“I have had the distinct privilege of being hired by Charles not just once, but twice, into his teams at two different companies. This alone speaks volumes about Charles’s leadership and the positive environments he fosters. However, his achievements go far beyond creating exceptional teams. At Lucas Group, a Korn Ferry Company, Charles masterminded an IT recruiting practice from the ground up, with without the luxury of a substantial candidate database for our market and niche or paid LinkedIn Recruiter accounts. The practice didn’t just succeed; it thrived, culminating in the prestigious ‘Branch of the Year’ award. It’s rare to see someone who can truly build something remarkable from scratch, but Charles did so with finesse. Beyond the tactical successes, Charles is a maestro of talent acquisition, particularly when it comes to filling critical, high-impact, and executive roles. His approach to talent placement has consistently resulted in hiring individuals who contribute to the company at the highest level, driving growth and innovation. If you’re in the market for someone with unparalleled revenue generation and team-building capabilities, Charles is the leader you hope to find—and if you do catch him looking, consider it a stroke of good fortune. His ability to spot talent, inspire his team, and deliver results is a rare combination that any company would covet. I can say, without reservation, that any organization would be lucky to have Charles at the helm of their recruitment strategy. His track record of success is just a preview of what he brings to the table.”
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PI Practitioner - Predictive Success for Teams, Leaders, Influencers and Sales
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Executive Board Member | Treasurer
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Honors & Awards
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Chariman's Club
Marty Judge - Judge Group Founder & Chairman
Distinction earned for ultra high revenue generation performance during fiscal year 2019.
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Branch of the Year
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Highly coveted award, bestowed upon the top performing branch (team) at Lucas Group; determined by an objective calculation of financial performance (attributed revenue & profit) and producer promotions (to Partner level).
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Diamond Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 200% budgeted profit goal.
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Gold Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 150% budgeted profit goal.
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Managing Partner of the Year
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Highly coveted award, given to the Managing Partner who earned the highest score on the Managing Partner scorecard. Determined by financial performance (revenue/profit/per head production/draw management), talent development (promotions), high performance (award winners), associate retention, and leadership (including staff evaluation).
Set a new record for the company, exceeding the previous (100) with 105 points earned. -
Platinum Elite (Manager)
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
This annual distinguished merit is awarded to the top 5 Managing Partner's within Lucas Group; based Managing Partner scorecard (financials/talent development/high performance/associate retention/leadership).
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President's Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 100% budgeted profit goal.
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Sterling Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 110% budgeted profit goal.
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Sales Trip Award Winner
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Surpassed 100% Operating Profit goal (and) earned Platinum Elite status; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico.
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Platinum Elite
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
This annual distinguished merit is awarded to the top 10% of all recruitment professionals within Lucas Group; based upon revenue generation (direct hire billings/contract gross margin dollars).
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President's Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
For the second consecutive year at Lucas Group, recognized for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing aggressive revenue generation goals.
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Sales Trip Award Winner
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Surpassed yearly Manager & Producer revenue (and subsequently collection) goals; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL.
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Top Biller in the National IT Division
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Top biller in the National Information Technology Division of Lucas Group (#1 in personal associated revenue generated - fiscal year 2012).
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Cross Seller of the Year
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Highly coveted distinction, awarded to the recruitment professional within Lucas Group that effectively fostered the most substantial amount of business growth and revenue generation through new and existing client relationships amongst partnered practice groups for the 2011 fiscal year.
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President's Club
Andi Jennings - Lucas Group CEO
Within first year at Lucas Group, recognized for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing aggressive revenue generation goals.
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Sales Trip Award Winner
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Surpassed yearly Producer revenue (and subsequently collection) goals; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to Secrets Maroma Beach, Riviera Cancun, Mexico.
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