Experience and Integrity Make the Difference

Our company relies on personal referrals for most of the business we conduct. While we are happy to work with canidates that contact us directly, we are proud of the trust we have earned among other professionals that refer their clients to us. Attorneys, CPAs, Executive Recruiters and Financial Planners send their clients to Dearborn West with full confidence that they will be well represented. Past candidates are also an important source of referrals and we are proud of our ability to help business people find a niche where they can prosper.

As part of the world's largest affiliation of independent franchise consultants, we draw on decades of industry experience and have contacts with hundreds of quality franchisors, distributors and licensed business opportunities. The leadership of our company comes from the executive search business and truly understands the dynamics and the value of a customized matching process.

Our pragmatic approach is focused on yielding results that will suit your business and personal needs. Our on-going industry research keeps us apprised of the top business opportunities and can help you stay ahead of the curve.

Dan Brunell, President of Dearborn West, LLC

Dan Brunell has over 25 years of experience in the service industry, including 14 years in the staffing and executive search disciplines. He is President of Dearborn West, LLC a franchise consulting firm that recruits franchisees and distributors for business opportunities worldwide.

Dan was an Area Vice President at Olsten Corporation, an international leader in the staffing industry. He also served as Regional Vice President for a national construction staffing firm. Prior to founding Dearborn West, he was Chief Operating Officer for a Human Resource Services Company. Working in both public and private organizations in sales, operations and administration, he is experienced in start up, turnaround and growth strategies. As a staffing industry veteran, he has a proven track record of matching people with the appropriate opportunities to suit their unique talents.

A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Dan supports The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, the San Diego Zoo and Wildlife Park and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Dan also serves as an instructor for the world's largest affiliation of independent franchise consultants, where he trains and mentors new consultants.