John Freeman

Expert in Recruitment Solutions

Search Consultant

Joe Starek

Great companies are built by great people…
“Recruiting isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about changing lives. Whether it’s engineering, automation, packaging, or sales, I thrive on connecting top talent with game-changing opportunities. Nothing beats the call from a candidate who’s loving their new job.”

John Freeman

About John Freeman:

John Freeman is a Search Consultant at Capstone, specializing in highly technical sales and engineering roles in manufacturing and technology. With candidates placed in specialties spanning manufacturing, packaging, controls, robotics, machine vision, and general automation, John brings a wealth of connections and ideas in all things cutting-edge.

As a “born again” salesman, John found recruitment to be his passion and his calling as “getting that call from a candidate who’s loving their new job” is his biggest motivator. Raised in a small farm town in rural Illinois and the son of a long-time forklift mechanic, he prides himself on his ability to speak to any level of an organization with respect and empathy.

With industry knowledge spanning Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Chemical, Packaging, Building Materials, and more, John is equipped to take on tough searches and bring results. For both client and candidate alike, John hopes to maintain a “buck stops here” approach and ensure both sides are getting the best the market has to offer when it comes to great talent in outstanding careers.

Backed by Additional Expertise:
John is dedicated to managing every aspect of your search process. Beyond John’s expertise, Capstone has 25 experienced and versatile experts who extend resources across disciplines, industries, and markets—ensuring you have the specialized support needed to meet your unique hiring goals. Meet the full Capstone team here.

Get in touch with John:
jfreeman@capstonesearch.com
(630) 806-9067

John’s Primary Focus Areas

John is a seasoned expert with deep industry knowledge and a keen understanding of business trends. His ability to pinpoint challenges and deliver tailored talent solutions makes him an invaluable partner. By connecting the right professionals with the right roles, he helps businesses build strong, high-performing teams that drive success.

Food & Beverage

Building Materials

Manufacturing

Automation

Chemical

Packaging

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Recruiting Awards & Affiliations

2024 Best of Staffing awards
weatherhead 2023

Ranked on Forbes’ “America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms” list — 2017 to 2020, & 2023.

Ranked on Forbes’ “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” list — 2023.

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