In every economy, market forces are constantly reshaping the employment landscape. Against this backdrop, BridgeGate LLC - one of the nations oldest and most respected executive search firms - drives strategically-managed executive placements according to three critical elements: Research, Relationships and Results. These are BridgeGate's core competencies; collectively, they serve as a benchmark for excellence in delivering advanced, relevant research on business opportunities, in forging and nurturing collaborative long-term client and candidate relationships; and in achieving superior results, for organizations and for individuals. BridgeGate serves established and emerging companies in both technology and general industry segments. Specializing in expedient, effective searches for top talent, the company has a more than 38-year track record developing leadership teams for world-class startups, high-growth organizations and established global institutions. Founded in 1969 as EDP World in New York, the company headed west in the 1980's. After several years of expansion and a name transition, in September 1995 the firm was acquired by two of its executives, Dudley Brown and Kevin Rosenberg. Under the leadership of Brown and Rosenberg, in the five-year period following the acquisition, BridgeGate grew by more than 400% and ranked among the 50 largest executive search firms in the nation.Joel May, who joined BridgeGate in 1995 and was a key contributor to the firm's five-year growth, was invited to join the partnership in 2000. In 2003, partner Dudley Brown retired. Kevin Rosenberg and Joel May acquired Dudley's equity interests in the firm and subsequently, nominated John DiSanto to the partnership.