Client Testimonials

“Legacy Search worked on multiple executive roles for our organization and was quickly able to identify talented candidates that met our needs. We turned to Chad because of his track record working on the team side of the business before his career in recruiting.  He understands our business.  While working with Chad on our executive searches, we always received timely communication and insightful feedback.  Chad excels at listening, understanding our needs and what we look for in a candidate.  He is clearly dedicated to finding you and your organization the right candidate. Chad has a great way of connecting with people and has a positive reputation in our industry that earned our trust.”

Roberto Beltramini – Vice President Premium Partnerships, Sales & Service

New York Jets

“I’ve known Chad for over 10 years, he is truly one of the smartest and hardest working professionals that I’ve worked with.  Not only has he worked for a professional sports team, but he also has helped many individuals find new opportunities in the sports industry.  If I was going to hire someone, my first call would be to Chad to pick his brain.  Chad has the highest integrity, and continues to make friends along the way.”

Bryan Srabian – Vice President of Digital Media & Brand Development

San Francisco Giants

“My experience working with Chad is always seamless from start to finish.  He is quickly able to identify and recruit talented candidates due to his track record as a successful sales rep and hiring manager.  Throughout the hiring process, I always receive constant communication and feedback as he is determined to find the perfect fit for our organization.  It is his unique ability to connect with people that has earned my trust that he will find the best and the brightest in the industry.”

Cory Carbary – Vice President of Ticket Sales & Services

Seattle Mariners

“Chad has successfully placed numerous roles at properties across the Learfield portfolio.  Chad’s connections in the industry and ability to discover and recruit top talent has made him a valued member of our extended team”.

Megan Eisenhard – Vice President Talent Acquisition & Strategy

Learfield

“Through Chad’s many years in the sports and entertainment business, he is more than qualified to understand what an organization is seeking in hiring employees and how these prospective employees will fit within an organization. Chad is able to manage his responsibilities with great ease and finesse.  He always meets deadlines and has the highest level of integrity.   Chad is a take charge individual who demonstrates true leadership qualities.  The same qualities he demonstrates in business are what make him a trusted friend and colleague”.

Eric Trapp – President

Idaho Steelheads Hockey (ECHL)

“Chad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We received constant feedback and communication throughout the process as he worked diligently on finding the right fit for our company. He is a trusted resource and I would recommend him to anyone looking to hire within the sports industry.”

Brandon O’Halloran – SVP, Partnerships & Strategy

ReplyBuy, Inc.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chad on both the team side and Legacy Search when I hired him to recruit a Manager, Corporate Partnerships. Additionally, he has assisted our Premium Sales team by providing impactful candidates which led to successful placements on our team. I can trust Chad to listen, understand our needs, and quickly find qualified candidates. He truly cares about people and seems to always deliver candidates that fit our company culture.”

Kevin Hilton – Vice President, Corporate Partnerships

San Francisco 49ers

“I have known Chad since 2010 on a professional and personal level.  Chad has worked in our industry on the collegiate and the professional side of the business as a successful sales executive and hiring manager.  Given his experience, Chad understands the high energy, fast paced nature of our business and uses that knowledge to seek out the best and the brightest candidates.  He is someone I trust with his many connections and long term relationships.  Chad also successfully recruited and placed executives at colleges with Learfield Sports prior to launching his business.  I would wholeheartedly recommend Chad to any team or hiring manager.”

Dan Hawley – Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships

Denver Broncos

“Chad has been able to approach the placement role as someone who has been on the other side of the table.  He knows the ins and outs of the jobs that he is looking to fill which is a key asset.  I have known Chad for years and he has my utmost trust and respect.”

Ben Milsom – Chief Ticketing Officer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“I’ve made several successful hires when working with Chad Collins and Legacy Search.  Chad takes a deep dive into the cultural aspects of the position you’re looking to hire and cares about finding you the right person.  He listens.  Legacy Search has a very strong network to help deliver you the person you need. Hiring the right person is never a perfect science, but Chad makes the process enjoyable, and he delivers.”

Brad Poe – General Manager

Wyoming Sports Properties & Wyoming Rodeo Properties

“Ticket Galaxy was pleased to work with Legacy Search on the recent placement of our Head of Music Partnerships role.  Chad’s connections in the sports and entertainment industry led us to several high quality, talented individuals.  His ability to quickly identify top candidates with specific experience in the sport and entertainment industry brings incredible value to the process.  He communicated regularly and checked in with us every step of the way.  We look forward to the opportunity to work with Legacy Search again in the future.”

Steve Kobelski – President

Prolific 1

“Our teams have worked with Chad on several executive level engagements and have always had a positive experience.  Chad knows our business extremely well and has strong connections throughout the sports industry and Minor League Baseball.  Most importantly to us, he tailors his approach to each individual search, ensuring that the search process and the candidates identified truly fit the organization he is working with.”

Joe Chamberlin – CEO and Managing Partner

West Michigan Whitecaps and Traverse City Pit Spitters

“I have had the pleasure of working with Chad directly with two different professional sports teams.  In his role to prospective placement clients and hiring teams, he has the unique ability to understand firsthand the nuances of working within a professional sports franchise as an employee.  Chad’s ethical business values have always made Chad a top performer within the organizations he represented.  I consider Chad a trusted evaluator of talent for any organization, but more importantly a trusted friend.”

Ryan Brach – Head of Global Partnerships

Oak View Group