TESTIMONIALS

"I am blessed to have had Joe’s help on my recent job search. He took great care to ensure that the position he was placing me in met not only my career goals, but that I was also a good fit for the company culturally and vice versa. I was impressed with his vetting process and the time he took to get to know me as more than just a resume. He really did a fantastic job and I am thrilled with my new job!"

Miriah Grosshart

Finance

"https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/electrical-safety-qualified-worker-training-nfpa-sam 

Joe, Thanks for putting this and other contracts together. I've always believed ... 

there are recruiters, work teammates and then there's Joe Patch IV …"Jerry Maguire""

Sam Pherwani P.Eng CESCP, CUSP, MIAEI, MIEEE

Engineer Instructor E&I, Founder Board Member ESIPAC, Entrepreneur - Sonsu Controls. Canadagauge. Afranfranto. Perpetual Student. Semi retired (disability)

"Confio Group is one of the most professional companies out there. Joe is an industry genius, I highly recommend dealing with him. He is trustworthy and will not waste your time, truly genuine to the candidate and the company he represents!"

Khaled Fahmi

Senior Manager - Projects

"Confio Group conducted two very difficult searches for us. One was highly confidential and sensitive and the second was essentially finding a “needle in a haystack”. They nailed it both times and exceeded my expectations. Moreover, both placements fit our internal culture perfectly and as a result they have significantly contributed to strategically balancing and driving our business forward."

Mundo Harbaugh

President at Mundo-Tech, Inc.

"I want to thank Joe and the Confio Group for their assistance in staffing our Construction Project Manager role. The team was very professional throughout the whole process while being focused and flexible to our needs. They listened to our expectations and criteria and provided an ideal candidate within with the first three candidates submitted for evaluation. Excellent job."

Rafael Aguilo

Talent Acquisition Manager / Sales Executive at Jones Sign Co., Inc.

"Over my career in executive management I have worked with a number of recruitment firms and individuals. Joe is a seasoned recruiting professional that stands out above the pack. His process, communication, and diligence is top notch. Not only has that been my experience but most candidates he has sourced for me provide glowing reviews on what a pleasure it is to be represented by Joe. He takes the time to understand the required skill set for the the hiring role and is maniacally focused on delivering the best candidates."

Dave Duckwitz

Chief Executive Officer at Sensor Industries

"Joe is a top-notch professional recruiter who is tied to several of the top Renewable Energy engineering firms in the US. Joe reached out to me and I was fortunate to be able to work on one of the largest Energy Storage projects in the US - which was a terrific learning experience for me. Joe is someone I'd recommend working with - very responsive, easy to engage, and follows-up continually and appropriately after an engagement has begun - so he cares how things are working out, which is much appreciated. I definitely recommend him!"

Brian Dillard

Head of Battery R&D

"I have worked with recruiters in the past, however working with Joe was a completely different experience. Joe's team contacted me via LinkedIn, and asked if I was interested in discussing a opportunity with a larger company than I was currently employed with.

With a little urging on their part I decided to explore this opportunity. Through the entire process Joe was extremely hands on. Our discussions were at times as peers and as mentor / mentee at other times. I never felt that I was a just number or a candidate to fill a spot...Read More"

Travis Riley

Director of Commercial Service @ J.R. Hobbs | HVAC Service

"Joe and I go back a decade now already. What started out as an business relationship became a long standing friendship. Though we do engage in talks about job opportunities on projects, most of our calls are driven by discussions about market developments and outlook in general, giving helpful insights into the future of recruiting/staffing challenges. We never part without sharing latest on our private and family situation, which over time became part of our trusted relationship...Read More"

Stephan Schwab

Offshore Wind VP @ WSP | Leading Alternative Energy Projects

"Working with Joe is a pleasure. I had the opportunity to work with Joe when he provided several Engineers on a project located in Canada. The location was remote and the personnel he was able to provide were fantastic to work with. I can honestly say unlike many other agencies that I have worked with in the past,he truly vets the people he puts in front of you. Not only does he get them but he gets to know them well so you don’t receive someone with a resume that looks good that doesn’t perform. but a knowledgeable person that is easy to work with that really matches the resume qualifications."

William Fogle

Energy Sector Site Management

"It is a pleasure working with Joe, not only because of his thoroughness in vetting candidates, but because he genuinely cares about making a good match for both the candidate and the employer. I truly appreciate Joe's constant communication throughout the project that keeps everyone moving towards a successful placement."

Kathy Van Zeeland

Employee Relations Leader | Trusted Business Partner

"Joe is an uniquely skilled recruiter. He goes the extra mile to learn about the client companies and candidates he works with to ensure there is a strong fit between the two before he initiates introductions. In my case, he contacted me to discuss a potential opportunity he was working on with a company where my experiences and background would be a good fit. It turned out to be a good match...Read More"

Eugene Cross

VP/Director/General Manager Energy Storage | Renewable Energy | Clean Technologies | Energy & Utilities | Thought Leader

"I was originally contacted by one of Joe’s associates regarding a position in management. After a quick phone call, I was set up to speak with Joe to discuss the possibility of working for one of his clients.

Joe asked me the standard interview questions, but it quickly turned into discussions about life experiences, interests, and stories about our families. We worked together for several weeks and Joe would never let more than a couple days go by without checking in to give me an update or just ask how I was doing...Read More"

Will Smith

Director of Production and Quality Control

"Joe, is without doubt, the most experienced and knowledgeable executive recruiter I have met in several years. His detail oriented process includes having several conversations to ensure the opportunity is a mutual fit, presenting a summary to the recruiting manager, and facilitating the interview process in a very streamlined way. Joe is very thorough with his approach and his communication/professional skills are top notch. For a candidate, I would definitely recommend using Joe’s services if you want not just a job but a promising career. For an employer, rest assured, Joe will work to bring the best candidate not just for the position, but also the right fit for the organization."

