THE CARLISLE GROUP
An Executive Search & Recruitment Firm
TONY E. FREY, CSM
Chief Sales Officer
As Chief Sales Officer, Tony oversees the entire team of Search Consultants. In addition,
he directly leads the Nonprofit and Service Divisions which he developed over 25 years ago. Tony is also an active Leader and Consultant within TCG's Senior Leadership Team.
Tony's success highlights include being ranked consistently in the top 1% of all Account Executives at Management Recruiters International for 17+ years, "3-time" Regional Account Executive of the Year, “6-time” Top 10 MRI Account Executive, and leading a worldwide Top 10 Team.
In addition, Tony has been recognized as the #2 Account Executive of the Decade for MRI Worldwide, has produced $12.5+ million in revenue from successful placements and project work, and has earned the CSM® designation.
tef@tcgrecruit.com | 717-827-4403
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I had the pleasure to work with Tony Frey not only as a candidate, but later as a client. Tony facilitated my joining Hamilton Health Center which has worked out to be a perfect match for me both personally and professionally. In my new role as Director of HR, I had the opportunity to use Tony to conduct three professional searches for us. The candidates he presented were highly qualified, and we are very pleased with the candidates we hired.”
Lisa Andrews -- Director of HR, Hamilton Health Center
“Excellent service and prompt solution to our issues.”
Watchen Bruce -- CEO, Baltimore Community Lending
"The Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg received outstanding service from Bert, Tony, and the Carlisle Group team. The executive search was well planned and executed with consistent communication and follow-up from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to understand our organization and the mission of the Club to be able to connect us with qualified, highly reputable candidates in our market. We appreciate the work of the Carlisle Group and confidently announced the promotion of our new executive director at our annual gala in November. I would highly recommend the Carlisle Group to any organization looking for professionals to help build a successful management team."
Clint Smith – President of the Board, The Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg
"I had the pleasure of working with Tony Frey from The Carlisle Group. I appreciated his level of engagement, persistence, follow through and the ability to meet tight deadlines. He produced highly quality candidates for our review and he successfully helped us hire our next President/CEO. I would highly recommend Tony Frey for high level executive search needs."
Colleen Murphy – Interim President/CEO, Children’s Home of York
"We recently conducted a COO search utilizing TCG and Chief Sales Officer Tony Frey to spearhead the process. Tony was very thorough in taking the time to learn about our organization, the position, and needs. I received timely and prompt communications regarding the prospective candidates. I would recommend TCG and their services."
Jamie Leonard -- Director of HR, Rabbit Transit
"Based on our initial meeting, it was very clear to me that you were looking to form a partnership and not just place employees. Your approach was well thought out in learning about Doceo along with your interest to fully understand our company culture in order to invite the best possible matches to the table.
After working with you for several months, I have been impressed with your level of detail, your effectiveness in presenting top notch employee prospects, your timely follow up and finally your role in helping to close the candidates. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to building on our partnership in the future."
John Lewis -- President & CEO, Doceo
"Thank you for your time, talent, and enthusiasm surrounding the hiring of our associate attorney. Not only was the process an easy one, it was exceptionally informative and thorough.
Understanding that finding an attorney that "checked all the boxes" we provided was a new endeavor for your team, you dove in, headfirst, and became familiar with both the industry and our firm-specific criteria. Your team quickly adjusted to our feedback, as we explored potential candidates, and we couldn't be happier with the end result.
As we continue to grow, I fully anticipate utilizing The Carlisle Group to help us fast track the search and hiring process."
Adrian E. Young, Esq., Aevitas Law PLLC
CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS
“Tony devoted time to explaining the role in detail, so I was clear on the expectations. In addition, he explained the company culture to ensure a proper fit. He had lengthy conversations with me about my career goals. I believe that he truly understands (how) NPOs work. Tony was super responsive, honest and in regular communication with me throughout the entire search process. I had not really worked with a consulting group before, and Tony guided me through. Tony is a great people person, and he made (me) feel very comfortable!”
Jacqueline Stem -- Director of Fund Development, Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA
"Tony was excellent. He takes the time to explain every aspect. I have really enjoyed working with him. He is a very approachable and professional individual. Thank you for your time and commitment to both sides of the employment process."
