Why Work With Us

You want the best, and Downey & Associates delivers. Our results prove we don’t just find the A-players, we also help you keep top talent. You can hire people with high potential, but unless they’re engaged, you won’t be able to drive the maximum outcomes. Culture fit is key, which is why we do all our sourcing through personal referrals versus scouring the Internet. We need to be able to tell your story to our trusted advisors. We follow the breadcrumbs of introductions that lead us to your best hire.

Industries We’ve Worked With

For more than three decades, recruiters at Downey & Associates have partnered with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 leaders to emerging growth companies. Our work spans multiple industries, each with unique hiring challenges, culture expectations, and long-term talent needs.

Select an industry below to view the organizations we’ve supported and the breadth of experience we bring to each sector.

FORTUNE 500

Our work with Fortune 500 organizations reflects our ability to deliver consistent results for large, complex, and demanding companies. These partnerships span technology, retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and more.

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Best Buy
  • 3M
  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Target
  • Wells Fargo
  • Baxter
  • IBM
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Honeywell
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
  • Land O’Lakes
  • Ameriprise Financial Inc.
  • Xcel Energy
  • Hormel Foods
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Medtronic
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Ecolab
  • St. Jude Medical
  • Nash-Finch
  • Supervalu (UNFI)
  • Delta Air Lines

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE

Financial institutions rely on precision, credibility, and long-term trust. Our work in banking, insurance, and financial services reflects deep familiarity with regulated environments and high-accountability roles.

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • St. Paul Travelers
  • American Express
  • Allianz
  • Assurant
  • MoneyGram
  • Wells Fargo Mortgage
  • Prudential Financial
  • Securian
  • Greentree Financial
  • RBC Dain Rauscher
  • Piper Jaffray
  • GMAC – RFC
  • eFunds
  • First Data Corp (Fiserv)
  • CPG / MN Department of Revenue
  • Huntington Bank (TCF)
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Voya (ReliaStar / ING)
  • DMA Inc.
  • Fidelity National IS (SunGard Fin Sys)

MANUFACTURING

From global manufacturers to specialized production companies, we support organizations that depend on operational excellence, engineering talent, and process-driven leadership.

  • IBM Corp
  • Baxter
  • 3M
  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Honeywell
  • Dell
  • MTS Systems Corp
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Medtronic, Inc.
  • Boston Scientific Corp
  • Saint Jude Medical
  • Motorola
  • General Mills, Inc.
  • Graco, Inc.
  • DataCard
  • Anderson Windows
  • Marvin Windows
  • Bemis
  • Quaker Oats
  • Metaphase Technology
  • McDonnell Douglas (Boeing)
  • JM Smucker (IMF)
  • Select Comfort
  • Heat N’ Glo
  • FSI International (Fluoroware)
  • NEC America
  • MISys (Summit Info Systems)

HEALTHCARE

Our healthcare experience spans medical device companies, healthcare service providers, and organizations dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation and care delivery.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Baxter
  • Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
  • HealthPartners
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Express Scripts
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Allina
  • Fairview Hospital
  • CareVue Systems
  • Health Systems Integration
  • St. Vincent’s Medical Center
  • Sycamore Health Network
  • Boston Scientific
  • St. Jude Medical

RETAIL

Retail organizations move quickly, adapt constantly, and rely on leaders who can thrive in a customer-driven environment. We’ve supported companies across multiple retail categories and operational models.

  • Best Buy
  • Target
  • Room & Board
  • Holiday
  • Gander Mountain
  • Wilson Leather
  • The Sportsman’s Guide
  • Regis Corp
  • Maurice’s Inc.
  • Select Comfort
  • Fingerhut (Bluestem Brands)
  • ShopHQ (CVN / QVC)

SOFTWARE & IT CONSULTING

Technology organizations trust us because we understand the pace of innovation and the skills required to stay competitive. Our experience spans global consulting firms, enterprise software companies, and specialty technology providers.

  • IBM
  • Accenture
  • Unisys
  • Honeywell
  • Oracle
  • SAP
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young
  • Motorola
  • Dayforce, Inc. (Ceredian)
  • The Macro Group
  • Keane NTT DATA
  • Cheyenne Software Arcserve
  • Analysts International (ACS)
  • Hollander
  • Lawson
  • Pragmatic
  • EDS
  • Emprise Consulting
  • Cornerstone Consulting
  • Born Consulting
  • Alternative Resources
  • Benchmark
  • Connect Computer
  • Systemhouse
  • Turning Point Consulting (Brady)
  • BMC Software (Technalysis)
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • IDS
  • Virtual Information Systems (Virtiva)
  • Information Advantage
  • Foundever (Sykes Enterprises)
  • Xerox (Consultec)
  • Wheels Consulting
  • Micro Focus
  • Rice Consulting
  • Systems Group
  • Karlsson Consulting
  • Associated Business Consultants
  • Database Ideas

OTHER

We’ve also partnered with organizations outside traditional categories, offering customized recruiting support wherever specialized expertise is needed.

  • Cargill
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Merrill Corp
  • Carlson Companies
  • General Mills
  • Supervalu (UNFI)
  • Nash Finch
  • Fingerhut (Bluestem Brands)
  • ShopHQ (CVN / QVC)
  • Gelco Information Network
  • Pearson
  • G&K Services
  • Hennepin County
  • City of Minneapolis
  • Mortenson Company
  • BNSF Railway
  • BI
  • Amdahl Corporation
  • GE Capital Fleet Services
  • Hubbard Milling
  • Aon (Hewitt)
  • GameStop (Funco)
  • C.H. Robinson (Preferred Translocation)
  • Wiken Promotion and Advertising
  • TFI International (Transport America)
  • ADC Telecommunications
  • Alliant Techsystems (FMC)
  • The State of Minnesota
  • U.S. Post Office
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