Chris Arnold

President

Chris Arnold is the Founder, President and CEO of CA Partners, a recruitment solutions leader within the medical device, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries.

Since establishing the office in 1995, he has helped a wide variety of companies from entrepreneurial organizations to Fortune 500 corporations in identifying challenges, developing solutions and recruiting top talent to better position his clients for rapid growth. His client list includes Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, Kraft, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Baxter, Stryker, Alcon, CR Bard, Terumo and Beckman Coulter amongst many others. Specific positions that he has identified top talent for includes a National Sales Manager, Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, New Product Development Manager, Director of Marketing and Operations Manager within the last year.

Chris’ recruiting background is supported by his corporate foundation which included 23 years as the Director of New Product Development for Rubbermaid, the Director of Marketing for Syracuse China and various sales management positions with Johnson Wax.

He has served on the boards of the National Restaurant Association, the Hotel / Motel and Restaurant Association as well as advisory committees for the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. On a local basis, he continues to stay involved with various charities including Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Monroe County and Northville Rotary.

Personal Philosophy

“I take great pride in my track record of results and in my ability to maintain relationships. I know that both clients and top talent come to me looking for advice and guidance. I have made a commitment to do my personal best every day because I know that I am working with people and having a dramatic impact on many lives. I count you as my friend and partner which then guide all my actions.”

How We Can Help You

CA Partners takes great pride in their ability to deliver results to their clients quickly, confidentially and cost effectively. We deliver results that are based on analysis and diagnosis, not simply a reaction to a job opening. Initially, it may mean more time spent up front understanding the big picture situation before addressing specific tactical items, like filling a position.

Peter Drucker, the management guru, once said that “you can expect 66% of your hires to be failures in their first year.” CA Partners helps you dramatically improve your chances of success while saving you time, money and worry.

Dave Dismondy

Account Executive

Dave Dismondy specializes in recruiting and networking with mid to senior level management in the medical device industry. He graduated from Michigan State University in 2001 with a degree in finance, carrying a 3.8 GPA. Dave’s work experience includes corporate finance at Intel, the world’s largest semiconductor company, where he implemented cost reduction projects at thirteen manufacturing facilities around the world. In addition to his experience with Intel, Dave is a co-owner of two small businesses in metropolitan Detroit. Dave’s experience running these businesses, one in industrial equipment supply and repair and the other in real estate finance and investment, has enabled him to develop strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

Dave believes everyone should be passionate about their career; it’s this philosophy that inspires him each day when working with his clients and candidates. If Dave’s candidates are challenged, motivated, and recognized for their efforts, then it is certain that his client has established a culture of success at the workplace. Dave takes his job as an executive recruiter personally. He strives to understand his clients and candidates on a personal level and matches them accordingly; chemistry is the key in producing extraordinary results and he takes pride in helping facilitate these outcomes. The combination of Dave’s philosophy, personality, and business experience, enables him to be a highly value-added business partner for his Medical Device clients.