Mr. Chris Hillman

biography

Chris Hillman

Chris has 23 years of highly successful Executive Search. He has career billings over $8.0 million and over 350 successfully completed searches.

In 2006, Chris founded SPI of Chicago, Inc., a leading national executive search firm serving industries such as packaging materials, food ingredients, raw materials (for dietary supplements and sports nutrition), nutraceuticals, biofuels, manufacturing, resins and industrial products.

In 2014, Chris was selected for membership in The Pinnacle Society, The Premier Consortium of 75 Industry-Leading recruiters in North America within the direct placement and search industry. The Pinnacle Society is an organization of individuals whose purpose is to serve as an honor society recognizing high volume producers and as an educational forum for the sharing of information and ideas.

Chris started his career with Management Recruiters International for 8 years and quickly was promoted to Managing Director and CSAM, Certified Senior Account Manager. He has achieved the recruiting industries highest levels of training in labor laws, negotiations, ethics, integrity and human relationships.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Economics minor.

Chris’ success comes from his strong work ethic, listening skills, persistence and industry knowledge. His high levels of achievement come from his desire to focus on solving his clients’ and candidates’ goals, problems and needs.

Awards:

- Member of Pinnacle Society, The Premier Consortium of 75 Industry-Leading Recruiters in North America. Top 1% Recruiter in North America

- Ranked the #1 or #2 office (of 48) for 14 years in a row

- Top 4% of 107 Recruiters for 8 consecutive years

- CSAM (Certified Senior Account Manager) designation

- CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) designation

- Pacesetter award winner with MRI (top 4%) 1999 – 2006

- MRI Top Gun Award – 2001, awarded advanced sales training (30 of 5,000 selected)

- Over $8.0 million in career individual billings



CONTACT

Chillman@spiofchicago.com

(815)261-4403 x 100 W

(847) 401-8883 Mobile