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John brings an entrepreneur’s mindset, a coach’s heart, and a proven track record of building high-performing recruiting teams.
After successful careers as an entrepreneur, educator, coach, salesperson, and pastor, John entered the recruiting industry at age 52. He quickly discovered that recruiting was about far more than filling positions—it was about changing lives, strengthening organizations, and creating opportunities for people to reach their full potential.
Throughout his recruiting career, John has made more than 300 placements, partnered with over 200 companies, and generated more than $3.5 million in individual fees. But the numbers are only part of the story. What drives him is helping recruiters become trusted advisors and helping companies build the exceptional teams they need to grow.
At Solid Rock Recruiting, John leads with a dual mission: to develop elite recruiting professionals and to transform organizations through strategic talent acquisition. His approach brings together industry expertise, intentional coaching, and a deep understanding of the relationship between company culture, candidate aspirations, and long-term business success.
John believes exceptional companies are built by exceptional people—and exceptional recruiters know how to bring those people together. Under his leadership, Solid Rock Recruiting is more than a recruiting firm. It is a trusted growth partner, helping great people find great opportunities and helping great companies become even better.
300+ successful placements across North America
Serial Entrepreneur - Has opened and run four successful businesses
JMT certified business coach and trainer
Christian Simpson trained coach and entreprenuer
Shaun brings a relentless work ethic, an entrepreneur’s mindset, and more than a decade of proven success in construction specialty trades recruiting.
Growing up around his family’s small business taught Shaun that lasting success is built through hard work, personal responsibility, and doing what you say you will do. Those values became the foundation of his recruiting career and continue to shape how he develops people, builds teams, and serves clients today.
Throughout his career, Shaun has developed a reputation for finding exceptional talent, building lasting relationships, and producing consistent results. However, his greatest strength is his ability to transform promising professionals into confident, high-performing recruiters who understand that recruiting is about far more than filling positions.
As Vice President of Recruiting at Solid Rock Recruiting, Shaun leads with a “hustle-first” philosophy that combines a strong work ethic with strategic thinking, honest communication, and intentional relationship-building. Through hands-on mentorship, results-driven training, and practical performance coaching, he equips recruiters to become trusted advisors to the companies and candidates they serve.
Shaun believes the best recruiters do not simply complete transactions. They build partnerships rooted in honesty, trust, and consistent results. Under his leadership, recruiters grow, client relationships flourish, and companies throughout the construction specialty trades find the exceptional people they need to build lasting success.
300+ successful placements across North America
10 years of specialty trade construction expertise
Countless recruiters mentored and developed
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shaun @solidrockrecruiting.com
The team at Solid Rock Recruiting brings together experienced professionals who understand that successful recruiting requires more than matching a resume to a job description. It requires industry knowledge, thoughtful communication, and a genuine commitment to helping people and organizations succeed.
Our recruiters specialize in construction specialty trades, public accounting, and legal placement. This focused expertise allows us to understand the unique challenges, expectations, and opportunities within each industry. We take the time to learn how our clients operate, what makes their culture unique, and what kind of person will contribute to their long-term success.
We bring that same level of care to every candidate relationship. We listen closely to understand each person’s experience, goals, values, and aspirations. Our purpose is not simply to help someone find another job. It is to connect them with an opportunity where they can grow, contribute, and build a meaningful future.
What truly sets our team apart is our commitment to honesty, trust, and lasting relationships. We do not see recruiting as a transaction. We see ourselves as strategic partners who work tirelessly to create the right connections and deliver lasting value.
When you work with Solid Rock Recruiting, you gain a team that is invested in your success. We believe the right people can transform an organization, the right opportunity can change a life, and the right connection can make both possible.

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Honesty
We’ll shoot straight with you. No sugarcoating. Just clear, honest communication from day one.

Integrity
We operate with a faith-driven mindset, holding ourselves to a high standard in how we serve clients, candidates, and each other.

Hustle
We work hard, we work fast, and we work smart. You’ll see our urgency in every step of the process.
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