What our Clients have to say
AJ Arem - Senior Vice President
REVELxp
Chad - Thank you so much for your assistance with our search. You and your team were awesome at providing us talented candidates to speak with. Your attention to detail and communication cadences were very much appreciated. Our partner is thrilled with the leader we hired and we owe that to you. Thanks again!
Cory Carbary – Vice President of Ticket Sales
Seattle Mariners
My experience working with Chad is always seamless from start to finish. He is quickly able to identify and recruit talented candidates due to his track record as a successful sales rep and hiring manager. Throughout the hiring process, I always receive constant communication and feedback as he is determined to find the perfect fit for our organization. It is his unique ability to connect with people that has earned my trust that he will find the best and the brightest in the industry.
Bryan Srabian – Vice President of Digital Media & Brand Development
San Francisco Giants
I’ve known Chad for over 10 years, he is truly one of the smartest and hardest working professionals that I’ve worked with. Not only has he worked for a professional sports team, but he also has helped many individuals find new opportunities in the sports industry. If I was going to hire someone, my first call would be to Chad to pick his brain. Chad has the highest integrity, and continues to make friends along the way.
Eric Trapp – President
Idaho Steelheads Hockey
Through Chad’s many years in the sports and entertainment business, he is more than qualified to understand what an organization is seeking in hiring employees and how these prospective employees will fit within an organization. Chad is able to manage his responsibilities with great ease and finesse. He always meets deadlines and has the highest level of integrity. Chad is a take charge individual who demonstrates true leadership qualities. The same qualities he demonstrates in business are what make him a trusted friend and colleague
Ryan Brach – Head of Global Partnerships
Oak View Group
I have had the pleasure of working with Chad directly with two different professional sports teams. In his role to prospective placement clients and hiring teams, he has the unique ability to understand firsthand the nuances of working within a professional sports franchise as an employee. Chad’s ethical business values have always made Chad a top performer within the organizations he represented. I consider Chad a trusted evaluator of talent for any organization, but more importantly a trusted friend
Ben Milsom – Chief Ticketing Officer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chad has been able to approach the placement role as someone who has been on the other side of the table. He knows the ins and outs of the jobs that he is looking to fill which is a key asset. I have known Chad for years and he has my utmost trust and respect.
Roberto Beltramini – Vice President Premium Partnerships, Sales & Service
New York Jets
Legacy Search worked on multiple executive roles for our organization and was quickly able to identify talented candidates that met our needs. We turned to Chad because of his track record working on the team side of the business before his career in recruiting. He understands our business. While working with Chad on our executive searches, we always received timely communication and insightful feedback. Chad excels at listening, understanding our needs and what we look for in a candidate. He is clearly dedicated to finding you and your organization the right candidate. Chad has a great way of connecting with people and has a positive reputation in our industry that earned our trust.
Dan Hawley – Vice President of Corporate Partnerships
Denver Broncos
I have known Chad since 2010 on a professional and personal level. Chad has worked in our industry on the collegiate and the professional side of the business as a successful sales executive and hiring manager. Given his experience, Chad understands the high energy, fast paced nature of our business and uses that knowledge to seek out the best and the brightest candidates. He is someone I trust with his many connections and long term relationships. Chad also successfully recruited and placed executives at colleges with Learfield Sports prior to launching his business. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chad to any team or hiring manager.
Brandon O’Halloran – SVP, Partnerships & Strategy
ReplyBuy, Inc.
“Chad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We received constant feedback and communication throughout the process as he worked diligently on finding the right fit for our company. He is a trusted resource and I would recommend him to anyone looking to hire within the sports industry.”
Steve Kobelski – President
Prolific 1
Ticket Galaxy was pleased to work with Legacy Search on the recent placement of our Head of Music Partnerships role. Chad’s connections in the sports and entertainment industry led us to several high quality, talented individuals. His ability to quickly identify top candidates with specific experience in the sport and entertainment industry brings incredible value to the process. He communicated regularly and checked in with us every step of the way. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Legacy Search again in the future
Megan Eisenhard – Vice President Talent Acquisition & Strategy
Learfield Sports
Chad has successfully placed numerous roles at properties across the Learfield portfolio. Chad’s connections in the industry and ability to discover and recruit top talent has made him a valued member of our extended team
What our Candidates have said
Sam Torres – Manager – Business Development
Learfield – Beaver Sports Properties
Chad was with me every step of the way during the recruiting process. He was patient, dedicated, and shared in my joy when I finally received the call that I had gotten the job. I gained a colleague and a friend during this entire process.