Cheryl Carney -- Underwriter, Berlin Mutual Insurance Company
"Great experience with Tony. He was very helpful and thorough through the whole process."
Controller
"Tony was a pleasure to work with. He was very friendly, professional, and was available to help throughout the whole process. Would definitely recommend Tony with TCG. "
Lead Pharmacy Technician
"Tony was outstanding. He provided great guidance and information...his expertise was invaluable."
Controller
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tony Frey on my successful search for a CFO position. I found Tony to be warm, understanding, and very professional throughout the process. He provided me with the information and understanding I needed that was relevant to the opportunity while taking the time to understand my goals and objectives. I feel that Tony was able to match my best interest with that of my new employer. In my judgement, that is an outstanding outcome."
Stephen Baldwin CPA, MBA
"Tony Frey was very good. Provided coaching for the interviews that I went on. I very much appreciated that I was a little nervous about the interviews and that helped me gain perspective."
Programmer
"Tony was skilled at coaching me to ensure I represented my skills, experience, passion and commitment to the best of my ability. The art of his coaching cannot be overstated. Tony was masterful in his ability to help me put my best foot forward, while also remaining mindful that a good match will result in serving both parties. When recruitment involves seeking the next CEO of an organization that serves some of our community’s most vulnerable children and families, the stakes are elevated. As I embark on a new chapter with one such incredible organization, I appreciate Tony’s role in preparing me and the Board of Directors to begin our journey together."
Ronald A. Bunce, President -- Children’s Home of York
"Tony Frey was absolutely instrumental in ensuring that I was informed throughout the entire process. [He] was consistent in keeping me informed either by email or phone. Tony's intimate knowledge of the client was extremely helpful in preparing [me] for the final interview. I was awarded the position...largely due to Tony Frey and the Carlisle Group's ability to position me for success."
Bernard Smith, Executive Chef
"Tony did a great job preparing me for the interview and prepping me on what I could expect. [He] did a thorough job in the prescreening process and has kept me informed through every step. I walked in totally prepared [because he] gave me a complete picture. What was really helpful was how Tony prepped me about what types of questions the committee might ask and the best way to approach answering them. After the interview, Tony called me to see how it went and gave me an idea of what to expect next. Tony has always presented himself in a very professional manner; [it] has been a great experience working with Tony and The Carlisle Group."
Executive Chef
“Excellent. [Tony's] knowledge of the position and prep time he spent with me was extremely helpful. [He] spent a great deal of time learning my wants before discussing the position with me. 100% professional -- there were no surprises. I truly felt Tony's goal was to find a perfect fit for his client as well as me, as the potential candidate. It was clear he was not just trying to reach a quota.”
Mark Hollar -- Sales & Operations Manager, The Franklin Shopper
“[Tony] explained the position very clearly for me to understand the tasks. He sent documentation on the company as a whole and what they represent. He kept me updated daily in the process [and was] always very professional, very clear and pro-active about the position. [He] always asked if I had any questions and explained the next process after each interview. Tony Frey is one the best interviewers I have came across. [He] made me feel comfortable with the process of getting hired.”
Joann Lawson -- Patient Services Manager, AVI Foodsystems
“Tony was excellent in keeping [me] informed of the process. I knew if [he] said he would call on a particular day that he would call me. This was the best experience I have had with a recruiter. The communication was top notch from the beginning to the end of the process for me. I would highly recommend The Carlisle Group to anybody currently searching for a
change in their career!”
Accounting Manager
“Everything was exactly as said to me. My first face to face meeting with Tony was at my interview. He was very professional and honest with me.”
Robert Yarosh -- Director of Accounting, Pennsylvania Dental Association
“Very thorough. I would recommend TCG services to anyone needing them. The time spent in educating me and prepping me for an interview was exceptional.”
Joel Rudacille -- General Manager
“Tony did a great job of taking his time in understanding my circumstances and how my experience tied to the job opening. The Executive Search Summary Report was outstanding in detailing the company, person reporting to, and job description. TCG is very professional, thorough, and does an outstanding job of preparing candidates for the interview process and providing an excellent representation of what the organization is looking for in the position. ”
Craig Faragalli -- Director of Distribution