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About CSP

Chesapeake Search Partners (CSP) is a professional search and consulting firm committed to making a lasting impact for our clients and candidates. With over a decade of experience across diverse industries, we prioritize transparency, build meaningful relationships, and deeply understand the unique needs of those we serve.

We provide retained, exclusive, contingent, and contract placement services for roles ranging from mid-level to C-suite. Based in the Baltimore–Washington, DC region, we serve clients nationwide and were ranked #4 by the Baltimore Business Journal in 2023.

Through Chesapeake HR Solutions, we extend our expertise to offer fractional HR support, HR consulting, organizational development, and outplacement services. This allows us to support companies beyond hiring—strengthening their HR infrastructure and long-term growth.

Driven by a relationship-first approach, CSP aligns with each client’s vision and culture to deliver talent and solutions that position organizations for sustainable success.

Your Partner in HR, Leadership, and Organizational Growth

By the Numbers

November 2025 Employment Report

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Dec 22 2025

What Hiring Conversations in 2025 Reveal About 2026

By Rachel Talbot & Gianna Aguirre, Search Consultants at Chesapeake Search Partners Throughout...
Dec 15 2025

The Conversations That Help Us Understand the Role Behind the Job Description

By Mark Ledvinka, Search Consultant Job descriptions outline responsibilities, but they rarely...
Nov 25 2025

How Listening Shapes the Success of a Search

By Chloe Marsicano, Search Consultant    When I think about the searches that have gone...
Nov 17 2025

How to Thrive as an HR Department of One: Tips for Solo HR Professionals

By Donna Garon, Senior HR Consultant - Chesapeake HR Solutions   Finding Purpose in the HR...
Nov 05 2025

Evolving Hiring Timelines: Insights From 30 Years in Recruiting

By Rick Fribush, Partner, Director When I began working in executive search in the 90s, the hiring...
Oct 21 2025

2025 Year-End Reviews: What Should Leaders Be Thinking About?

By Samantha Bayliss, Senior HR Consultant, Chesapeake HR Solutions   As an HR Consultant,...
Oct 08 2025

What is DiSC, and How Can It Strengthen Your Leadership Team?

By Julie East, Executive Coach & HR Consultant, Chesapeake HR Solutions   Answering the...
Sep 29 2025

What Do Private Equity-Backed Clients Value Most in Talent? 4 Critical Qualities Across Job Functions

By Kate Strzelczyk, Assistant Director at Chesapeake Search Partners Throughout my career, I’ve...
Sep 23 2025

A Practical Guide to Interviewing C-Suite Candidates

By: Julia Rice, Search Consultant Hiring a C-suite executive is one of the most important...
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Sep 16 2025

AI Overload: Why Authenticity Still Matters in Hiring

By: Kay Calivas, CSP Training & Development Consultant Lately, it feels like AI is everywhere...