McCord Executive Search, LLC

About Us

I partnered with McCord Executive Search, LLC, which is based is Red Wing, MN, in September 2025 to assist in the growth of the firm and bringing my specialty of recruiting highly technical engineers, technicians, all levels of management and more in the plastics industry for 21 years. Founded McCord Consulting Group, Inc., 1991 that provided executive search, business development consulting and business acquisition search to the plastics industry nationwide.

McCord Executive Search, LLC
It is a women-owned boutique search firm established in March 2013 with direct hire recruiting experiences of 25 years, blending personalized service with "big search firm" experience. Based in Minnesota, my firm delivers tailored executive search services that connect companies with top talent, streamlining the job placement process. We provide customized search for companies locally and nationwide. By leveraging industry expertise and a vast network, my firm partners with manufacturing companies within Food / Machining & Automation / Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Plastics - no search is too small, ranging from Engineering, Sales Management, Quality Management, Warehouse Managers, Fulfillment Directors, Production Supervisors/Managers, Ops/Plant Managers, Directors to VP level candidates.

"My previous experiences"
MCG BioMarkers was formed in early 2009 out of a need seen by CEO and Founder Sam McCord of MCG BioComposites, LLC while marketing the Biocomposites materials to various commercial and industrial companies that produce plastic products for the automotive, agriculture and horticulture markets. MCG BioComposites began operations in August 2007 by Founder and President/CEO Sam McCord, Mary McCord, Vice President/Partner and three other Partners to provide sales, marketing and commercialization of biobased materials. MCG BioComposites arose from Mr. McCord’s many years of involvement in the plastics industry. His leadership of the Society of Plastics Engineers led to his associates requesting that he represent the industry on the Iowa Biomass Working Group, a group formed by the Advanced Manufacturing Research and Collaboration Cluster.
The collective of farm, academic, government and metal manufacturing representatives worked to encourage local, state and county entities to purchase Iowa bio-renewable products. Mr. McCord helped two private entities commercialize biobased materials that use Iowa-grown switch grass and kenaf fibers. MCG BioComposites was a natural next step for Mr. McCord, as it combined his knowledge in plastics and biobased materials with his leadership experience.

MCG BioComposites was formed to handle the growth in biobased materials. His other business, McCord Consulting Group, Inc., was a separate entity that provided executive search, business development consulting and business acquisition search to the plastics industry nationwide. In 2015 McCord Consulting Group, Inc., was merged into MCG Bio Composites LLC to offer a unique and effective combination of critical business services. Products are protected under United States Design Patent US D718,992 S.

How We Got Started

MCG BioMarkers was formed in early 2009 out of a need seen by CEO and Founder Sam McCord of MCG BioComposites, LLC while marketing the biocomposites materials to various commercial and industrial companies that produce plastic products for the automotive, agriculture and horticulture markets.

MCG BioComposites began operations in August 2007 by Founder and President/CEO Sam McCord, Mary McCord, Vice President/Partner and three other Partners to provide sales, marketing and commercialization of biobased materials.

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"I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Sam McCord, and what immediately stood out to me..." Read more "I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Sam McCord, and what immediately stood out to me was his honesty, professionalism, and genuine desire to help people succeed. Sam works in recruiting and executive search, serving manufacturing companies that need strong professional and managerial-level talent, including companies in the plastics manufacturing industry. His clients are the companies that pay for his services, but what impressed me is that he also treats candidates with respect and helps represent them well throughout the process. Sam doesn’t come across like someone simply trying to “fill positions.” He takes the time to understand the needs of the companies he works with, while also helping candidates navigate opportunities and negotiations in a professional and thoughtful way. One of the things we connected on personally was the importance of honesty and integrity — values both of us learned from our grandmothers growing up. In today’s business world, those qualities matter more than ever, and Sam clearly brings them into the way he works with both clients and candidates. He’s approachable, trustworthy, easy to talk to, and someone you can genuinely count on if your manufacturing company needs help finding high-quality talent. I highly recommend Sam to any organization looking for a recruiter who combines industry knowledge with authenticity, professionalism, and strong character. "

"I feel he can get you the job in manufacturing that meets your skills. "

Confidential Recruiting for companies in manufacturing across the U.S.

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Sam from McCord Executive Search, LLC Answered this on January 22, 2025

Mary, I've been self employed for many years and try to take time off whenever I can as some of the sales events are on a weekend. We're not in a 9-5 environment. Hope this helps, Sam (more) Mary, I've been self employed for many years and try to take time off whenever I can as some of the sales events are on a weekend. We're not in a 9-5 environment. Hope this helps, Sam

Sam from McCord Executive Search, LLC Answered this on February 26, 2024

I'm very new to this program and not sure what all this means? (more) I'm very new to this program and not sure what all this means?

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Sam from McCord Executive Search, LLC Answered this on October 29, 2023

My sales are down by 50% compared to 2022. People are holding off making large purchases in the horticulture markets. Higher costs in shipping, supplies labor costs eat into profiits. (more) My sales are down by 50% compared to 2022. People are holding off making large purchases in the horticulture markets. Higher costs in shipping, supplies labor costs eat into profiits.

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