Question 1

What is Ghost Mountain Executive Search?

Accepted Answer

Ghost Mountain Executive Search is a veteran-led boutique retained executive search firm based in Seattle, WA. We specialize in C-suite and senior leadership placements for mid-market companies across Defense & Aerospace, Construction, Finance & FinTech, Technology/SaaS, Healthcare, Energy & Oil and Gas, and Marine industries. Ghost Mountain is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Question 2

What is a retained executive search firm?

Accepted Answer

A retained executive search firm is exclusively engaged by a client company to find and place a senior leader. Unlike contingency search, retained search means the firm works exclusively on your role, dedicates full resources to the engagement, and is compensated regardless of outcome. This model attracts higher-caliber candidates and produces faster, more reliable placements for critical leadership roles.

Question 3

What industries does Ghost Mountain Executive Search serve?

Accepted Answer

Ghost Mountain serves mid-market companies across Defense & Aerospace, Construction, Finance & FinTech, Technology/SaaS, Healthcare, Energy & Oil and Gas, and Marine industries. Our veteran leadership gives us particular depth in Defense & Aerospace, including familiarity with AS9100, Nadcap, and cleared workforce environments.

Question 4

What roles does Ghost Mountain place?

Accepted Answer

Ghost Mountain places C-suite and senior leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Vice President, and Director-level positions. We focus on mid-market companies that need the right leader to drive growth, transformation, or succession.

Question 5

What is an SDVOSB and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

SDVOSB stands for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, a federal certification administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Ghost Mountain's SDVOSB certification makes us eligible for set-aside contracts with federal agencies and defense contractors, and signals a commitment to veteran leadership and mission-driven values.

Question 6

Where is Ghost Mountain Executive Search located?

Accepted Answer

Ghost Mountain Executive Search is headquartered in Seattle, WA. We conduct searches nationally across the United States.

Question 7

How do I start an executive search with Ghost Mountain?

Accepted Answer

You can start by reaching out directly through our website or connecting with Kyle Martin, Principal, on LinkedIn. We begin every engagement with a discovery conversation to understand your organization, the role, and what success looks like before scoping the search.

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2026 Aerospace and Defense Engineering Hiring Brief