December 2008 Update

Andcor expands team, prepares for next generation of growth

Wayzata, MN – December 2, 2008

Andcor Companies, Inc., the executive search firm for emerging growth companies, is pleased to announce that two former members have rejoined the Andcor team. Lisa Curtin and Liz Sjaastad bring over 45 years experience within fast growth corporate and management consulting environments, providing the know-how to help Andcor's clients build the right leadership teams and navigate the challenges that come with rapid growth.

In addition to leading search assignments and strategic advisory services, Lisa and Liz will help craft and execute the short and long-term strategies to ensure Andcor continues to be recognized as the leader in building world-class teams for visionary emerging companies.

For more information, visit Andcor's team page.

Current search assignments

  • Chief Executive Officer for a start-up orthopedic trauma device company
  • Chief Executive Officer for an expansion stage consumer products company
  • Vice President of Worldwide Research and Development for a mid cap healthcare company providing blood management solutions
  • Vice President of Marketing for a start-up integrated broadcast, mobile, direct marketing and personalized online advertising consumer application
  • Vice President of Operations for a start-up orthopedic trauma device company Vice President of Sales for an early stage SaaS inventory management and requisitioning solution
  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a pre-IPO next-generation database and premier business intelligence product Solution Sales Engineer, for an early stage SaaS product security and brand protection solution
  • Account Manager(s) for an expansion stage custom manufacturer of prototype and low-volume plastic parts
  • Advisory Board Member(s) for a pre-IPO next generation database and premier business intelligence product

Recently competed search assignments

  • General Manager for a start-up renewable fiber pulp and paper manufacturer
  • Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations/Engineering for an expansion stage manufacturer of inks, barcode printing and material handling equipment
  • Vice President of Corporate Sales and Business Development, Vice President for Internet Technologies, and Vice President of Mobile Technologies for an early stage health technology and consulting company
  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a pre-IPO surgical fluid waste measurement and disposal system
  • Market Development Manager for an early stage agri-food process simulation and optimization business
  • Territory Manager for an expansion stage consumer products company
  • Board of Directors (2) for a start-up information services consulting company

About Andcor

Andcor Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of professional and executive level search services for emerging growth companies. As a leading resource for the assembly of entrepreneurial management teams, Andcor has developed an unparalleled relationship-driven network within the emerging growth community and leverages this unique and valuable resource to help its clients transform vision into reality.

Founded in 1969, Andcor has vast experience with pre-revenue through high growth small-cap clients in a broad array of industries and has established itself as a pioneer in the recruiting industry through its equity-for-services and staged payment fee structures, refundable retainer agreements, and use of combined networks. Additional information can be found at www.andcor.com.