Ryan McCoy – Sales Manager, Corporate Partnerships
San Jose Sharks
I’ve been lucky enough to work with Chad on two separate placements now and he’s been nothing but professional, insightful, and helpful with respect to both client as well as candidate. What sets Chad apart is the unique ability to truly understand what the client is looking for both in skill as well as team fit and then pairing this with his tremendous ability to find top talent making it a win for both parties
Matt McCumsey - Corporate Account Executive
Green Bay Packers
Appreciate all your help and support throughout the process, Chad Collins! Go Pack Go!
Jonathan Kelley – Sr. Director, Premium Seating & Strategy
New York City Football Club
I have had the pleasure of working with Chad on two placements at different points and levels of responsibility in my career. From the beginning of our relationship, when he was tasked with filling an open sales role for me, it was apparent that he possessed a unique combination of communication skills combined with a level of understanding of the inner workings of the industry that is unmatched. Recently, instead of finding an employee to fill a position for me, he found me the position I currently have. After getting to know one another over the years, he knew the role with NYCFC was a unique position that would provide additional opportunity that aligned with my core values and cultural views
JJ Alberts – General Manager
Learfield – Providence Friars Sports Properties
Chad was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. I appreciated his professionalism but more importantly his attention to detail. Chad took the time to get to know me as a person to ensure the move was a good fit both professional and personally. I will always stay in touch with Chad and he will be my first call when I need to hire a candidate
Jared George – Sr. Manager Database Analytics & CRM
New York Jets
When Chad reached out, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a new position, but he described the position thoroughly and talked with me through my goals and where I would want to be in the future. He made sure it was the right fit for both me and the organization
Aaron Luther – Manager, Partnership Sales
San Francisco 49ers
Chad has worked tirelessly to develop a meaningful relationship with me from day 1. Throughout my hiring process, he made sure the 49ers and my goals were aligned. Still today, Chad goes the extra mile to help us WIN. His ability to create connections that help develop championship organizations is unmatched
Companies with whom we have placed Candidates
MLB
Seattle Mariners
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
NFL
San Francisco 49ers
Green Bay Packers
Denver Broncos
New York Jets
Carolina Panthers
Green Bay Packers
Denver Broncos
New York Jets
Carolina Panthers
NHL
San Jose Sharks
MLS
New York City FC
Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC
PGA
PGA Tour
USL
Indy Eleven
Sacramento Republic FC
San Diego Loyal
Oklahoma City Energy
Sacramento Republic FC
San Diego Loyal
Oklahoma City Energy
Learfield
Alabama
Michigan
University of Washington
University of Miami
University of Montana
Wyoming
Kansas
Loyola Chicago
Davidson
St. Cloud State
Army
Oregon State
San Jose State
UC Davis
South Dakota State
Northern Illinois
Illinois State
Providence College
Georgia Southern
Ohio University
Michigan
University of Washington
University of Miami
University of Montana
Wyoming
Kansas
Loyola Chicago
Davidson
St. Cloud State
Army
Oregon State
San Jose State
UC Davis
South Dakota State
Northern Illinois
Illinois State
Providence College
Georgia Southern
Ohio University
ECHL
Utah Grizzlies
USHL
Chicago Steel
MiLB
Reno Aces
Aberdeen IronBirds
El Paso Chihuahuas
Aberdeen IronBirds
El Paso Chihuahuas
Northwoods Baseball
Traverse City Pit Spitters
Madison Mallards
Madison Mallards
Frontier League Baseball
Shaumburg Boomers
Southern Illinois Miners
Gary South Shore RailCats
Lake Erie Crushers
River City Rascals
Normal CornBelters
Southern Illinois Miners
Gary South Shore RailCats
Lake Erie Crushers
River City Rascals
Normal CornBelters
Ticketing Companies
ReplyBuy
Prolific 1
Prolific 1
Fan Experience Companies
REVELXP - University of Arkansas, Colorado State University, Texas A&M
Arenas
Maverik Center
Promotion Company
American Hole N' One
Agencies
Infinite Scale
Tandem Partnerships
PIVOT
Tandem Partnerships
PIVOT
Live Music
Live Nation - Vancouver/Bend, Seattle/Spokane/Gorge, Waukee, Iowa
Sports Tech
Pixellot