Ricky Carter

Associate

Ricky joined Kimmel & Associates in 2026 as an Associate serving the Heavy Civil industry. He brings eight years of clinical and operational experience, with a strong background in leadership, team development, and relationship building.

Throughout his career, Ricky has successfully built and managed rehabilitation teams while developing the communication and people skills that now serve him well in executive search.

Outside of work Ricky is an avid fan of Formula 1. He enjoys working out and traveling every chance he gets. When Ricky is not exploring he is a voracious reader; his favorite author is Stephen King.

We sat down with Ricky and asked him the following:

• What do you like most about working at Kimmel & Associates?
  I like that the work rewards curiosity, every placement means learning something new, and no two days look the same. The team also makes a real difference. People here actually share information and help each other close deals instead of operating in silos, which made ramping up a lot faster.
• What is one thing you learned early in your career that has made you successful?
  Listening matters more than talking. Whether I was working with patients in healthcare or now with candidates and clients, the people who trust you are the ones who feel heard first.
• What is your greatest strength in your role?
  I'm thorough. I'd rather dig into the details of a role or a candidate's background upfront than make a fast placement that doesn't hold up.
• What can clients and candidates expect from you?
  Show up prepared, follow through on what you say you'll do, and treat every conversation like it matters, because it does.
• Ricky's statement of philosophy?
  Straight answers, quick follow up, and someone who does the homework on the company, the role, and the person, before making a match.