VACO Raleigh Managing Partner Named Nationwide Leader

Raleigh, NC, January 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- VACO (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive search, has announced that David Rhode, managing partner at the firm’s Raleigh location, was named the firm’s top producer nationwide. Rhode was the top producer of gross margin for VACO's 24 offices and more than 200 producers who were in consideration for the ranking. In addition to his daily responsibilities managing VACO Raleigh, Rhode assisted in the selection of a new nationwide recruiting software system for the firm and also leads the nationwide software training for all new VACO associates.

Active in several community organizations, Rhode was one of the founding members of the Research Triangle chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), whose mission is to promote effective corporate leadership through educational programs and services that address the professional needs of corporate directors, boards and other stewards of business entities. He served on the NACD Research Triangle board for three years. For two years, he was on the board of the local chapter of Financial Executives International. He also served as treasurer of his homeowners association and his church. A native of Manitowoc, Wis., Rhode resides in Cary.

“We are excited that David was named the top VACO producer nationally,” said Sid Mitchener, partner at VACO Raleigh. “This is an outstanding achievement for him and the entire VACO Raleigh team is extremely proud of his efforts.”

“We are pleased that David has achieved this prestigious recognition,” said Crystal Hughes, partner at VACO Raleigh. “He has always led by example and this is just another way he has motivated our team to achieve top results for our clients and candidates.”

About VACO Raleigh, LLC:
VACO specializes in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive search. The staff at VACO Raleigh has more than 350 combined years of industry experience, with local knowledge and connections as well as access to geographically diverse resources through 24 VACO offices nationwide. VACO was selected as an Inc. 500 company in 2007 and 2008. Committed to hiring top performers from corporate life that now serve their profession instead of performing within it, VACO has a team of seasoned experts with the industry experience to understand their clients’ needs and candidates’ skills. This rare combination of experience and expertise allows VACO to make superior matches between employers and qualified candidates. Established in 2004, VACO Raleigh was named as one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal in 2007 and 2008. VACO Raleigh also received the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, please call (919) 719-6500 or visit the Web site at www.vaco.com.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
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