit and replacement parts. Its products are sold into the aftermarket through multiple channels, including distributors, dealers, mass merchants, and e-commerce, as well as to original equipment manufacturers for “first fit” use on new equipment. Since its founding in the 1940s, Oregon Tool has grown from a family business into a multinational organization. Congratulations to Oregon Tool and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
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