Over her 27-year journey in executive search, the fire of passion that has ignited Sharon Hulce’s interest from day one remains undiminished. “If anything, it has grown brighter, driven by a deep-seated belief that our work is transformative,” she said. “To me, the essence of being a titan lies in the capacity to lead with vision, to be fueled by an unwavering passion and to effect genuine, lasting change.”
Leadership has been Hulce’s compass as the president and CEO of Employment Resource Group, Inc. “It’s not merely about guiding teams or managing projects; it’s about setting a tone of relentless pursuit of excellence,” she said. “Under my stewardship, ERG hasn’t just been a company – it’s been a beacon for organizations and individuals alike, navigating them toward opportunities that resonate with their aspirations.”
Employment Resource Group (ERG) is a nationwide executive search firm based in Appleton that specializes in C-Suite level recruitment across many diverse industries like construction, manufacturing and banking among others.
In the last three years, ERG has showcased remarkable resilience and growth. However, the company’s true footprint on the job market is best captured through the transformative impact on the companies served in Northeast Wisconsin. Hulce alone has placed countless influential leaders in the Fox Valley since the beginning of her career, billing over $30 million in fees.
After five years at the helm of the company, Hulce said there’s a heightened focus on amplifying engagement with clients through talent consulting. “We acknowledge that the heart and soul of our enterprise are the relationships we nurture and the value we bring to our clients,” she said. “To this end, we are laying the groundwork to identify and empower a fresh wave of professionals and individuals who are not just adept at their roles but are genuine rainmakers for our business.”
Building relationships comes naturally for Hulce who is a second-year Titan 100 and is involved with the Women’s President Organization and the Emerging Women’s Advisory Board. “By immersing myself in circles of excellence and then amplifying those narratives, I ensure that the flame of passion burns brightly, both within me and in the community I engage with,” she said.
Moving forward, Hulce said her vision to transform lives has not and never will change. “In the realm of executive search, transformation is not merely about placing a candidate in a role,” she said. “It’s about understanding the intricate weave of an organization’s culture and a candidate’s aspirations and finding that perfect alignment where both can thrive symbiotically.”
For her commitment to transforming lives at ERG and within the community, Hulce has been named a second-year Titan 100.
