Our Team
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Bruce DingmanThe Dingman Company |
Since joining The Dingman Company in 1986, Bruce has led and completed a wide range of executive search assignments for clients across diversified industries. In 1993, he became President of The Dingman Company, where he worked extensively with organizations in financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, travel, hospitality, aviation, and the nonprofit sector—including Christian organizations and universities.
After decades of leadership, Bruce has transitioned from President and now serves in an Emeritus role with The Dingman Company, which operates as a doing-business-as (DBA) of Ardent Search, Inc. Day-to-day leadership and operations are overseen by his longtime associate, Tim Bernstein, under Ardent Search, Inc. tim@ardentsearchco.com. While no longer involved in daily management, Bruce remains a valued advisor and continues to offer perspective shaped by his many years in executive search.
Prior to joining The Dingman Company, Bruce spent nearly 20 years in the hotel, food service, and food distribution industries.
Bruce and his wife, Janet, live in Southern California and are the parents of three adult children and seven grandchildren. Bruce is a proud veteran, having served in the United States Military. Bruce and Janet are members of Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California.
| Bachelor of Science Cornell University |
Board Service Crossworld-since 2016 (www.CrossWorld.org) Global Christian Relief-since 2007 (globalchristianrelief.org) |
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Tim BernsteinArdent Search Company Co-Founder and President |
Tim co-founded Ardent Search in 2007, having previously served The Dingman Company, leading the research and reference functions, candidate development, and managing client relationships. Before entering the executive recruiting arena, Tim led his own consulting practice, specializing in re-organization and systems/structure improvement. Previously, for eighteen years, Tim held leadership positions in operations, strategy, marketing, and development in Fortune 100 companies as well as municipal, educational, and faith-based organizations. Tim’s commitment to integrity, a definitive understanding of leadership and transition, along with his highly relational style are strong assets in assisting clients in their change process. Tim and his wife, Beth, live in Southern California with their four children.
| Master of Organizational Leadership Biola University |
Master of Science, Marital & Family Therapy California Lutheran University |
Bachelor of Science California State University, Northridge |