About Us

Established in 1984, The Hawkins Company is a management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment. While recognized for its expertise in diversity recruiting, the firm is one of the premier minority-owned general practice executive search firms that focuses on achieving the executive level talent acquisition objectives of private, public, educational and non-profit clients with a commitment to recruiting “best in class” and diverse leadership talent.

In the early years, The Hawkins Company focused exclusively on private sector recruiting. As its reputation grew, the firm was requested to conduct searches for government agencies. Within a few years, they became nationally recognized for their ability to apply private sector search strategies to meet the talent acquisition needs of public sector clients. Today, the firm has broadened its client base to include educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

The Hawkins Company has been instrumental in assisting clients recruit and select strong and effective leaders. Included are over 700 national, regional and local executive searches for CEO’s, COO’s, CAO’s, CFO’s and other officers, directors, senior managers and professional staff. Over seventy percent (70%) of its searches are national in scope and our placement rate exceeds ninety percent (90%).  Over seventy-five percent (75%) of the firm’s placements during the past three years have been executives of color and women. The Hawkins Company’s recruitment team and national contacts allow for the successful identification and recruitment of highly qualified and diverse candidates.

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The Hawkins Company consulting team consists of professionals dedicated to excellent performance in meeting the talent acquisition needs of our clients. They have handled from routine to highly confidential and complex recruitments, with a consistent commitment to service, professionalism and positive results.

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The Hawkins Company has been instrumental in assisting clients recruit and select strong and effective leaders. Included are over 700 national, regional and local executive searches for CEO’s, COO’s, CAO’s, CFO’s and other officers, directors, senior managers and professional staff.

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News Briefings

The Hawkins Company Seeking Chief Equity Officer for the International City/County Management Association

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, is currently leading the search for a chief equity officer for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in Washington, D.C. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones are leading the assignment. ICMA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spans over 80 years, with dedicated efforts

The Hawkins Company Assists City of Santa Monica in Finding New Fire Chief

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Matthew Hallock as the next fire chief for the City of Santa Monica, CA. He replaces interim fire chief Wolfgang Knabe, who has held the acting role since September 2023. Mr. Hallock comes to Santa Monica from the city of Monterey Park, where

The Hawkins Company Assists Los Angeles Urban League with CEO Search

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Cynthia Mitchell Heard as its new president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL). Michael A. Lawson recently announced he is retiring as CEO. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, Todd Hawkins, and Adrienne Montgomery led the assignment. Ms. Heard will become

The Hawkins Company Seeks Fire Chief for City of Santa Monica, CA

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, has been chosen to find the next fire chief for the City of Santa Monica, CA. “The City of Santa Monica is seeking an experienced, energetic, and engaging leader to continue building on the department’s established foundation,” said the search firm. “A strong leader who is

Press Releases

Ms. Brett Byers Appointed to Executive Vice President of The Hawkins Company

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 2017 – Brett Byers has been promoted to Executive Vice President of The Hawkins Company.  In this new role, Ms. Byers will continue to provide executive search services to The Hawkins Company clients, and will play a more crucial role in business development,  strategic planning, and leading our recruiting teams, along

Katie Lichtig Named as Assistant City Manager for the City of Santa Monica

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 2017 – After serving as the City Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo for 7.5 years, Katie Lichtig returns to the City of Santa Monica as the Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer. The national search, led by The Hawkins Company, concluded with several competitive candidates, but according to Rick Cole,

William Gilchrist Appointed to Director of Planning & Building for the City of Oakland

LOST ANGELES, CA, July 2017 – Following an extensive national search by The Hawkins Company, William Gilchrist has been selected as the new Director of Planning & Building for the City of Oakland. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said, “I am excited to have William join our team at such a pivotal moment to help lead our

CA State Bar Names New Chief Trial Counsel

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 2017 – With the assistance of The Hawkins Company, a new Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar of California has been named.  Steven Moawad, a Contra Costa county prosecutor has been appointed the positon, pending Senate confirmation. James P Fox, president of the State Bar of California, remarked, “I’m pleased