Biography of: Karmae Cipriotti Fahr, Partner

"Honesty and integrity are paramount to us for our clients and candidates."

Recruitment expert, business consultant, and executive coach, Karmae Cipriotti Fahr is known for her high standards of professionalism, honest representation, and fast, effective results. Her understanding of business practices stems from being a company creator/owner, executive recruiter and leadership coach. Karmae has dedicated 25 plus years to the staffing industry, and that time has garnered her with the title of the “Recruiter’s Recruiter”. She is called upon to supply key players when the client company needs the position filled right the first time.

During her career, Karmae has worked with a variety of businesses, from start-up organizations, to not-for-profits, to Fortune 500’s. Her reputation and drive for excellence were developed throughout an exemplary career in the search industry where longevity is a rare commodity. She has been called upon to not only fill key positions, but also to consult with leaders on hiring practices, on-boarding, and retention. Additionally, she has developed training modules assisting other professionals with the multiple steps required in the hiring process.

Karmae holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University, was graduated from The Institute for Life Coach Training with a focus in executive coaching and is a certified Leadership and Talent Management Coach from Leadership Coach Academy. She is a founding member of The International Association of Coaches, and a member of Christian Coaches Network International.

Biography of: Bill Emerson, CSP

President, Emerson Group
Partner, The Fahr Group

"Creating an environment that helps both clients and employees reach their personal, professional and financial goals is my number one priority. When this is accomplished, everything else falls into place."

Bill joined the family business in 1990 as a recruiter in the health care industry and quickly began to learn the business “hands on.” As his knowledge of the industry grew, Bill diversified his experience by taking on other roles such as outside sales and division manager. In 1998, company founders Skip and Annette Emerson decided to ease their way out of the day-to-day operations and Bill stepped in as president.

Bill continually strives to create a work environment that breed’s success and allows people to grow. “Creating an environment that helps both clients and employees reach their personal, professional and financial goals is my number one priority. When this is accomplished, everything else falls into place.” He continues, “Emerson’s foundation is built on honesty, integrity, communication and loyalty. My parents established this in 1971 and we all still live by it today. Yes, I am biased, but I truly believe the team we have put together is the most talented and professional group in the industry.”

On a personal note, Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts and currently resides in Moorestown, NJ. He is extremely active in the community and current board member of the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA and President of the Mid-Atlantic Staffing Association (MASA). Past involvement with non-profits and within the community include Chairman of the Board for the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, Chairman of Tri-State Human Resources Career Management Committee, President of Moorestown Football Parents Club, President of The Tender, Chairman of Burlington County YMCA Human Resources Council, member of Urban Promise Development Committee, President of Garden State Rotary Club, President of Moorestown Youth Football and active coach in Moorestown youth sports.