Over 30 years of personally matching the right candidates for your organization

DBL Associates

Since 1983, David Long and DBL Associates has consistently identified and placed hundreds of talented professionals in multiple disciplines and industries: Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources, and Marketing in Manufacturing, Distribution, Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate, Consulting, Not-for-Profit, and Private Equity.

Servicing Clients Across Multiple Industries

Our Approach

Our approach is straightforward. Obtain a thorough understanding of our clients’ needs, their unique culture, conduct interviews prior to presenting candidates’ qualifications, check references with each final candidate, and assist in the pre-negotiation, offer, and closing process.

Over many decades we sourced individuals with the right experience, personality, and emotional intelligence who are the right fit, treating everyone in the process with respect and transparency.

Our expertise includes working with Southern California mid-market companies and national private equity firms and their portfolio companies to build their Finance, Operations and HR teams.

Testimonials

I have personally known David Long for more than 24 years, first meeting him when my company was acquired and moved to Southern California from MN. David and his firm have consistently demonstrated and performed as top-tier business advisors based on their responsiveness, ability to attract the right candidates, and professionalism. DBL Associates was brought in by our PE firm to bring in top talent for our HR, finance, and operations teams, which they have done exceptionally well. I recommend DBL Associates’ services to anyone, especially with PE-backed companies.

Chris Meinerz

CFO at Vantage Mobility

I have had great success working with Dave at DBL Associates over the years. His focus is narrow and deep which allow him to attract excellent candidates who have been the right fit for us. He stands by his work and is always available to help keep everything moving smoothly. I highly recommend Dave Long and DBL Associates.

Bill Johnson

Founder and CEO of The Liberty Company

Over the years I have used David for a number of key executive searches. Placements include EVP of Sales, EVP of HR, Director of FP&A, Controller etc. 14 years ago David even placed me in one of my CEO roles! There is no finer recruiter in Southern California. David doesn’t just fill jobs – he finds top flight “A” players who add immediate value to an organization. I highly recommend David for any So Cal retained search.

Adam Coffey

CEO, Operating Partner, Board Member, CEO Coach, Consultant, Empire Builder, Dealmaker, #1 Best Selling Author

David Long has taken on some challenging finance search assignments for me at Brentwood Associates and Panda Express. In every situation he exceeded our expectations for speed and quality of the candidate pipeline. He works collaboratively and understands how to screen for both culture and capability.

Tom Davin

Ex-CEO of Black Rifle Coffee/Board member at multiple companies

I’ve used DBL Associates for many years to find capable, quality talent for many of the companies I work with including Innovage, MerchSource, Smart Circle International, 360 Sourcing. The individuals I have found and hired through DBL Associates have been hired for many different departments and for a variety of roles. Each and every time I have come to David Long and DBL Associates to assist in finding the right person for the position, they have provided highly qualified individuals. That is why I continue to use them and would recommend David Long to other potential clients. DBL Associates is a wonderful resource for any company looking for someone to help them satisfy their current staffing needs, especially executive roles or highly specialized positions that need to filled quickly but more importantly, with the ideal candidate.

Larry Tenebaum

CEO at Smart Circle International

David is one of the “good guys” when it comes to executive search. He understands the value of relationships and treats people, both candidates and clients with dignity and respect. He is tenacious with each assignment and goes the extra mile for his clients. I consider him a trusted Human Asset Advisor.

Jerome Kaiser

Chief Financial Officer at SeneGence

David Long took time to understand Quiet Logistics and sourced highly qualified candidates for our LA General Manager search. Thoroughly appreciate his professionalism. Highly recommend DBL Associates for any operations retained search.

Bruce Welty

Founder, former CEO/Chairman at Locus Robotics || Founder, former CEO/Chairman of Quiet Logistics

I have used DBL Associates on a number of successful searches at multiple companies. Dave Long and his colleagues exhibit the highest level of integrity and professionalism within the industry. They treat all the participants in the process with respect, and conduct their work in a highly effective and efficient manner. I strongly recommend DBL Associates.

Fred Gysi

Ex-CFO for many LA-based companies

Dave has been our go-to executive search firm for Southern California accounting and finance executives for over 20 years. He has always been thoughtful, hard working and creative in finding great candidates for many of our portfolio companies over the years. As a private equity investor for over 25 years, I highly recommend Dave and DBL Associates.

Christopher Brothers

Managing Partner at Solace Capital Partners, L.P.

Many years ago, Dave helped me find my first CFO position in the healthcare industry. I have since become CEO of a private equity sponsored medical device company with a mandate of improving the management team. Dave and DBL Associates have found me several members of the management team who have seamlessly integrated with our company while allowing us to double the business in a few short years. This is a direct result of Dave’s unique ability to understand a company’s culture and then recruit candidates with the right technical and emotional attributes for the job.