Evan Scott, CEO
Evan Scott is the CEO of ESGI Potomac Recruiting. Prior to establishing ESGI in 2000, Mr. Scott was the Senior Partner with a retainer-based executive search firm with HQ in Philadelphia. When Mr. Scott sold his shares in that firm, the company was listed as the 23rd largest search firm in the country. ESGI Potomac Recruiting specializes in working with Fortune 1-100 companies, venture capital and private equity firms. The practice he oversees works in the commercial sector both nationally and globally.
Mr. Scott’s mission at ESGI Potomac Recruiting was to bring personalized attention and sophisticated executive search experience to the federal contracting community. He ensures that ESGI Potomac Recruiting approaches each engagement as a strategic partnership. Searches are handled exclusively by expert search professionals who drive all assignments from beginning to end. His goal is to help companies attract experienced executives who work effectively with federal agencies and the systems integrators that serve the government. ESGI Potomac Recruiting also is committed to filling key positions promptly. By specializing in federal for over 20 years, ESGI Potomac Recruiting differentiates itself from their competitors by drawing upon a well-cultivated network in this community.
With nearly three decades of executive search experience, Mr. Scott has helped numerous systems integrators, software, biometrics, services, product companies, and small government contractors hire top-level executive talent. Much of the work is centered around security to include cyber, big data, analytics, cloud security/mobility, biometrics, and AI. Clients range from large blue-chip federal integrators to small and mid-cap companies. ESGI Potomac Recruiting has helped clients fill positions varying from the Board of Directors, Advisory Boards, and corporate officers such as the CEO, COO, CFO, VP Business Development, VP Federal Sales/Operations, and a host of other high impact functional roles.
ESGI Potomac Recruiting has been recognized by GovCon as one of the top retainers based executive search firms in federal contracting for five years running. Evan Scott serves on the membership committee of the prestigious Homeland Security Defense Business Council that works on a bi-partisan basis to help DHS and DOJ protect the nation from all threats.
Mr. Scott has been quoted in such publications as Business Week, Government Security News, The New York Times, WSJ Technology Daily, DC Examiner, Financial Times, and Electronic Design. He has appeared on the Bloomsburg News Network, discussing issues related to security and executive leadership. He is also an active member at NDIA, InfraGard, GovCon, and ASIS.
Mr. Scott is a graduate of Philadelphia University with a bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing.
Jenessa Hoffman, President
Jenessa Hoffman is the President of ESGI Potomac Recruiting and oversees the Company’s Executive Search practice. In this role, she leverages her C-Suite search expertise and expansive industry knowledge and network to assist her clients in identifying and developing the leadership talent required to successfully compete in this dynamic and complex market.
Ms. Hoffman also has an extensive commitment to pro-bono work to including experience successfully placing C-Suite Executives with mission-focused organizations, such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Hope for the Warriors. She is an expert at assisting companies across multiple industries worldwide in finding the right leadership an organization needs. Her clients include Fortune 100 companies and major multi-national organizations, ranging from Siemans and Xerox to SAIC and Idaho National Lab. She has successfully placed over 300 executives in C Suite roles throughout her career and has a 98% rate of retention of all of her placements for 36 months or more post-hire. She is recognized as one the Ten Best Recruiters in North America and has been celebrated for her commitment to assisting professional women in executive roles successfully achieve their career goals as well as obtain seats on public and private company Boards.
Eric Allenson, Vice President, NextGen Tech & Research
Eric joined ESGI Potomac Recruting in 2010. ESGI Potomac Recruiting is frequently cited as a top ten retainer-based executive search firm specializing in federal contracting in part due to the leading-edge research driven by Eric and his team.
Eric’s expertise at in depth analytical research includes via proprietary AI and Data Analytics tools within the firm.
Bobby Spear, Senior Executive Recruiter 
Bobby Spear has over 30 years experience in recruiting and management across the public sector. Prior to joining ESGI Potomac Recruiting over a decade ago Bobby retired from his career managing and overseeing the planning and execution of Logistic Operations, Office Operations, and Security Operations for the US Secret Service. He also retired after a long career in the Air National Guard.
Bobby is a strong decision maker, who can build productive work groups across organizations to achieve consensus on new C-suite talent hires. He is an effective communicator and a true professional who brings impeccable integrity, candor and trustworthiness to all of his searches on behalf of his clients.
Megan Norris
Director of Career Services. Megan is an expert at providing comprehensive career development support to ESGI-Potomac Recruiting clients through expert guidance on professional application materials, including executive résumés, cover letters, Board résumés, and LinkedIn profile optimization.