Guy Ross

Guy Ross

Executive Vice President

Guy joined Kimmel & Associates in 1998. He spent more than 20 years working with general contractors and developers in California, Nevada, and Arizona. In 2020, he was ready for a new challenge and he transitioned to our Logistics & Supply...

Guy joined Kimmel & Associates in 1998. He has spent more than two decades building partnerships with general contractors and developers across California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

He has also served on Kimmel & Associates’ Board of Advisors since 2006.

Guy holds a BS in Psychology and an MA in Psychological Counseling from Appalachian State University.

He has been married to his wife, Mel, for more than 30 years, and he adores his two daughters, Grace and Charlotte.

We sat down with Guy and asked him the following:

  • What do you like most about working at Kimmel & Associates?
    The challenge of finding “a needle in a haystack,” as well as developing long-term relationships with my clients and candidates.
  • What is one thing you learned early in your career that has made you successful?
    To keep digging – that could be digging to find a source for your client or digging into the background of a candidate during the vetting process. You never know what you might find when you dig.
  • What is your greatest strength in your role?
    Asking questions and then listening. The more you talk, the less you learn.
  • What can clients and candidates expect from you?
    Directness, honesty, and integrity.
  • What makes you different from other recruiters in your industry?
    I try to help both candidates and clients draw their own conclusions. I’m not here to sell anybody anything. I help them look at the opportunity before them and help THEM make a decision.
  • Do you have a favorite quote, book, or movie?
    The politically correct answer would be an inspirational movie like Rudy or Hoosiers or Secretariat, but Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie. I love the multiple storylines that overlap and come together at the end. The dialogue is fantastic. And what can you say about Samuel L. Jackson that’s not already stamped on his wallet?
  • What causes are you passionate about?
    I volunteer with an Asheville based non-profit organization called Consider Haiti. We help fight malnutrition in 4 remote villages in Haiti.  We support a team of Haitian community health agents that identify malnourished children and help them get their weight up. We then provide them with a water filter so they have clean drinking water and then provide them with a goat which is part of our sustainable nutrition program. We also set up mobile medical clinics there when it’s safe enough for us to travel. www.considerhaiti.org
  • Personal interests?
    Favorite team: Carolina Panthers. Favorite vacation destination: British Virgin Islands. Restaurant: Hard to beat 12 Bones for good BBQ. Hobbies: Cooking new recipes and canning salsa.
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Latest posts by Guy

May 11, 2026

How Every Hiring Requirement Shrinks Your Talent Pool

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Nov 24, 2025

3 Communication Mistakes That Cost You Great Hires — And How to Fix Them

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Hiring and Firing NFL and College Football Coaches: Does Your Company Make the Same Mistakes?

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10 Things I Heard at CSCMP Edge 2023 – That You Need to Hear Too

The supply chain industry’s top leaders offered invaluable insights at the CSCMP Edge 2023 Conferenc...

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May 1, 2023

3 Things Companies Can Learn About Employee Retention From Ted Lasso

Learn 3 employee retention tips from Coach Ted Lasso. Discover how asking employees for feedback can...

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Mar 31, 2023

Supply Chain Snapshot: 4 Things to Know About China’s Move to North America

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Nov 4, 2022

Top 6 Things I Learned from CSCMP Edge 2022

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Apr 8, 2021

5 Simple Tips for Crafting an Attention-Grabbing Resume

Stand out from the crowd by creating an attention-grabbing resume. Here are five simple resume tips...

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Oct 27, 2020

Myths Busted: 3 Common Misconceptions About Working with a Recruiter

There are three common misconceptions about working with recruiters. It’s important to know that the...

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Jun 5, 2020

Don't Overlook Available Candidates - Unemployed Doesn't Mean Unqualified

Dismissing a candidate because they are unemployed is an easy way for construction companies to lose...

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Mar 28, 2018

In 2018’s Candidate-Driven Market, Focus on Quality Over Quantity

When hiring in today’s candidate-driven market, construction companies should focus on quality over...

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Dec 11, 2017

To Make the Best Hire, Look for the “X Factor”

To make the best hire in today’s candidate-short construction market, companies should look for the...

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Nov 20, 2017

Building Company Loyalty Starts With Making Your Best Offer

Building company loyalty starts with the initial offer to a candidate. Making your first offer your...

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Sep 26, 2017

Do You Have the Right Role Players to Support Your Superstars?

To succeed in business, companies must hire the right role players to support superstar performers.

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Sep 5, 2017

Ten Things I Think I Think About Construction Today

Guy Ross delivers his thoughts on the construction industry today: candidate salaries, construction...

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Nov 21, 2016

Now Is The Time To Give Someone A New Opportunity

Consider a Wider Pool of Candidates All employers want to hire “perfect fit” candidates. Many constr...

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Aug 11, 2015

Attraction is Key in a Candidate-Short Market

In a competitive candidate-short market, construction companies must make the effort to attract cand...

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Apr 21, 2015

10 Things About Construction Today

Hallelujah—there’s a rebound in construction today! Now’s the time to advance your career or hire to...

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