About Hunter Freemon Group
Built on Relationships. Driven by Results.
We are a specialized executive recruiting firm that connects exceptional talent with organizations that demand the best. Our approach is disciplined, our standards are high, and our commitment to clients and candidates is unwavering.
Our Mission
Solving the Hardest Hiring Challenges in Specialized Industries
Hunter Freemon Group was founded on a simple conviction: the most consequential hiring decisions deserve a recruiting partner who truly understands the industry, the role, and the people involved.
We work exclusively in sectors where the talent pool is deep but narrow: Transportation, Water Resources, Civil Site, Construction, Environmental, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Executive Leadership. This focus allows us to move faster, reach further, and deliver candidates that generalist firms simply cannot find.
Whether you are an organization seeking a critical hire or a professional ready for your next challenge, we bring the same rigor, discretion, and personal attention to every engagement.
What We Stand For
The Principles That Guide Every Search
Integrity First
We tell clients and candidates the truth, even when it is not what they want to hear. Trust is the foundation of every long-term relationship.
Deep Specialization
We do not try to be everything to everyone. Our focus on eight industries means we know the talent landscape better than anyone.
Discretion Always
Sensitive searches require absolute confidentiality. We protect the interests of every party throughout the process.
Results That Last
A placement is only successful if it endures. We measure our success by long-term retention, not just offer acceptance.
Leadership
The Team Behind Your Search
Our founders lead a dedicated team of specialized recruiters who live and breathe the industries they serve. Every search at Hunter Freemon Group is backed by deep sector expertise, a nationwide professional network, and a collective commitment to placing candidates who last.
Stan Freemon
President, CEO
"The most consequential hiring decisions deserve a partner who truly understands the industry, the role, and the people involved."
Stan brings over 25 years of executive search experience across infrastructure and industrial sectors. He is the founder and President of Hunter Freemon Group. Stan also brings over 30 years of business experience including the founder of CMFF Investment Group in 2010. Stan also founded, built and guided ARC Inc, a successful chemical company established in 13 states. Stan has dedicated himself to the financial industry and entrepreneurial accomplishments since 1987. He also represented several major investment and insurance firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, MML Financial Services, Wachovia Securities, Credit Suisse and UBS. In addition, to his entrepreneurial and highly goal oriented background in recruiting, financial and restaurant industries, Stan has a impressive history of being an endurance athlete where he has competed in several marathons, and completed several Ironman triathlon competitions. Stan attended one of the leading International Business Schools at the University of South Carolina. Currently, Stan serves on several boards and is a very active member of several of his community organizations
Rita Hunter
Vice President, Managing Partner
"I don't measure success by placements, but by careers built and problems solved."
Rita leads candidate engagement and talent strategy with clients, ensuring every professional represented is positioned for long-term success. Finding the right leadership requires a deliberate balance of advanced technology and genuine human relationships. As Vice President and Managing Partner at Hunter Freemon Group, she partners with organizations across diverse industries to solve complex hiring challenges and connect high-caliber talent with career-defining roles. Her approach combines data-driven talent intelligence and AI-powered sourcing with a deep, long-standing professional network. Having placed hundreds of top-tier leaders throughout her career from Operational Executives and Discipline Leaders to specialized market experts, Rita focuses on delivering fail-safe, highly confidential search solutions that drive measurable business results. At her core, Rita is a builder and connector. Whether she is helping companies scale, mentoring early-career talent, or actively supporting community organizations as a Board Member for Coaches for Character and local coastal initiatives like the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show and St. Frances Humane Society, she drives meaningful impact. As a proud Clemson University graduate and member of Georgetown Clemson Club with an entrepreneurial background in advertising, digital media, and strategic communications, she operates on the belief that "every search gets my full attention because the wrong hire costs everyone."
"Rita has always been very results driven specifically in the world of talent acquisition. She holds a sense of urgency in everything she does. She works tirelessly to meet her clients needs and understands when there is a need to pivot. Recruiters like Rita are rare. Any organization will find Rita an extremely valuable asset in seeking top talent."
Senior Executive
CEO · Board Member · Private Equity
"Rita is truly a professional recruiter. Out of dozens of recruiters who reached out, she was the only one who consistently delivered on her promises. She was great about staying in touch, very knowledgeable about the profession, and was truly a pleasure to work with. After a long process, she ultimately came through and helped me find the career I was looking for. Highly recommend."
Landscape Architect
Team Leader · Placed Candidate
"Rita was fantastic to work with. She worked tirelessly to find the best organization that would not only provide them with my experience and skills but also provide me with the perfect place to continue my career and grow with the company. If you have an opportunity to work with Rita, do it. You won't be disappointed."
VP of Engineering
Candidate Turned Client
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