Success Stories
We don’t just consult. We become a trusted extension of your team. These stories highlight how our collaborative approach delivers lasting value.
Hardman Construction
Building a Stronger Team from the Ground Up
focusIT & Aduvo
Supporting Growth Through Seamless HR Partnership
focusIT & Aduvo
Supporting Growth Through Seamless HR Partnership
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Strengthening Teams Through Strategic HR
CASE STORY: Hardman Construction
Building a Stronger Team from the Ground Up
From its roots in Ludington, Michigan, Hardman Construction has grown into a national leader in specialty foundation work. Known for blending a traditional work ethic with cutting-edge technology, Hardman turned to EctoHR in 2011 to support its continued evolution. The partnership focused on strengthening recruiting and professional development efforts, all while reinforcing Hardman’s goal of being an employer of choice in both the industry and community.
EctoHR quickly became an extension of Hardman’s HR team, adapting its approach to match the company’s unique culture. By supporting everything from hiring strategies to leadership development initiatives, EctoHR has helped Hardman build a team that reflects the strength of its values, and the impact of that support continues to be felt across every project.
“It truly feels like the team at EctoHR cares about our company success as much as we do. Simply put, you could not find a more genuine or caring company partner.”
– Todd Schrader
CEO, Hardman Construction
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From its roots in Ludington, Michigan, Hardman Construction has grown into a national leader in specialty foundation work. Known for blending a traditional work ethic with cutting-edge technology, Hardman turned to EctoHR in 2011 to support its continued evolution. The partnership focused on strengthening recruiting and professional development efforts, all while reinforcing Hardman’s goal of being an employer of choice in both the industry and community.
EctoHR quickly became an extension of Hardman’s HR team, adapting its approach to match the company’s unique culture. By supporting everything from hiring strategies to leadership development initiatives, EctoHR has helped Hardman build a team that reflects the strength of its values, and the impact of that support continues to be felt across every project.
“It truly feels like the team at EctoHR cares about our company success as much as we do. Simply put, you could not find a more genuine or caring company partner.”
Todd Schrader
CEO, Hardman Construction
CASE STORY: focusIT & ADUVO
Supporting Growth Through Seamless HR Partnership
As a rapidly growing software company based in Arizona, focusIT needed to scale without being slowed down by HR complexities and administration. With a fully remote team that serves more than 500 mortgage clients and 10,000 end-users, President Josh Bopp turned to EctoHR in 2006 to help maintain focusIT’s identity as an “employer of choice” while staying lean, responsive, and compliant.
Over the years, the partnership has grown alongside the company, including helping Josh launch Aduvo, his latest entrepreneurial effort. Today, focusIT relies on EctoHR to manage payroll, benefits, performance reviews, and recruiting, freeing up leadership to focus on product innovation and client service. EctoHR works directly with the company’s accounting and insurance partners and functions as an embedded part of the team.
“The Ecto team feels like an extension of our Company. They not only bring real value to our business, but also give our employees the support they need to thrive. We’ve relied on them for many years and could not imagine working without them.”
– Josh Bopp
President, focusIT, Inc. and Aduvo, LLC.
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As a rapidly growing software company based in Arizona, focusIT needed to scale without being slowed down by HR complexities and administration. With a fully remote team that serves more than 500 mortgage clients and 10,000 end-users, President Josh Bopp turned to EctoHR in 2006 to help maintain focusIT’s identity as an “employer of choice” while staying lean, responsive, and compliant.
Over the years, the partnership has grown alongside the company, including helping Josh launch Aduvo, his latest entrepreneurial effort. Today, focusIT relies on EctoHR to manage payroll, benefits, performance reviews, and recruiting, freeing up leadership to focus on product innovation and client service. EctoHR works directly with the company’s accounting and insurance partners and functions as an embedded part of the team.
“The Ecto team feels like an extension of our Company. They not only bring real value to our business, but also give our employees the support they need to thrive. We’ve relied on them for many years and could not imagine working without them”
Josh Bopp
President, focusIT, Inc. and Aduvo, LLC.
CASE STORY: Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Strengthening Teams Through Strategic HR
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (GLBHC) is a network of over 30 community health center locations dedicated to serving underserved populations throughout the Great Lakes Bay region and beyond. Offering comprehensive services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, GLBHC partnered in 2021 with EctoHR to support its rapid organizational growth and enhance its human resources capacity. Initially referred to recruit two c-suite positions (Chief Workforce Development Officer and Chief Growth Development Officer), EctoHR quickly became a strategic HR partner to the organization.
Beyond executive recruitment, EctoHR supports GLBHC with in-office HR assistance, recruiting, HRIS implementation, retirement plan contribution calculations, and the overall development of the HR department. EctoHR has consistently earned praise for its responsiveness and tailored support to GLBHC.
EctoHR’s work has led to the successful hiring of several key roles and a strengthened HR structure, including the addition of a Chief Operations Officer, HR Manager, and Benefits Specialist. EctoHR also facilitates leadership coaching, employee relations investigations, management training, and strategic planning.
“What I appreciate most about working with EctoHR is their responsiveness and true partnership approach. They take the time to understand our organization’s goals and provide thoughtful support tailored to our needs. Their team not only helps us navigate HR challenges, but also invests in coaching and developing our staff, which has a lasting impact on our workplace.”
– Antoine Martin
Chief Workforce Development Officer
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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (GLBHC) is a network of over 30 community health center locations dedicated to serving underserved populations throughout the Great Lakes Bay region and beyond. Offering comprehensive services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, GLBHC partnered in 2021 with EctoHR to support its rapid organizational growth and enhance its human resources capacity. Initially referred to recruit two c-suite positions (Chief Workforce Development Officer and Chief Growth Development Officer), EctoHR quickly became a strategic HR partner to the organization.
Beyond executive recruitment, EctoHR supports GLBHC with in-office HR assistance, recruiting, HRIS implementation, retirement plan contribution calculations, and the overall development of the HR department. EctoHR has consistently earned praise for its responsiveness and tailored support to GLBHC.
EctoHR’s work has led to the successful hiring of several key roles and a strengthened HR structure, including the addition of a Chief Operations Officer, HR Manager, and Benefits Specialist. EctoHR also facilitates leadership coaching, employee relations investigations, management training, and strategic planning.
“What I appreciate most about working with EctoHR is their responsiveness and true partnership approach. They take the time to understand our organization’s goals and provide thoughtful support tailored to our needs. Their team not only helps us navigate HR challenges, but also invests in coaching and developing our staff, which has a lasting impact on our workplace.”
Antoine Martin
Chief Workforce Development Officer
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