Rajeev Madazhy, PMP

Senior Director of Design | Design Engineering | Permitting at Jones Sign Co., Inc.

"I’ve worked with a number of Recruiters during my career to seek employment and to add associates to our Team. Joe Patch is the absolute best! At a critical step in my own career advancement, I found Joe to be extremely responsive, accurate, transparent and very personable. His process is smooth and his reliability was very reassuring during my search. While I did not know Joe personally, I felt like I had a true friend helping me pursue the optimum job."

Phil Quattrocchi

General Manager at Jones Sign Co., Inc.

"I can say with absolute confidence that Joe is the best executive recruiter and management advisor I have come across during my career. With equal respect and responsiveness Joe has supported me in a career transition as well as when I was in a position to bring on new top-tier talent. I know that Joe goes above and beyond and has an intimate knowledge of the construction and engineering challenges amongst those seeking new talent. As a colleague and a friend, Joe delivers. Thank you"

Anthony Gude, MBA

Real Estate Developer | Engineer & Investor | Delivering Double bottom line ROI for Investors on Multifamily Real Estate projects

"Joe reached out to me about a position he was looking to fill for his client. We had several lengthy detailed conversations about what his client was looking for, as well as what was important to me in an opportunity. Anyone can read and forward a resume, but Joe does so much more. His communication prior to, and after, scheduled meetings with members of the management team made the entire process so smooth...Read More"

Charlie Foley

Sr. Project Manager at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

"I had the pleasure to work with Joe and his team about an exciting opportunity. Joe's personality is electric whereas you feel like you are talking to an old friend. During the entire recruitment/interview process, Joe was enthusiastic, honest, timely, personable, and available. Joe was straightforward about current status of the process and provided timely updates, I always knew where I stood in the process...Read More"

Kevin VanDeVen

Experienced Director of Purchasing & Procurement | Process Improvement • Risk Management • Vendor Negotiations • Global Sourcing & Procurement | Six Sigma Certification • Lean Manufacturing Certification

"Having worked with numerous recruiters - and having been successfully placed in the past - Joe and the Confio Group is one of the best services I have been very fortunate to have work with.

The three things that stood out to me are: 1) Confio's in-depth knowledge of their client's industry and needs, 2) Joe's relationship with the decision-makers, and 3) his personal commitment to learning as much as he can about you to make sure it's a fit for both sides....Read More"

Chuck Encarnacion

Renewable Energy Entrepreneur & Developer

"I recommend Joe and his team for your recruiting and hiring needs. You will enjoy that Joe is flexible, thorough, passionate, and highly responsive. Joe takes the time to thoroughly learn about the positions he is recruiting for and provides high-caliber, comprehensive candidate recommendations. From the time you have an open position until it is filled, Joe will be actively engaged with you."

Sara Ledvina

VP of Sales Administration & Project Management at Jones Sign Co., Inc.

"I have worked with recruiters before, and I can confidently say that Joe was the best recruiter I have ever dealt with. He is committed to learning as much as possible about the candidate's experience and how he/she would fit in the position and the company. Joe has in-depth knowledge of his client's industry understands their needs and has a great relationship with senior management...Read More"

Ghada R.

Project Procurement Specialist

"Joe has done a great job for our team with multiple searches. He has been a great listener from the outset to get the job requirements right, and he brought us candidates that provide a diverse and unique set of perspectives. He has acted with high integrity and a closer's mentality. We will definitely continue to give Joe additional opportunities and I wholeheartedly recommend you give him a try!"

Rob Morgan

Leading the Transition to a Reliable and Resilient Low-Carbon Energy Future

"Introspection and Self-Reflection. These are the two most powerful tools an interviewee needs when going through a headhunting and job interviewing.

They are also some of the hardest concepts and ideas to get feedback from interviewers to help make yourself more successful for the next round of interviews. They are also tough for interviewees to want to do as you need to reflect on your own weaknesses and build on them...Read More"

Andrew Lin

Director of Engineering Management at H Cycle

"Joe is an effective recruiter and a consummate professional. He took the time to understand and present to the potential employer my professional experience, interests, and goals. Critically, he understands the importance in finding the best fit for both the hiring company and potential employee. I highly recommend him."

Mary Jane Coombs

Expert in Climate Change Mitigation & Energy Policy

"Joe has done a fantastic job at being available, transparent, and engaging.

He demonstrates genuine interest in helping me succeed in my career and offers open commentary/advice regarding opportunities and ways I can maximize my success.

I have already recommended him personally to friends and enthusiastically recommend him here on LinkedIn as well."

Steve Broyles

Solar, Storage & EVSE sales professional. Commercial and Industrial market (C&I)

Carissa Petzinger

Integration Engineer at Rondo Energy

"Joe's recruitment services brought to my company excellent candidates, and ultimately the perfect candidate, to fill an a new and very important position. Joe's careful and patient screening, his thoughtful advice and his hands-on engagement throughout facilitated a very successful process."

Brian Theaker

Vice President, Western Regulatory and Market Affairs at Middle River Power

Kristy Thalman

Real Estate Developer for MRP

Sophia Dossin

PJM Regulatory Lead at MRP, Clean Energy Advocate

Daniel Harmon

Vice President of Development at Middle River Power

T Riley

Major Projects, Project Manager

R Aguilo

Talent Acquisition Manager

M Grosshart

Finance

D Duckwitz

Chief Executive Officer

Sonsu Controls, Inc.

J Ganjtomari

ME, EE

K Fahmi

CE

Blades Structural Consulting, Inc.