About Us
Your organization deserves a partner who understands your world. Onward Group Holdings was built to be exactly that — a platform of specialized brands, each deeply focused on the talent, skills, and solutions that matter most to you.
Our Mission
To connect leading organizations with specialized talent and workforce solutions.
3,500+
Clients Served
30,000+
Talent Placed
20+
Years in Business
Our Story
For more than 20 years, we’ve built and led specialized talent solutions businesses that connect great companies with great people. What began as a focus on individual markets has evolved into a broader platform supporting today’s thriving industries.
Across our brands, we combine strong leadership, proven infrastructure, and an expansive network of talent to deliver solutions that go beyond traditional staffing.
At our core, we believe that specialization drives better outcomes—and that people are the foundation of every successful organization. That belief has guided our growth, shaped our approach, and continues to define how we help companies and talent succeed.
Our Leadership Team
Our executive leadership team brings over 30 years of experience serving top brands across every major industry.
Ken Clark
CEO & Co-Founder
Don Weis
Chief Operating Officer
Kim Shatzer
SVP, Onward Search
Kate O’Connor
SVP, Onward Accessibility
Kirsten Erwin
SVP, Onward Education
Tara O'Reilly
VP, Human Resources
Erin Sfera
Controller
Our Values
Our core values are our compass. They define our beliefs, dictate our actions, and guide us forward.
Deliver amazing results.
We always strive to exceed expectations for all stakeholders. We are determined to work hard, face challenges head-on and win.
Think and act like an entrepreneur.
We take initiative, maximize opportunities, and embrace our passion to focus on rapid growth and innovation.
Wow our customers.
We are customer-obsessed. We make our clients and talent our top priorities because when they succeed, we succeed.
Do things the right way.
We operate with honesty and integrity and hold ourselves accountable for our actions and commitments.
Be different together.
We’ve created a space where all belong. We celebrate diversity, embrace inclusivity, and promote equity inside and outside our walls.
Love where you work.
We’ve built a culture that inspires people to take pride in what they do, support one another, and win as a team.
Our Awards
Our brands have been recognized for service excellence by leading organizations across the industries we serve.
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Corporate Address
268 Post Road, Suite 200
PMB 143547
Fairfield, CT 06824