About | Esquire Recruiting

Scott Fischer

CEO & President

After branding a long and successful career in his family owned full-service staffing firm, Scott went on to pursue his lifelong dream of launching his own unique recruitment brand. Scott has developed a highly successful, top-performing generalist recruitment and consulting firm based in Lincolnshire, IL just north of Chicago. His commitment to identifying and developing mutually beneficial talent relationships makes him an asset in this industry. The referrals Scott receives is a true validation that his reputation and dedication to successful results are both valued and respected.

An ‘opportunity’ is by definition a favorable or advantageous circumstance, but what is constructive and desired by one most certainly varies from another. To the thoughtful and knowledgeable eyes of Scott Fischer, no two companies are identical and no two searches are alike. Scott understands cultural dynamics, business objectives, and career aspirations, and he expertly delivers true opportunities for both accomplished candidates and compelling clients.

With authentic interest and expertise, Scott skillfully connects businesses with individuals and creates lasting talent partnerships – between candidates and companies, from industry to industry and at all verticals – Scott looks to align ideal opportunities for mutual benefit and enduring growth.

As the founder of Esquire Recruiting, Scott is proud of the value proposition he brings to every unique search. His clients are local, regional and national in scope and range from boutique through global Fortune 50. With a unique blend of compassion and capability, Scott facilitates measurable improvement for all of his professional client relationships as well as for the candidates he recruits and diligently partners with. His deep understanding of what drives the success of his clients enables Scott to consistently provide consultative, insightful career and hiring guidance throughout the recruitment process. Scott invests the essential time and consideration necessary to ensure that the candidates and opportunities he represents satisfy collective requirements and exceed long-term, strategic objectives.

As a native Chicagoan, Scott revels in the pace and energy of the city. When not actively recruiting, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and English Cream Retrievers. Scott is an avid golfer, runner, and cyclist. He continues to focus his energies on self-improvement-both professionally and personally. Scott earned his BS degree in Marketing and Finance from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana. Scott is actively involved in a number of industry related associations and is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC).

Email: [email protected]
Main Line: (847) 325-5600
Mobile Phone: (847) 630-6008
Fax Number: (847) 325-5566

Laura McDermott

Chief Talent Officer

Laura McDermott has a solid and successful track record of delivering dynamic candidates to every client search. Laura’s energetic and proactive approach enables her to creatively identify effective solutions to all of her business partners. She is diligent, driven, and always focused on the specific needs of both her clients and candidates. You can always count on her to make the best match. By listening closely and asking the right questions, Laura is able to understand exactly what her clients and candidates really want and need in order to provide it. She pays attention to every detail and delivers award winning results – both to companies seeking talent and to candidates looking for their next great job.
Laura has served clients across a broad range of industries and is well versed in a variety of functional disciplines, most notably in the areas of accounting and finance. Her strength in those areas stems from her early career as a CPA in a public accounting firm. Laura earned her undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Illinois and has her Master’s Degree from DePaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business. She will work tirelessly until the job is done…and then rest in savasana on her yoga mat!

Email Address: [email protected]
Main Line: (847) 325-5600
Direct Line: (773) 457-9544
Fax Number: (847) 325-5566

Alexis Fischer

Social Media & Marketing Director

Alexis joined the Esquire team at the start of the new year and has provided significant guidance and promising, innovative, and creative ideas to enhance Esquire’s presence through social media and digital marketing campaigns. Her expertise encompasses communications, journalism, copyright, design, and various components within the marketing industry. Alexis plays an integral role in expanding and further enhancing our social media presence, including but not limited to our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and WordPress accounts. Receiving her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa, she was selected as one of the top students to be a strong member of the National Honors Communication Society. She has had experience in sales, PR, marketing, healthcare, and office management roles and internships. She has proven (in just this limited amount of time thus far) high success rates contingent upon dramatic rises in SEO, brand awareness, connections, and positive responses/feedback. Her ability to think outside of the box has brought a fresh new mindset to the team.

Email Address: [email protected]
Main Line: (847) 325-5600
Direct Line: (773) 795-4300
Fax Number: (847) 325-5566

Amy Altman

Senior Director | Legal Recruitment

Amy Altman joined the Esquire team with over six years of experience as a practicing attorney. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2010, Amy began her career at a personal injury law firm. Subsequently, she clerked for a judge in the Cook County Circuit Court and most recently spent the last three years as an Assistant Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Amy brings her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile with her to Esquire Recruiting. As a lawyer herself, Amy is skilled at listening intently and understanding the unique challenges and needs of each individual client and thinking analytically and outside of the box in order to find the perfect solution. Amy fully understands the hard work and dedication it takes to be successful not only in the field of law but in all professions. Amy brings with her commitment, drive, and determination to the table and these are the traits that she looks for in every candidate. Amy’s unique understanding of the industry, legal experience, and passion for helping people find the job of their dreams are what propels her to fit all of the different pieces together to successfully fill jobs.

Amy earned her undergraduate degree in English and linguistics from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and her Juris Doctorate and Master’s degrees from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. When not working, Amy enjoys traveling, exercising, being outside, eating at all of Chicago’s new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and newborn son.

Email Address: [email protected]
Main Line: (847) 325-5600
Direct Line: (847) 409-5717
Fax Number: (847) 325-5566

Hannah McDermott

Social Media and Marketing Specialist

Hannah McDermott is a recent graduate from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed a double major in Marketing and Risk Management and Insurance while graduating with an academic excellence distinction. During her time at Madison, she developed a love for digital and social marketing, leading her to pursue this role and complementary coursework. Additionally, she was fortunate enough to have completed a semester in Barcelona, Spain, as well as a variety of Marketing and Risk-oriented internships at Discover Financial Services, Esquire Recruiting LLC., and Laura Crawford Inc.

Hannah thrives in collaborative settings and brings an enthusiastic and motivated attitude to each new role. She is hardworking, driven, and has a keen eye for detail that she embeds into her biweekly blogs. When she’s not working, Hannah is addicted to going on walks (only with podcasts!), exercising, spending time with friends, and trying out new restaurants throughout Chicago (where she recently moved to with her two best friends!).

Email Address: [email protected]
Main Line: (847) 521-3705
Direct Line: (847) 521-3705
Fax Number: (847) 325-5566

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