PORTLAND, Oregon (June 3, 2014) – Notogroup, a specialized executive search firm with numerous wholesale, retail, and ecommerce consumer-oriented clients nationwide, announced that it has opened a second location in Boulder, CO and has hired Candie Fisher as its Principal and Account Director.

Fisher comes to Notogroup with over 19 years of hiring experience in leadership positions at a diverse range of organizational disciplines, including Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Supply Chain.

“The addition of Candie to our team allows us to deepen our executive experience, as well as expand our presence to a critical hub of the outdoor and healthy living industries,” said Roy Notowitz, Managing Director of Notogroup.

“This event marks a key milestone in our firm’s growth.  Candie’s experience and leadership will allow Notogroup to expand our new client relationships while preserving our impeccable track record with long standing clients.”

Fisher was most recently CEO of Head Rush Technologies, a manufacturer of adventure recreation equipment in Boulder, CO, where she led the company through a major growth phase.

“I am honored to be working with the Notogroup team,” said Fisher.  “I have been in the industry for many years, and I know that Notogroup’s reputation is outstanding.  There is a genuine passion for getting each and every hire right.  With many years of working on high-stakes, mission-critical hires where failure is never an option, Notogroup has developed a well-honed engagement process.  The team is highly invested in the success of their client companies, as evidenced by a greater than 75% rate of repeat business year over year.”

Fisher gained experience in Executive Search working with Notowitz as the Director of Client Development for Generator Group in the firm’s Consumer Products Practice.

Her executive experience also encompasses non-profits and trade associations, including positions of Director of Membership and Business Development for Outdoor Industry Association and Board Member of the Climbing Wall Association.

Notogroup’s Boulder, CO office is located in the Colorado Building at 1919 14th Street, Suite 550, Boulder CO 80302.

About Notogroup Executive Search

Notogroup facilitates key executive hires for emerging and leading brands in the athletic, outdoor, lifestyle, fashion, food, and natural products industries.  The firm exclusively represents innovative brands and leaders who care about their employees and the world around them.  As a certified B-Corporation, Notogroup maintains the highest standards for corporate governance, employee benefits, professional development, environmental conservation, and overall community investment.  www.notogroup.com

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