TEAM

Kirk Palmer
Jaimee Marshall
Adelle Kirk
Pat Hughes
Kyle Rudy
Nicole Phillips
Molly Bell
Rebecca Graves
Stephanie Hand
Katie Fong
Marguerite Giuliano
Shanna Rae Stalwick
Leah Raful

Over the past 25 years, Kirk has become a well-recognized figure within the retail, related wholesale and investment communities. He has worked with over 100 companies on various search and consulting assignments, covering all facets of the industry. He is known for his insights and straightforward assessments on industry trends and talent issues. Kirk is sought after for advice and counsel by clients, candidates and investors and he is quoted regularly in both national and trade publications. Since 1987, he has developed close working relationships with key clients, and he provides counsel on a wide variety of topics, including executive compensation, organization structure planning, definition and development of company culture and overall industry trends. 

Prior to founding the firm in 1987, Kirk had a distinguished career in department and specialty store retailing. Upon graduation, he began his retail career in 1975 with May Department Stores in human resources. He continued his human resources career by joining Gimbel’s Department Stores in 1981 and subsequently The Limited, Inc. in 1984.  He remained with The Limited organization until founding Kirk Palmer & Associates, Inc. in August 1987.

A native of Ohio, Kirk and his wife live in Larchmont, New York with their son and daughter.