D. HILTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
History
David M. Hilton, Ph.D., founded D. Hilton Associates in 1985 after serving as a successful financial services executive in New York and New Jersey. The financial services industry embraced Hilton’s unique perspective on Board/ CEO dynamics as a predictor of long-term organizational success. He developed groundbreaking recruiting strategies that focused on understanding and appreciating board governance and financial institutions’ unique cultures as an integral part of the search process. The work proved immediately successful as Inc. Magazine recognized D. Hilton Associates as one of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the nation early in the firm’s existence. D. Hilton has received numerous awards of excellence, including being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top 100 Executive Recruiting Firms for multiple years in a row.
- David M. Hilton, Ph.D.
Evolution
D. Hilton demonstrates its ability to meet the demands of a changing marketplace daily. When customers’ expectations shifted – when legislators mandated fundamental changes to our business – when the labor pool tightened – we were first to market with practical solutions. The spirit of innovation and dedication examining challenges well below the surface has become the trademark of all of D. Hilton’s work.
Committed to using our strategic insights and instincts to expand the industry’s technical knowledge, we devote a significant portion of our internal resources to primary research, new product development, and benchmarking best practices. Our practice leaders are thought leaders in their respective disciplines, and we define success on the quality of client service delivered, not on the quantity of services delivered.
The D. Hilton Difference
- We Set the Industry Standard.
- We are Independent.
- We Work Exclusively with Financial Institutions.
- We Offer a Large In-house Staff.
- We are the Most Qualified Firm in the Business.
D. HILTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
Executive Team
David M. Hilton, Ph.D.
- President
Debra J. Hilton, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
- Executive Vice President
John W. Andrews, SPHR, CCP, CSCP
- Executive Vice President
Brian J. Kidwell, SPHR
- EXECUTIVE VICE President
Sarah Hilton
- SENIOR Vice President
Jessica Jarman
- Senior Vice President
The D. Hilton Promise
D. Hilton is a closely held private company with no third-party investors. To maintain our autonomy, we do not seek or pay for endorsements, alliances, or joint marketing agreements from third parties, such as trade associations (e.g., CUNA, ABA, etc.) or other vendors that sell products and services to financial institutions. D. Hilton does not own any other company that provides products and services to financial institutions (e.g., technology vendors, regulatory services, accounting firms, etc.). This ensures that our recommendations are unbiased, without regard to outside pressure or influences. D. Hilton’s objective is to provide your financial institution with the strategic solutions required to ensure continued success and meet the ever-changing needs of your customers.
How can we help you?
D. Hilton Associates, Inc. specializes in the financial services industry, so we really know your business. For more information on each of our areas of practice, give us a call at (800) 367-0433 or send us a message online.
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