Early 2000 The name of our firm officially changes to Burton & Grove Executive Search. Building on 5 years experience, the company now has an established tradition of success in the executive search process. Recruitment methodology, business networking, and industry expertise all contribute to provide clients with a comprehensive solution to satisfy their hiring needs. Primary services include: executive searches, project staffing, staffing consulting and Internet recruiting. Capabilities for payrolling services are in process.

1997 to 1999 The company experienced rapid growth as the quantity and quality of searches increased dramatically. At this point, searches focused primarily on sales and executive level positions. By 1997, the average number of completed searches surpassed one per week, rivaling the top search firms in the market. The company still conducted contingency searches, though partially retained searches and large scale staffing assignments/project work became the norm. The company headquarters moved to the current location in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

1996 Based on client demand and referral business, the search practice expanded to encompass the entire nation. The focus of searches widened to include sales management positions, and business partners were located in primary and secondary markets. The strategic partners provided networking and business connections, which are utilized to facilitate all search projects.

1995 Steve Crothers founded the company as National Search, Inc., and headquartered the new firm in Glenview, Illinois. At its inception, searches focused primarily at the individual contributor level. Mr. Crothers conducted all searches on a contingency basis, utilizing traditional search methods and Internet recruiting techniques