PLANTSVILLE, Conn. - October 2026 - Hobson Associates closed out another successful fiscal year with plenty to celebrate - from surpassing its team sales goal and welcoming new talent to recognizing standout performances across the firm.
The Hobson team recently gathered at Foxwoods Resort Casino for its annual year-end meeting and celebration, combining business planning, recognition and team building while reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to FY2027.
Recognizing a Year of Achievement
Several team members received special recognition for their accomplishments and contributions during the year:
Kevin M. Carroccia - Associate of the Year
Molly Hills - Rookie of the Year
Bethany Walsh - “The Barb” Award
Jessica Gurley - Promoted to Associate
The recognition capped a successful year across Hobson's specialized recruiting practices, with contributions from throughout the organization helping the firm exceed its overall team sales goal.
The annual gathering also provided an opportunity to recognize the entire Hobson team for the hard work, collaboration and individual successes that contributed to the firm's performance.
Recruiting Is Evolving. So Is Hobson.
Looking ahead, Hobson Associates is focused on how recruiting continues to change - particularly with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
The firm is embracing new tools and technology to work smarter and more efficiently while maintaining what has always been at the core of its approach: specialized industry expertise, strong relationships, sound judgment and a distinctly human understanding of both clients and candidates.
AI may change how recruiters identify talent, analyze information and manage processes, but Hobson believes technology is most effective when paired with experienced recruiters who understand the industries and people they serve.
That combination of technology and human expertise will continue to play an important role in Hobson's strategy as the firm enters its new fiscal year.
Looking Ahead to FY2027
Hobson Associates enters FY2027 focused on continued growth, developing its team, strengthening its specialized recruiting practices and finding new ways to deliver value to clients and candidates.
After a successful year, the focus now turns to what's next.
About Hobson Associates
Hobson Associates is a nationwide executive recruiting firm specializing in Technology, Life Sciences, Digital Health, Industrial & Manufacturing, Medical Device, Insurance, and Office & Staffing Services.
- Over 50 years of experience, making us one of the oldest and largest privately held search firms in the country.
- Forbes Ranked Recruiting Firm four years in a row.
- Exceptional veteran recruiters averaging 14+ years of experience, with the highest concentration of Pinnacle Society members, the society of top-producing recruiters.
- Deep industry expertise, so you don’t have to spend time bringing us up to speed on your business challenges and opportunities.
- A focus on “delivering” rather than “placing” candidates, ensuring more accepted offers and smooth transitions.
- After decades of experience and thousands of successful searches, we know how to find and secure top talent quickly and help you achieve superior results.
We’re not just any executive search firm—we’re “The Executive ‘FOUND’ Firm.”