Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. was founded in Rhode Island in 1988 by Dennis Byrnes and Lois Rupkey. Byrnes & Rupkey opened a second office in Iowa in 1991 quickly becoming an award winning national search firm. In April 2018, Kristy Staggs became the new CEO/Owner of Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. continuing on the reputation for uncompromised quality and commitment through providing personal and custom programs for clients. Byrnes & Rupkey performs searches on contingency fee, exclusive fee and retained search basis. The firm also performs Outplacement Consulting. Client organizations rely on Byrnes & Rupkey’s commitment to excellence.

A Trusted Partner

Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. is committed to those companies with whom they partner.  Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. strives to exceed client expectations by providing timely, quality services and an uncompromised commitment to excellence.

The right talent for the right company

Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. interacts with both the professional and their clients to ensure that both parties are a match when filling an opportunity. Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. is committed to placing the right talent with the right company ASAP! We maintain the highest ethical standards.

Wide range of disciplines

Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. handles all professional disciplines found within manufacturing, engineering, accounting, and information technology. Byrnes & Rupkey is a preferred supplier for a number of world class heavy manufacturing companies and global food manufacturers, as well as durable consumer product manufacturers. Niche market companies who need an executive search firm are also served by the professionals at Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.

Equal opportunity agency

Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. does not discriminate against any applicant because of age, race, creed, color, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.