SBA-Certified SDVOSB Executive Search & Recruiting
A federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) helping government contractors and growth companies hire the leaders who move the mission forward — backed by a 96% placement retention rate and a one-year guarantee on every hire.
Who we are
Military discipline applied to executive hiring
The McKenny Group is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing executive search, recruitment, and fractional HR — headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, serving clients nationwide. Founded and led by a service-disabled Air Force veteran, we bring military discipline to a process most firms treat as a numbers game: identify the right leader, get the hire right the first time, and stand behind every placement.
What our SBA-certified SDVOSB status means for you
A certified partner that strengthens your contracts and your goals
Our certification isn't a self-declared label — it's a federal SDVOSB certification issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. For prime contractors, agencies, and organizations with supplier-diversity commitments, that distinction is a measurable advantage. Partnering with The McKenny Group lets you:
Count toward SDVOSB goals — as a federally certified SDVOSB, we help primes and agencies meet their service-disabled veteran subcontracting and goaling targets (now a 5% government-wide goal)
Access set-aside and sole-source pathways — certified SDVOSBs can compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts across the federal government, and receive priority under the VA's Vets First program
Work with a partner who speaks your language — the discipline, compliance, and accountability that government and defense work demand are exactly how we operate
We're not just veteran-owned. We're verified.
Why veteran-owned changes the work
Mission precision isn't a tagline for us
Service in the U.S. Air Force shapes how we operate. In the military, you don't "hope a hire works out" — you find the right person for the role, full stop. We built this firm on that standard: clear expectations, no settling, and ownership of the outcome long after the contract is signed. It's why our clients don't just get a candidate — they get a leader who's still there in five years.
What we do
Three ways we build your leadership bench
Executive Search
Retained, confidential C-suite and senior leadership placement. We assess leadership capability and cultural fit — not just credentials — for the roles where a wrong hire is most expensive.
Full-Cycle Recruitment
End-to-end recruiting for critical mid- and senior-level roles across multiple industries. Fast, confidential, and quality-driven — built to accelerate hiring without sacrificing standards.
Fractional HR
Executive-level HR strategy without the full-time overhead — compliance, workforce planning, culture, and talent strategy for organizations that need CHRO-level thinking at their stage of growth.
Why organizations trust us
Proven outcomes, accountable partnership
96% placement retention rate
Against an industry average of 70–80%.
One-year guarantee
On every placement we make.
SBA-certified SDVOSB
Federally verified, not self-declared.
2025 FACE of Executive Search
Recognized by Omaha Magazine.
Omaha-based, nationwide reach
Rooted locally, hiring across the country.
Multi-industry expertise
Aerospace & defense, manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, F&B, and more.
Industries we serve
Specialized talent, across demanding industries
From precision manufacturing and aerospace to hospitality and food & beverage, we place leaders in the industries where talent is scarce and the cost of a bad hire is steep. Our work with government contractors and defense-adjacent organizations means we understand environments where compliance, clearance considerations, and reliability aren't optional.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Let's talk about your next critical hire.
Whether you need a C-suite leader who'll be there in five years, a hard-to-fill technical role, or a fractional HR partner to build your people strategy as you scale — we're ready to help. Tell us about the role and we'll respond within one business day.
(402) 398-2248 · info@mckenny-group.com · Omaha, NE — serving clients nationwide