Retained Executive Search & Advisory Services
For over fifty years, J.R. Adams & Associates has earned the confidence of organizations that place a premium on discretion, judgment, and long-term leadership alignment. Founded in 1970, the firm was built on the belief that executive search is not a transaction, but a professional responsibility—one that directly influences organizational stability, culture, and performance.
Over decades of practice, we have maintained a consistent philosophy: successful executive search requires integrity, patience, and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards. Our work is guided by respect—for our clients, for candidates, and for the impact leadership decisions have on people and organizations alike.
J.R. Adams & Associates has intentionally remained a boutique firm. This structure allows us to work closely with each client, preserve continuity throughout every engagement, and apply seasoned judgment at every stage of the search process. We do not pursue volume. Instead, we focus on delivering thoughtful, well-considered outcomes that stand the test of time.
Our legacy is reflected not only in longevity, but in enduring client relationships, repeat engagements, and the trust placed in us to represent organizations during moments of strategic importance. We approach every search with the same level of care and professionalism—regardless of size, industry, or complexity.
This commitment to trust, discretion, and professional integrity continues to define our work today.
At J.R. Adams & Associates, we work with a deliberately select group of clients to deliver highly qualified executive candidates aligned with each organization’s culture and leadership objectives. Every engagement is conducted with strict confidentiality for both clients and candidates. We do not outsource or partner with third parties.
As a retained search partner, we represent our clients with professionalism and integrity. We operate as an extension of the organization, adhering to our core values and ethical standards while thoughtfully engaging qualified candidates regarding the opportunity.
Our consulting practice is rooted in the same disciplined recruiting principles that guide our search engagements. We advise organizations and senior leaders on improving recruiting effectiveness, interview rigor, and leadership selection processes.
We serve organizations across a range of global industries, applying a consistent, thoughtful approach to executive evaluation while respecting each sector’s unique leadership demands.
David Henderson began his professional career in the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Field Marine for 4 years beginning in 1985 and then served an additional 3 years as a Marine Recruiter. Upon graduating Recruiting School in San Diego, CA. Sergeant Henderson was named Marine Recruiter of the Year in 1991 and was honorably discharged from the U.S.M.C. in 1992.
Provide our client with expertise and confidential executive search solutions while maintaining our Core Values.
This is the core value that our company was founded on. We represent the client and disclose of our findings on each candidate we pursue. Honest feedback on candidates is our cornerstone, even if it is negative. Our goal is the client’s goal: find the right person for the job – period.
We respect the time and confidentiality of every candidate and client. We always contact candidates professionally, as 98 percent of our candidates are already gainfully employed. Our reputation for confidentiality opens up the largest pool of candidates to interview.
We are committed. We never contact any employee of our clients, and we always become ingrained in our client’s company culture. Our representatives are a direct reflection of our clients, and we view ourselves as someone the client would hire as an internal employee.
We embrace everyone as an individual. We believe in the diversity of cultures, perspectives, attitudes, and ideas. We treat everyone equally, and as such recruit from a diverse base of candidates based on their individual merit and the needs of our clients.
Humble. Friendly. Professional. Courteous. In all avenues of communication, we are polite to our candidates and clients, always treating them the same way we would like to be treated. We are the first contact between a candidate and your company, we ensure it's positively memorable.
One of the most important values. We work under strict confidence with the client and all candidates. We never provide any information about the client until it is time and we never provide candidate information until we receive full permission from that candidate.
139 Maple Row Blvd. Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 206-7728
(615) 969-6528
dhenderson@jradamsinc.com