Tripp Whitaker is a Principal at JM Search, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Since joining the premier executive search firm in 2003, Tripp has spent over 22 years building a reputation as a highly accomplished executive recruiter and subject matter expert in the industrial manufacturing sector. He specializes in placing high-level operational leadership for companies within the contract manufacturing and contract packaging fields, with a particular concentration in the pharmaceutical and consumer products industries. Over his long tenure, including 19 years serving as a Vice President with the firm, Tripp has partnered extensively with private equity firms, venture capital investors, and Fortune 1000 corporations to build proactive candidate pipelines and advise on competitive salary structures. His full-cycle recruitment expertise is backed by a strong background in strategic networking, business development, and executive employment terms negotiation. Tripp graduated from Saint Joseph's University and its Erivan K. Haub School of Business, earning a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.