About Us

About Carrington & Carrington

Willie Carrington began the search practice in 1979 and was joined by Marian H. Carrington in 1991 as a Principal and Co-Owner. Since then, they have together guided CCL through challenging economic periods to remain one of the leading African-American owned executive search firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm’s impressive national client list consists primarily of Fortune 500 companies and nationally recognized not-for-profits.

The firm places candidates in middle management and senior-level executive positions across various industries and all functional areas. Throughout its history, CCL has stayed true to its original mission of knowing and sourcing diverse talent for major companies and has become strong specialists in this area.

“Strength through Diversity and Inclusion,” reflects our belief that in order to remain competitive, companies must attract top diverse talent for the management pipeline and executive-level positions.

Company Background

Our Mission

Our mission is to partner with each client to solve strategic business issues by providing the highest quality of diverse talent in a timely and professional manner. Our commitment to excellence begins with our client-centric approach. Through this approach, we apply our customized sourcing model, which is customized for each client engagement, and use innovative technology in conjunction with our seasoned interviewing skills to help our clients identify and select best-in-class talent to meet their strategic placement goals.

At Carrington & Carrington, Ltd., you can expect the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We subscribe to the Association of Executive Search Consultants Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines.

Our Commitment

For 40 years, C&C has placed quality candidates in middle management and senior-level executive positions across various industries and functional areas. We have focused our executive search practice around diversity. We are specialists in the recruitment and placement of African-Americans, Hispanics, Women, LGBT and other diverse professionals. As one of the oldest African-American owned executive search firms in the U.S., we take pride in helping our clients retain the most qualified, progressive and talented leaders in the market today.

“Strength through Diversity and Inclusion,” reflects our belief that in order to remain competitive, companies must attract top diverse talent for their pipeline management and executive-level positions.

Solutions that Matter

Diversity Focus
Our candidates are diverse in race, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We provide the most difficult-to-identify candidates to fill middle management and senior-level executive positions.

Customized Search Methodology
We understand that each search assignment is unique and all clients are different. With this in mind, we create a comprehensive search strategy to meet your specific needs.

Responsive, Effective Relationships Led by Company Management
Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. accepts a limited number of engagements each year, which ensures quality service and satisfaction. Management leads each assignment for responsive and effective relationships.

Strategies

Carrington & Carrington, Ltd., has experience and expertise to identify qualified, high-performing executives and the insight required to address concerns on specific career moves. Our proven success is based on your commitment to the advancement of diverse professional leadership.

Our organizational structure includes:

Principals
Management/Practice Leaders
Consultants
Research Team
Support Staff

Key Facts

• Retained Executive Search Firm
• Celebrating 40 Years of Strategic Diversity Search
• Headquartered in Chicago Since 1979
• National Scope: Clients and Candidates
• Fortune 500 and Not-for-Profits Clients
• Member, Association of Executive Search Consultants
• Member, Chicago United
• MBE/WBE Certified
• GSA Certified

Meet The C&C Leadership Team

Willie E. CarringtonPrincipal and Founder

Willie E. Carrington is Principal and Founder of Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. (CCL), an executive search practice, founded in 1979. Since then, he continues to play a significant role in increasing the representation of diverse professionals in major companies including Banking, Finance, Manufacturing, and Utilities. Prior to this, Willie was Executive Director of Inroads/Chicago and an Auditor for the former CPA firm Arthur Andersen & Co. Willie has made substantial contributions to the community through his roles as a Founding Member of the Chicagoland Chapter of the National Association of Human Resources and as a Board member and Trailblazer for the National Association of Black Accountants. His other community affiliations include being a Member of the Rainbow Push Coalition’s Board of Directors, Chicago United, and the Union League Club of Chicago. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Marian H. CarringtonPrincipal

Marian H. Carrington is Principal of Carrington & Carrington, Ltd (CCL). Prior to joining Carrington & Carrington, Ltd., Marian was an HR and Operations executive with Allstate Insurance Company. She is heavily focused in the firms Healthcare, Academic, and Non-Profit sectors. Marian currently serves as a board member of Howard Brown Health Center, the Midwest’s largest LGBT health and research organization, and is a CEO Member of Chicago United. She was a former President of 100 Black Women Chicago, Executive Founding Board Member and Secretary of Athena International, and former Board Member of YWCA Chicago. Additionally, Marian was a former Board Member and Committee Chairperson for the Association of Executive Search Consultants. She is a graduate Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago and a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana.

Nelvia M. Brady, Ph.D.Senior Vice President

Dr. Nelvia M. Brady-Hampton rejoined Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. in 2009 as Senior Vice President and manages the firm’s Memphis, TN office. Dr. Brady-Hampton has spent 15 years as Senior Vice President with Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. and has been responsible for developing and leading a major practice group in not-for-profit and education. Prior to joining Carrington & Carrington, Ltd., Dr. Brady-Hampton served as Director of Diversity and Professor of Business for Trinity Christian College after having served as the first African-American and first female Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Nelvia earned a BA from the University of Illinois, an MS from the University of Wisconsin, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. She founded and served as the first President of AARP Tennessee’s newest chapter, #5449, and was appointed to the AARP Tennessee Executive Council in January 2013 as the West Grand Division Volunteer Leader, serving in these roles until December 2017. She was also Co-Founder of the Memphis & Mid-South Chapter of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS) .

Nathaniel Jackson, Jr.Managing Director

Mr. Nathaniel Jackson, Jr., leads the Carrington & Carrington, Ltd. national diversity practice for the Industrial sector, and as such, is accountable for identifying new clients for middle management and senior-level executive positions, and retaining the most qualified, progressive, and talented leaders in the market today. Mr. Jackson comes to us from Parker Hannifin Corporation where he held the position of Director of Global Talent Development. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University and brings over 40 years of Human Resource and Leadership experience with skills in global and international sourcing, change management, strategy, employee relations, and succession planning.