Our Team
Leadership & Experience
Chris Hingle
Managing Principal, Christopher Frederick Search Partners
A graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Hingle earned a bachelor’s degree in business. During his four years at The Citadel, he held numerous leadership positions, including Class President for both his junior and senior years and Company Commander during his senior year. He was also recognized as a Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for his outstanding leadership accomplishments. In 2021, Hingle was inducted into The Citadel’s Leaders in Philanthropy in recognition of his lifelong financial support of the school.
After graduating, Hingle began his career in executive search and, in 1985, founded Christopher Frederick Search Partners with a singular focus: identifying leadership talent in real estate, construction and architecture. Over more than four decades, he has grown the firm into a specialized, research-driven executive search platform. For Hingle, executive search is about more than filling a position. It is about understanding the magnitude of the opportunity, knowing the market and finding the individual who can make a meaningful impact.
Team Structure
Christopher Frederick Search Partners is a nimble, four-person team of results-driven search professionals. We’re small by design, not by limitation. Our expertise and proven methodology provide the depth of resources found at larger corporate search firms, while retaining the agility and flexibility of an entrepreneurial, service-driven company. This allows us to tailor our approach to the specific needs of every search.
Our team structure is just one of the approaches that has consistently delivered results for our clients. To see how our approach to executive search is different, request a consultation.