Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Textile Recruitment Partner in Greensboro, NC
Coley Company has been a trusted leader in textile industry recruitment for over 35 years. Our specialized focus on textiles, apparel, nonwovens, and biofabrics enables us to connect top-tier talent with companies seeking leaders and innovators. With a global network and deep industry expertise, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions for roles ranging from executive leadership to technical specialists. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with a personalized approach to understand client needs and candidate aspirations. We maintain a 90% offer-to-acceptance rate through rigorous candidate vetting and market intelligence.Our recruiters hold industry-recognized certifications and maintain active relationships with professionals across the textile supply chain. We serve clients worldwide, placing over 1,000 professionals in key positions throughout our history. Our founders' backgrounds in textile manufacturing and executive search provide unique insights into industry challenges and opportunities. We offer both contingency and retained search models to accommodate varying client requirements. Our commitment to excellence has made us the go-to recruitment partner for textile companies seeking strategic talent solutions.
Services
Textile Recruiting
Apparel Recruiting
Nonwoven Recruiting
Biofabrics Recruiting
Executive Search
Contingency Search
Retained Search
International Placements
Technical Recruitment
Leadership Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized experience in textile industry recruitment
- Global reach with placements in 9 countries across 5 continents
- 90% offer-to-acceptance rate through rigorous candidate vetting
- Recruiters hold Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) accreditations
- Founders with combined 50+ years of textile manufacturing experience
Services
Textile Recruiting
Specialized recruitment solutions for textile industry professionals connect companies with qualified candidates possessing expertise in yarns, fabrics, and technical textiles. Our recruiters leverage decades of industry experience and a global network to identify leaders and technical experts for manufacturing, R&D, and executive roles. We serve clients worldwide with placements in traditional and advanced textile applications.
Apparel Recruiting
Targeted talent acquisition services for apparel industry positions help companies find professionals with expertise in garment manufacturing, product development, and brand management. We specialize in placing executives and technical staff for workwear, performance apparel, and home furnishings sectors. Our recruiters maintain relationships with leaders at major apparel brands and retailers globally.
Biofabrics Recruiting
Specialized recruitment for biofabrics and sustainable textile professionals connects companies with experts in mycelium-based materials, algae fabrics, and biodegradable polymers. We serve organizations developing next-generation textile technologies and circular economy solutions. Our recruiters understand the technical requirements for roles in bioprocessing, material science, and sustainability leadership.
Nonwoven Recruiting
Focused recruitment services for nonwoven industry positions help companies find professionals with expertise in hygiene products, medical textiles, and automotive components. We place engineers and executives with experience in netting, adhesives, and composite materials. Our recruiters serve clients globally with placements in traditional and advanced nonwoven applications.
Executive Search
Comprehensive executive search services identify C-suite leaders and senior management for textile, apparel, and nonwoven companies. We offer both contingency and retained search models with rigorous candidate vetting. Our recruiters specialize in finding executives with proven track records in manufacturing, innovation, and global market expansion.
People
Ross Coley
President
President with 8+ years of recruiting experience in textile, apparel, and nonwoven industries. Holds Bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. Specializes in identifying executive talent and building client relationships. Active in industry networking and market intelligence.
Denise Elliott Davis
Senior Vice President and Partner
20+ year veteran in textile executive search with Certified Personnel Consultant accreditation. Instrumental in launching Coley Company in 2010. Brings generational industry knowledge from family textile background. Expert in competitor targeting and executive placement.
Doug Coley
Founder and Coach
Founder with 25+ years of executive search experience. Former manufacturing executive at Milliken & Company. Pinnacle Society member for 28 years. Provides strategic guidance to recruitment team. Holds business degree from Appalachian State University.
Landis Connor
Senior Executive Recruiter
Senior recruiter with textile industry background spanning three generations. Holds MBA and CPC certification from University of North Carolina. Specializes in technical textile placements. Combines academic credentials with industry knowledge for effective candidate matching.
Sarah Kathryn Sullivan
Executive Recruiter
Recruiter with background in higher education philanthropy. Focuses on aligning candidate career goals with client needs. Holds public relations degree from Appalachian State University. Builds strong relationships with client companies as recruitment partner.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in textile, apparel, nonwoven, and biofabrics industries with global reach across traditional and advanced material applications.
What types of positions do you fill?
We place professionals in executive leadership, technical roles, and specialized engineering positions across the textile supply chain.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we've successfully placed talent for companies in 9 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia.
What search models do you offer?
We provide both contingency search with no upfront fees and retained search for priority placements with market intelligence.
How do you vet candidates?
We conduct thorough background checks including reference verification for the past 10 years of work experience.
What is your success rate?
Our 90% offer-to-acceptance rate reflects our ability to match qualified candidates with client requirements effectively.
